Scenes Above - Templecombe, Somerset (Ballooning)
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Soak in the picturesque landscape as you experience all the awe-inspiring thrills of Hot Air Ballooning!
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Why stay here ...
CL of the Year Award 2019 - 2nd Place
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Cherry Cottage CL is located in the heart of Dorset in the rural village of Middlemarsh and is an ideal location to explore Dorset's countryside, coast and the surrounding counties.
We offer a warm welcome, providing 2 hard standing and 3 lawn pitches with views of surrounding farmland and distant woodland. The pitches are perfectly positioned to watch the amazing sunsets whilst you relax.
Families and well-behaved dogs are both welcomed
Open all year
Online availability and booking - please click on the website button above to book on line.
Hard standing and grass pitches enhanced pitches with EHU and water
Toilet
Laundry Room
Complimentary fast WiFi
Dog walk on site and directly from site
Popular village pub serves good food
Scheduled bus passes site entrance (Monday - Friday)
The site is situated 7 miles south of Sherborne, a beautiful small market town, which combines history, culture and hosts numerous events throughout the year. Explore the Abbey, one of the two castles or simply relax in a coffee shop after a spot of shopping in Cheap Street.
The county town of Dorchester is 14 miles to the south, where you will find some of the best preserved Roman ruins, moments away from the high street. Visit one of the 8 museums or take a trip to the cinema.
A scheduled bus service passes the site entrance connecting Sherborne and Dorchester, so you can leave your vehicle on site. The bus connects to mainline train stations in both towns so day trips to Weymouth, Exeter, Salisbury or further afield are possible.
There are plenty of lovely village pubs in the locality, the closest being a short walk away via a public footpath. Most local pubs are dog friendly.
The stunning Minterne Gardens are only a short drive away, as is the historic village of Cerne Abbas and its famous giant.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
0.75 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
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Offers available to Club members
Tutankhamun Exhibition
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See the treasures and mummy from Tutankhamun’s tombe, spectacularly recreated through sight, sound and smell.
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Teddy Bear Museum
Two for one
See Edward Bear and his family of large teddy bears in their 'Edwardian' home dating back over 100 years.
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Terracotta Warriors Museum
Two for one
Life-sized replicas of the warriors, regarded as the 8th Wonder of the Ancient World, tomb treasures and more.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DT9 5QL
- GPS:
- Lat 50.866082 / Lon -2.463716
- OS field ref:
- ST674075
- OS map ref:
- 194
Transport links
- Buses go to: Dorchester, Sherborne, Cerne Abbas, Minterne Magna, Yeovil Bus connects with railway stations at Sheborne, Yeovil and Dorchester for onward travel
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: Poole (30 miles)
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Excellent CL
Cherry Cottage CL
This was our 2nd CL site, and has set the benchmark high for others to follow. We made a last minute booking on the day. Very good directions, great site, 10 minutes drvie from Sherborne. Peaceful, rural location. Lynn and John were very welcoming and friendly and provided helpful information on the area. We look forward to returning.
Immaculate and peaceful site
Cherry Cottage CL
We have just spent 5 nights at Cherry Cottage CL. This lovely site has been on my wish list since 2019. The site is immaculate and really peaceful. Pre-arrival information was very comprehensive and really helpful.
The information hut has a variety of laminated OS maps of local walks, games and a book exchange.
Our hard standing pitch was level with EHU, water and grey waste into the hedge. There is a good dog walk field but dogs need to be on their lead.
There is a washing machine, tumble dryer and toilet. Lynn popped down to welcome us and chatted about different places to visit but unfortunately the weather wasn’t great so we tended to just take the dogs for walks along the country lanes.
I would definitely recommend Cherry Cottage 😊
CHamlet
Reviewed on 17/10/2023 21:33
My favorite so far!
Cherry Cottage CL
Perfect CL, lovely owners, beautiful lawned site. The site is situated in Middlemarsh on a quiet country lane with few neighbours, giving you the peace and quiet needed for a wonderful break. The approach down the final lane is quite narrow near the CL entrance but if you follow Lynn's instructions (or the video on their website) you'll have no bother. We left Cherry Cottage today after a lovely 4 day stay. The site is great with nice level pitches, EHU & water to each pitch. They are well spaced and the whole property is immaculately kept, including the Elsan and recycling area. The site is between Dorchester and Sherborne with easy access off the main road with good entrance and security gating, then a short drive to the main area. It’s probably the best one we have stayed on and we have stayed on a few. The hosts Lynn and John are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The first two pitches are hard standing, and the remainder are grass pitches. As we own a dog, we made use of the excellent and well-maintained enclosed dog walk. There is a laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge and also a unisex toilet which is kept very clean, also there is free Wi-Fi. Lynn has provided an information shed where you can find local tourist info, walking routes and swap books with other visitors as well as the bus timetables.
The facilities were spot on and a very quiet location. From your pitch you can view gorgeous sunsets. Really nice setting with nice walk through fields to nearest pub which is also very friendly or a walk along country lanes to Round Chimneys Farm for an excellent farm shop and café.
Lots of places to visit around the area but i would recommend Sherborne Abbey and town and also Dorchester with various National Trust properties in easy reach. we cannot wait to return to this wonderful site!
A little gem - perfect
Cherry Cottage CL
What a little gem this site is. It’s probably the best one we have stayed on and we have stayed on numerous.
The hosts Lynn and John are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The site is very secure and kept immaculate. It felt homely from the moment we entered through the gate. There is a laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge and also a unisex toilet which is kept very clean, plus an information shed where you can swop books. Also there is free Wi-Fi. There is also a lovely meadow which you can walk around. From your pitch you can view gorgeous sunsets.
We loved the two small ponies and four sheep which included a gorgeous baby one which we nicknamed Little Jack. It is a very peaceful and relaxing site. We loved it. Ideally situated for touring Dorset.
Would 100% recommend this site.
💕 Jenny and Alan Meredith
Perfect.
Cherry Cottage CL
We stayed at Cherry Cottage CL for six days in June. What a fabulous site. Fully serviced pitches, electric meters, we were always well within the generous daily allowance. Excellent value for money.
The site is beautifully kept, with two hardstanding pitches, the remainder being grass. There is secure entry and exit, and it is quiet and peaceful. We loved the dog walk which is a wildflower meadow,full of buttercups at the time, with a carefully mown path around the edge.
Lynn and John are fabulous hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. Communication throughout was excellent. They are warm, welcoming lovely people.
The site is perfectly situated to explore Dorset and there is plenty to do in the area.. We had a very busy six days, visiting some amazing and varied places.
We rebooked for the same time next year the day after we returned home and we are looking forward to returning
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Reviewed on 30/06/2023 22:31
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