Shaftesbury Holiday Cottages

A truly gorgeous Grade II listed home in the heart of Shaftesbury, tucked away on a side street yet just a few seconds’ walk from the centre of town and the famous Gold Hill!

We love the setting of this charming cottage, close to the historic town centre and perfect for exploring this wonderful part of North Dorset.

Romantic and rustic detached lodge enjoying a secluded location on the owners’ smallholding, surrounded by fields, and yet just one mile from the historic town of Shaftesbury.

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, WC and wash basin. Small, fully fitted kitchen. Living room with dining area and patio windows with lovely views over Blackmoor Vale.

Set in open farmland, guests at Edgecoombe look out onto beautiful countryside views. Nearby activities include golf and a swimming pool!

Nestled in the scenic North Dorset countryside within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this is an ideal base for touring and walking. A short drive away Shaftesbury (2 miles) provides a picturesque view of the Blackmore Vale and boasts independent shops cafes and restaurants plus the iconic Gold Hill. Explore the nearby National Trust sites including Melbury Beacon Fontmell Downs and Win Green which offer breathtaking panoramas (and all within 6 miles) or travel further afield and visit Stourhead (13 miles) Kingston Lacy (18 miles) and Hardy s Cottage (26 miles). Within 20 miles are Salisbury Wilton House and Longleat or head to the Jurassic Coast and the stunning Isle of Purbeck less than 30 miles away. There s also the option to explore the Sturminster Newton to Blandford Forum Trailway by bike or on foot. This single-storey property sits in a peaceful spot adjacent to the owner s home yet with privacy assured. A private entrance door leads into the cosy open-plan living space. Cleverly designed to suit a couple you will walk through a galley-style kitchen area with space to enjoy meals together at the cute wooden dining table before reaching the inviting sofa with a Smart TV opposite so you can watch your favourite shows. The whole space is furnished beautifully and with style creating a very welcoming atmosphere. Just next door is the double bedroom and a compact shower room completes the accommodation. A door leads from both the bedroom and the living space onto one of the best features of the property: the garden. There is a patio area with furniture and charcoal BBQ all of which are positioned to make the most of the beautiful countryside views. Need to know: 1 double bedroom. 1 shower room with shower and WC. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Smart TV in the lounge area. Patio with furniture, lawn, charcoal BBQ and roped surrounds. 1 off road parking space available. Dog must be kept on a lead when outside due to neighbouring livestock. Shop and pub within 2 miles.

The charming village of Motcombe is well served with amenities including a shop and pub or you can head 2 miles south to the small market town of Shaftesbury. Set high upon a hill you will find breath-taking views across the Blackmore Vale. The vibrant town centre has a good range of shops pubs and cafes ideal for a pit stop after a good walk. For those wishing to explore the Saxon roots of the area the town museum and abbey ruins and Gold Hill are well worth a visit. Within 25 miles of Motcombe are Longleat (18 mls) where you can enjoy the annual Festival of Light display Stourhead Haynes Motor Museum the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Bath and the Kennet and Avon canal all great choices for a day out. Some of the beautiful Dorset beaches are just over 30 miles away. The private entrance door leads into a welcoming hallway where you will find a useful separate WC utility cupboard with washing machine and access to the open plan living space. The sociable lounge/kitchen/diner is equipped with a contemporary kitchen set into one corner a dining area just opposite and comfortable seating beside the wood burner. Doors lead to a cosy snug with smart TV. From the hallway a staircase rises to the first floor where you will find the two inviting bedrooms one of which has a stylish en-suite shower room. A contemporary bathroom completes the accommodation. Bi-fold doors lead from the lounge area into a fully enclosed garden with patio furniture and lovely views of the surrounding pastureland and stunning views of Kingsettle Wood a Woodland Trust wood. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size and 1 twin zip and link (2ft 6 beds, which can be arranged as a king size on request) both have Juliet balconies. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite bathroom with a double sized shower with WC and 1 separate downstairs cloakroom with WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Nescafe Dolce Gusto De'Longhi coffee pod machine. Utility cupboard with washing machine. Travel cot and highchair available, stairgate for use upstairs provided (travel cot bed linen not provided). Hairdryers available. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Smart TV 43 inch within the snug, 32 inch Smart TV in king size bedroom and 27inch Smart TV in twin zip and link bedroom. Enclosed garden with patio and rattan garden furniture table set and double burner Outback gas BBQ. Off road parking suitable for 2 cars available. Bike storage available within the garage (please notify the owner in advance if this is required). Pub 1 mile, community village shop 0.3 miles. EV charging to be paid to owners directly. Airsource pump heating system. Christmas tree in place from 1st December. 2 Night stays minimum are only available during Longleat's Festival of Light in November & December Longleat is located 18 miles from Motcombe.

Melbury Abbas sits amidst the lush rolling countryside of North Dorset within the Cranborne Chase ANOB a perfect base if you re wishing to tour or walk. Shaftesbury a short drive away overlooks the glorious Blackmore Vale and is a good choice for whiling away an afternoon or picking up supplies with a good range of independent shops cafes and restaurants as well as the much-photographed Gold Hill. The National Trust is on your doorstep; for house and garden visits and walking Melbury Beacon Fontmell Downs and Win Green offer breathtaking panoramic views. Stourhead Kingston Lacy and Hardy s Cottage are within a short drive. Further afield are many popular attractions including Salisbury Stonehenge Wilton House Longleat and the New Forest. For coast lovers the Jurassic coastline and the stunning Isle of Purbeck are 45 minutes away. Explore the trailway from Sturminster Newton to Blandford Forum by bike or on foot. This cosy and lovingly furnished 18th-century grade II mid-terrace cottage is accessed via the rear garden path which leads you to the back door. Step up into the welcoming and well-equipped kitchen which has views over the hills and garden and is ideal for enjoying leisurely meals. Steps lead up into the cosy sitting room which has comfortable sofas arranged around the wood burner. A door leads from here into a study/reading area from which you enter the bathroom where you can take a refreshing shower or enjoy a soak. Heading back through the sitting room towards the front of the property you ll find the staircase to the first floor home to three lovely bedrooms which offer flexible sleeping accommodation all with countryside views and decorated with care to create a restful ambience. The garden is a peaceful and relaxing space to take in the views and listen to the birdsong with a dining area lounger chairs and a summer house the perfect spot for some quiet reading afternoon tea or pre-supper drinks whatever the weather! Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 twin, and 1 single. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. Wood burner (1st basket of logs included October to April). TV and board games in the sitting room. Enclosed garden with lawn, furniture, and summer house. This property can be decorated for Christmas. Off road parking for 2 cars is available at the end of the rear garden. Shops and pubs 2.5 miles. This property is conveniently located on a B road.

This barn conversion near Shaftesbury sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

Set within a working livery surrounded by 40 acres of rolling countryside this peaceful spot is a great touring base. Local amenities can be found a short drive away and include a popular farm shop (2.3 miles) and pub (2 miles). The nearby market town of Shaftesbury (3 miles) is home to Gold Hill made famous by the Hovis adverts in the 1970 s a museum and the historic Abbey as well as a great range of independent shops and cafes. Gillingham (5 miles) is also within easy reach and has a mainline train station and choice of supermarkets. Those wishing to travel slightly further afield will enjoy a trip to the Stourhead Estate (11 miles) which is in the care of the National Trust Longleat Estate (21 miles) Stonehenge (27 miles) or the Haynes Motor Museum (20 miles). Adjacent to the owners home yet with privacy assured this characterful stone-built barn is accessed via a long shared drive and across a shared courtyard within this working livery. The entrance door leads into a welcoming entrance hall with space for muddy boots and immediately opposite is a handy utility room with washer/dryer and WC. Heading to the left from the hallway you will find an inviting double bedroom. Next door is a stylish bathroom with a freestanding bath separate shower and WC. To the right of the hallway is a sociable open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The kitchen area has a central island and is well equipped with a range style cooker with gas hob and electric ovens microwave American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is space to dine just opposite and a comfortable lounge area with Smart TV. A flight of stairs leads from here to the first floor where there is a king-size bedroom with a door to a Jack and Jill style bathroom with bath and WC. Adjoining the bathroom on the other side is a charming super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom (which can be made into twin on request) with its own staircase to the ground floor. Due to the setting within the eaves there are areas of restricted head height throughout the first floor which only adds to its character and charm. Heading outside via doors from the lounge area you open up a world of outdoor activity. From an enclosed garden with lovely countryside views includes a patio gas BBQ furniture and lawn. From the right you can exit to a firepit area where you can enjoy a sunset while toasting marsh mellows or a relaxing evening drink. Surrounding the farm you will find pathways for walks the opportunity to retrieve the chickens eggs for your breakfast or pick seasonal vegetables from the vegetable garden and apples for the fruit bowel or a lovely warm apple crumble. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 super king size (zip and link, can be arranged as a twin on request),1 king size and 1 double (ground floor). 2 bathrooms 1 with bath, separate shower and WC (ground floor), 1 with bath and WC and 1 separate WC. Utility room with washer/dryer. Range style cooker with gas hob and electric ovens, American style fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Smart TV available in the lounge area. Enclosed garden with patio, gas BBQ, furniture and lawn.. Further seating area with fire pit logs included (not enclosed area). Enjoy fresh produce from the farm including eggs, apples and vegetables (seasonal). Ample off road parking. Shop and pub within 2.5 miles. Dogs must be kept on a lead when in the yard or occupied fields.

The peaceful hamlet of Sedgehill is a great spot for those wishing to get away from it all while being well connected. Nearby Shaftesbury offers stunning views across pastureland and pretty streets including the iconic Gold Hill which is lined with chocolate box cottages. There is a good range of shops pubs and cafes ideal for a pit stop following a day s walking or cycling. For those wishing to explore the Saxon roots of the area the town museum and abbey ruins are well worth a visit. Within 25 miles are many popular attractions including Stonehenge Longleat house and safari park Stourhead House and gardens Haynes Motor Museum the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Bath and the Kennet and Avon canal. A shared driveway leads to the property which has an enclosed yard to the front. Adjacent to the owner s home yet with privacy assured a private entrance door leads into this single storey property. Once inside you are met with a fantastic open-plan living space with a vaulted ceiling beams. The kitchen area to your right is equipped with an electric oven and hob microwave fridge freezer and dishwasher. A central island and stools allow for sociable dining. In the handy utility you will find a washing machine sink and electric drying rack. You can relax in the comfortable lounge area with a wood burner and Smart TV. Leading on from this room is a hallway which leads to the bedrooms. There is a king-size bedroom a king-size with en-suite shower room dressing area and WC and a twin bedroom. Completing the accommodation is a contemporary bathroom with bath separate shower and WC. Heading outside via patio doors from the open plan living area you will find an enclosed garden with a patio comfortable furniture and a private hot tub. Mostly laid to lawn the garden is a great space for children to let off steam or wonder around saying hello to the horses sheep and chickens around the farm and adults can sit back unwind or take one of the walking trails leading off from the farm that loop round. To the front of the property is ample off-road parking. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 king size and 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC; 1 en suite shower room with WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, Nespresso machine, and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine, sink, and electric clothes airer. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Wood burner (logs included). Underfloor heating. Smart TV available in the lounge with Netflix & Disney. Smart TV available in Master bedroom with Netflix & Disney. Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, coal BBQ, and hot tub. Robes & Slippers supplied. Ample off road parking. Shop and pub (2 miles).

Single storey. One double bedroom. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area.

The Tractor Shed is a single floor property with one bedroom and ensuite shower room WC.