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Plum Tree Retreat - Holton

Sherborne (7mls NE), Somerset
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This gorgeous detached single-storey property has been lovingly furnished and boasts a wood burner for those cooler evenings
  • Set in a beautiful, secluded, rural location with a suntrap patio great for al fresco dining
  • Perfect location to visit the charming popular counties of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
Overview
Property code: 83499

Lovingly renovated retreat provides a relaxing getaway where no attention to detail has been forgotten. A perfect location for those wanting to experience the countryside at its finest, yet with lots to discover on the doorstep.

Situated in beautiful rolling countryside midway between the small villages of Maperton and Holton with a country pub. This is a great base from which to explore the scenic and historic counties of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Conveniently located to the historic towns of Wincanton, Sherborne and Shaftesbury with its famous Gold Hill. Countless day trips include Fleet Air Arm Museum, Wincanton races, Sherborne Castle, National Trusts Stourhead house and gardens and Longleat Safari Park. The historic spa city of Bath, Bristol and Wells. If you fancy a change of scenery take a trip to the Jurassic coast or if you wish to explore further afield Templecombe train station is 3.5 miles and offers a mainline from London to the South West.

Step into the beautiful light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a perfect place for a quiet, or romantic break away. Settle in for a snug evening in front of the wood burner with a feast, a bottle of wine and a film on the Smart TV. The perfectly equipped kitchen has an electric oven and induction hob, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave, the perfect space for cooking lazy breakfasts or light suppers. Completing the accommodation is a king-size bedroom with a stunning feature wall which has an en-suite shower room with a shower and WC.

Outside there is a private secluded garden with a patio area. Guests will find a table and chairs, where you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining and a glass of wine under the star-filled skies. There is also a bench where you can relax and enjoy the far-reaching view. Off-road parking for two cars can be found in front of the property.

  • 1 bedroom - king-size
  • 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave and fridge with freezer compartment
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Wood burner (the first basket of logs included)
  • Private secluded garden with seating area
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Property can be booked with main house - The Old Forge - 79062
  • Shop 3 miles and pub within 0.25 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Emma 9th March 2024

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Plum Tree Retreat is simply perfect. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Reviewed by Clare 24th February 2024

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Enjoyable stay in comfy cottage. Enjoyed surrounding area in this peaceful location. The cottage is lovely but has some issues: No dishwasher which was bothersome really dont want to wash up on holiday Limited number of plates so lots of washing up required The shower needs to be addressed its scalding hot and cannot be adjusted- reading the feedbaRead moreck in the guest book indicates this is not an isolated incident The radiators are noisy at night which kept me awake Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 16th February 2024

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Really great location So peaceful and quiet Really good vase for Somerset walking

Reviewed by Caroline 20th January 2024

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Does what it says on the tin! This is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Lovely and warm (even without the log burner going) and very comfortable. Been twice, will certainly stay again

Reviewed by Jane 30th December 2023

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Delightfully out of the way. Nicely furnished & finished. Welcome pack was warmly received.

Reviewed by Teresa 16th December 2023

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Cosy cottage. Excellent shower and wet room. Outside very small garden with uneven path mossy and slippery when wet. Not suitable for anyone with mobility problems/elderly at present.

Reviewed by Linda 13th October 2023

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This is a beautiful little cottage in a tranquil setting, which is not too far from the main routes. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Alan 22nd September 2023

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A fabulous location with lovely local walks , nice little cottage with a lovely wet room, bed very comfortable we both slept really well . Look out for deer , squirrels and rabbits in fields next to Plum Tree . All in a very nice relaxing week

Reviewed by Julia 8th September 2023

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Lovely, well equipped cottage in a rural spot. Very peaceful. Thank you

Reviewed by Ricus 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Linda 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Joseph 28th July 2023

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This is the second time we've stayed at the cottage as we lived the location and the relaxed feel of the cottage. We were lucky enough to see 2 deer in the adjacent garden.

Reviewed by Simon 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jan 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Bill 2nd June 2023

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Overall the property was reasonable with a comfortable bed and an excellent shower, towels and sheets were good but we felt let down by the lack everyday items and poor quality of kitchen equipment. The drive is in urgent need of repairs.

Reviewed by Kerry 19th May 2023

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Lovely accommodation with some good local walks. Comfortable bed and kitchen had everything you need to cook a meal. The garden got a log of sunshine on the afternoon so it was lovely to sit outside and enjoy a drink with the dogs.

Reviewed by Lilian 28th April 2023

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Lovely decor, plentiful hot water for the brilliant shower, cosy duvet - warm but light, and the heating was very efficient on the chilly evenings. A very comfortable little property with easy access to A303

Reviewed by Sheila 21st April 2023

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This was our second visit to Plum Tree we came last year for my birthday and we had such a good time last year so decided to come again, everything was as nice as last year. There was an issue with the drains but, Sam did everything to try and sort is out. We would still come again.

Reviewed by Stephen 14th April 2023

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Lovely bright and comfortable accommodation. Good location very peaceful. Even deer came to visit!

Reviewed by Nicola 7th April 2023

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Great holiday! Cottage was gorgeous, very cosy. Lovely walks on the doorstep. The wildlife from the garden was a lovely bonus, we saw hares, deer and lots of good birds. Lovely places to visit close by. Would definitely go back again. Thank you for the cheese and crackers, very nice

Reviewed by Lisa 13th March 2023

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A lovely rural and peaceful location on a quiet country lane, with several rights of way within easy reach. My elderly dog particularly liked that the property was all on one level. The decor is bright and inviting and the bed and bedding very luxurious. Sherbourne was an interesting visit, though neither of the castles were open at this time of yeRead morear. Likewise, I enjoyed Bruton and our walk in the countryside around it. I've recommended a few things to make the property even more inviting. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 3rd March 2023

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Cottage is in a great location with several NT properties and museums close by as well as walks from the door. The electric heaters give out load clicks as they heat up and cool down, which means they can be heard throughout the night so we had to turn them off each night, not ideal when it was almost freezing outside. The property is generally welRead morel equipped although some basics like sponge and scourer were not supplied and the cutlery is very basic. May stay again, but in the summer. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 28th February 2023

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Great holiday-thakyou. Very quiet, lovely views from the property. Al very clean and warm, excellent shower

Reviewed by Hywel 7th November 2022

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Reviewed by Kathryn 7th October 2022

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This is a very stylish, comfortable and immaculate property, and the photos on the website do not do it justice. It is in a very peaceful location but with easy access to so many places of interest. The fittings and equipment are all of high quality and the bed is super-comfy. The provisions left for me were generous and very much appreciated.

Reviewed by Cheryl 30th September 2022

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Loved Pear Tree Retreat. Very comfortable and cosy living space. Bed was the most comfortable in many self-catering properties we have visited. Quality bedding and towels. Our spaniel loved watching the squirrels from the patio entrance door. Good communications with Sam who replied immediately to our request for logs. Lovely places to visit close Read moreby and fell in love with nearby Sherborne. Would love to return in the future. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 23rd August 2022

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A beautiful retreat and perfect for a week away to unwind and relax. Lots of lovely things to see (locally and further afield!) We went to Lyme Regis, Durdledoor And Lulworth Cove, Steamtrain to Swanage, Stourhead National Trust, Sherborne and a few other places! Everything we needed was there. Loved to sit out in the morning with a coffee watchingRead more the view with the dogs. Beautiful walks nearby, great pubs fairly local. You will totally love this place. A real home from home. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Joseph 10th June 2022

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Missed the gate to the cottage as the black bin had been placed so that it obscured the name of the cottage! Sam was very helpful and didn't mind us texting her with any issues.

Reviewed by Sheila 22nd April 2022

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Wonderfull place to stay looking forward to going back latter in the year close to lots of places to visit nice to have the wood burner. The bed was very comfortable Also plenty of hot water and shower was grate and very spacious we loved our stay. Nice to have proper tea cups and not just mugs I love proper tea cups for a cup or tea and I left a lRead moreittle milk jug for milk as there was not one. There was a few nice goodies on arrival. Thank you. Hide

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