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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.

Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne
Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.

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.

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.

The Cider Mill A Cosy Cottage near Shaftesbury
Fancy swapping the treadmill for a countryside walk? The Cider Mill is perfect for slowing down and switching off, tucked away in the heart of Dorset. Full of character with exposed beams and a cosy feel, it’s ideal for couples or small families looking to unwind in peaceful surroundings. The slower WiFi speeds are perfect for encouraging a digital detox. Freshly laundered linens and thoughtful touches ensure a comfortable stay, whether it’s a romantic getaway or a family adventure.

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.

Elegant Cotswolds Retreat near Bath | Parking & EV
Escape to The Old Workshop, Monkton Combe, your peaceful retreat nestled in idyllic Cotswold countryside. Just minutes from historic Bath, this beautifully converted stone cottage is a welcoming hideaway perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Enjoy stunning walks and bike rides straight from your door, and visit the picturesque village's welcoming pub and canal-side café. The Old Workshop has its own private patio garden, ultrafast WiFi, free parking and EV charger.
Popular amenities for cottage rentals in Shaftesbury
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

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

The Dovecote

Romantic Retreat with hot tub

Luxury New Forest Cottage, with hot tub & log fire

Cottage with Covered Hot Tub Godshill New Forest

New Luxury Hot Tub August 2026 Shepherds Cottage

Detached and romantic cottage with hot tub.

Patch - country cottage with hot tub & log burner
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Hill House Cottage

Lakeside Cottage - at Incombe Farm

The Coach House, Duntish Mill Farm, EV Charging

Cosy Dorset cottage hideaway!

Kings Cottage - Heart of the Deverills - EV Point

Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage in glorious Dorset

PRETTY GEORGIAN COTTAGE IN A VILLAGE NEAR BATH

Gorgeous one-bed country cottage
Private cottage rentals

Sherborne Character Cottage , Neda.

Cosy and comfy West Country bolt hole for two

Puddledock Piggery

Lovely cosy place to stay in the heart of Dorset

33 - Grade II 3 bedroom cottage in Dorset Town

Romantic barn with kingsize 4-poster, fire, bikes

Romantic Little House (- 15% for 2+ nights)

The annexe may cottage
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





