Cottage in North Dorset District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this cottage rental
Homer’s Cottage is a wonderful holiday property, idyllically situated in the sought-after village of Cucklington, with timeless views over the Blackmore Vale.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Veranda with sitting-out area. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden.. Once a piggery, this holiday cottage is situated within the grounds of the owners’ property, tucked away in a quiet rural position, surrounded by fields and open views. The property has been completely rebuilt from an old piggery and now a perfect getaway for two.
All on one level, Homer’s Cottage is ideal for those who wish to explore the miles of beautiful countryside surrounding you. The open plan living space has a small but well-equipped kitchen, a cosy wood burner for those colder evenings, and French doors leading onto the veranda with outdoor seating, perfect for a class of wine on those warm summer evenings. Just a few steps to the bedroom where you will find a kingsize bed and access to the bathroom. Beautifully landscaped, shared gardens wait to be explored or simply gazed over whilst having a meal al fresco on your private veranda.
You must visit the many National Trust and Stately Homes including The Newt near Castle Cary, Stourhead, Montacute, Wilton House, Kingston Lacy, Tintinhull and Lytes Cary Manor. The hilltop market town of Shaftesbury with the famous Gold Hill from the Hovis advert is a 20-minute drive away. There is also Stonehenge, Clarks shopping village in Street, and The Somerset Levels including Glastonbury Tor all within 45 minutes’ drive. Also a 20 minutes’ drive away is the town of Bruton with the famous Hauser and Wirth gallery (free entry). For keen golfers, there is a choice of courses within a 10 mile radius of the property.
With easy access to both the A30 and the A303, there is something to suit everyone within a short drive. Further afield you have the towns and cities of Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, Salisbury, Poole and Bournemouth, the Dorset and Somerset coasts and The New Forest. Perfectly located close to two world-famous facilities who have had their own TV shows! Longleat Safari park is a 30-minute drive, and Monkey World is under an hour; they make fantastic educational day trips. There are lovely walks nearby, straight from the cottage into delightful countryside.
The owner lives nearby/adjacent to the property.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Veranda with sitting-out area. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden.. Once a piggery, this holiday cottage is situated within the grounds of the owners’ property, tucked away in a quiet rural position, surrounded by fields and open views. The property has been completely rebuilt from an old piggery and now a perfect getaway for two.
All on one level, Homer’s Cottage is ideal for those who wish to explore the miles of beautiful countryside surrounding you. The open plan living space has a small but well-equipped kitchen, a cosy wood burner for those colder evenings, and French doors leading onto the veranda with outdoor seating, perfect for a class of wine on those warm summer evenings. Just a few steps to the bedroom where you will find a kingsize bed and access to the bathroom. Beautifully landscaped, shared gardens wait to be explored or simply gazed over whilst having a meal al fresco on your private veranda.
You must visit the many National Trust and Stately Homes including The Newt near Castle Cary, Stourhead, Montacute, Wilton House, Kingston Lacy, Tintinhull and Lytes Cary Manor. The hilltop market town of Shaftesbury with the famous Gold Hill from the Hovis advert is a 20-minute drive away. There is also Stonehenge, Clarks shopping village in Street, and The Somerset Levels including Glastonbury Tor all within 45 minutes’ drive. Also a 20 minutes’ drive away is the town of Bruton with the famous Hauser and Wirth gallery (free entry). For keen golfers, there is a choice of courses within a 10 mile radius of the property.
With easy access to both the A30 and the A303, there is something to suit everyone within a short drive. Further afield you have the towns and cities of Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, Salisbury, Poole and Bournemouth, the Dorset and Somerset coasts and The New Forest. Perfectly located close to two world-famous facilities who have had their own TV shows! Longleat Safari park is a 30-minute drive, and Monkey World is under an hour; they make fantastic educational day trips. There are lovely walks nearby, straight from the cottage into delightful countryside.
The owner lives nearby/adjacent to the property.
Amenities at 1 bedroom accommodation in Cucklington, near Wincanton
Non-smoking
Family friendly
Map of North Dorset District
Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Oct 2025
We had an enjoyable 4 night stay over Christmas and would be pleased to return. Sadly, on this occasion, there were a few problems otherwise our rating would have been 5 stars. The welcome was warm and kind with milk, freshly baked bread Christmas nuts and decorations. All much appreciated. The cottage location is lovely. The cottage is spacious, far more so than photos suggest. Modest cooking facilities but perfectly adequate and we had a feast on Christmas Day! Bed is really comfortable. So, what niggled? We did need to use the wood burner but the door handle was broken and we had to prop closed with a log. Escaping smoke did become a problem. Unfortunately, the owners had suffered a medical emergency on arrival day and had not been able to prepare fully. We did sympathise. Hot water was rather variable and the owners struggled a little resolving timing settings to try to correct this. We don't think the extractor fan in the bathroom was functioning? Wood lice, as mentioned by an earlier reviewer? Yes, in evidence, a little disconcerting but the owners had warned us. Not a big issue for us, but others? TV signal was unstable (rural winter atmospherics?) so we used iplayer to work round this and Netflix is available if you have an account.We do hope the owners accept this as a positive review. It is a lovely little property, and if these problems could be addressed, it would be perfection. Thank you for the stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Beautiful views, pretty cottage, comfortable bed, friendly village
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
If you need a bit of peace & quiet to get away from a stressful life then this is the place for you. This beautiful property has all the conveniences of modern life in a charming old cottage. The view from the balcony is priceless. To sit there with your morning coffee and enjoy it is worth the 4hrs travelling to get there. There are areas that need a bit of tlc which the owners know about and I’m sure will be remedied as soon as possible. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, with suggestions for visits and eateries. Also the home baked bread and cakes were very much appreciated and delicious. We would definitely recommend Homer’s Cottage to our family and friends.
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9.4Outstanding
(5 Ratings)
"Beautiful views, pretty cottage, comfortable bed, friendly village"
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