The Stable House in Sherborne | Must-See Dorset Hot Tub Cottage

About The Stable House

The Stable House is a spacious four-bedroom farmhouse in Trent, Somerset. This converted stable sits on a working farm with loads of character and modern touches. Perfect for family gatherings with its massive kitchen and entertainment options. The combination of original features and contemporary comforts makes this accommodation special - like having your cake and eating it too (speaking of which, previous guests mentioned welcome treats on arrival).

The Somerset countryside provides a peaceful backdrop for your holiday. Explore nearby Sherborne with its historic abbey or take a short drive to Yeovil for shopping. The enclosed garden is brilliant for dogs - let them run wild while you soak in the hot tub with a favourite drink.. The pool table has proven a massive hit with guests - perfect for those competitive family showdowns after dinner.

Accommodation includes three double bedrooms (one with ensuite), one twin room, a bathroom with roll-top bath and a ground-floor shower room. The kitchen/diner is fully equipped with double oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and everything needed for group meals. There's also a cosy sitting room with a woodburning stove for chilly evenings.

Visit Montacute House (National Trust property) just a short drive away. Sherborne Golf Club offers a challenging course 3 miles from the property. The historic town of Shaftesbury with its famous Gold Hill is 14 miles away (25-minute drive). The Jurassic Coast is within easy reach for fossil hunting and beach days (45 minutes).

The hot tub is a real highlight - nothing beats stargazing while bubbles massage away your stress. The Stable House works brilliantly for multi-generational family holidays or friend reunions. With three pets allowed, even the furry family members get to join the fun!

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating and woodburning stove
✓ Electric double oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
✓ wine chiller, air fryer
✓ TV, WiFi, pool table, selection of books and games
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Outdoor table tennis
✓ Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓ Enclosed garden with lawn and courtyard with seating and hot tub
✓ Three well-behaved pets welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile
✓ Please note: The property is situated on a working farm
✓ Strictly no Sunday arrivals

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Stable House

Hot Tub Relaxation

Guests consistently rate the hot tub as a highlight. Perfect for unwinding after exploring the local area.

Spacious Layout

The generous room sizes and thoughtful layout make this ideal for family gatherings without feeling cramped.

Pool Table Fun

Hours of entertainment with the pool table. Great for friendly competition during evenings or rainy days.

Dog-Friendly Garden

The secure enclosed garden gets top marks from pet owners. Dogs can explore safely while owners relax.

Comfortable Beds

Multiple reviews mention the extremely comfortable beds. Everyone sleeps well here.

Warm Welcome

Sarah the owner receives praise for her friendly welcome and thoughtful touches like welcome treats.

Getting To The Stable House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Stable House by car, follow directions to the village of Trent in Somerset. The property is located on a working farm with good access from local roads and clear signage to help you find it.

By Train

For rail travelers, Sherborne station is the closest option, approximately 5 miles from The Stable House. From there, you'll need to take a short taxi ride to reach the property in Trent.

Off-road parking available

Sherborne station (5 miles)

Located in Trent, Somerset

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Montacute House

Distance: 12 miles

TA15 6XP

Sherborne Abbey

Distance: 5 miles

DT9 3LQ

Haynes International Motor Museum

Distance: 8 miles

BA22 7LH

Sherborne Castle Gardens

Distance: 5.5 miles

DT9 5NR

Ham Hill Country Park

Distance: 10 miles

TA14 6RW

Trent Village Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

DT9 4SW

Yeovil Town Centre

Distance: 7 miles

BA20 1SH

Sherborne High Street

Distance: 5 miles

DT9 3LF

Quedam Shopping Centre

Distance: 7 miles

BA20 1EY

Sherborne Golf Club

Distance: 3 miles

DT9 4RN

Trent Village Store

Distance: 1.1 miles

DT9 4SW

The Rose and Crown Pub

Distance: 1 mile

DT9 4SL

Montacute House

Distance: 12 miles

TA15 6XP

Sherborne Abbey

Distance: 5 miles

DT9 3LQ

Haynes International Motor Museum

Distance: 8 miles

BA22 7LH

Sherborne Castle Gardens

Distance: 5.5 miles

DT9 5NR

Ham Hill Country Park

Distance: 10 miles

TA14 6RW

Trent Village Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

DT9 4SW

Yeovil Town Centre

Distance: 7 miles

BA20 1SH

Sherborne High Street

Distance: 5 miles

DT9 3LF

Quedam Shopping Centre

Distance: 7 miles

BA20 1EY

Sherborne Golf Club

Distance: 3 miles

DT9 4RN

Trent Village Store

Distance: 1.1 miles

DT9 4SW

The Rose and Crown Pub

Distance: 1 mile

DT9 4SL

Is The Stable House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Stable House is fantastic for kids with plenty of space to play both inside and out. The enclosed garden provides a safe area for outdoor games, while the pool table offers indoor entertainment. The property includes a travel cot and highchair upon request. Nearby attractions like Haynes Motor Museum and the beaches of the Jurassic Coast (45-minute drive) make great day trips.

For Couples

While The Stable House can accommodate eight guests, couples can enjoy its spacious layout for a luxurious retreat. The hot tub offers romantic evenings under the stars and the woodburning stove creates a cozy atmosphere. The roll-top bath adds a touch of luxury and the comfortable king-size beds get top marks from guests. Perfect for couples wanting extra space or planning a multi-couple break.

Pet Friendly

The Stable House welcomes up to three well-behaved pets, making it ideal for dog owners. The fully enclosed garden allows dogs to explore safely while you relax. Many walking routes start right from the doorstep across the Somerset countryside. The ground floor has practical flooring and the property's spacious layout means plenty of room for pet beds and toys.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Stable House

The Rose and Crown

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT9 4SL

The Queens Arms

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT9 4LR

Olive Bowl Restaurant

Located 6.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BA20 1EP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Stable House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Stable House features a hot tub in the enclosed garden area. Guests frequently mention how much they enjoy relaxing in it after days out exploring Somerset.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, The Stable House welcomes up to three well-behaved pets. The property has an enclosed garden where dogs can safely explore while you relax.

How many people can stay at The Stable House?

The Stable House accommodates up to 8 guests. It has four bedrooms - three doubles (one with an ensuite) and one twin room.

What entertainment options are available?

The property features a pool table that guests love, WiFi throughout and a TV. There's also a woodburning stove in the sitting room for cozy evenings.

Is there parking available?

Yes, The Stable House has off-road parking available for guests. You won't need to worry about finding street parking during your stay.

What's the bathroom situation?

There are three bathrooms in total - one bathroom with a roll-top bath and separate shower, one ensuite bathroom and a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower.

Are there shops and pubs nearby?

Yes, the nearest pub is just 1 mile away from the property. The closest shop is 1.1 miles from The Stable House.

Is the garden secure for children and pets?

Yes, the garden is fully enclosed making it safe for both children and pets. It features both lawn and courtyard areas with outdoor seating.

The Stable House Reviews

Neville

Beautiful house Very well kitted out The owner was responsive and helpful to any queries We particularly loved the outside eating area, gorgeous big equipped garden and very warm hot tub.

Rachel

Beautiful house and garden. Really clean and well equipped. Loved the outdoor table tennis table! Very dog friendly. Owner was charming and helpful

Elizabeth

Stable House was perfect for a family winter holiday. Ample space and the pool table a real bonus also the hot tub much enjoyed by us females !! The enclosed garden was safely explored by our 2 dogs as well. The house was lovely, clean and very well equipped.

Perfect property for a large family gettogether Facilities were just right with the pool table being a winner ! Owners nearby to help with any queries Great location for exploring Somerset and the Dorset coast

Shirley

This was an amazing place,loved the hot tub and pool table had many hours of fun . Was greeted by Sarah and was made to feel very welcome straight away. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a lovely holiday. The house it self was absolutely lovely and equipped with everything you could ever need for a lovely holiday. Definitely a 10 out 10

The Stables is a lovely combination of old and new. The new kitchen area is fabulous and the old lounge is cosy with the added bonus of the poolfootball tables. The hot tub and garden are a delight, shame weather wasnt better to enjoy both more. I would worry about the deep stone steps for young children or older people though to get to and from the house but ok for us. We had a lovely time. The little extras on our arrival were an added bonus, thank you Sarah.

Many thanks for a fabulous house! Beautifully kept and very spacious. Perfect for a family Golden Wedding celebration!

The house is beautiful, and very well equipped. It was just perfect for us as a family holiday base. The beds are amazingly comfortable and everyone slept well. We loved the large safe garden and the jacuzzi. We were fortunate to have a week of lovely weather and enjoyed visits to Monkey world and Weymouth and Sherbourne. The Abbey is beautiful.

The 2 bathrooms upstairs were all at one end of the first floor and most of the bedrooms were the other end. Consequently people walking up and along on the first floor at night. Otherwise it was lovely and very comfy

Gaynor

We had a lovely stay. The house and garden is beautiful. Could have easily stayed for longer. Will definitely be returning

A beautiful accommodation in a beautiful setting. The Stables had gorgeous furnishing with everything that we needed. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.

Beverley

Had a lovely experience at The Stable House

We had a fantastic stay at The Stable House. It was the perfect place to celebrate hubbys 50th Birthday. Facilities and layout are fantastic. Hot tub and pool table were well used and we had 16 people playing charades in the living room on Saturday evening. Very spacious! Lovely pubs and dog walks nearby. Easy access to big supermarkets, shops and takeaways in Yeovil only 10 minutes by car!

Everything was good thank you,very well facilitated great location, big comfortable bedrooms showers were very good. Very cosy and warm loved the log fire.

Jackie

We had a lovely stay in The Stable House which was warm and cosy for our December booking. The owner had put up a Christmas tree which was a lovely touch. The house was very well equipped for the seven of us, the beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of seating in the living room. The owner gave us a tip for a Christmassy place to visit nearby which was very useful. Would highly recommend for a family get together.

Gillian

Lovely stay a little issue with the heating in one room and flooding outside the front door and car park Will need wellies next time!

We had just the best family time together celebrating 3 milestone Birthdays. The house is so spacious, has comfortable beds, is tastefully decorated, very clean, has everything you need and great facilities in terms of oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, washing machine, a line to dry the clothes on and even clothes pegs . Nice personal touches with local biscuits, honey, juice and milk to welcome us, even doggie treats for the pets! We all enjoyed the pool table and table football and not a day passed where neither were not used! The garden is a real treat for humans and doggies alike. The hot tub a wonderful bonus. We are thinking of returning again one day we enjoyed it all so much and it worked well for us as a group of parents, grown up children, a grandchild and 2 dogs. The only added extra which might help future guests is some plastic glassesflutes for outside. Highly recommend The Stable House.

Lovely house we enjoyed our stay very much. Pub nearby served exquisite food. Comfortable beds, gorgeous kitchen. more teaspoons needed Ages from 77 to 14 we all enjoyrd our stay. Will do it again.

Pauline

Fabulous accommodation and excellent customer service from Sykes. Perhaps an additional saucepanserving dish would have been useful but we managed. Will definitely us Sykes again.

Joanne

We were a group of 6 adults, 1 baby and 3 dogs who all had a wonderful stay at The Stable House. It was well equipped, really spacious and very comfortable. The location is very quiet despite having the working farm behind. It has a beautiful secure garden which our dogs loved exploring, while we spent time in the hit tub. Approx an hour away from the coast, 10 mins from Yeovil and Sherborne. A lovely base to travel from or just stay and chill for a few days. Finally great communication from the owners, we felt very well cared for during our stay.

The stable house is a lovely well equipped property. Although a working farm there are no animals its grain. A few trucks come and go but really doesnt impact on the garden which is fabulous and very secure if you have dogs. The hot tub has a maintenance guy who comes a couple of times a week. We would thoroughly recommend this property for a quiet stay in the countryside.

Beautiful idyllic setting hidden away with lots of space, rooms and facilities to use. Hot tub was a huge hit, very clean and tidy, would highly recommend.

Elizabeth

Great property! Had everything we needed for our stay for our big group. The small extras of milk, juice, dog biscuits, info leaflets etc were very much appreciated. Great location, visited bath, longleat safari park, and the Jurassic coast which were all under an hour away. Fell in love with the castle grounds in Yeovil. Thanks for a great stay!!

The cottage was lovely and fully accommodated our needs the only small niggle was that it would be helpful to have a few more kitchen utensils such as small sharp knives, measuring jug, additional frying pan. It seems a bit petty as Im typing this because the facilities were great just when you are cooking for a lot of people it would have been handy to have these extra bits but we managed fine , its just a small thing we noticed.

Alexandra

We enjoyed our stay very much

Absolutely beautiful house and grounds with absolutely beautiful people that run it. The lady went out of her way and well above expectations. The house itself is a stunning comfy cosy place to be and the interior is gorgeous. Theres loads of books, board games and just about everything you could ever need for a holiday in the country. Theres so much information there as well so what ever youre looking for long walks, country pubs, nearby areas to visit the lot. Thank you for such a lovely stay we will definitely be returning.

Sarah the host was very informative about locations to visit. Very good communication from them before and during the stay. There was also plenty of handy guides in the property to assist in your holiday

Sophie

We stayed for a lovely long weekend over NYE. We were a group of three couples, and four children. Plenty of space for us all, never felt too crowded! The cottage is beautiful, very cosy and well kept. The bathrooms were newly furnished and the bedrooms were lovely. We loved the kitchen dining space, this allowed us to cook as well as entertain the children be in the same room! The hot tub was perfect, the festoon lights in the garden over the hot tub are a nice touch! Once we were done in the hot tub, we loved coming into the lounge, sitting by the log fire playing board games perfect weekend away! The welcome treats were a nice personal touch! We would strongly recommend staying at The Stable cottage! Thank you again for a wonderful stay!

Alison

We were a family of 5 adults with 2 dogs and stayed October half term for a week. The accommodation was fabulous. Beautiful inside and out. Very clean on arrival. Great facilities and well equipped with games and reading books. Hot tub was well used as well as pool table and football table. All showers and kitchen has been upgraded and were fabulous. A spacious property. Beautiful bedrooms with comfortable beds. The only improvement for me personally would be a secure garden for my dog. Although partially gated my dog could escape through the hedge being a beagle! So needed to stay on a lead. However it is beautiful, very quiet and private, and it would have been lovely to go in summer months to enjoy the garden and outdoor seating. Highly recommend.

Joanne

We stayed as a group of extended family for the weekend to celebrate a big birthday. The cottage was lovely and clean. It has recently been refurbished, so had a new kitchen and an extra ensuite shower room. The hot tub is close to the back door and in a secluded area with easy access to the downstairs shower. All the little extras are really appreciated milk, orange juice, cake, flowers, local honey and dog biscuits. Our dogs loved running round the back garden then falling asleep in front of the log fire. Everyone enjoyed using the pool table and there were plenty of squishy sofas to relax on. It really feels like a home from home. We had a slight problem finding the place. We had put the Stable House Mudford into Google maps and it took us to a pair of cottages down the road. We realised this wasn't the right place after pulling into someone else's drive. On Google maps Evans and Pearce Mudford takes you to the correct location. I would definitely recommend this cottage and will probably book again in the future.

Gareth

Excellent accommodation, beds really comfortable, all really clean. Cake, milk and orange juice supplied on arrival all very welcoming. Thank you very much.

Raelene

The Stable House is a beautiful property with a big garden and plenty of ... The Stable House is a beautiful property with a big garden and plenty of facilities, loads of space for a party of 8 plus a baby the only issue we had was the steps in the garden but it just meant we had to keep a closer eye on the little ones so didn't cause us too much of a problem, on arrival there was milk and orange juice in the fridge, fresh flowers and a delicious cake waiting for us, Rob and Sarah were amazing even coming and replacing half the water in the hot tub with cold so we could cool everyone off in the heat wave, they couldn't have been more accommodating, communication was spot on, there were loads of games and toys and the pool table made the boys very happy, I would definitely recommend this property and will certainly be back in the future

The cottage was beautiful and spacious with really comfortable furniture. Everyone commented on the size and comfort of the beds! The HOT TUB was to die for and got a lot of use. It was kept in tip top condition all week. Really nice and appreciated touches were the coffee beans and grinder, the dog biscuits and the welcome pack. The garden was large and very usable with shade provided by a large cherry tree complete with edible cherries. There was enough room for everybody to have their own space but still interact when wanted. Although there is a rather small shower cubicle downstairs, there really needs to be a large family shower in the main bathroom. This did not detract from the great time we had. Sarah the host, was so kind and thoughtful and went out of her way to be helpful. Overall a great holiday cottage that we will certainly look to use again. Thank you Sarah.

We had a lovely few days at the stable house. All the facilities and amenities were great. Little extras, cake, fresh milk juice coffee beans and dogs biscuits were left for our arrival nice little touch. The garden is all enclosed and its safe for the dogs to explore whilst enjoying the hot tub. Not a criticism but the only thing we found 3 of our group had cut our fingers and couldnt work out how on the last day we realised it was from the bathroom locks, both had a bit missing and had sharp metal. Once we realised we put some tape over the sharp edge and it wasnt a problem. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again we had a lovely time. Thank you

Thomas

The stable house is beautiful, hugely exceeded our expectations! It was exactly what was required for us, 8 adults and a dog. The only suggestion I could make is that it could possibly do with an extra shower. It didn't bother us too much but just the one proper shower downstairs might not be ideal for large groups of adults. Other than this cannot fault the property, everything is as described or even better! We did have an issue with the hot water during our stay, not the fault of the hosts. Rob and Sarah were fantastic, on site within 15 minutes of me contacting them, they fixed it shortterm and arranged an engineer to come and rectify the problem properly, all on a bank holiday weekend! This service went above and beyond what I expected, they were a delight to deal with. I can't recommend the Stable House enough.

Philip

Great location for sightseeing and walking, with a good sized well equiped garden and hot tub for spending time on site. Accommodation is nicely decorated and spacious, with open plan kitchen dinner and large family room. Our only critism is the size of the ground floor shower cubicle, which is tight, and the absence of a proper shower unit in the first floor bath room. However, we realised there was only one proper shower unit before we booked and accept the facilities had been fairly described. The hosts Rob and Sarah were easy to contact and were a delight to deal with. We had a most enjoyable stay at The Stable House.

Denise

We came to The Stable House with friends for the weekend and had a really enjoyable stay. The house is very comfortable with beautifully decorated bedrooms and lovely homely touches. The hot tub was lovely and warm when we arrived and we enjoyed using it in the evenings especially with the outside lights overhead, however both evenings it was windy and did start raining which cooled it down somewhat! The beds were extremely comfortable and the pool table in the lounge was great. My only criticisms would be that for a property that sleeps 8 there was only one small stand up shower cubicle downstairs. There is a huge bathroom upstairs and the roll top bath was beautiful, but not especially practical for that many people we did run out of hot water on a couple of occasions, especially when we all wanted to showerbathe after the hot tub. Also, due to the layout of the 4th bedroom, there was no option to be able to push the twins beds together to make a double, which would have been nice as there were 4 couples staying. Despite this, it was a lovely property and I would consider staying again.

A beautiful place to stay, lovely touches to detail with the fresh milk, orange juice biscuits and cake on arrival, also tea, coffee and sugar so no worries about packing them. Would definitely stay again, just be mindful that it's 3 double beds and 2 singles if your having to share, it wasn't a problem for us but some parties might find it. All in all we loved it

Robert

We loved it hear and would def stay again

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The Stable House, Sherborne

About The Stable House

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Relaxation

Spacious Layout

Pool Table Fun

Dog-Friendly Garden

Comfortable Beds

Warm Welcome

Getting To The Stable House

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Stable House Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Rose and Crown

The Queens Arms

Olive Bowl Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Stable House Reviews