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The Studio At Coking Farm Fishery

West Stour, near Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
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At a glance

  • Well-designed studio property ideal for a couple wishing to tour
  • Move from the living space through to the French doors to the pergola-covered terrace
  • A second, gravelled terrace has more seating, a BBQ and views of the open countryside
Property code: OC-88120

The Blackmore Vale is a great touring base, with West Stour sitting midway between the picturesque towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne. Sherborne (9 miles) is home to honey-coloured streets, two castles and a striking Abbey, while Shaftesbury (7.5 miles) offers stunning views from its hilltop position and the much-photographed Gold Hill. Both towns have a good selection of pubs, shops and cafes. Many walking and cycling routes weave through the surrounding rolling countryside, or if you want to head further afield and visit one of the wide range of attractions within 30 miles, try Stourhead (11 miles), Longleat (20 miles), Haynes Motor Museum (14 miles), the county town of Dorchester (24 miles) and the Isle of Purbeck (30 miles), Henstridge Airfield (3 miles)

A gate gives access to this charming single-storey property, which has been renovated in 2022. Once inside, you are met with a cosy studio-style space. There is a contemporary kitchen area to the rear, separated by a clever dividing wall with open shelving. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and a 2-ring hob, plus a fridge with an ice compartment, ideal for preparing light meals. There is space to dine at the table for two just opposite and a compact sofa in view of the Smart TV. A double bed has views over the courtyard and fields beyond and is centrally set within the space. Just off this room is a stylish shower room with a step up to the shower cubicle and a WC. Patio doors lead to a fantastic, covered terrace and seating area at the front of the property, which has lovely distant views of the surrounding countryside.

To the side of the property is a second inviting gravelled terrace with a second table and chairs, plus a charcoal BBQ ideal for al fresco dining. To the side of the property is an off-road parking space for one car.

  • 1 studio-style double bedroom
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob and fridge with ice compartment
  • Washing machine available in a shared adjacent outbuilding
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with a covered seating area and charcoal BBQ
  • Private Off-road parking
  • Located on a working fishery with fishing lakes on site (must be booked in advance via telephone directly with the fisheries)
  • Bait shop and Café on site (please check opening hours on arrival as these do vary)
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside 80670 to sleep an additional 8 guests
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Anna Lowe

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 30th May 2026

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Great location, good to be able to walk around the farm area. Lovely to have the open and the sheltered patio areas, all private. Unusually for a purpose built studio, there was cupboard space for the food we brought with us and space in the bathroom to put toiletries. The shower too was a good size with a rack for toiletries. The weather was reRead moreally hot when we stayed but the studio did not get too hot. It was equipped with everything we needed. Be careful as the end of the bed sticks out further than the sides, so is easy to knock against. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 24th May 2026

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Perfect, well equipped and welcoming, fab shower once you know where the water is going to hit and that it takes a while for the warm to arrive! Loved the gift of cider biscuits and milk, really nice to sit outside for breakfast and have secure area for the dog to join me . Dorset has so many lovely places to visit from hills to coast, villages andRead more market towns, excellent dog friendly pubs and fab little tea rooms and cafes all easily reached from this location. The host is wonderful and you have the added bonus ( if you are a fisher person) of attempting to catch an enormous catfish or carp while watching geese swans and light aircraft passing by, absolutely fabulous! Hide

Reviewed by Jemimah 10th April 2026

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Reviewed by Susan 6th April 2026

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Reviewed by Suzie 5th March 2026

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A comfortable warm space, well located to some nice towns and loved visiting Neales Yard!

Reviewed by Martin 30th December 2025

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Very cosy cottage in a peaceful area. Walked the dog through the woods and down to the river.

Reviewed by Tracy 14th October 2025

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Reviewed by Sue 3rd October 2025

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Reviewed by Leslie And Pauline 26th September 2025

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Cottage (studio) great clean every thing you need, great little spot.

Reviewed by Clare 19th September 2025

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Compact, perfectly formed studio Comfortable Warm and secure for my pet Very friendly and informative owner (sally) Recommend

Reviewed by David 12th September 2025

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Lovely location and comfortable.

Reviewed by Francis Keith 5th September 2025

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The Studio is exceptionally well designed and equipped and the site has everything you could need for a peaceful and relaxing break

Reviewed by Guy 25th August 2025

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Reviewed by Emily 17th August 2025

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Absolutely lovely cottage! Set in such a lovely location thats quiet. Not too far to drive into local tourist attractions. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed by Anne 8th August 2025

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Cottage very small but compact. Needs to be cleaner, TV not working - reported this to the owner but still not working, fridge bulb not working and kitchen bulb not working. Only 1 small and large towel each - you really need two of each. Heating not on so if you needed to dry your towels there is no facility to dry them - if the weather was damp oRead morer raining. Low door to the bathroom could cause an accident if you are a tall person. This is a nice property but it needs a few improvements. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 4th July 2025

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The overall condition of the studio was superb, well equipped comfortable clean a real pleasure to stay there myself and my partner are looking forward to returning in the foreseeable future.

Reviewed by Emily 31st May 2025

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Me and my husband stayed here with our dog to celebrate our wedding anniversary and loved it. The studio was really relaxing and well equipped. The enclosed area was brilliant for our dog as she was able to come in and out the French doors happily. Location is gorgeous and there is lots of nice walks around the area, there is a cafe on site which wRead moreas so useful, lovely food! Host was really helpful when I called to arrange check in and was very friendly. We enjoyed our well needed break. Hide

Reviewed by Avril 2nd May 2025

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This is our second stay in the Studio it is great for us as my husband fishes and it is good base for seeing the area.We love Shaftesbury and Sherborne. The local pubs are great The people at coking farm where the Studio is are very friendly and welcoming everything you need for a great holiday treat are

Reviewed by Jill 27th April 2025

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Very close to the fishing lakes. Completely enclosed dog safe little garden. Tiny but well equipped and spotless , ideal for a short break and in the hot weather we just left the doors open all day and night.

Reviewed by Sid 18th April 2025

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The accommodation was clean and all perfect. It was great having a cafe next door and the food and staff where excellent. The accommodation was on a fishery and the fisherman where all nice a friendly. I would recommend this place anytime and it was very quiet. The host was great and easy to contact.

Reviewed by Patricia 4th April 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay. The garden made it for us as it was a lovely sitting space and very secure for our dog. The studio is perfect with everything you could need. A lovely comfortable bed and really tasteful fixtures and fittings. Would love to stay again.

Reviewed by Hazel 20th December 2024

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Amazing stay at the farmhouse and annexe. I hope to book again for next year as it ticks every box for me and my family. Thank you so much.

Reviewed by Louisa 27th September 2024

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We enjoyed a lovely little break. The studio was spotless, perfect location to the fishing lakes for my partner. The enclosed garden was great for the dog. We loved our stay and will be back.

Reviewed by Sandra 20th September 2024

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Brilliant accommodation every you need comfortable for us and our dog highly recommended

Reviewed by Claire 9th August 2024

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A lovely little studio which was just perfect for my partner, myself and our dog. The accommodation was clean and well equipped with local amenities close by whilst providing us with a little quiet and relaxing get away.

Reviewed by Anita 2nd August 2024

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It had everything we needed, the closed garden was perfect for our dog as we knew he was safe. We arrived to biscuits, cider milk which was such a lovely touch. Beautiful walks also maps were provided. Would definitely love to stay here again.

Reviewed by Judy 26th July 2024

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July 24. Beautiful and private unit which although small has everything you need & was spotlessly clean. Cider, biscuits & milk welcome pack was Very welcome on arrival & was a nice touch. Very private on a wonderful fishery site with cafe onsite. Close to several places of interest, 2 miles from local airfield also had a great cafe, we watched winRead moreg walkers whilst there . Good pubs & farm shops a short drive away. We would love to revisit & have recommended. Lovely private yard / BBQ area too Hide

Reviewed by G 28th June 2024

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we had a lovely stay studio is very very well equipped and the walk in shower is fantastic great location for dorchester salisbury and Shaftesbury swan-age about 1 hour away as is most of the coast some great local pubs and some very good farm shops very near all in all cant wait to visit again

Reviewed by Bodo 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Deborah 7th June 2024

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Studio was in a nice place and easy reach to many nice places to visit. However, there is a lot of noise with the barrier keep opening and shutting to let the fishermen through etc. also walls very thin and could hear them from adjoining farm house them talking. Having said that, it did not bother us. Also in nice easy reach for places to eat

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