Wyke Cowsheds Hotel - Gillingham (Dorset)

Guest house with private meadow and tree maze near Longleat in Gillingham

Accommodation and Amenities

Wyke Cowsheds Hotel Gillingham offers spacious family rooms with private bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a washing machine. Each room includes a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and electric kettle, plus access to a garden and terrace with outdoor dining area and BBQ facilities. Guests can use the on-site table tennis equipment and bicycles for cycling, with free private parking available.

Pet-Friendly Policies

Wyke Cowsheds is a pet-friendly guest house that welcomes dogs, providing a pet basket and pet bowls. The property features an enormous rear garden and an attached meadow landscaped with 1100 young trees, which the owners have mowed into pathways and clearings forming a tree maze. This unique feature allows dogs ample exercise space directly outside the room.

Location and Nearby Attractions

The guest house is located 2 km from Gillingham town center, 26 km from Longleat House, and 33 km from Longleat Safari Park. Stourhead is 10 km away, and Bournemouth Airport is 52 km from the property. Recent guests rated the location 9.7 out of 10, highlighting its convenience for sightseeing.

Guest Feedback and Ratings

The property received a score of 10 from multiple recent guests, who commented on the spacious, clean rooms and the friendly, calm host. One family noted that the host took time to interact with their autistic son, creating a positive experience. The guest house is a non-smoking property with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms for safety.

Activities and Entertainment

Guests have access to on-site table tennis and bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding countryside. The garden and terrace provide outdoor seating with garden views, while the meadow with 1100 young trees offers a unique space for walks. Board games and puzzles are available inside for family entertainment.

• Location: 9.7-rated location, 2 km from Gillingham, near Longleat House and Safari Park
• Rooms: Spacious family rooms with kitchenette, private bathroom, and garden views
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with pet basket, bowls, and a private meadow tree maze for exercise
• Amenities: BBQ facilities, table tennis, bicycles, free private parking, washing machine
• Activities: Cycling, board games, puzzles, and exploration of 1100-tree meadow
• Rating: Perfect 10 scores from multiple guests for cleanliness and host hospitality