House vacation rentals in Shaftesbury

Private & peaceful location, beautiful surroundings and friendly hosts. Great experience overall👍

Ann's place is incredible- stayed for two nights and there is everything you could possibly need or anticipate in the house. We had a great time - the pool and hot tub were very clean and the house was perfect! Ann was extremely responsive and helpful. Would absolutely book again!

We were looking for somewhere in the New Forest area to celebrate our wedding anniversary with family. This house was perfect for us all, 8 adults and 5 grandchildren. The house is in a beautiful, quiet location which is exactly what we wanted. The house has everything you need and more, fully fitted kitchen with massive island and dinning table. All rooms were spotless as well as the many toilets and bathrooms. We stayed in the master bedroom which is very tastefully decorated. The swimming pool was a big bonus, perfect size and depth for our Grandchildren and very warm. It also had a padlocked gate to keep the little ones out when playing in the garden. Our host Katie was brilliant from start to finish keeping us updated on the stay and very responsive to messages. She provided a welcome food pack of sausages, bacon, bread and essentials which was really appreciated. Katie even took the time to let our grandchildren help her feed her horses. Can’t wait to return!

We stayed at Sam’s place to celebrate my husbands birthday. From the start Sam was responsive, friendly, answered questions and gave some fab advice. When I made a request she did everything she could to make it happen. The caravan itself is in a lovely peaceful part of the park with easy walking distance to the woods for the dog to have a run and also to the beach where we wandered to the pub and then back for an ice cream. Sam clearly explained how everything worked, where everything was & what she was doing to make things perfect for her guests. Her guide for things to do was really helpful so our days were filled and never dull. I would call this caravan a proper family home, it does everything it’s suppose to so you can just relax and enjoy your holiday. When I had some sad family news, Sam went out of her way to make sure we were ok and that we didn’t need to rush out the caravan on check out, so if you want a proper family home from home that does what it says - visit here! 🩷

We hired this for a few days with family to celebrate my nans 70th birthday. Absolutely beautiful house and gardens and the facilities are amazing. We live locally so knew about the area but loved having a swimming pool, tennis courts and snooker table for all of us to enjoy. The lounge was bigger than we thought and comfortably sat all of us. We also received a helpful guide a few days before our stay which gave us all the information we needed. Overall a really lovely stay, thank you!

This is our second time staying in this lovely caravan. It’s always pristine and lovely. I always felt like a home away from home there. The bedrooms are a good size and the extra full bathroom is a definite plus! I’d highly recommend staying here.

Absolutely fabulous place to stay , i had a special birthday so got the family together . The house is so well equipped to high standard. The pool is brilliant nice temperature and big enough to feel like your doing your lengths in exercise, brilliant setting to sit round. Can't find anything bad to say about the place Nice kid's area with swings and trampoline.

Booked for a 50th birthday celebration and reunion. A great time was had by all! Lois was around to meet and greet and the items provided for breakfast was an unexpected but very welcome surprise! Thanks for a great stay Lois!

A great house in a very central location. So convenient for everything. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

We had a wonderful 2 night stay on our way to Cornwall and the setting is just stunning. Our toddler enjoyed paddling in the stream and feeding the alpacas and our dog loved the freedom of being of the lead. Everything was clean and comfortable and it was great sitting and eating on the patio overlooking the garden and wildflowers. Highly recommend!

Seahorse Cottage is a beautifully appointed holiday home with everything needed for a lovely relaxing break. It’s a short walk from the old town and beachfront where there are many restaurants and bars to choose from. Beware the seagulls dive bombing along the seafront if you’re eating anything though 🫢.

Lovely place, very peaceful and relaxing. Lovely gesture by the host with the bottle of Prosecco thank you 😊 Claire was very helpful and responsive to messages. Before the trip she sent us some information for things in the area, places to eat etc, was very helpful. Lovely little hide away, nice and private. Just as the pictures showed, Beautiful. We both really enjoyed our stay thank you. Angela and Marie 😀

The house was beautifully furnished and a quiet peaceful space to stay. Kitchen had all necessary equipment for self-catering. Tess had left some basic provisions which was very helpful. Sleeping area very comfortable with lovely views. Delightful garden. Would return.

We loved staying at Emily’s place in Frome, it really stood out within the village yet it was so convenient to walk to nearby restaurants and particularly visiting Bath and Longleat as we had intended. If you message Emily beforehand, she has great recommendations on hand. We would stay here again in a heartbeat, in any season.

We spent a weekend here with our teenagers. The house is beautiful. The garden is lovely - in sun and rain! The location is just around the corner from gold hill and a cute little playground built on a hill. It’s easy walking distance to town and the house was so lovely that one morning when it was raining I could not think of a better place to be than in the dining area looking out through luscious house plants to the wild flower garden and listening to birds chirping away. You will feel your blood pressure drop as you sit there and chill out. The lounge area was great for evening family movie viewing and a quick nip up to local shops both evenings for ice cream made it perfect!

Ich habe mich direkt äußerst Willkommen gefühlt. Michele's Unterkunft ist eine, die durch kleine herzliche Details aus vielen heraussticht. Schon beim Betreten der Unterkunft war für mich spürbar, wie gern Michele Gastgeberin ist. Es war alles mit viel Liebe hergerichtet: frische Blumen auf dem Tisch, eine personalisierte Begrüßung an der Tafel, ein paar zurecht gestellte Frühstückscerealien (inklusive Milch, bei der ich im Vorfeld Wünsche äußern durfte). Die Unterkunft selbst empfinde ich als noch schöner als sie auf den Fotos wirkt. Schöne Größe, tolle Raumaufteilung, man könnte direkt einziehen. 😉 Michele kam vorbei, um mich persönlich zu begrüßen und mir eventuelle Fragen zu beantworten. Der Check-in war komplett flexibel möglich. Das Bett war total gemütlich. Obwohl das Häuschen im Garten der Gastgeber steht und vielleicht auch mal einer der beiden daran vorbei huscht, hat man seine Ruhe und Privatsphäre. Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen, denn es war rundum perfekt!!

For us it was a real home from home. We were visiting lots of family and friends in the area and it was an ideal base location.

Pump Cottage is a wonderful place to stay, an ancient home in an ancient part of Shaftesbury with all the delights that Dorset has to offer close at hand. The house itself is spacious, brilliantly well- equipped and super-comfortable, with plenty of private outdoor space. Catriona was very quickly responsive when we had a minor problem and did all she possibly could to make our stay go well. The only tricky bit is to do with parking and navigating very narrow roads, with the nearest car park a walk away, so not for very nervous drivers maybe.

An attractive and comfortable cottage in a superb location in the centre of the town with the added bonus of a parking place. Communication with Nicola was excellent as she responded quickly to queries. Shaftesbury is a great town in which to spend a few days. The views in the town are amazing, we found some great places to eat and enjoyed some lovely walks in the area.

This place was absolutely perfect for us. The grounds are huge and full of wildflowers, and with the children’s play area it kept everyone happy for a whole day. And the playroom and toys were much enjoyed. The main bedroom has a very comfortable bed, which was appreciated. The kitchen area is clean and compact, with enough equipment for our needs. Overall an excellent choice.

We had a great stay at John’s place! The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. It had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. John was a responsive and friendly host, making check-in and communication really easy. One small suggestion would be to add a bit more garden furniture outside—it would be lovely to enjoy evening meals out there on a nice summer evening. Overall, a great stay and we’d definitely come back and recommend it to others!

Helpful directions were sent to enable a smooth arrival. We were greeted upon arrival and showed around, we immediately felt at home. The location and property is stunning, we loved the gardens which were beautiful. Our cottage was beautifully well kept and clearly a lot of thought had gone into making it homely, clean and really attractive. The owners were welcoming and hospitable. The local area is a hidden gem, with walks which take in the spectacular countryside and a great town within walking distance with good restaurants. It was a thoroughly relaxing and much needed break, which exceeded expectations. I'd highly recommend this for those wanting a peaceful and luxurious break away.

Super location right in the centre of Shaftesbury. Morrisons is super close like all the pubs and shops in town. Some nice pubs there and dog friendly too. Only negative if you can call it negative is there is limited parking outside and for 1 hour only. If you had lots of heavy bags you may find it awkward but beautiful location.

The Air BnB of Gwyneth is a wonderful place. It‘s a really cozy little cottage with everything you need. We really liked all the lovely details in the beautiful appartment and we also fell in love with the beautiful flower garden and the landscape around us. Gwyneth was a really nice host. She gave us so many tipps for places to shop, eat and things to do around the Air BnB. We would come back anytime.