Title: 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=5683&destination=Sherborne%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=32929056&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne ## Photo gallery for 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne ![Property grounds - 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne (Goathill, near Sherborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929100/32929056/c1a53a90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne (Goathill, near Sherborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929100/32929056/a09a7284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne (Goathill, near Sherborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929100/32929056/1ead2b7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne (Goathill, near Sherborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929100/32929056/e070e25d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne (Goathill, near Sherborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929100/32929056/b704a978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming lakeside cottage with its original 19th-century features, where you can unwind in the pretty garden or snuggle up by the woodburner. This 4-star self-catering retreat includes a fully equipped kitchen, private parking for two cars and Wi-Fi throughout. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne Original features enhance this early 19th century lakeside cottage with views across the lake from the cottage garden.. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Single Bed Available Upon Request) Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river and lake within the grounds.. Dating back to the turn of the 19th century, this charming lakeside holiday cottage adjoins the owners’ farmhouse and is set amidst 300 acres of picturesque working farmland and countryside. Well-equipped to Visit Englands ‘4 Star’ standard, it retains many original features such as exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with bread oven. It also boasts a pretty cottage garden with lovely views across the lake, home to a variety of birds. Historic Sherborne, 4 miles, has two castles and interesting antique and book shops. There are myriad attractions throughout Dorset from the bustling seaside town of Bournemouth to pretty villages with thatched cottages. Don’t miss a visit to Lulworth Cove with the famous Durdle Door natural archway shaped into the a rocky outcrop. Poole is also popular, having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Enjoy a variety of water sports, or a gentler approach to unspoilt woodland and coastal walks. Gold Hill is also worth a visit made famous by the popular TV advertisement for Hovis bread. Today apart from its quaint ‘chocolate box’ appeal, it is also home to the annual cheese run where locals and visitors alike race up the incredibly steep hill carrying a cheese roll weighing around 8 pounds. Sandbanks, a narrow spit of land just south-west of Poole is known not only for its award winning beach, but also home to some of the most expensive properties in the world where you may also see ‘local’ celebrities. For a more rural adventure, the New Forest National Park is a special place to visit all year round where wild ponies roam freely. Tennis, riding, golf and sailing locally. Shops and good pubs 1 mile. There are low banisters at the property. There is open water in the property grounds. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80990000/80990000/80989922/ac257c0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hawk House Yeovil - Parking included - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-DNC-DNC ## About the area Sherborne is home to this cottage. Yeovil Country Park and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gartell Light Railway and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre. Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre and Badger Watch Dorset are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. [Visit our Sherborne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sherborne.dx5683) [View more Cottages in Sherborne](https://www.expedia.ca/Sherborne-Cottages.d5683-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.95237%2C-2.46149&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VHEh_PbIl3Hk0W421iXEmTfVYNg=) Goathill, near Sherborne ### What's nearby - Sherborne Old Castle 8 min drive \- 6.4 km - Sherborne Abbey 9 min drive \- 7.0 km - Global Images Gallery 9 min drive \- 7.0 km - St John's Almshouses 9 min drive \- 7.0 km - Sherborne Castle 9 min drive \- 7.0 km ### Getting around - Sherborne Station 8 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) 76 min drive ### Restaurants - The Newell French Bistro 8 min drive - Caffè Nero 8 min drive - The George Hotel 7 min drive - The Digby Tap 8 min drive - The Clockspire 20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne? ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne? ### Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill Leeson Aug 8, 2025 #### Idyllic location, beautiful cottage with everything we needed. Idyllic location, beautiful cottage with everything we needed. Friendly welcome. Central location meant we were able to easily visit many places from Stonehenge to Lyme Regis and beyond. ##### Jill Leeson Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### victoria s. Feb 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot for a relaxed family stay Beautiful cottage with a fabulous fireplace, a must for a winter break. The setting on a working farm was just lovely and the children were treated to a visit to the lambs, calves and ducklings. The hosts were so helpful. Would love to return. Thank you ##### victoria s. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey Angela Oct 26, 2020 #### A lovely cottage with a great fire burner. A lovely cottage with a great fire burner. We received a lovely welcome from the owner and she very kindly supplied us with some fresh eggs from the chickens. The cottage is located in a small village outside of Sherbourne with Sherbourne itself having several nice pubs/restaurants to eat in if you don’t fancy cooking. Would highly recommend Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Tracey Angela From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire Oct 19, 2020 #### Lovely top notch property in a lovely location, all good quality and well presented. Lovely top notch property in a lovely location, all good quality and well presented. Every thing you could need or wish for, a really peaceful and appealing rural property, owned and managed by a charming , hardworking farming family who are the perfect hosts. We had a fantastic stay and hope to return in the future, one of the best holidays we have ever had. Thankyou very much. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Claire From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn Oct 12, 2020 #### Lovely comfortable cottage in a superb rural location. Lovely comfortable cottage in a superb rural location. Really clean and well equipped, a perfect place to escape to!!! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Dawn From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Alison Oct 6, 2020 #### The only problem I think we had was possibly the location in North Dorset but I think that was more The only problem I think we had was possibly the location in North Dorset but I think that was more our fault of the property itself. The property itself was well equipped and clean and it was handy having the owner next door. Overall great value for money and a peaceful location . Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Alison From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Sep 27, 2020 #### Lovely cottage in beautiful peaceful location on a working farm. Lovely cottage in beautiful peaceful location on a working farm. Wonderful wildlife and lovely walks, a perfect relaxing holiday, thank you so much. Looking forward to another visit!! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Stephen From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kornelia Sep 18, 2020 #### We had a really wonderful stay , everything you needed was there for you. We had a really wonderful stay , everything you needed was there for you. The host Alexa and her Husband are incredibly lovely hosts - nothing was to much trouble. Watching the Cows go by to be milked and the Sheep grazing from our Cottage was just amazing!! If you like nature and rural beauty you will not be disappointed!! :) We are looking forward to stay there again as we had a truly wonderful time :)x Thank you for making our stay the memorable xx Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Kornelia From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carly Jul 18, 2020 #### Lovely cottage stay, beautiful location and lucky to see deer grazing in the fields. Lovely cottage stay, beautiful location and lucky to see deer grazing in the fields. Children loved watching the cows coming in to be milked. Friendly owner. Some great day trips under an hour away ( and some much closer including Sherborne castle)... Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Carly From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### katherine Oct 7, 2019 #### Absolutely gorgeous place. Absolutely gorgeous place. Really cosy, spacious, beautiful farmhouse with old beams and lovely fireplace. Everything is there in abundance including homemade cakes on arrival! Wonderful stay thankyou very much! ##### katherine From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glen Oct 3, 2019 #### This is a very well equipped and comfortable cottage. This is a very well equipped and comfortable cottage. It is attached to the owners’ farmhouse and the owner is very pleasant and helpful. The nearby village has a few amenities but Sherborne is very close with a Sainsbury ( next to the station) and a Waitrose that we didn’t find. There are plenty of places of interest nearby to visit. ##### Glen From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette Sep 24, 2019 #### Peaceful cottage in a beautiful setting. Peaceful cottage in a beautiful setting. Lazy afternoons spent relaxing in the garden watching the wildlife on the lake and the cows going to be milked. Cosy evenings with the log burner. Well equipped and a real home from home. ##### Janette From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard Aug 17, 2019 #### Beautiful location, very clean and well equipped. Beautiful location, very clean and well equipped. The owner was very helpful but not intrusive. There are many things to do in the area and the coast is easily accessible by car. The nearby town of Sherborne is well worth a visit with several good restaurants. ##### Richard From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lulu Jul 6, 2019 #### I I couldn't fault anything ##### Lulu From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vickie Jun 16, 2019 #### Our second stay and not our last. Our second stay and not our last. Great welcome from the family and a wonderful place to stay. Very comfy cottage with everything you could need.Very peaceful location but only a short drive to Sherborne. Surrounded by wildlife ....... wonderful. ##### Vickie From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick Jun 4, 2019 #### Beautiful location and great house. Beautiful location and great house. ##### Nick From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn Apr 24, 2019 #### This was our seventh visit to the wonderful farm cottage. This was our seventh visit to the wonderful farm cottage. Wonderfully equipped, comfortable with everything to make our holiday stay extremely enjoyable. There are wonderful walks to be enjoyed right from the door and plenty to see in the surrounding area. ##### Robyn From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 23, 2019 #### A lovely cottage and beautiful farm setting. A lovely cottage and beautiful farm setting. Would highly recommend.