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Idyllic rural cottage with beautiful views
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 250 year old Wise Cottage has a boutique feel and sweeping views. Situated in a beautiful village near Shaftesbury, Dorset. The cottage sleeps four, 1 large master bedroom with a super kingsize bed and a small bedroom with adult bunks (plus a guest bed for a fifth guest). Well behaved dogs are welcome! Organic toiletries, bath robes, well equipped kitchen, wood burner, super fast Wifi, garden and beautiful walks straight out of the front door.
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The Hidey Hole - Cottage in the heart of Wells
Tucked away in the very heart of the picturesque city of Wells, just moments from the High Street, Cathedral & Bishop's Palace. The Hidey Hole is a charming one bedroom cottage, accessed via a pretty central courtyard. Having recently been refurbished, this stylish cottage offers an eclectic mix, combining modern convenience, character features and quirky, yet sumptuous, décor. This hidden gem is ideally placed to enjoy all that Wells has to offer and makes the perfect place to relax & unwind.
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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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The Cartshed, Cranborne Chase National Landscape
The Cartshed is a converted barn located in the stunning Tarrant Valley. Tastefully decorated throughout, the living room boasts a Swedish log burner and bifold doors out onto your own garden. Kitchen fully equipped with granite worktops, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Nespresso coffee machine. Smart TV in living room, Bluetooth speaker, TV in bedroom and Wifi throughout. Ensuite comprises luxury rainfall shower with heated mosaic seat. No bath. Linen and robes provided. Charcoal BBQ available
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Holiday Cottage Donhead St Andrew, Talbot Cottage
Quiet, rural cottage in stunning countryside, Donhead St Andrew, just outside Tisbury, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, in the Cranborne Chase AONB. Talbot Cottage is a delightful newly renovated two-bedroom single-story cottage, in seven acres of garden and fields. You have your own entrance, wheelchair friendly. Great wifi, underfloor heating, two ensuite bath/shower rooms (one with disabled facilities). Locally sourced Bramley products in the bathroom. East-facing terrace. Self-catering.
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Tranquil South Wiltshire Cottage with Views.
Church Path Cottage is a spacious two bedroomed cottage in the grounds of The Old Vicarage. It has its own access into the church car park and a path that provides a two minute walk to the centre of the village and the award winning country pub 'The Horseshoe'. Church Path Cottage is ideal for those seeking peace and tranquility or as a base to explore South Wiltshire and Dorset. The New Forest, Studland Beach, Stonehenge & the Cities of Salisbury and Bath are all within an hour's drive.
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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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Spacious cottage 2 en-suites large garden. V quiet
Quiet Corner Cottage. Set in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty near to Stonehenge, Stourhead, Longleat Bath and Salisbury. Jurassic coast an hours drive. It is unspoilt and peaceful with wonderful walks on the doorstep. South facing this is one half of our stunning new barn conversion in Old Walled Garden. Easy access to A303 and A350. Superking beds and/or twins. Two spoiling en-suite bathrooms. Underfloor heating. This can be booked together with Swallow Cottage to sleep 8
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Cosy Wiltshire cottage with views
A charming, one-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in a lovely peaceful setting with far-reaching views over beautiful countryside. Swallows End offers a relaxing hideaway for both business and holiday travellers. A short distance from both the A303 and Gillingham Station, which provide links to the West Country and London. The National Trust property, Stourhead is very close and for walkers, the Monarch's Way runs through the adjacent fields. Well situated for both Longleat and Bath.
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Charming Grade II listed cottage in Shaftesbury
A charming Grade II listed cottage, just a 10 minute walk from the centre of Shaftesbury with easy access to countryside and coast. Comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests with off street parking. The cottage comprises of fully fitted kitchen, dining room and sitting room both with wood burning stoves, ground floor family bathroom, upstairs cloakroom and four bedrooms over two floors. There is a pretty garden to the front of the property with two seating areas.
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Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub
Escape to Meadow Cottage, a peaceful countryside retreat perfect for couples. This modern studio features a private hot tub, a dedicated workspace with super-fast fiber optic internet, and a fully fenced yard. Enjoy access to 40 acres of private woodland. Watch wildlife from your window in this cozy, pet-friendly getaway. Comfortably fits 2 guests. • King Size Bed • Private Hottub • Dog Friendly • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Private Garden • Smart TV • Super Fast WiFi
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Unique location on the historic Gold Hill, Dorset
An 1860s cottage on the historic and famous Gold Hill in the beautiful town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. There's 3 bedrooms - two smaller attic double bedrooms and the main bedroom which is spacious with a king bed. Whilst we often have 5 guests I'd say it's more suitable to 4 adults - 5 is better suited to famiies with children. Less than an hour from the Jurassic Coast and 25mins to Stonehenge we're in a great spot or just enjoy the countryside on your doorstep.
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Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Blashford Manor Farm - The New Forest Cottage
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80 acre Wood, Dutchtub, Lake, Treehouse & Zip-line
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The Dovecote
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A Stunning Dorset Thatched Cottage - Dog friendly
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Luxury New Forest Cottage, with hot tub & log fire
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Cottage with Covered Hot Tub Godshill New Forest
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New Luxury Hot Tub August 2026 Shepherds Cottage
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Detached and romantic cottage with hot tub.
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Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Hill House Cottage
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Stylish and Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with log burner
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Lakeside Cottage - at Incombe Farm
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The Coach House, Duntish Mill Farm, EV Charging
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Cosy Dorset cottage hideaway!
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Kings Cottage - Heart of the Deverills - EV Point
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PRETTY GEORGIAN COTTAGE IN A VILLAGE NEAR BATH
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Gorgeous one-bed country cottage
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Private cottage rentals

Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne
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Sherborne Character Cottage , Neda.
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Cosy and comfy West Country bolt hole for two
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Puddledock Piggery
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Private cottage full of character near Glastonbury
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Romantic cottage set in walled garden, New Forest
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Lovely cosy place to stay in the heart of Dorset
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The annexe may cottage
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Destinations to explore
- New Forest National Park
- Bournemouth Beach
- Weymouth Beach
- Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
- Stonehenge
- Longleat Safari Park
- Southbourne Beach
- Lower Mill Estate
- Boscombe Beach
- Highclere Castle
- Brean Beach
- Mudeford Quay
- Lyme Regis Beach
- Winchester Cathedral
- The Tank Museum
- Durdle Door Holiday Park
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Bath Abbey
- Beer Beach
- Marwell Zoo
- No. 1 Royal Crescent
- Highcliffe Beach
- West Bay Beach





