Dating back to the turn of the 19th century, this charming lakeside holiday cottage adjoins the owners’ farmhouse and is set amidst 300 acres of picturesque working farmland and countryside. Well-equipped to the E.T.C. ‘4 Star’ standard, it retains many original features such as an inglenook fireplace, with bread oven, and exposed beams, and boasts a cottage garden with lovely views across the lake, home to a variety of birds. Historic Sherborne, 4 miles, has two castles and interesting antique and book shops. Tennis, riding, golf and sailing locally. Shops and good pubs 1 mile.