Glebe House is a former country rectory located in the beautiful Blackmore Vale in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. The tiny hamlet of Folke, with its charming sixteenth-century church and abandoned medieval settlement, is just three miles from the ancient abbey town of Sherborne and within easy driving distance of the Dorset coast (now a World Heritage Site). There is a choice of pubs just a short drive or 20 minute walk away.  All bedrooms enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful Dorset countryside

Bed & Breakfast

Glebe House has Silver and Breakfast awards to complement its 4 star Quality in Tourism rating issued by Visit England.  Both double and twin bedrooms have a wonderful outlook towards the Blackmore Vale and the Dorset hills beyond; they are fully equipped with comfortable seating, a digital television, free wireless broadband internet access.  The en suite shower room is fitted with a heated towel rail.

The dining room, with its wood burning stove, seats four guests for a leisurely breakfast. Where possible, locally produced products are sourced for a choice of fully cooked breakfasts along with orange juice, cereals, fruit, yoghurt, homemade bread, homemade marmalade, Dorset honey and freshly made tea and coffee.

Double/twin rooms £65 - £80; single occupancy £45 - £50.  

Self Catering

Little Glebe is a well-equipped and comfortable holiday flat for two people which provides high quality self catering accommodation. The property, which has been awarded a 4 star Quality in Tourism rating, enjoys wonderful views across the Blackmore Vale.

Guests have their own entrance with unrestricted access to their accommodation, the parking area and a private garden. The bedroom can be configured either with a 6’ double (super king-size) or with two 3’ twin beds. The shower room is en suite and fitted with a heated towel rail. The sitting room has a wonderful outlook and is well equipped with comfortable seating, freeview television, DVD, video and CD player. The kitchen is fitted with a hob, oven, microwave and fridge-freezer; washing machine available.  Free broadband wireless internet access is available. In short, everything is provided to ensure a relaxing week in Dorset.

Bookings are normally Saturday to Saturday and cost between £260 and £370. In the high season bookings are by the week.

Otherwise short breaks are available, minimum 2 night stay from £150 - please call for details. Central heating, hot water and electricity included; bed linen and towels provided.

For further information please visit our website or contact David and Barbara Fifield.