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Spacious, private annexe with garden, Shaftesbury.
Private and spacious annexe in Shaftesbury, with it’s own entrance Double bedroom with en-suite, walk in shower. Single fold away bed, cot and toddler bed available for younger guests. Well equipped kitchen - fridge freezer, hob, oven, microwave, coffee machine, washer dryer. Open plan living and dining area, Sky TNT Sports TV Private garden with table and chairs. Key safe entry system. Off road parking. 10 min walk from central Shaftesbury and Gold Hill. Close to Longleat, Stourhead, and more
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The Retreat ~ Hot Tub~ Sauna ~ Charming & Cosy Gem
Step into the stylish and comfortable 1BR 1Bath guest house nestled in the picturesque village of Tarrant Gunville. It offers a relaxing oasis with a luxury hot tub, sauna, and a perfect base to explore natural attractions and historical landmarks of Dorset County. Modern design and a rich amenity list will satisfy your every need. ✔ Comfy BR with a Double Bed ✔ Bright Living Space ✔ Kitchenette Amenities ✔ Garden ✔ Hot Tub ✔ Sauna ✔ Smart TV ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi ✔ Free Parking See more below.
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Little Coombe
Little Coombe welcomes all couples, lone travellers and fellow pooches. Little Coombe is a totally self-contained cottage attached to the main cottage, where the owner lives. It is a tranquil stone cottage sitting by the brook in a small hamlet near Shaftesbury. The cottage was formerly two thatched farm cottages and where our family has lived for nearly 100 years! We live next door in the main cottage, but guests will have their own entrance and garden space and their privacy is guaranteed.
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Cosy Cottage on 450 pvt acres
Experience tranquility in a serene cottage nestled amid 450 private acres of woodland. 'Potiphar' sleeps 2 and offers breathtaking views. Situated near Fontmell Down, enjoy direct access to stunning downland walks. Discover nearby National Trust properties and villages, with Shaftesbury's iconic 'Gold Hill' just 4 miles away. Beaches and Stonehenge within an hour's drive. Potiphar features a sitting room and open kitchen. Spot rare wildlife, from deer to owls. Book now for a peaceful getaway!
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Stylish Barn Conversion
The Barn is a converted property located at the head of the stunning Tarrant valley within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main living area has dual aspect and bifold doors out onto an enclosed patio, garden and seating area. Two of the bedrooms have internal balconies into the main body of the barn and triple velux roof windows to enjoy the rural views. The third bedroom has bifold doors onto the patio and an en-suite with rainfall snail shower. TV/cinema room.
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Self-contained studio
Cute but spacious studio apartment on the edge of Cranborne Chase AONB; only 5 mins drive to the historic town of Shaftesbury. 'Bumbles' is the perfect place to provide easy access to a wealth of attractions, whether it be the newly re-opened Compton Airfield, famous Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey, Breezy Ridge Vineyard, Stonehenge or even a day out at the beach! Guests are also offered discount on treatments at the onsite beauty studio, and are welcome to relax in the adjoining orchard.
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Cosy 1-bedroom cottage in Dorset
Welcome to peace and relaxation in my Grade II listed cottage in historic Shaftesbury. The self-catering cottage is in a unique gated courtyard near the foot of Gold Hill and is within a short walk of the town centre and a local pub. It is compact and therefore suitable for singles and couples (I do not accept 3rd party bookings), and we also welcome well-behaved pets. You will have use of a private enclosed garden a short walk from the cottage, and on-street parking is available nearby.
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The Barn - peaceful country setting.
A converted barn at Cann Common next to the main house with its own garden, patio and parking area. Located on a no-through road with only local residents traffic, giving a peaceful setting with views of the surrounding hills. Shaftesbury just over a mile with its historic Gold Hill and a good choice of shops and places to eat. It is a good base for exploring the area, offering historic houses, interesting gardens, walks, the Jurassic Coast, Stonehenge, Salisbury and Bath and much more.
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Wellness retreat, Sauna & Hot Tub - Shaftesbury
Melt your stresses away swinging in a hammock,soaking in a hot tub or laying back in a Sauna.Escape the buzz of modern life unwinding in your own idyllic space. Enjoy a massage surrounded only by views. Angels Hut nestles into a hill overlooking Shaftesbury. It's situated amongst a 65 acre farm with woodland’s, and wild deer, with animal welfare and sustainability at its core.Let the owls serenade you providing a perfect backdrop to a blissful night you will remember for years to come!
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The Vintage Hideaway
The vintage hideaway is a self contained annexe attached to my house. It is light and comfortable, it has a bedroom with sofa, kitchenette with small oven/grill and two hotplates ,fridge, freezer and microwave and a shower room. Access from the bedroom to a seating area on the deck ,over looking an area of outstanding natural beauty. The house is close to lovely walks and the historic town of Shaftesbury with a variety of cafes , individual shops and pubs, and of course Gold Hill.
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Lakeside Cottage - at Incombe Farm
Really comfortable and warm converted stables next to our main house but with privacy, standing in idyllic private valley. Less than 2 miles from Shaftesbury. The cottage overlooks our small lake (about 1/2 acre). Peaceful countryside with buzzards, woodpeckers, a barn owl, ducks, pheasants, deer and even otters. See them at your breakfast table or in our enclosed veranda with circular table and overhead heater. Well behaved small / medium dogs only - strictly by prior agreement.
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Tranquil modern cottage with outdoor bateau bath
A cozy, contemporary timber-clad cottage that overlooks the family farm in the Cranborne Chase, within the picturesque village of Ashmore. Glebe Farm Cottage has just been renovated throughout with high end fixtures, offering luxuries such as a log burner and an outdoor copper bateau bath in your own private gravelled and fenced garden. Perfect for a peaceful romantic getaway, and exploring this local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with your dog.
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Destinations to explore
- New Forest National Park
- Weymouth Beach
- Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
- Stonehenge
- Southbourne Beach
- Boscombe Beach
- Lower Mill Estate
- Brean Beach
- Highclere Castle
- Mudeford Quay
- Durdle Door Holiday Park
- Winchester Cathedral
- The Tank Museum
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Bath Abbey
- Beer Beach
- West Bay Beach
- Marwell Zoo
- Alum Chine Beach
- No. 1 Royal Crescent
- Highcliffe Beach
- Poole Quay
- Mudeford Sandbank





