Old Post Office in Sherborne | Must-See Dorset Hot Tub Cottage

About Old Post Office

Old Post Office is a stunning 4-bedroom cottage in the peaceful hamlet of Glanvilles Wootton, Dorset. This extended character property blends historic charm with modern luxury. Every room showcases exceptional attention to detail - from the copper roll-top bath to the high-end kitchen appliances. Perfect for those who want countryside views without sacrificing comfort.

Set in beautiful Dorset countryside, this property offers genuine tranquillity. Take walks directly from your door through rolling fields. The village even has a tennis court you can book for a small fee! After a day exploring, soak your tired muscles in the private hot tub while gazing at the stars. Just what the doctor ordered after a hike to the Hunter's Moon pub 2.3 miles away.

The accommodation includes four beautifully appointed bedrooms - a super-king (convertible to twins), two king-size rooms with en-suites and a twin room. The kitchen would make professional chefs jealous with its Range oven, induction hob, wine chiller and coffee machine. The living room features a woodburning stove and multiple TVs for evening entertainment.

Nearby attractions include historic Sherborne with its impressive Abbey (7 miles/15 minutes), Sherborne Castle (8 miles/17 minutes), Minterne Gardens (5 miles/10 minutes) and the market town of Dorchester (12 miles/25 minutes). Each offers fascinating day trips without excessive travel time.

Old Post Office is ideal for multi-generational family holidays or friend gatherings. Dogs will love the outdoor washing area after muddy walks! Book this accommodation before someone else does - the hot tub's waiting.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Underfloor heating and oil-fired central heating
✓ Electric Range oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine chiller, coffee machine
✓ 2 x Smart TV, 4 x TV, WiFi
✓ Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Stairgate, travel cot and highchair available
✓ Off-road parking for 4 cars
✓ Rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, and hot tub, and an outdoor dog washing area
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Farm Cafe 1.4 miles, Hunters Moon Pub 2.3 miles, Buckland Newton Shop 3 miles
✓ Note: There is a stream at the bottom of the garden; please supervise children and pets at all times
✓ Note: Village tennis court available to book for a small fee
✓ Note: there is a hairdryer in each bedroom

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Old Post Office

Exceptional Quality

The high-end furnishings, appliances and decor create a luxurious experience. Everything from beds to kitchen equipment is top quality.

Welcome Hamper

Guests rave about the thoughtful welcome hampers, which include treats for humans and dogs alike. A perfect start to your holiday.

Perfect Cleanliness

The immaculate condition of the cottage impressed every guest. Spotlessly clean throughout with meticulous attention to detail.

Garden & Hot Tub

The private garden with hot tub offers relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. Dog owners particularly appreciate the secure outdoor space.

Thoughtful Touches

From fresh flowers to dog treats, the owners have thought of everything to make guests feel welcome and comfortable.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Cooking enthusiasts love the high-spec kitchen with Range oven, induction hob, wine chiller and every utensil you could need.

Getting To Old Post Office

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Old Post Office by car, follow directions to Glanvilles Wootton hamlet in Dorset. The cottage is easy to spot in this small rural community and you'll have convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest station is Sherborne, about 7 miles from the property. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to Glanvilles Wootton.

Off-road parking for four cars

Sherborne station (7 miles)

Located in peaceful Glanvilles Wootton hamlet

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Sherborne Abbey

Distance: 7 miles

DT9 3LQ

Sherborne Castle

Distance: 8 miles

DT9 5NR

Minterne Gardens

Distance: 5 miles

DT2 7AU

Glanvilles Wootton Village Walk

Distance: 0 miles

DT9 5QS

Cerne Abbas Giant Trail

Distance: 6 miles

DT2 7AL

Sherborne Park Estate

Distance: 7 miles

DT9 5QN

Buckland Newton Village Shop

Distance: 3 miles

DT2 7BY

Sherborne Town Centre

Distance: 7 miles

DT9 3LQ

Dorchester Town Centre

Distance: 12 miles

DT1 1XJ

Farm Café

Distance: 1.4 miles

DT9 5QN

Hunter's Moon Pub

Distance: 2.3 miles

DT9 5RJ

Village Tennis Court

Distance: 0.2 miles

DT9 5QS

Sherborne Abbey

Distance: 7 miles

DT9 3LQ

Sherborne Castle

Distance: 8 miles

DT9 5NR

Minterne Gardens

Distance: 5 miles

DT2 7AU

Glanvilles Wootton Village Walk

Distance: 0 miles

DT9 5QS

Cerne Abbas Giant Trail

Distance: 6 miles

DT2 7AL

Sherborne Park Estate

Distance: 7 miles

DT9 5QN

Buckland Newton Village Shop

Distance: 3 miles

DT2 7BY

Sherborne Town Centre

Distance: 7 miles

DT9 3LQ

Dorchester Town Centre

Distance: 12 miles

DT1 1XJ

Farm Café

Distance: 1.4 miles

DT9 5QN

Hunter's Moon Pub

Distance: 2.3 miles

DT9 5RJ

Village Tennis Court

Distance: 0.2 miles

DT9 5QS

Is Old Post Office Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the spacious garden for outdoor play and the stream at the bottom (supervised access only). The cottage provides stairgates, travel cot and highchair for younger children. Multiple TVs throughout mean no arguments over what to watch. The village tennis court (bookable for a small fee) offers active entertainment, while nearby Sherborne Castle has family-friendly grounds to explore.

For Couples

The Old Post Office offers couples a luxurious countryside escape with romantic features including a copper roll-top bath and private hot tub under the stars. Two king-size bedrooms with en-suite facilities provide privacy and comfort. The woodburning stove creates a cozy atmosphere for evening relaxation. Country walks directly from the door lead to the Hunter's Moon pub, perfect for intimate meals.

Pet Friendly

Dogs will love the secure garden and countryside location with walks from the door. The thoughtful owners provide a welcome pack specifically for four-legged guests. The dedicated outdoor dog washing area is perfect for cleaning muddy paws after country walks. There's a stream at the bottom of the garden (supervision required) and the Hunter's Moon pub 2.3 miles away welcomes dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Old Post Office

Farm Café

Located 1.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT9 5QN

Hunter's Moon Pub

Located 2.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT9 5RJ

The Olive Tree Restaurant

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT9 3LN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Old Post Office

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Old Post Office features a private hot tub in the rear garden. It's perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the Dorset countryside.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Old Post Office. The property even includes a dedicated outdoor dog washing area and secure garden, making it ideal for four-legged guests.

How many people can the cottage accommodate?

The cottage sleeps 8 people across 4 bedrooms. The bedroom configuration includes one super-king (convertible to twins), two king-size rooms with en-suites and one twin room.

What amenities are available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric Range oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine chiller and coffee machine. Everything you need for self-catering is provided.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is off-road parking for up to 4 cars at the property. This makes it convenient for multiple families or groups traveling together.

Are there any safety concerns I should be aware of?

There is a stream at the bottom of the garden, so children and pets should be supervised at all times. The property also provides stairgates for families with young children.

What entertainment options are available at the cottage?

The cottage features multiple TVs including 2 Smart TVs, WiFi throughout and a woodburning stove in the sitting room. The village also has a tennis court available to book for a small fee.

What local amenities are nearby?

Within easy reach you'll find a Farm Café (1.4 miles), the Hunter's Moon pub (2.3 miles) and Buckland Newton shop (3 miles). Sherborne town with additional shops and restaurants is a short drive away.

Old Post Office Reviews

Charlotte

The Old Post Office is as amazing as its pictures on Sykes website, and has many decorations referencing its history. It truly has everything and more, you need and expect from a holiday home. There are hot and cold outside taps, a real bonus for muddy dogs and boots. There are helpful labels all through the property, with regard to lights and hot water taps. There are night lights that help you see at night whilst you get used to your surroundings. I definitely recommend this perfectly situated home.

We have stayed at many holiday cottages over the years and this is up there with the best. If you are looking for a very well equipped, cosy cottage in beautiful countryside book this cottage.

Debbie

What a beautiful cottage, fully equipped, fabulously finished, a credit to the owners, couldn't have wished for a nicer stay, would definitely recommend and revisit. . Caters for all needs, great quiet location, within suitable distance to visit the coast. 10 out of 10.

Great! Heres a version tailored for Sykes Holiday Cottages friendly, informative, and aligned with the tone typically found in Sykes reviews We had a lovely stay at The Old Post Office. The house is beautifulspotlessly clean, tidy, and clearly well looked after. It had everything we needed and was really well equipped for a comfortable stay. The location was ideal, with a couple of National Trust sites nearby that we enjoyed visiting, as well as scenic drives along the coast. Local amenities were within easy reach, with a Sainsburys around 1015 minutes away. The neighbours we met were very friendly and even suggested a few local walks, which were perfect for both the children and our dog. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable break in a charming property. We would definitely recommend it and would love to return in the future.

Superb accommodation spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable. Real bonus having three separate showers and a bathroom. The owners welcome pack was very good including treats for the dog. The house and garden had all we needed and the owners had thought of everything to make the stay like home from home.

What an amazing cottage! Beautifully styled with everything we needed for a fantastic stay. From the moment we arrived, we were wowed by the Old Post Office. The cottage is beautifully decorated and the attention to detail and all the thoughtful touches meant we had a really relaxing and comfortable stay. The hot tub was a great bonus, we loved it. Emma, the owner sent a lovely text on our arrival and departure and the Welcome Hamper was the best we have ever received!! Thank you so much. If you are planning a stay in this area I cant recommend the Old Post Office enough.

We were delighted with our stay at The Old Post Office, everything from the generous welcome hamper on arrival, to the flexibility and responsiveness of the owners, ensured we had a relaxing, trouble free and comfortable stay. The house had all we needed and had been led to expect, it was well equipped, very clean and recently decorated. Everything worked and with the perfect May weather we got to use the barbecue, outdoor seating area and hot tub after our walking trips. Highly recommended!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Old Post Office. The cottage has all your needs catered for. Everything is to an extremely high standard. Dorset is a very special place for us. When we next visit, we will definitely book the Old Post Office again.

Barbara

This a wonderfully appealing cottage beautifully presented in a lovely village. The owners were so lovely with their communication on arrival and lovely welcome pack. Perfect location to have access to Dorset and Somerset sights. We highly recommend this property.

Christopher

Possibly the best holiday house Ive stayed in. Set on a quiet country lane with plenty of offroad parking, house is spacious,clean and fitted out. The owners seem to have anticipated every need, from kitchen equipment to spare towels and even face flannels.The kitchen dining area is spacious with plenty of storage and a large fridge. The living room is very comfortable. The house is fitted out with TVs in every room and even an area when kids could have their own TV.The four bedrooms were spacious with very comfy beds. I dont normally write a lot of feedback but this house is the exception that deserves positive comment. An excellent place to stay.

Amazing, So Clean, Wow all words that we used within minutes of being through the front door! This place is wonderful and the owners have thought of everything to make your stay as confortable as it can be. The house is well equipped with high end appliances meaning you want for nothing. Location is great for walking and exploring and a pub is within walking distance across fields whhich gets my vote! We will definately be back! Thank you.

Melanie

We are four friends that have had a weekend away every year for the last 20 years. This is by far the best cottage we have stayed in, it is so well equipped, decorated beautifully and so comfortable. The communication from the owner was great. We had an amazingly relaxing weekend despite the best efforts of a storm. We would highly recommend this property.

Elaine

8 of us 4 couples good friends from different parts of the country met at The Old Post Office, and spent 4 happy days there, and all the previous reviews, without exception, have said it all. IT IS FABULOUS we all loved it. The interior design, the furniture, the furnishings, the kitchen, the equipment loads of it! the beds, the showerseverything is of good quality, and of a high standard. Emma and Kerry have thought of everything. Wonderful attention to detail, and lovely touches, that make it a very comfortable house and a joy to stay in. We had wet and cold weather, but the house is warm and cosy and a pleasure to come back home to. Thank you E and K, we all had an absolutely brilliant time and a lot of fun. We will all be recommending you to everyone we know. Elaine and Kevin and the gang. Sykes Company stated there were no hairdryers.not trueE&K had placed one in every bedroom

Charlotte

Perfection. The Old Post Office was everything we wanted and more. We had the most perfect Christmas stay with the house beautifully decorated. The bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen had everything we needed. It was a home away from home and we will definitely be booking to come back. Thank you for our stay, it was perfect.

Trevor

What a fabulous house with quality throughout. The owners are very helpful and left us an amazing welcome hamper. As previously stated, everything is of a high quality from the interior decoration, furniture, etc, right through to kitchen utensils, towels etc. Relaxing in the Hot tub was a refreshing welcome after a day out walking in the cold weather. The house layout could not be more suited to our needs with 6 adults and a 2 year old infant. Would highly recommend.

David Royston

Wow what a fabulous holiday home and one of the best we have ever stayed in. From the moment you enter the Old Post Office, you quickly become aware of its beautiful decor, luxurious furnishings & spotless cleanliness. With a superb 'welcome' hamper of goodies & fresh flowers, Kerry & Emma have thought of everything you may need to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The location is truly rural and so quiet yet ideally situated to visit the many attractions in beautiful Dorset.

We were absolutely delighted when we arrived at the Old Post Office. It is a beautiful cottage both inside and out. The attention to detail from the owners was excellent, even down to a welcome pack for not only us, but the dog as well, and flowers and Halloween decorations. We had everything we needed and more for a very comfortable stay. Loved the outdoor space and hot tub and the provision of lots of towels. The kitchen is beautiful and provided us with a space for family cooking and eating. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Ieuan and Pam

Robert

Fantastic cottage! Immaculately clean, great furnishings and fully equipped. Lovely hot tub and garden and great village location. Would recommend without reservation. We will be back!

Sharon

We very much enjoyed our stay at Old post Office. The house is very welcoming and extremely comfortable. Everything has been thought of. Even our dog was made very welcome with a special box of bit and pieces just for him. We hope to return to continue to explore beautiful Dorset in the near future. Many thanks

Robert

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Post Office. Everything that we could possibly need for our stay was provided together with information and instructions. A basket of goodies and flowers greeted us on our arrival which was a lovely surprise, together with a note from the owners. We certainly hope to return..

Francesca

This is the best holiday house we have ever been to, it was absolutely wonderful. The location is peaceful and calming, the garden is perfect and private and the house is just beautiful. The thoughtfulness and little details such as the little labels around the house, the extra hot tub towels, the clear instructions for everything. The owners really have made this an incredible place to stay. Thank you Kerry and Emma for the best UK holiday weve ever had. You have the best taste and have created a very special experience.

Such a lovely cottage. We enjoyed a very nice week here in Dorset. The facilities at the cottage were excellent. Everything had been thought through and communication for into such as local fish and chips for the Friday night was brilliant. We couldnt find the path to the pub but this was probably our fault as we got lost. Lots of Local places to visit. Would recommend.

The property is stunning. It has been thoughtfully set up to give comfort to everyone adults , babies and dogs.

Melanie

Absolutely wonderful property in a lovely locationthe best Sykes cottage we have stayed invery well equipped and thoughtful touches that made our stay wonderfuland we really appreciated the communications and fast response when we had a small problem and a questionthe owners are local,and clearly care deeply about the property, and I hope we will be back soon!

We had a very enjoyable time staying at the Old Post Office. The house is very well equipped and comfortable. The welcome hamper was excellent and the attention to detail was wonderful. We highly recommend a stay at the Old Post Office and we will definitely be booking again.

The owners have created a beautiful home. The attention to detail, not just in the decor but also in the level of equipment throughout have made it such an enjoyable and relaxing stay. The property is of a very high standard and very clean. We would thoroughly recommend a stay at this lovely holiday home.

Manish

We were two couples and a dog staying for a week at the beginning of June 2024. The Old Post Office was immaculate a wonderful place to stay for the week and the property has been exceedingly well thought out for the convenience of a short stay. Loads of thoughtful touches around the house which were really impressive. Also, its obvious that the owners are dog owners and loads of small dog friendly touches as well. We had a minor niggle early in the stay, but I must say that the owners, Kerry and Emma, were responsive, attentive and resolved the issue promptly. Its clear to us that Kerry and Emma are rightly proud of their property and the experience they provide, and serious about making sure their guests have a wonderful time. We did have a wonderful time and can highly recommend. Thank you Kerry, Emma and Sykes Cottages. In the words of the renowned poet Arnie.. Ill be back!

Stephen

We had a lovely week at the Old Post Office which is well located for exploring Sherborne and the surrounding countryside and not too far from the south coast. Its a very quiet location, but easy to get to. Several good pubs close by for eating out. The house has been beautifully renovated and looks very smart a really nice amalgamation of old feel and modern facilities. The welcome hamper was a really nice touch and full of delicious foods. All the numerous thoughtful touches from excellent kitchen equipment, to hottub towels, and the dog accessories they make for a really comfortable stay. We really enjoyed our stay, the fantastic weather, and the friendly local people. Would highly recommend

Andrew

A lovely cottage in a peaceful village. Beautifully decorated with plenty of unique touches and a garden for dogs with a great hot tub. Would highly recommend for groups or families!

Richard

We had a great week in the Old Post Office, it was very comfortable and was clear lots of care and attention had gone into the recent refurb, both from the perspective of how the cottage is set up to the little things that make for a relaxing and enjoyable week away. We were impressed when we first walked in and all of us enjoyed our stay, even without the weather to make full use of the garden and hot tub! Wed love to be back when we next visit Dorset.

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Old Post Office, Sherborne

About Old Post Office

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Exceptional Quality

Welcome Hamper

Perfect Cleanliness

Garden & Hot Tub

Thoughtful Touches

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Getting To Old Post Office

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Old Post Office Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Farm Café

Hunter's Moon Pub

The Olive Tree Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Old Post Office Reviews