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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.

The Coach House, Duntish Mill Farm, EV Charging
Whether you're exploring Dorset's countryside and coastline or simply looking to switch off for a few days The Coach House offers a peaceful escape for two. Beautifully renovated it combines exposed beams, a cosy wood-burning stove and a luxurious walk-in rainfall shower with plenty of space to relax and unwind Set within Duntish Mill Farm between Sherborne and Dorchester and within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast, it's the perfect base for discovering some of Dorset's most beautiful landscapes

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.

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

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.
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.

Fab Swallow Cottage 2 ensuite bedrooms, big garden
Stunning Swallow 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 Corner Cottage to sleep 8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for Shaftesbury cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Stream Cottage in glorious Somerset countryside.

80 acre Wood, Dutchtub, Lake, Treehouse & Zip-line

The Dovecote

Coastal cottage with hot tub and sea views

Romantic Retreat with hot tub

Luxury New Forest Cottage, with hot tub & log fire

Cottage with Covered Hot Tub Godshill New Forest

Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Hill House Cottage

Pretty thatched, historic Cottage in an ANOB area

Beautiful thatched cottage near award winning pub

Stylish and Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with log burner

Kings Cottage - Heart of the Deverills - EV Point

PRETTY GEORGIAN COTTAGE IN A VILLAGE NEAR BATH

Tudor Rose Luxury thatched cottage Dorset.

The Hidey Hole - Cottage in the heart of Wells
Private cottage rentals

Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne

Sherborne Character Cottage , Neda.

Beautiful cottage near Bath

Cosy and comfy West Country bolt hole for two

Romantic cottage set in walled garden, New Forest

33 - Grade II 3 bedroom cottage in Dorset Town

Idyllic cottage in quiet village-2 bed-near Bath.

Charming 16th century cottage in rural setting
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
- Highclere Castle
- Boscombe Beach
- Brean Beach
- Mudeford Quay
- Lyme Regis Beach
- The Tank Museum
- Winchester Cathedral
- Durdle Door Holiday Park
- Bath Abbey
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Beer Beach
- Marwell Zoo
- No. 1 Royal Crescent
- Highcliffe Beach
- West Bay Beach





