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Shaftesbury, Dorset, cosy equipped stone cottage

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Interior
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Shaftesbury, England
  • Popular LocationGold Hill Museum5 min walk
  • Popular LocationShaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden6 min walk
  • Popular LocationLarmer Tree Gardens11 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)113 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • CD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Shaftesbury

This cottage is located in Shaftesbury. 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.

What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 5 min walk
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 6 min walk
  • Larmer Tree Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 24 min drive
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchard Park Garden Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gillingham Railway Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amy's Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Half Moon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Forester Country Pub & Dining - ‬8 min drive

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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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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