Luxury barn nestled in woodland - The Byre

Wake up in this gorgeous barn conversion nestled in a beautiful private wood full of bird song and wildlife. It is the perfect get away with two lovely bedrooms plus an additional mezzanine sleeping or play area for children. Located in the Wiltshire countryside with wonderful walks on the doorstep. Within easy reach of Shaftesbury, the beautiful gardens of Stourhead, the market town of Frome as well as Longleat Safari Park, and the World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Bath. The Byre has recently been converted and is in a secluded area, with a private drive away from our farmhouse, so you will be undisturbed. The Byre sleeps a maximum of 4 adults with space for a further 2 children on floor mattresses. - Bedroom one (sleeps 2) has a king sized bed with en-suite shower room. - Bedroom two (sleeps 2) can be made up as either a super-king bed or as two singles. It also has an en-suite bathroom with roll top bath. The mezzanine looks across this bedroom. - The mezzanine (sleeps 2 children on floor mattresses) is an extension of bedroom 2, accessed by a small staircase. It is a cosy space with a low ceiling (kneeling for adults) making it a perfect den space for children to be themselves. It can be made up with 2 floor mattresses. The mezzanine has a protected opening at one end (see photo of abacus railings) that allows the children to look across bedroom 2. There is a lovely open plan and well equipped kitchen. There will be a starter hamper of milk, tea, coffee, jam, croissants and oil. There is a kitchen table that will seat up to 6 and a seating area that looks out to the wood and across the valley. There is a wood burning stove (a basket of wood is provided), plenty of games to play and a TV. The barn has wifi and USB charging points. There is an outside seating area with table and chairs. In the evenings the stars are beautifully clear. We are in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and are the 14th globally designated Dark Sky Reserve. There is a star book and binos in the barn. Parking is beside the Byre and it is only a short walk or drive into the local village with its great little community shop and playground. There are fantastic walks, bike rides and lovely local pubs with great food! A list of some of our favourites are below. You are welcome to walk in the woods and the footpath from the Byre joins the incredible Wessex Ridgeway. We have two kune kune pigs, who live in the woods. They are very tame and love their backs and ears being rubbed (watch out for the electric fence). In the fields, you will find our flock of hens and two Norfolk Turkeys. If you’d like to help feed the hens or collect some eggs just ask. The woods and fields around the Byre are teeming with wildlife. See if you can spot a red kite, listen out for the woodpeckers, count the endless pheasants and look out for the deer at dusk (especially the muntjac that lives in the trees by the Byre). Things to do in the area: There are tons of things to do in the area; have a day out at Longleat Safari Park, explore the ruins at Old Wardour Castle, walk up Goldhill in Shaftesbury, visit Stourhead's incredible gardens and follow their nature trails, roam around Old Sarum's castle, visit Salisbury Cathedral and take in some history with the Magna Carta. The Frome Independent street market takes place the first Sunday of every month (Mar-Dec). The Byre is only an hour away from the Jurassic coast with beaches for fossil hunters, rock pool lovers and of course sandy beaches for those that want to build castles. The barn is around 150m away from the farmhouse so we will be available should you want any suggestions, help or advice. The Byre is the starting point for lots of lovely walks, you could walk to Hindon and have lunch at the local pub or adventure into the local village and see the views of the Blackmore Vale before having a drink at The Fox and Hounds. The Wessex Ridgeway is a few hundred yards away. This fabulous ancient walking route heads from the coast at Axminster up to Marlborough, a total of 150 miles. The barn is perfectly situated for a couple of days of R&R while doing this walk. There are local maps and walking routes in the Byre. East Knoyle is the birthplace of Christopher Wren, and has a pretty church, thriving village shop and playground with zip wire. We are also surrounded by great pubs; The Grosvenor Arms in Hindon, The Beckford Arms in Fonthill Gifford, Pythouse Kitchen Garden in West Hatch are just a few. Longleat, Stourhead, Kingston Lacy and Stonehenge are nearby and wonderful days out. Shaftesbury is the local town and has a pretty high street with the legendary Gold Hill. The Frome market (the first Sunday of every month) and Salisbury Cathedral are definitely worth visiting. For hot days, you could even try some wild swimming or if you don't mind a drive, the incredible Jurassic beaches can be reached in just over an hour. If you have come for a bit of cycling, try the rollercoaster hills past Hindon and into Fonthill. The North Dorset Trailway is only 30 minutes away and is made up of sections of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway and provides fabulous cycling for all the family. We are not far from the A303 (main London-Cornwall road) and A350 (Bath to Poole). The nearest train station is in the pretty village of Tisbury, with direct trains from Waterloo and Exeter. Guests tend to drive to local pubs/restaurants as taxis are limited and would need to booked in advance. The Byre will only sleep a maximum of 4 adults with floor mattresses available for a further 2 children in the mezzanine area. The mezzanine space is only for children and has a limited ceiling height (kneeling for adults). The mezzanine has an opening at one end (see photo of abacus railings) that allows the children to look across bedroom 2. It is accessed by a small staircase beyond bedroom 2. Good pubs/restaurants nearby: The Grosvenor Arms, Hindon Pythouse Kitchen Garden, West Hatch The Beckford Arms, Fonthill Gifford Bird & Carter, Fonthill Bishop The Fox & Hounds, East Knoyle Compton McRae (lovely deli), Semley Supermarkets: Tesco, Shaftesbury (15 minutes) Lidl, Shaftesbury (15 minutes) Waitrose, Gillingham (25 minutes) Please bring wellies for walks and bikes for lovely rides in the area. The newly updated barn conversion (Byre) is our guest annex for family and friends but it is fully self-contained and you will have exclusive use of the Byre and the outdoor area beside it.