1 / 24Hicks Farm
Winterbourne, Gloucestershire
An eight bedroom farmhouse sleeping sixteen at Winterbourne near Bristol, with seven king rooms, a large enclosed garden and four dogs welcome.
Seven of the eight bedrooms are king-size and the eighth is a twin, so sixteen people arrive here as eight couples and nobody draws a short straw. Hicks Farm stands at Winterbourne north of Bristol, dog friendly, five bathrooms and four dogs allowed, with an enclosed garden holding a gravel terrace, a lawn, fire pits and a play area. A house that sleeps sixteen without anybody sharing a bed they did not choose is rarer than the number suggests.
There are two wood burners here, in the lounge and in the dining room, which is what a house this size genuinely needs: sixteen people never all want to be in the same one at the same hour. A utility takes the laundry. The garden is enclosed and large, and the owners mention a couple of small ponds in it, worth walking round once with four dogs before anybody sits down.
Saturday night and the house is running two fires and about four conversations. The play area has been abandoned to the dark, somebody is attempting something ambitious on the BBQ, four dogs are working the gap between the two burning rooms on the assumption food will appear in one of them, and half the party has not come in off the terrace.
Dyrham Park, 8 miles north east, is a house sunk in a hollow with 270 acres of deer park climbing away from it and the Severn levels laid out beyond. Nearer than that, the Frome runs below the village through a wooded gorge nobody expects this close to Bristol, with a path along it and old mills on it. Four dogs get river woodland at the door and open country when a day wants more room than that.
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from £2,113 for 7 nights
Hicks Farm takes 4 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 4 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with gravel terrace, lawn, furniture, children's play area and fire pits and a bbq | Ample off-road parking | Shops and pubs within walking distance | Garden has a couple of small pond
- Sleeps
- 16 guests
- Rooms
- 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Price
- from £2,113 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Hicks Farm from £2,113 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Hicks Farm dog friendly?
Yes, Hicks Farm welcomes up to four dogs, so it works well for a group holiday where several households are bringing their pets. The large enclosed garden gives dogs plenty of space to roam safely, and the surrounding area offers great walking too, including a wooded river path along the Frome right on the doorstep.
Are dogs allowed at Hicks Farm year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's best to check directly with the owners when booking to confirm availability for your dates. What is clear is that up to four dogs are welcomed as part of the house's setup, not an afterthought.
What should I know before visiting Hicks Farm with my dog?
The garden is enclosed, which is great for letting dogs off the lead with confidence, but the owners do flag a couple of small ponds in the garden, so it's worth doing a quick walk round to get your bearings before everyone settles in. Beyond the garden, the Frome runs through a wooded gorge below the village with a path along it, and Dyrham Park's 270-acre deer park is around 8 miles away if you want a bigger day out — though deer are present there, so keep that in mind for recall.
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Hicks Farm from £2,113 for 7 nights
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