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Shaftesbury, Dorset, cosy equipped stone cottage

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Shaftesbury, England
  • Gold Hill Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Stourhead
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 9999

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Shaftesbury, Dorset, cosy equipped stone cottage

Sitting comfortably in the heart of this historical, medieval Saxon town Cock-A-Hoop cottage is perfect. With picturesque rolling hills and dales of Dorset right on your doorstep. This dog friendly cottage is ideal for anyone with a love of the outdoors, with local rural walks, National Trust properties and various museums fairly close. Within an 8 mile radius of Shaftesbury and Gold Hill you have the small towns and villages of Gillingham and Mere. With an abundance of shops, pubs, markets and wonderful walks, you'll be spoilt for choice on your holiday or long weekend break.

Stepping through the front door and lobby, you'll find a welcoming dining area seating up to 4 persons. The kitchen comes complete with all you need for a self-catering escape to the country including an electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and an egg boiler. The lounge has a comfortable reclining leather sofa and armchair, a coffee table, a nest of coffee tables, a Smart TV, DVD and CD player to relax and enjoy your favourite films, TV shows and music on. Upstairs you will find the 2 bedrooms one double bedroom and a cosy twin bedroom. There is also a bathroom, complete with shower over bath and WC. The property has central heating with radiators in all rooms except the lounge which has a wood burning stove. Its lovely and warm for those cosy evenings in or cooler outside in the garden/patio for enjoying your G&T.

Should you wish not to cook there are a plethora of cafe’s (offering Full English or continental Breakfast ) or High tea, restaurants and Pubs for an evening meal or lunch and take out restaurants including Chinese, Indian, Pizza etc all pretty much on the doorstep.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is home to this cottage. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Wardour Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Center Parcs Longleat Forest and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Larmer Tree Gardens and Gartell Light Railway are also worth visiting.
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Shaftesbury, England

What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stourhead - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 24 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 30 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gillingham Railway Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Park Garden Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪San Tonino Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Half Moon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Amy's Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shaftesbury, Dorset, cosy equipped stone cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Shaftesbury, Dorset, cosy equipped stone cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shaftesbury, Dorset, cosy equipped stone cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shaftesbury, Dorset, cosy equipped stone cottage located?

Situated in Shaftesbury, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Melbury Vale Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2023

Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in Shaftesbury

Our host was very accomodating. The house was perfect for our stay and had everything we needed. Communication was fab and location was perfect for walking into town.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage

We enjoyed a short break in this fabulous cottage. Tucked away on a very quiet road but walking distance to all general amenities. There are some great places to eat however the kitchen is fully stocked should you wish to cater for yourselves. Our host was very friendly and helpful and provided us with an allocated parking space. Would recommend the cottage and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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