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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Fifehead Magdalen, near Gillingham
- Place, Gold Hill Museum12 min drive
- Place, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden12 min drive
- Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs15 min drive
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)62 min drive
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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
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1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
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About this property
1 bedroom accommodation in Fifehead Magdalen, near Gillingham
The Byre offers a great holiday retreat for one or two to get away from it all into the deep countryside and enjoy a superb part of Dorset.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only), Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Rayburn, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet, Washing Machine. Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. In a lovely, very rural location on the edge of the quiet village of Fifehead Magdalen near Shaftesbury and Gillingham, this detached Grade II listed converted barn in local Marnhull stone is set in its own private grounds adjoining the owners’ Grade II listed farmhouse. This good quality conversion was originally for the owners’ own occupation. There are splendid uninterrupted views from the living room and garden over Duncliffe Wood, Melbury Beacon and the Blackmore Vale, and many walks straight from your doorstep. Enter into a spacious hallway with ample storage for coats and boots. The double bedroom features a ceiling fan and a walk-in wardrobe, also boasting ample storage. The property has a large, private lawned garden with shrubs and a flower bed, perfect for relaxing in after a day explore.
Shaftesbury, with its famous Gold Hill and character shops, and Sherborne, with its abbeys, castle and restaurants, are delightful places to visit. There are many attractions within easy driving including Stourhead House and Gardens, Kingston Lacy, a day out at Longleat House and Safari Park, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, the Haynes Motor Museum with its fascinating selection of classic cars, racing at Wincanton and Salisbury and Wells with their wonderful cathedrals. Locally you can enjoy some great country walking or simply relax and wine and dine in some of the local village pubs. Alternatively just stay in (by the wood burning stove in the winter or out on the patio in the summer) and enjoy this rural idyll. Come for your honeymoon, wedding anniversary, significant birthday (please tell the owners so they can make it even more special) or a quiet break with your baby, as there is space in the bedroom for you to bring your own cot. The Jurassic Coast is 28 miles away. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Living room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only), Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Rayburn, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet, Washing Machine. Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. In a lovely, very rural location on the edge of the quiet village of Fifehead Magdalen near Shaftesbury and Gillingham, this detached Grade II listed converted barn in local Marnhull stone is set in its own private grounds adjoining the owners’ Grade II listed farmhouse. This good quality conversion was originally for the owners’ own occupation. There are splendid uninterrupted views from the living room and garden over Duncliffe Wood, Melbury Beacon and the Blackmore Vale, and many walks straight from your doorstep. Enter into a spacious hallway with ample storage for coats and boots. The double bedroom features a ceiling fan and a walk-in wardrobe, also boasting ample storage. The property has a large, private lawned garden with shrubs and a flower bed, perfect for relaxing in after a day explore.
Shaftesbury, with its famous Gold Hill and character shops, and Sherborne, with its abbeys, castle and restaurants, are delightful places to visit. There are many attractions within easy driving including Stourhead House and Gardens, Kingston Lacy, a day out at Longleat House and Safari Park, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, the Haynes Motor Museum with its fascinating selection of classic cars, racing at Wincanton and Salisbury and Wells with their wonderful cathedrals. Locally you can enjoy some great country walking or simply relax and wine and dine in some of the local village pubs. Alternatively just stay in (by the wood burning stove in the winter or out on the patio in the summer) and enjoy this rural idyll. Come for your honeymoon, wedding anniversary, significant birthday (please tell the owners so they can make it even more special) or a quiet break with your baby, as there is space in the bedroom for you to bring your own cot. The Jurassic Coast is 28 miles away. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
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Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Gillingham
Located in Gillingham, this cottage is in a rural area. Sturminster Newton Mill and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Riversmeet Leisure Centre and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.

Fifehead Magdalen, near Gillingham
What's nearby
- Riversmeet Leisure Centre - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
- Gold Hill Museum - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
- Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
- Gartell Light Railway - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
- Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- White Hart Alehouse - 12 min drive
- Benjis Kebab - 10 min drive
- The White Horse - 10 min drive
- The Virginia Ash - 7 min drive
- The Udder Farm Shop - 6 min drive
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8.8
Excellent
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10 August 2025
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8/10 Good
Ann Cooke
11 December 2025
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8/10 Good
Anthony Attwood
11 December 2025
A lovely place in the wilds of Dorset in a tiny hamlet, the Byre is great for a relaxing getaway fro
Anthony Attwood
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