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Humming Bird Cottage

Folke, near Sherborne, Dorset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Rural retreat tucked away in a peaceful location with direct access to miles of country walks
  • Private patio seating area and use of expansive grounds
  • Stroll around the on-site lakes, home to an abundance of wildlife

Property code: OC-FOLKI

This property is located in the beautiful mid-Dorset countryside surrounded by far reaching views. The rural location is perfect for those who enjoy country walks and a gate at the edge of the property’s extensive gardens leads directly onto a network of footpaths. One of the main draws of Dorset is the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast and the beaches at Weymouth, West Bay, and Lulworth Cove are all located within thirty miles of the property, each offering their own unique seaside experience.

On arrival at this barn conversion property, guests first come to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with its beamed ceiling, wood burner-effect electric fire, TV/DVD, comfy seating area and dining table seating four. The kitchen area occupies one corner of the room and is equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer. The property has two bedrooms, the first of these being a double bedroom with sumptuous four-poster bed and a door leading to the outside seating area. The second bedroom, meanwhile, is a cosy bunk room. The bathroom, located close to the bedrooms, offers a shower-over-bath and WC.

Outside, there is a private unenclosed garden with a patioed seating and a lawn, for which the owners have provided garden furniture. Beyond this, there are extensive shared gardens for guests to enjoy, which include two lakes, and a children’s play area with a climbing frame, slide, and plenty of space for playing games. A wonderful addition to the property is the shared indoor heated swimming pool, which is open daily from 8.30am -8pm, although guests should be aware that this may sometimes be booked out for private use. (There is an up-to-date timetable provided onsite).

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double four poster bed and 1 bunk bedroom
  • Bathroom with shower-over-bath, and WC
  • TV/DVD
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • 1 dog welcome, dogs are politely requested to be kept under control on leads when out in the shared grounds
  • Cot and highchair available
  • 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 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 13th June 2026

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The cottage was perfect, very comfortable, clean and very well equipped. The location was wonderful, peaceful with incredible views. The swimming pool was perfect and the allotted slots worked perfectly. I would recommend the whole experience to any people looking for a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Najat 4th April 2026

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We had a lovely stay with my family. The cottage is equipped well. Little welcome pack of tea, milk, biscuits and wine - always a bonus! Its clean andWe had a lovely stay with my family. The cottage is well-equipped, and the little welcome pack of tea, milk, biscuits, and wine was always a bonus! Its clean, warm, and cosy. We stayed in the KingfishRead moreer, so the kids were thrilled to easily access the football and play equipment. The pool access is amazing, and the setting is beautiful and quiet. I would imagine this would be a perfect place in the summer months too. warm and cosy. We were in the kingfisher so the kids were happy to access the football and play equipment easily. The pool access is amazing. The setting beautiful and quiet. Would think this would be a perfect place in the summer months too. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 28th March 2026

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Whilst not the cosiest-feeling cottage if you are planning a winter stay, Humming Bird Cottage offered warm, comfortable and practical accommodation for our week's stay, re-visiting old haunts in north Dorset and south Somerset. The private east-facing patio had fabulous views over the peaceful Blackmoor Vale, enhanced during our stay by the presenRead morece of sheep and lambs in the adjacent field; a great place for breakfast had the mornings been a bit warmer. The cottage is one of four on this property; a beautifully peaceful location in a tiny hamlet close to the lovely town of Sherborne. The use of the property's good-sized heated indoor swimming pool was a real bonus, especially after a day's walking. There was also ample car parking. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 6th February 2026

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Everything at this cottage was perfect; nice and cosy, warm and well-equipped. The pool was absolutely fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you!

Reviewed by Carol 23rd December 2025

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Well equipped and a lovely home from home feel. To have a Christmas tree and extra Christmas trimmings was a great thought. Thanks for the festive goodies to eat and drink, a lovely touch. Access to the swimming pool was a great bonus. All in all very welcoming, cosy and satisfactory.

Reviewed by Aidan 19th September 2025

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We loved every bit of our holiday

Reviewed by Marcel 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 23rd May 2025

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Great accommodation with beautiful views. Swimming pool is great for keeping the kids entertained whatever the weather.

Reviewed by Maurice 21st February 2025

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This was the second time we stayed at Folke Farm and we will again in the future . Lovely and quiet with the added bonus of the pool .

Reviewed by Delfi 14th February 2025

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A great stay enjoyed by all, very rural location so very private, quiet & relaxing, the pool was thoroughly enjoyed, it was clean and warm, each property has 2 hours a day exclusive access, which is great. The property is warm & cosy with a fully equipped kitchen, & a large fridge/ freezer too. Lovely pond and play areas , we will happily return.

Reviewed by Lee 25th January 2025

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Highly recommend great for dogs too. Swimming pool lovely and warm 10 second walk from cottage We will return

Reviewed by Carol 23rd December 2024

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Reviewed by Maurice 22nd November 2024

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Great place for a break . Clean and tidy with the added bonus of a swimming pool . We will definitely be returning preferably without storm Bert for company !

Reviewed by Chris 28th October 2024

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Lovely cottage and grounds in a beautiful location. Swimming pool is wonderful and really warm. Sherborne is also an amazing town with lots of good pubs and restaurants.

Reviewed by Sarah 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by David 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by David 30th August 2024

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Such a lovely cottage, we felt like at home. Lovely setting in rural Dorset. Very quiet

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