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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.

Greenlands Barn on the old River Tone navigation
Greenlands Barn is in a lovely quiet spot off the River Tone. From the doorstep you can walk along the river, go further onto the Somerset levels or do a circuit to the local pub in the next village. The barn is light and airy with a large kitchen diner & living room, king size bedroom, spacious bathroom, walled courtyard and private riverbank. There are mountain bikes and a 2-person canoe for use during your stay. Historic towns, countryside or just a rest by the wood-burning stove awaits you.

The Cottage, Parsonage Farmhouse with hot tub
Set in the grounds of our thatched farmhouse but with total privacy and peace. Renovated to a high standard, the cottage is spacious, sunny and has a hot tub for your private use! The perfect get away, with lovely rural views and complete tranquility but local villages and towns are only a stone's throw away. Large well equipped kitchen with dining, 2 bathrooms, a spacious lounge and two good sized bedrooms, all tastefully decorated. Award winning gastropub 5 mins walk. A lovely rural retreat.

Lovely cosy place to stay in the heart of Dorset
Oak Tree Barn is a self-catering holiday accommodation in the heart of the village of Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset. The conversion was completed in early 2012 using locally reclaimed materials and keeping many of the original features. The Barn is warm and cosy in winter and cool in summer, the detached Barn has a large open-plan lounge and kitchen with views towards the local hills. The two bedrooms (one double with bath, one twin with shower) overlook paddocks where sheep graze and chicken forage.

Romantic hillside hideaway with outstanding views
A unique and romantic hideaway, Quarryman's Cottage is dinner on the roof terrace watching the sunset over Lyme Bay & Charmouth, stargazing from the luxury freestanding bath, epic views from the double shower, reading under the old oak tree, BBQ's & firepits, leisurely walks to The Anchor at Seatown via Golden Cap or the coastal path, the sound of birdsong, the glimpse of a deer, curling up in front of the wood burner in winter. It is a tranquil & heavenly escape from the bustle of daily life.

Beautiful Restored Barn -The Old Stables
The Old stables is part of the original estate of Cary Fitzpaine. Although the setting is rural, we are a short way from A37 (.5 mile) and A303 (1.5 miles) which makes us very accessible to other amenities/attractions. The property is self contained and private. The owners live nearby and are happy for guests to walk around the farm, and are also on hand if required. We are in easy reach of many National Trust properties, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Car Museum and many more.

Converted three bed stable - no children under 8
A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside but within striking distance of Sherborne and good National Trust gardens. The Tallet is opposite the old farmhouse and next to a magnificent Somerset cider barn. The private terrace has a covered eating area and open lounging space enclosed by walls and clipped box hedging. The underfloor heating and electric log burner add warmth to the sitting room and the spacious open plan kitchen makes for a sociable space.

Orchard Cottage
A beautifully converted barn with a contemporary feel next to a 17th century cider house set in the middle of 12 acres of gardens and ancient orchards. Ideal for those who enjoy modern comforts and luxurious touches such as 1000 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding, top quality feather pillows (with hypo-allergenic pillows on request) and bathrobes combined with the peace of the beautiful Somerset countryside. Perfect for dog lovers, with great walks from the house and in the grounds.

Spaniel Cottage with views of Ham hill, Somerset
A cosy cottage located at the foot of ham hill country park with views of Ham hill, This beautiful cottage is full of charm and warmth. We welcome well behaved dogs. The cottage is in stoke sub hamdon Ham Hill is a 390 acres country park centred on a huge Iron Age hill fort. which is popular for picnicking, walking and mountain biking, situated at he top of ham hill is the Prince of Wales Pub which is dog friendly. The Jurassic coast is from 40 minutes by car. West bay, Lyme Regis.

Cottage in the heart of Montacute
A cosy cottage in the heart of Montacute just a couple of minutes walk from the National Trust property, Montacute House. The cottage has recently been renovated with a new kitchen and various decorative updates. Montacute is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village is built almost entirely of the local hamstone. At the centre of the village is a large square known as the 'Borough' around which are grouped picturesque cottages

Little Gem Somerset Cottage
Little Gem Cottage is situated in the pretty village of West Coker just a ten minute drive from the A303. The village has a grocery shop, butcher, restaurant, pub, children’s playground and lots of walking all close by. The cottage is the perfect retreat and base to visit all Somerset and Dorset has to offer. There are two double bedrooms offering accommodation for upto 4 guests. The cottage garden is the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine by the fire pit.

Chocolate box cottage, Sleepy village, Sea 30 mins
Nestled in the chocolate box village of Hinton St George lies Lilac Cottage, a thatched 17th C grade 2 listed stone cottage that has been lovingly restored to modern standards. Living area: Open fire, WiFi, TV. Dining area. Washer/dryer. Bathroom: toilet, bath & shower. Kitchen: Cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer & dishwasher. Bedroom 1: King size bed. Bedroom 2: 2 single beds. Front garden: seating area. Rear garden: dining area, dog secure. 1 min walk from village shop and gastropub.
Popular amenities for cottage rentals in South Somerset
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Peace and Tranquillity -Hot Tub- Dog Friendly

Surridge Cottage - Peaceful retreat

The Potting Shed - cosy country cottage

Private seaside retreat with hot tub

Higher Lodge, Devon thatched cottage

Detached and romantic cottage with hot tub.

Abbey View Cottage - Scandi Hot Tub - EV Charging

Charming Stone Cottage: Hot Tub, Games Room
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat.

Grove Farm Cottage-historic Cottage near Sherborne

Beautiful thatched cottage near award winning pub

Little Coombe

Shepherd's Cottage

The Chauffeur's Quarters - cosy and quirky

Beautiful cosy cottage in Dowlish Wake, S Somerset

Thorneycroft cottage on the Somerset Levels
Private cottage rentals

Pigs' House - cosy, rural cottage in West Dorset

Little Roost at Uplyme: Luxury self-catering

The Wheelwrights Workshop

Stylish and Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with log burner

Godminster Manor Cottage

Peaceful cottage in West Dorset - AONB

Detatched Cosy Rural Cottage With Amazing Views

Stunning cottage located down a quiet country lane
Quick stats about cottage rentals in South Somerset
Total rentals
480 properties
Nightly prices starting at
£22 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
24K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
320 properties are a good fit for families
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240 properties allow pets
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30 properties have a pool
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