"Lovely setting, beautiful barn for couples, and the grounds/orchard were perfect for dog walks right outside your door."
Nicky from United Kingdom
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"We felt like part of nature with blue tits nesting in the cowshed walls and watching deer run wild in the meadow."
Alison from United Kingdom
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"The place was beautiful and very clean."
Chris from United Kingdom
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"Easy to find location and enormous rear garden which provided ample exercise space for our young labrador."
Poulton from United Kingdom
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Pet-friendly guest house with private meadow and garden views in Gillingham
Accommodation & Rooms
Wyke Cowsheds offers family rooms with private bathrooms, each equipped with a kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and electric kettle. The rooms include a wardrobe and open onto a patio with garden views and an outdoor dining area. All rooms are non-smoking and provide heating for guest comfort.
Amenities & Recreation
The property provides table tennis and cycling equipment for on-site leisure activities. Guests can use the BBQ facilities in the garden or explore the terrace with outdoor furniture. Board games and puzzles are available for families, and free private parking is included.
Outdoor & Grounds
Beyond the garden, an attached meadow landscaped with 1100 young trees offers pathways and clearings that create a tree maze effect. The meadow provides exercise space for dogs and a unique outdoor exploration area. Guests also have access to a tennis court and tennis equipment.
Location & Attractions
Wyke Cowsheds is 1.8 km from Gillingham town center and 10 km from Stourhead, a National Trust estate. Longleat House is 30 km away and Longleat Safari Park is 33 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 52 km from the guest house.
Guest Experience & Service
The property has a location score of 9.7 from recent guests, reflecting its quiet setting. Hosts David and Kathryn provide pet bowls and pet baskets for dogs, and have been noted for thoughtful gestures like Prosecco and chocolates. Family rooms accommodate diverse sleeping arrangements, and the property is child-friendly with board games and puzzles.
Highlights
Grounds: Meadow with 1100 young trees and tree maze
“My time at this Gillingham property was marked by a profound sense of peace, stemming from its tasteful conversion of a working farm's cowsheds into remarkably comfortable and well-appointed accommodations. The generous grounds, including a unique landscaped meadow, proved particularly inviting for dog owners and anyone appreciating expansive countryside views. I found the hosts' attentiveness and the overall quiet ambiance made for a truly restorative escape.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Ukdorset
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Wyke Cowsheds offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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2 persons
60 m²
1 Queen-size bed
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