Ham Farm - Celebration House in Dorset

Perfect for a large family or friends gathering for special celebrations and holidays, Ham Farm has been stylishly furnished and well-equipped throughout to provide a comfortable holiday home with lots of space for everyone.

The generous accommodation includes a large open-plan kitchen, dining and family room with doors leading out to a paved terrace with hot tub, and stunning views across the extensive garden to the hills above the property. There is a comfortable sitting room with an open fire and stylish mirrored television, a formal dining room with wood burning stove, a snug with bookcase, a large utility and laundry room, and a ground floor cloakroom. On the lower ground floor there is a spacious cinema room with an LED ceiling panel incorporating twinkling lights, comfortable sofas and bean bags.

There are six well-furnished bedrooms in total over the first and second floors of this handsome house, accommodating up to eleven guests in total, with each having its own television. On the first floor the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with corner jacuzzi bath and double vanity unit, and french doors to a private balcony with seating and panoramic views of the garden and countryside. The second king-size bedroom also has an en-suite shower room, and the remaining single and super-king size bedroom on the first floor share a large bathroom with claw foot bath and walk-in shower enclosure. On the second floor there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom which share a shower room, with both offering dual aspect views.

Sydling St Nicholas is rated one of the prettiest, small villages in Dorset with thatched cottages and chalk streams, and has the benefit of having an award-winning pub, the Greyhound, just a short stroll away.

Check in/ Checkout Times

Check in: 4:00 pm | Check out: 10:00 am

Accommodation Description

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
With sofas, open fire and a 50" mirrored smart television with Sky.
Snug
Set up as an intimate space with two chairs and a bench, bookcase and television.
Dining room
With a table and chairs seating 8/10 guests, sideboard, and an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.
Kitchen/dining/family room with underfloor heating
Kitchen

With range cooker with gas hobs and electric ovens, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry.
Dining area
The dining area has a large table seating up to 11 guests and has bi-fold doors to the garden terrace.
Family area
With leather corner chesterfield style sofa, smart television with Sky and french doors to the garden terrace.
Utility and laundry room
With extensive counter and cupboard space, sink, washing machine and tumble dryer, airing racks and large china cabinet.
Cloakroom
With a wash basin and WC.

Lower Ground Floor:
Family cinema room
With recessed lighting, LED ceiling light panel, sofas and bean bags and a 50" smart television with Sky.

First Floor:
Bedroom one

With a super-king size four poster bed, chaise, smart television with Sky, en-suite bathroom, and french doors to a private balcony with table and chairs.
En-suite bathroom
With jacuzzi style bath, twin wash basins, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed, smart television and en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room
With a large walk-in shower enclosure, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom three
Single 3' bed with smart television.
Bedroom four
With a super-king size bed which can be configured as twin singles upon request, and a smart television.
Family shower and bathroom
With walk-in shower, claw foot bath, wash basin,WC and heated towel rail.

Second Floor:
Bedroom five
With a 4'6" double bed and smart television.
Bedroom six
With twin single 3' beds which can be configured as a super-king size bed upon request, and a smart television.
Family shower room
With walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside:
Large sheltered garden terrace with table, benches and a hot tub.
Steps up to extensive lawned garden, with bench seating, children's play area with swing, slide and climbing frame.
Parking for up to six cars in the gated courtyard at the front of the property.

Additional Information:
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
A high chair and travel cot are available on request.
The property is accessed via electric gates and has a large private courtyard to the front where guests can park with ease.
A six/eight person hot tub is located in a sheltered and private section of the garden terrace.
Barbecue available during the period April to October.
There is a children's play area in the garden, please ensure children are supervised at all times - there is a small stream outside of the property running along the access lane.

  • Child Friendly
  • Countryside
  • Cycling Friendly
  • Detached
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Luxury
  • Near Walks
  • Open Fire / Log Burner
  • Parking Available
  • Pets
  • Pub Nearby
  • Short Breaks Allowed
  • Travel Cot
  • Washing Machine

About the area

Sydling St. Nicholas is a stunningly picturesque village, winding along the little Sydling Water with tiny connecting bridges to the ancient thatched cottages which line the banks. In the summer the walls are covered with roses and clematis and birdsong drifts from the gardens.

A few minutes walk away is the well regarded Greyhound Inn, with its fresh food, good wine and real ales. The village enjoys many stunning walks with a network of well serviced footpaths and bridleways.

A short drive over the hill is the pretty village of Cerne Abbas, home to the famous Cerne Giant, a 180 ft high ancient chalk figure carved into the steep hillside. There are several pubs and a tea shop, and the ancient Cerne Abbey ruins.

A short drive away you will discover the historic county town of Dorchester with its Roman heritage and home to the world-famous author Thomas Hardy. The Dorset Country Museum is well worth a visit, alongside a selection of shops, cafes and many restaurants.

Mapperton Gardens and Minterne Gardens are a short distance away and both worth visiting throughout the seasons.

To the South West is the vibrant market town of Bridport, with its regular local food markets and the fishing harbour of West Bay. This stretch of Jurassic - World Heritage - coastline boasts the stunning beaches of Burton Bradstock, Lyme Regis and Chesil Beach, as well as the Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens.

The beautiful town of Sherborne is just over a 20 minute drive away and is home to the stunning Sherborne Abbey, and not one but two castles!