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Picture Postcard Dorset Cottage Sleeps up to 6

Vacation home in Gillingham with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Stour Provost, England
  • Place, Gold Hill Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gillingham

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a Smart TV.

What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Sturminster Newton Mill - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Melbury Vale Winery - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 12 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Benjis Kebab - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬8 min drive

About this property

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

Picture Postcard Dorset Cottage Sleeps up to 6

Mundy's Cottage was constructed in circa 1725 in the rural Dorset village of Stour Provost, near the historic town of Shaftsbury.

The Grade II listed cottage has just completed a significant renovation + landscaping, bringing all the modern conveniences to this charming and tranquil hamlet.

Tucked away on a no through road, Mundy's boasts fantastic views over the Dorset country side near the river stour, giving the convenience of nearby local village pubs, for the perfect getaway.


Stour Provost is a quite hamlet near the historic town of Shaftesbury which boasts a historical abbey and beautiful views over gold hill.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a travel crib.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please roll out the bins to the edge of the road.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gillingham, close to Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, and Gartell Light Railway. You'll also find Melbury Vale Winery and Sturminster Newton Mill nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Picture Postcard Dorset Cottage Sleeps up to 6?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Picture Postcard Dorset Cottage Sleeps up to 6 have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 25.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Picture Postcard Dorset Cottage Sleeps up to 6?

Yes, every accommodation at Picture Postcard Dorset Cottage Sleeps up to 6 comes with a deck.