Experience world-class service at The Donkey Shed

Spacious Accommodation: The Donkey Shed in Sherborne offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor Amenities: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing space, complemented by free on-site private parking. The property features a fireplace, walk-in shower, and a seating area, ensuring comfort and convenience. Local Attractions: Located 6 km from Sherborne Old Castle and 54 km from Bournemouth Airport, The Donkey Shed is close to Monkey World (45 km), Longleat Safari Park (48 km), and Longleat House (49 km). Golfing opportunities are available nearby. Highly rated by guests.

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Sykes Cottages
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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous with lots of space for 5 adults. Lots to do in the local area, in fact too much for a weeks holiday. The house was clean and well appointed. Plenty of parking for our 2 cars. Really lovely watching the rabbits in the field in the morning.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,003 reviews from 20971 properties
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Donkey Shed is a detached property resting on the outskirts of Sherborne. It houses three bedrooms, comprising of a ground-floor double bedroom, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. There is a family bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC, in addition to a ground-floor shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC. Completing the interior is an open-plan living room with a kitchen area, a dining area and sitting area. Outside, you will find off-road parking and a garden area with seating. The Donkey Shed is a memorable stay in Dorest.

Neighbourhood information

Sherborne is a town resting close to the banks of River Yeo and within reach to the Dorset AONB. It houses many picturesque buildings, ancient Inns and quaint shops. It is best know for its abbey and two castles, one of which is relatively “new”, only dating back to 1594. Within close reach is the stately house of Stourhead and the picturesque Dorset Heritage Coast.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Donkey Shed takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 09:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.