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Heron Lake Cottage

Folke, near Sherborne, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Hidden away in a secluded location in the beautiful Dorset Countryside
  • Explore the expansive grounds on-site with two lakes which are home to herons, kingfishers and swans
  • Access to footpaths from the doorstep and just thirty miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast
Property code: OC-FOLOW

This property enjoys a rural location in the Dorset countryside. There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area to suit all tastes, from relaxing country walks, to fossil hunting at Charmouth, taking in the iconic views of Lulworth Cove, and enjoying traditional seaside activities on Weymouth’s expansive beach. For those who like to explore the local towns whilst away, Dorchester, which lies just sixteen miles south of property, has a good range of shops and eateries, as well as a number of museums specialising in teddy bears, dinosaurs, and even Tutankhamun.

On entering this barn conversion property, guests will find themselves in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with its inviting leather sofas, warming wood burner, TV and DVD, dining table seating eight, and patio doors which lead out to the courtyard. A breakfast bar in the spacious kitchen area provides a second dining space, and is ideal for enjoying drinks and chatting whilst preparing meals. The kitchen itself has been well thought out and offers an electric range style cooker, microwave, American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Also on the ground floor is a convenient cloakroom with WC. All four of the property’s bedrooms are located on the first floor, the first of which is a double room which benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC , as well as a Juliette balcony. The second bedroom is also a double room, whilst there is also a twin room and a bink bedroom. The main bathroom offers a shower-over-bath and WC. The patio doors in the lounge/kitchen/diner open onto the shared courtyard.

Guests at all four properties have shared use of extensive grounds, which include two pretty lakes which are home to an abundance of wildlife, as well as lawn areas, and a children’s play area with a climbing frame and slide. The wonderful indoor heated swimming pool, is open to all guests on a daily basis from 8.30am -8pm, although times may vary, as it is sometimes this booked for private use. (There is an up-to-date timetable provided onsite).

  • 4 bedrooms: 2 doubles, 1 twin, and 1 bunk bedroom
  • Bathroom with shower-over-bath, and WC
  • En-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC to one of the double rooms and downstairs WC
  • TV/DVD
  • Wood burner with first basket of logs provided (extra logs can be purchased onsite at £5 per basket
  • Electric style Range cooker, microwave, American style Fridge/Freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer
  • 1 dog welcome, dogs are politely requested to be kept under control on leads when out in the shared grounds
  • Shared indoor heated pool - each cottage will have a designated 2 hour slot each day (varying times) for the pool, with sole use of the pool - times will be displayed in the cottage on arrival
  • Pub and shop 0.5 miles, beach 30 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Heidi Brackenbury

This property is personally managed by Heidi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Graham 25th May 2026

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Well equipped cottage. Superb swimming pool.

Reviewed by Christine 19th April 2026

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Reviewed by Paul 11th April 2026

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Reviewed by Caroline 5th April 2026

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Lovely property. Will definitely be going back. Clean and well maintained.

Reviewed by Catherine 6th March 2026

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We had a very comfortable weekend stay in Owl Cottage. The time slots for the pool were plenty and the warm water very relaxing. The ample kitchen equipment was very useful.

Reviewed by Ed 27th February 2026

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It is very tempting to leave a poor review in order to stop others from finding this gem of a place and making it more difficult to come back! BUT....really this was an absolute delight of a place. Wonderfully homely, large living space that was perfect for the family get together that was our purpose. The location was beautiful, peaceful and quietRead more. The bedrooms scrupulously clean and comfortable. And having access to a gorgeous swimming pool was just icing on the cake. We WILL be returning! Hide

Reviewed by Chris 16th February 2026

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A lovely cottage which suited us very well. Well equipped and warm and cosy. The pool is great and lovely warm water so very inviting especially during a cold grey period. Ideal for young children. The location is very attractive and the grounds are delightful.

Reviewed by Deborah 13th February 2026

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Reviewed by Jeanette 4th February 2026

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Beautiful place. Spacious, comfortable, gorgeous position. The pool was fabulous. We will definitely return.

Reviewed by Robert 10th October 2025

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This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Well presented and well equipped. Excellent swimming pool. I would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by J 20th June 2025

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Comfortable and well equipped accommodation. Lovely to have a swimming pool on site. Beautiful surroundings especially the lake. Would definitely recommend this property. We had a lovely week.

Reviewed by Jane 13th June 2025

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This cottage is in the most beautiful scenic position with panoramic views. The swimming pool is warm and accessible.

Reviewed by Andrew 25th April 2025

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A stunning location. Cottage comfortable but bathrooms need tlc. Lovely pool but do check with owners about allocated time slots.

Reviewed by Wendy 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Justin 11th April 2025

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Very nice property and was perfect for the family getaway

Reviewed by Danielle 6th April 2025

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We stayed in the larger 4 bedroom cottage, first week of Easter holidays and were lucky enough to have blue skies all week. The cottage had everything we needed, bar a coffee machine! Great location, we toured Sherborne castle, Sherborne and its Abbey, the surrounds, and even went down to Knolls beach for a day. Recommend Tamburino Gold Italian resRead moretaurant in Sherborne for dinner! Waking to the sound of birds and lambs each day was blissful. Kids loved the gardens. Pool was clean and toasty. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 4th October 2024

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Excellent holiday home with everything you need. Swimming pool was fantastic and youngsters and oldies had a great time!

Reviewed by Stephen 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Eileen 16th August 2024

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Wonderful stay at Owl Cottage, one of 4 properties sharing a super indoor pool and children's play area, with beautiful grounds to wander around. Lovely countryside location with lots of tourist attractions easily accessible.

Reviewed by Peter 9th August 2024

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