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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.

Unique Cottage with Private garden
The Sexton's cottage was restored to a high standard, bringing the charm of the original cottage with that of modern day living. There is a light and airy living, dining & kitchen area upstairs, with a double bedroom and Shower room downstairs. The cottage has a large private south facing garden with a dining area under a pergola, along with a BBQ and a raised decking area ideal for your morning cup of tea or an evening drink. Sturminster Newton is well positioned to explore Dorset and Somerset.

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.

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.

Tudor Rose Luxury thatched cottage Dorset.
A boutique and chic thatched cottage for 2 nestled within the beautiful village of Stourpaine in an AONB. Escape to this romantic couples hideaway for the ultimate luxury getaway. Finished and equipped to a high standard including king size bed with designer linens, roll-top bath and separate shower, cosy lounge, separate dining room, fully equipped kitchen and lovely sunny courtyard. Great walks and the superb village pub are just a short stroll away. 1 small dog is welcome to join you!

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

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.

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

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

Coastal cottage with hot tub and sea views

The Dovecote

Romantic Retreat with hot tub

Luxury New Forest Cottage, with hot tub & log fire

Dreamwood Woodland Retreat with Private Hot Tub

Detached and romantic cottage with hot tub.

The Cottage, Parsonage Farmhouse with hot tub
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Hill House Cottage

Stylish and Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with log burner

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
Private cottage rentals

Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne

Cotswolds Cottage (free parking) - Close to Bath

Sherborne Character Cottage , Neda.

Godminster Manor Cottage

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

Romantic Little House (- 15% for 2+ nights)
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4.9 Average rating
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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
- Highclere Castle
- Boscombe Beach
- Brean Beach
- Mudeford Quay
- Lyme Regis Beach
- Winchester Cathedral
- The Tank Museum
- Durdle Door Holiday Park
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Bath Abbey
- Beer Beach
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Marwell Zoo
- No. 1 Royal Crescent
- Highcliffe Beach
- West Bay Beach





