Family-friendly holiday rentals in Sherborne

Orchard Barn Spa is a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the city. We stayed there with our four month old and Chris was very accommodating, providing a baby bath etc. It provides the perfect base to explore all that the new forest has to offer, has ample parking space, is very clean and sits in a private plot. Thanks again Chris for a great stay and for your great communication throughout our trip.

We had an amazing time at this stay! The host was super friendly and helpful, and the place was exactly what we wanted. The check-in and check-out were also really easy and very flexible. I highly recommend this place!

We booked The Stables for a couple of nights, including for it to be used as the bridal getting ready space on the morning of our recent wedding, as it is only 10 mins from Priston Mill. It was absolutely perfect and Nancy went above and beyond to help make it work for us including making space on the drive of the main house to allow wedding suppliers to park. The space was light and bright and surrounded by a gorgeous garden and it felt really private and peaceful. It was very well equipped with everything you’d need and actually seemed a larger space in person than in the pictures! Special thanks go to Nancy for making it extra special for our wedding and including some lovely bubbly in the fridge which was a really thoughtful touch.

Amazing stay here with my husband. The cottage was perfect for a relaxing and quiet weekend. The breakfast basket was a lovely touch and everything was as described in the listing. Joy is a brilliant host checking in to make sure everything was going smoothly! Would definitely stay again!!

If you're looking for a peaceful corner of paradise, this is it. The Round House genuinely is the perfect getaway from it all cottage. So relaxing sitting and listening to the birds and the stream going by, regardless of whether you're in the hot tub or not (what a bonus!). The cottage itself is lovely, it has everything you could possibly need, with some really nice touches throughout. Kate is a fantastic host, and the guest folder has plenty of information of things to see and do during your stay. So what are you waiting for?! Thanks Kate - a much-needed break and exactly what we were looking for! Andy, Kath and Olly x

Great place to stay with great sorroundings! Highly reccomend staying here.

Amazing place! Perfect location for a family holiday. The house has absolutely everything you need and more. We really enjoyed sea kayaking and paddle boarding with all Daves's kit. The sea is so close you can carry everything down to the shore. We really loved the hot tub and sauna and bbq area. The games room was a great space for the kids to hang out and play as well as the adults. We couldn't have wanted more. We'd wholeheartedly recommend this amazing house.

We have just returned from a wonderful and restful 3 day break. Would highly recommend this property as it was private, spotless with everything you could need. The hosts were amazing, very friendly and informative of things to see and places to go to locally. Their beautiful dogs were an added bonus for us. Will definitely be returning ASAP. The best Airbnb we have been to.

We had a wonderful family stay at Brook Cottage - with 3 generations there was something for everyone! Vanessa was so kind and welcoming and explained all the facilities to us, there was a comprehensive folder inside too. We absolutely loved the cottage, it was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated and so well equipped too. Everyone slept well in the comfy beds. The games room was great for our teenagers and grandparents could join in too. We also enjoyed games on the grass area near the glamping site and our bbq area/ garden was private and beautifully peaceful with wonderful seating area. We wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend to friends. Thanks Vanessa!

Absolutely fabulous! The location was perfect, the accommodation was spotless, comfortable and equipped with everything you could think of and the patio was a lovely area to sit in and appreciate the view of the conservation area and sea. Joy was very friendly and welcoming, we appreciated the personal touches she had provided throughout the accommodation, as well as the very generous welcome basket. In fact we enjoyed our stay so much that we ate in most evenings rather than venture into Weymouth!

A beautiful home that had everything we needed. The setting was fantastic with views over the countryside. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals and the bedrooms cosy. The garden was very pretty and a relaxing place to unwind. There are some lovely walks straight from the house to Lulworth castle and you are a stone’s throw away from the south west coastal path. Lots of great places to eat out nearby.

The place and location was perfect for what we wanted. The area is naturally beautiful. Their was plenty to do in the area and other great places to go and visit are in reach if your willing to drive a little way. The only issue or maybe a blessing is outside of the wi fi of the property getting a signal for your phone is next to impossible. I see that as a good thing as it forces you to switch off. Nice walks around the property which we used aswell.

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is spotless, super comfortable, and felt like a real home away from home. It was perfect for our little one, there were so many toys to play with, books and even a barn outside which was a huge hit. The surrounding nature is stunning and so peaceful, we enjoyed every moment. The hosts were genuinely kind and helpful, we felt very welcome. We’d come back in a heartbeat!

We had a wonderful stay at Higher Blannicombe! The cottage is beautifully kitted out and has everything you could need for your stay. The cookies on arrival were a lovely touch and we really enjoyed the other free snacks! The views from the cottage are amazing and we loved waking up to the rolling countryside. Phil was a fab host and made check in and check out super easy. By far the best Airbnb we've ever stayed at!

Loved the personal touch with some lovely local food/ drink to welcome us. Nice period cottage with beautiful interior. Host was really attentive & cottage was perfect for our trip.

Beautiful surroundings, lovely house and a lovely host. Would definitely recommend and would love to return.

Private & peaceful location, beautiful surroundings and friendly hosts. Great experience overall👍

We had a lovely week at Alpine Grove touring park. Clear communication from Keith. The space was very clean and had all facilities needed for our stay. Our toddler also really enjoyed the swimming pool! Would definitely stay again. Loved it

Our family loved staying at the condo. Jacqui & Tony were extremely accommodating and answered all our questions in a speedy manner. The pool is a very nice touch to the air bnb. We used it once as the weather was very nice whilst we were there but definitely would’ve used more if the weather hadn’t been as good. Thanks Jacqui & Tony

We had such a lovely stay at the Potting Shed. The location was beautiful- so peaceful and picturesque. The Airbnb was cosy and the bed was extremely comfy. We were there in 30 degree heat but it was lovely and cool inside. Would highly recommend and would love to come back one day and stay again!

The views from Seascape are wonderful and added greatly to our holiday. From sunny breakfast on the deck to cosy evenings watching the sun set we found everything we needed and we felt at home straight away. The lodge was immaculate and Judith dealt quickly with the only issue we had when the oven had a fault, so our holiday was not impacted greatly. It's a 15 minute walk into Swanage with an uphill return or free 2 hrs parking next to the Co op if you spend £10 there. Altogether a perfect place to enjoy Swanage and explore the Isle of Purbeck.

Had a great weekend over Easter at Jan’s place - a beautiful garden - the kids loved the trampoline and pool - we cooked BBQ outside our Accomodation kin the peaceful garden - had great fish and chips and a cider in Watchet - the nearest harbour town (10 min drive) - we also visited from the house; quantock hills (15 min drive) killer beach (15 min drive) minehead (40 mins) and linmouth - beautiful drive over Exmoor. Would definitely come back

We've just returned from another wonderful stay at this property in Long Sutton. As returning guests, we were delighted to find it just as perfect as we remembered. The location is stunning, offering peace and tranquility, and the property itself is immaculate. This time, we particularly enjoyed the pool and sauna – a real treat! We can't wait to return. Many thanks to George and Gill for the amazing hospitality.

This is our first Airbnb stay, also our first stay taking our dog. Having read and turned down a number of other Airbnb places the ducks wing seemed to fit the bill (no pun intended). The garden is lovely and secure, the rooms are extremely quirky which we both liked, our dog loved it. We didn't make best use of the many facilities including the pool, BBQ etc. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the garden listening to the countryside. As I've said our first experience with Airbnb but we were very impressed.