Self Catering in Dorset - Winterborne Stickland

Beautiful cottage, Amazing facilities, fantastic location
The main thing we look for in a cottage apart from facilities and location is cleanliness so we were disappointed to find the main bathroom toilet needing cleaning and lots of flies in there. (I appreciate it is on a working farm so flies are part and parcel). We also had to clean all surfaces before using as we assumed if the toilet wasn't cleaned properly neither were the surfaces. That is the (minor) negatives out of the way The cottage was probably the best equipped we have stayed in (we were doing staycation before it was a thing ;o) ) The games room was amazing, as a pool player the table was better than half the tables I play on in the league. Electric air hockey, fussball (only the left back on the red team was slightly damaged) and a full compliment of paddles and balls for table tennis. Lovely, well kept fenced garden ideal for dog owners and the centre garden was perfect for the kids to run around in. Location is very good for Dorset's many attractions (Monkey world, heavy horse centre, Studland Bay (amazing sandy dog friendly beaches), Corfe castle, I could go on... Enjoy!
nitrampyke
2021-08-16

Relaxing Stay in a Beautiful Barn Conversion
Three of us stayed in The Corner Barn whilst the rest of the family (6 of them + dogs) stayed in The Old Cart Shed in March. The courtyard is a lovely idea to enable smaller or larger groups staying to get together. Our barn was beautiful; the decor looked like it had been only recently refurbished when in fact it had been completed a few years ago. Everything was spotless, the rooms cozy and comfortable, although we only stayed for a long weekend (we wish it was longer) everything is supplied to make it feel like a real "home form home". The milk in the fridge and cake and bread on the table when you arrive is a perfect touch. We enjoyed a walk taking a path directly across the road from the barn where you can admire the amazing scenery and say "Good Morning Daisy" to the local cows. The onsite Games Room offers pool, table tennis, table football and air hockey for the big kids and a plethora of toys for the little ones. The Barn(s) are set in a lovely remote location but close enough to amenities like supermarket and town to stock up on supplies. We will definitely be back.
TCNickH
2018-04-15

The property was well appointed so it was a home from home.
Mrs Slucutt
2016-07-02

Mrs
This is a beautiful place with lovely bluebell woods across the road. The accomodation is lovely and the cake awaiting us on arrival, with milk in the fridge and a pre-stock of tea and coffee was over and above any expectations. As birders I always make a list of birds seen from or around a property. Just 4 days in and I am already at 50 species, with raven and spotted flycatcher as star birds but supporting cast of bullfinch, yellowhammer, buzzard and a full set of mixed woodland species.
Marke21bc
2016-05-15

We really liked the garden with the cottage as we had our dog with us and it was just perfect. We stay in many cottages for holidays with our dog and this was lovely. My only concern was the road, however once the large gate was closed there would be no way he could have got out. The cottage was warm, cosy, very clean and all fitments were of a high standard.
Ms Walsh
2015-12-04