Old Farm Stables

A fabulous place to stay, immaculately renovated, comfortable and spacious and even better in real life than the photos, if that is possible.

Nicky and Chris were great hosts, including some lovely suggestions for National Trust places to visit and to local pubs to eat in. The welcome pack of cider, eggs and cake was delicious - Old Farm Stables really is a perfect place to stay, and we'd highly recommend it. We'd love to return in the future, thank you.

Fabulous stay, old farm stables was more or less restored by Chris the owner , the fixtures and fittings are exceptional , beautiful wooden floor , comfy bed and fab shower , everything you could ask for, tea and coffee provided Nicky and Chris welcomed us and told us where to go and local amenities , welcome pack was a generous suprise 10/10

Lovely comfortable, clean and spacious property.

Warm welcome from the owners and much appreciated welcome goodies. Secure outdoor area for the dog. Great location for exploring Somerset and surrounding areas.

Very clean and comfortable, lovely welcome pack.

Owners very friendly and informative about the area. Perfect short break, will definitely be going back for a longer stay.

Chris and Niki the owners of old farm stables were excellent hosts, met us on arrival and explained everything we needed to know and also gave some great advice on places to visit, then left us alone but were on hand if needed.

They also provided a lovely welcome pack, of a cream tea, cider, eggs and a jar of jam and pickle, which was all yummy The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable and clean. Small private, secure rear garden is lovely, BBQ, seating and sun shade provided. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful, clean, well equipped, converted stable in a lovely peaceful location.

Perfect hosts, lovely welcome pack and a truly dog friendly cottage with private secure garden/patio area.

We had a fantastic 1 week stay at The Old Stables.

It was very comfortable, had everything you need and is in a perfect location for visiting nearby places of interest. Niki and Chris are lovely hosts and left us a generous welcome pack which was much appreciated. Would highly recommend staying here.

Perfect accommodation, quiet, clean and spacious.

Perfect hosts, welcoming, helpful and lovely people. Perfect location, beautiful, nearby places of interest and scenic. Perfect for dogs, secure out door space and many local walks.

Brian and Jenny 18-23 May 26.

We have just had a very comfortable and relaxing break at The Old Farm Sables. Accommodation was first class and Niki and Chris were excellent hosts being both friendly and wiling to chat. We can thoroughly recommend staying here and will be letting friends and family know what a fantastic accommodation this is. Thank you Niki and Chris.

Fantastic accommodation and lovely hosts!

The very generous welcome pack was much appreciated. In a beautiful, peaceful setting with easy access to local towns and cities of interest. We were lucky with the weather and the outside area was sunny as well as secure for our dog. Would love to visit again.

We had a wonderful few days at the Old Farm Stables.

The cottage is beautiful and very well equipped. The welcome from Nikki and Chris was amazing, from supplies including scones with clotted cream and jam to the great recommendations of places to visit and eat. You will not find a better place to stay. We hope to return soon and enjoy it all over again.

Absolutely can not fault this stay!

Everything was perfect for us. The cottage was clean and equips with everything you needed. The host left some milk, fresh eggs, cake & home made ciders on our arrival which was just a wonderful touch. The location of the property was fantastic, we drove from there to many other places and nothing was too far away. Some gorgeous eateries/pubs near if you don’t mind driving. We had our dog with us and the fence in the garden was fully secure and right behind the property were huge fields we could walk the dog. The host were absolutely fabulous. We had a lovely warm welcome from Chris and over the weekend bumped into him and Niki, genuinely such lovely people. They gave us some amazing recommendations for places to walk and eat. Would 100% stay here again, we loved our weekend! Thank you so much :)

Niki and Chris are lovely hosts.

The welcome pack on arrival had a few nice treats in it that had to be consumed!! Wouldn't have any issues booking again, lovely place to stay.

We often use Sykes cottages we have always found them to be as advertised, but on this accasion the cottage was exceptionally clean and comfortable, the owners were very welcoming and nothing was to much trouble, On arrival there was a welcoming pack of cake, milk, eggs and two bottles of cider which was very enjoyable, we have also recommended this to family members.

Niki and Chris gave us a very warm welcome and had left us some thoughtful treat on arrival- such a kind touch.

The Cottage is extremely comfortable and very well equipped, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We enjoyed exploring nearby Sherborne and Ham hill. A fantastic stay- we would happily return and highly recommend staying here.

This is the best property we have ever stayed in through Sykes, Attention to detail was amazing.

Will certainly return. The owners were lovely and very helpful. Beautiful location in quiet village. Immaculate inside with lovely fixtures and fittings.

This was probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in.

The welcome pack was extremely generous . Our hosts were helpful and friendly without being overpowering. The cottage was lovely. Perhaps the only improvement we might suggest is a lighter weight duvet. We were rather too warm in bed. It is easy to add a blanket, not so easy to cool a duvet! Many thanks to Nicky and Chris

The old farm stables is a spacious well kept accommodation in a beautiful quiet setting.

There’s lots to do within a short distance of the property. The owners are friendly and helpful and keen to make sure you have an enjoyable stay, would definitely recommend.

Our hosts Old Farm Stables, Niki and Chris are lovely people and couldn't be more obliging and helpful.

The building is more spacious than the photos suggest and is very comfortable. We found it to be well equipped. The welcome pack, too, was very generous. There is a private and secure outdoor space at the back with a table and chairs, BBQ and lounger. Parking space at the front is generous and a walk can be started directly from the back gate.

Beautiful accommodation in a lovely part of the country.

Everything we needed and more. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming and were on hand to give advise about the local area. Would definitely recommend.

Second stay here, we returned because the first was so good.

And had a lovely week - not restful as we had worked out places to go every day. Hosts friendly and welcoming, location very quiet.

Welcome pack was appreciated, especially the scones that were really tasty!

One of the best holiday cottages we've stayed in - very high standard, warm and comfortable.

Excellent location within easy reach of many National Trust properties, gardens, dog walks and good restaurants. Niki and Chris provided the most generous welcome hamper which was much appreciated.

We had a wonderful stay and warm welcome from Niki and Chris at Old Farm Stables.

The welcome pack was delicious, especially the cake! The cottage couldn't have been more perfect. Spacious and comfy with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The Red Lion Inn at Babcary was a fab recommendation. Great food and friendly staff. We went 3 times in the week. Lots to visit locally. Especially enjoyed the National Trust properties at Stourhead House and Monacute House. Thanks again to Niki and Chris for making our stay such a lovely one.

What a beautiful, spacious and very well equipped charming Barn.

The generosity of our hosts knew no bounds. As an oasis of peace and tranquillity it ticks every box. The proximity to charge an electric vehicle within a few miles was of great value. The shower was a delight. The photos don’t do justice to the immense interior space. Thank you Niki & Chris for your warm welcome and generous provisions, everything was greatly appreciated. Christopher Joanna and Bumble

Lovely place to stay.

..comfortable, clean and very welcoming.

Beautiful property, wonderful hosts…

The owners were very friendly and made us feel welcome.

Beautiful property, tastefully restored. Even though the weather was terrible resulting in a power cut the owners went out of their way to provide us with candles/touches and checked that we were okay. Would recommend.

The property was a very good size, well appointed and very comfortable.

The small garden area was ideal for our small dog. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were grateful for the recommendations from the onsite owner with regards places to visit and eat. A lovely place to stay at.

Found Old Farm Stables to be excellent in all ways.

The welcome pack was the best we have ever come across. The owners were very friendly but not intrusive. Hope to go back one day.

Beautiful cottage, thoroughly enjoyed our week there, were very lucky with the weather for the most part, the cottage had everything you need for a relaxing stay with excellent facilities, very friendly and helpful owners.

Would definitely recommended.

What a beautiful place to stay, very comfortable with everything you need.

The hosts Niki & Chris were very welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The welcome pack was amazing and so thoughtful, will definitely be returning, we are missing it already and for those of you with electric vehicles we found quick charging points 5 minutes away where you can have a coffee or visit a farm shop while you wait. Definitely 5 stars from Jeff, Lynn & little Odie

We had a lovely peaceful holiday.

Spotless and everything we needed. I have booked again in April next year for a surprise birthday gift to my husband. Niki was a great host. Thanks Trish and Julian

This is a stunning place to stay, Niki and Chris supplied a lovely welcome pack and were really helpful on places to visit.

We love the relaxed feel to the cottage and it is superbly fitted out with everything you need. Hopefully we will return again soon

Friendly owners, clean, comfortable.

Definitely recommend.

We had a great holiday at Old Farm Stables Everything in the cottage was spotlessly clean and the equipment was of very standard.

Nikki and Chris were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Oscar especially enjoyed his morning walks and he was so happy there. We hope to come again. Maureen and Malcolm

Extremely helpful owner made our stay straightforward.

Nice quiet location two miles from a main road, and plenty to see in the area. Plenty of space and a secluded patio if you don't want to go out (??) Most major supermarkets within ten miles. The Newt is excellent but £80, unless you are an RHS member when it is free on a Tuesday, Montacute, Barrington Hall, Tintinhull and Lytes Cary NT within easy reach. Haynes Motor Museum and Fleet Air Arm Museum less than ten minutes away.

Wonderful place to stay.

Extremely well equipped. Hosts Niki & Chris were lovely.

We had a relaxing week at old farm stable.

This was a week of R&R for us after recent illness & it was the perfect home from home. Every detail has been meticulously thought about & it's obvious to see how much care has been put into it. Everything that was needed was there along with a few things you wouldn't think about (magazines, books, games etc). We've stayed at a few Sykes homes now but this one really did have the wow factor. We were welcomed with a lovely cream tea as well as local honey, cider, eggs etc. Niki & Chris were lovely hosts, nothing was too much trouble & they were very attentive without being obtrusive, thank you both for the opportunity to stay here, you really have created something special. We would highly recommend old farm stables, thank you for a lovely week despite us having to leave a little early due to illness from Paul, Claire & Kobi

An excellent cottage and a superb location.

Plenty of room inside and out we had a very comfortable stay and our hosts,Niki and Chris were kind, generous and helpful . A home from home.

We have been to many holiday properties over the years and this is right up there with the best.

Everything about Old Farm Stables speaks of quality. It was spotless, beautifully furnished and equipped with everything you could possibly need to make a relaxing holiday. A real gem of a cottage and we would highly recommend it.

Amazing accommodation.

We had read previous reviews and hoped for something special however Old Farm Stables was totally above and beyond our expectations. From the gifts of Somerset Honey, Elderflower Presse, fresh Eggs from Henrietta & co, Somerset Cider, delicious lemon cake and fresh daffodils to the thoughtful dog bowl, doggie treats and even a towel to rub down our Labrador. The lemon cake, Tea, Coffee and Milk was also most welcome on our arrival. Thank you Niki and Chris - you have made the barn a relaxing and very welcoming home from home.

We loved Old Farm Stables.

Great facilities and the wood burner was lovely and cozy. Quiet and rural but not too far to go to visit Stourhead and Sherbourne. Thank you Niki and Chris

The Stables were immaculately clean and very well equipped.

The towels/bath sheets were a comfort to use. The 'welcome tray' was very much appreciated including their 'own grown eggs" Nicola was most helpful and her recommendation of 'The George' for somewhere to eat was much appreciated. The open fire was easy to light and together with the central heating kept us very cosy

Beautiful place to stay.

Very well equipped and comfortable. Lovely hosts and a great base to visit both Somerset and Dorset. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed staying at old farm stables.

The owners were extremely friendly,helpful and they went that extra mile to get us a map of the area. And on arrival left us a welcome pack. Old farm stables was home from home. cozy, warm and inviting Many thanks.

Quality accommodation - very clean, everything provided that you might need.

Peaceful location, friendly, informative hosts.

I booked this for my partners birthday and I must say we weren’t disappointed.

The barm was perfect and the setting you couldn’t fault. Very clean and tidy and you can tell that the eye for detail was perfect. Plenty of stuff to do in and around areas and plenty of pubs to visit for lunch or dinner. I highy recommend a stay here you won’t be disappointed.

Old farm stables was all you would expect from a holiday property with everything you would need for a comfortable and pleasurable stay.

Our dog was also catered for by the fully secure rear garden which also had a table and chairs with a patio where we sat and had a drink in the late summer sun. Our hosts Niki and Martin are extremely friendly and always available if we required Thank you both, from Colin , Ann & Milo

A very clean & comfortable holiday cottage, a good base for many visits.

Home from home. Lovely owners.

Excellent holiday property with lots of little extras to make it really special.

It was spacious, carefully designed and fully equipped to make it really comfortable and welcoming. It was easily the best Somerset property in which we have stayed in recent years and is very highly recommended to others. A peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Thank you Niki and Chris

Nikki and Chris where perfect hosts.

Lots of goodies on arrival, the old farm stables is very clean , and well equipped, we had a wonderful stay , thank you

Lovely place to stay, accommodation first class everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

Niki & Chris very welcoming, the eggs and treats were much appreciated. Would certainly recommend Old Farm Stables

What a great property with everything you need was there.

Exceptional property very clean and layout of the furniture was awesome. Dog friendly with a enclosed area for Dudley to mooch about. This has to be the top property we stayed in with all our holidays staying in cottages over the last ten years. We had wonderful weather and the owners Nicola and Chris were very engaging and were very friendly and made you feel welcome to stay in their property. You will enjoy your stay if you book this cottage.

Lovely relaxing holiday, we couldn’t have wanted more.

Great cottage, everything thought of.

Just spent a week in this idyllic cottage.

Was welcomed on arrival by the owners. Once inside we found a very generous welcome pack and a beautifully appointed cottage. It was modern, spacious and very well equipped- we wanted for nothing. My wife and I had an amazing, restful and comfortable stay and would recommend this property without reservation.

The property was beautiful, set in a stunning location perfect for our needs.

The owners were so welcoming and helpful and we would 100% recommend anyone stay here who is looking for a hideaway spot with some beautiful views and walks

A wonderful stay!

This rates as one of the top stays we have been too, cleanliness, facilities, the little extra's of tea, coffee, eggs, cake, chocolates, salt, pepper etc add to a great retreat. The location is also great for visiting local places, we ventured to Yeovil Country Park, Ferne Animal Sanctuary and also Burton Bradstock and the wonderful Hive restaurant recommended by the owners. Our lovely Newfoundland settled quickly into the lovely surroundings, plenty of room and so dog friendly with an enclosed courtyard. A field led straight from the property which was great if you have a four legged friend with you. The owners were great too, anything you needed you just had to ask, but we didn't, everything was just perfect! If you are looking for a place to stay - just book it! We will return for sure... Sherrie, Graham & Teddy!

Niki and Chris are very friendly and helpful, and Tom's Barn was clean, homely and comfortable.

Milo (our dog) was made extremely welcome with some doggy treats and a secure back yard to run around. Loved it so much we have booked a return visit in September. Colin, Ann & Milo

Wow!

We stayed at Old Farm Stables for a week to explore the surrounding countryside, villages and tourist attractions. Perfectly situated and not that far from anywhere but, all the same so peaceful and quiet in the village. The stables are immaculate and so well designed. It was like home from home; warm, comfortable and with everything you could need for a stay. The weather was not brilliant but the stables were warm, cosy and the log burner was an added bonus. The garden at the rear is perfect for sitting and having a cuppa (on the odd occasion the sun did shine for us!) and dog friendly. The owners are lovely people who will offer some great advice about local eateries and places to visit. Lovely welcome hamper too on arrival! We would highly recommend The Old Stables and we will definitely be back!

Our stay was perfect in every way from arrival to departure.

Nicky and Chris were perfect hosts and the little extras of wine, cakes , fresh laid eggs from their chickens and not forgetting the dogs biscuits The weather wasn’t brilliant but the cottage was cosy just to chill and we travelled further afield if we wanted The cottage is very clean and well maintained 5* plus. Thank you again for our lovely visit

We have visited many holiday cottages over the years and this was one of the nicest.

Warm, comfortable and extremely spacious for a one bedroom property, lots of little extras provided including eggs from Nicki’s own hens and delicious cake, we felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Very quiet but accessible to lots of places. We didn’t go too far as we came for a relaxing few days but enjoyed Castle Cary and Bruton, both within 30 minutes. We look forward to another visit in the not too distant future.

We stayed at Old Farm Stables for the weekend with our rescue dog, for my fiancé's birthday, and it couldn't have been better!

The owners are incredibly friendly, the property is beautiful with a lovely log burner and very clean. Nothing was too much trouble, even fresh eggs were provided courtesy of the resident hens. Overall a lovely stay and we would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you!

This was by far the nicest stay we have had for a long time, it was just 5* very well equipped and spotlessly clean.

The owners were the nicest people you could meet and were very friendly and welcoming, we had a 4 night stay but wished we had booked 7 nights. Located in the beautiful country side which allowed us some lovely walks in the surrounding areas with our dog. The log burner was lovely in the evening and the dog slept very well in front of it ! cant wait to return thanks for a 5* get away

A beautifully appointed property in a peaceful setting.

Cannot recommend it highly enough. Great hosts with knowledge of the local area and places to visit. 5 Star!

Perfect place to stay for a relaxing few nights .

Property couldn’t be better had everything you needed including some lovely goodies. Our dog loved it too with a secure outside area and walks from the property and all his needs met with water bowl , treats , poo bags . Highly recommended.

Best property I have stayed in.

Owners we’re friendly and happy to deal with any problems should they arise.There is nothing to complain about.In a word excellent.

We’ve just returned from a really lovely four night stay at Old Farm Stables and can thoroughly recommend it.

It’s warm, comfortable while Nikki and Chris were so welcoming and available for any issues we might have had.

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Stables.

It is a beautifully converted and furnished building - very warm and comfortable for our Christmas stay, complete with decorated Christmas tree. Very clean and everything worked perfectly. We loved the space of the open plan layout and the log burner in particular. The kitchen is well equipped and had every thing needed to cook Christmas dinner - and always nice to have a Nespresso machine! Very dog friendly in the house water bowl, dog towel, torch and poop bags provided) and outside with a small enclosed rear garden and many lovely walks on footpaths through the fields and quiet country lanes straight from the house. Niki and Chris were very helpful with suggestions for walks and pubs. It was perfect for a relaxing and very comfortable Christmas. We would highly recommend the Old Stables. Thanks for a lovely stay :)

Super property, superbly equipped and very comfortable.

Perfect location especially for walking with our dog, who loved the doggy treats. Chris and Niki are super hosts, always ready to help if needed. The eggs, fizz and cakes were a real treat!!! We will be back!!!!

Awesome, beautiful property.

It has been renovated and maintained to a very high standard. It's spacious but cosy and is well equipped; there wasn't anything we needed that we didn't find already there. The enclosed garden at the back was a bonus, as we could let our dog out without her wandering off. Niki the owner was lovely and very helpful. Communication was great and directions to find the property were spot on. All round we had a fantastic stay!

We had a lovely time at the stable - it was really well equipped and comfortable!

Lovely comfortable cottage in the perfect spot to explore South Somerset North Dorset and beyond.

Freshly laid eggs, apples, cake and a bottle of fizz to welcome us when we arrived. We used the log burner in the evenings and there was a great supply of wood all week (for a small charge) Thank you Niki and Chris.

A very well equipped, clean and comfortable accommodation.

A warm welcome which included cake, and a large tin of dog treats for our hairy hound. Very happy to give this property and the owners five stars. Our only slight adjustment would be the garden furniture, rather rusted .

Excellent cottage.

Quiet location, everything you need for a comfortable stay. Dog friendly. High standard finish and very clean. Lovely, friendly owners too!

We had a fabulous stay at old farm stables, it has everything you need for an enjoyable & comfortable stay, home from home.

Its well equipped, with extra touches. The welcome pack was wonderful, especially the free range eggs, homemade cake and prosecco. Jack the goldie loved the enclosed garden/ patio. Niki & Chris are wonderful hosts, not intrusive, but on hand & nothing is too much trouble. The area is perfect for some well needed R&R, also its situated in a prime area for days out. I would definitely recommend old farm stables, & we will certainly be returning. Thank you

The old stables was a perfect getaway.

It was luxurious, very comfortable, decor was to a very high standard. Chris & Niki were the perfect hosts. Great location for getting around. Will definitely be booking again.

Had a great time staying here , the owners have thought about everything would not hesitate to book again.

The lovely gifts were very much appreciated, home baking, eggs, milk tea and coffee and a lovely bottle of wine in which my husband thoroughly enjoyed

We arrived late and the lights were on to welcome us.

The property smelt wonderful as we entered and the milk, eggs, cake and Prosecco were really appreciated! Even the dog was made to feel welcome with treats supplied! Niki and Chris are lovely and the perfect hosts, they have lovingly restored Old Farm Stables and made it a very comfortable, stylish holiday cottage with everything you need supplied. We had a lovely stay and would certainly recommend to anyone. Jo, Rob and Charlie the choccie lab.

What can I say.

..... a wonderful 5 night break! Old Farm Stables is beautifully presented is spotlessly clean and comfortable throughout. It is perfectly based for exploring this beautiful part of the country and doggy friendly too! Lovely additions to welcome us fresh milk,eggs, homemade cake, bottle of fizz and even doggie treats. Thank you we felt extra special! We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you Niki & Chris for being such lovely friendly hosts! We hope to see you again soon! Lynne & Chris X

Fantastic property, beautifully furnished and with all you could need in the way of kitchen equipment.

Perfectly situated in a small village central for sightseeing and walking. Niki and Chris were charming and helpful.

Beautiful accommodation, stylish and well appointed with everything you could possibly need.

Comfortable, clean and spacious. We had a really relaxing weekend away. The additional touches were really nice both wine & cake were left for us as well as fresh eggs from the chickens (which were delicious). In addition some treats for our dog too which he enjoyed. Thank you so much a lovely break away.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old Farm Stables.

The Barn was beautiful, perfectly clean and very cosy. It had everything we wanted for our long Weekend away. Our Dog also loved it

A lovely place in the middle of nowhere (and all the better for it).

Peaceful and relaxing. Very nice place.

Old farm stables was such a lovely comfortable place stay in , we couldn’t recommend it enough .

Everything was provided for our comfort, the log burner was amazing . It was great to have a secure garden for the dog plus all the little things were thought of to provide for them too. We will definitely be back soon such a lovely cosy retreat and so peaceful. Thank you Chris & Niki for being such lovely hosts

Lovely property and everything is as described.

The log burner and wood are a great addition to keep the place warm. Sofa and bed are comfy and provide those homely comforts. There are great links to all local places via walking or car. Farm shops and pubs are not too far away. The hosts are fantastic, giving great advice and answering queries we had.

We absolutely LOVED our stay here.

Perfect location for all the things we wanted to do including cheddar gorge, bath, Glastonbury, and stone henge! The welcome pack was amazing and such a nice touch. Little things like dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid was a big convenience. The owners were very lovely and helpful but left you to yourself and not intrusive. Highly recommend staying here

As soon as we arrived we received a friendly welcome from Niki and Chris and brief tour of the property.

We were given some freshly laid eggs, some delicious home made lemon drizzle cake, tea, coffee and milk, and a bottle of wine to get us going- all much appreciated! The property was beautifully presented and extra special as it was brand new. There was a comfortable bed, quality bedding and fluffy new towels, like being in a 5* hotel. It was tastefully decorated and the kitchen was well equipped. We used the log fire every evening and there was a plentiful supply of logs when we arrived. Chris brought more round whenever we needed them, for a small charge. We had a lovely week enjoying the local area, and although the weather was cold, we had some lovely sunny days too. Thank you Niki and Chris for looking after us. We wish you every success in your business.