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1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)

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A view from a window overlooking a well-maintained lawn, stone buildings, and rolling hills.
A wooden deck with a table, a green umbrella, a kettle, mugs, and a map.
A stone-walled room with a window, a chair, and a cushion.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a leather couch. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with white linens, a wooden bench, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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East Melbury
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontmell and Melbury Downs
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbury Vale Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shaftesbury

This cottage places you within a short walk of Fontmell and Melbury Downs and within a mile (2 km) of Melbury Vale Winery. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a TV.

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fontmell and Melbury Downs - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melbury Vale Winery - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Stonehenge - 40 min drive - 30.7 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 42 min drive - 25.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The John Peel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Kaffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)

Situated in the heart of Dorset’s beautiful landscape of rolling hills and open farmland affording wonderful walking, there are a network of footpaths directly from the property. The area offers a wealth of pretty villages, sandy beaches and a coastline which has world heritage status. The pretty market town of Shaftesbury, which itself is home to Gold Hill, known to many as “Hovis Hill” as it was used in the 70’s television adverts for Hovis bread, is 5 minutes away. The popular seaside resorts of Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth are worth a visit. Other attractions include Hayes Motor Museum, Longleat House and Safari Park, the beautiful gardens at Stourhead House, Salisbury Cathedral, Yeovilton Air Arm Museum and Monkey World. There is a Vineyard within walking distance from the property which offer lunch and evening meals, sweet treats and offers tours around the beautiful Vinyard.

Entering the property from the private terrace you are met by the charming galley kitchen, which leads to the beautiful open-plan lounge/diner with oak flooring and exposed beams. Here you can cosy up in front the wood burner and watch the Smart TV or your favourite DVD. The lounge/diner leads to the well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob, Lavassa coffee machine, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and door to the private terrace. There is also an separate WC conveniently located on this floor too. Heading upstairs you will find a king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. This beautiful king-size bedroom has character features including exposed stonework and beams, it also boasts countryside views from the large dormer window which can be enjoyed with a morning coffee on the cosy sofa.

Venturing outside you will find a private terrace directly outside the kitchen door, perfect for outside dining with garden furniture and a BBQ and a beautiful wood fired hot tub for two. There are large shared gardens all enjoying the fabulous countryside views. Have fun in the shared open sided games barn with table tennis and table football.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- 1 bedroom - 1 king-size
- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
- Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, air fryer, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and Lavassa coffee machine
- Smart TV and DVD in lounge, TV in bedroom
- Private wood fired hot tub - logs included
- Wood burner - logs included
- Shared, open sided games barn with table tennis and table football
- Ample parking
- Enclosed garden with seating and charcoal BBQ
- Heated with underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs
- Please note - 1 small to medium size dog welcome and additional cleaning charges may apply if dog rules are not adhered too
- 1 and 2 Curwens can be booked together to sleep 6, there is an interlinking internal door which on request can be opened to allow access to both properties
- Complex of 4 properties
- Shaftesbury town centre within 2.7 miles walkable along country lanes
- Breezy Ridge Vineyard and Compton Abbas airfield within 1.3 miles walkable along downward foot paths

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- 1 bedroom - 1 king-size
- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
- Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, air fryer, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and Lavassa coffee machine
- Smart TV and DVD in lounge, TV in bedroom
- Private wood fired hot tub - logs included
- Wood burner - logs included
- Shared, open sided games barn with table tennis and table football
- Ample parking
- Enclosed garden with seating and charcoal BBQ
- Heated with underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs
- Please note - 1 small to medium size dog welcome and additional cleaning charges may apply if dog rules are not adhered too
- 1 and 2 Curwens can be booked together to sleep 6, there is an interlinking internal door which on request can be opened to allow access to both properties
- Complex of 4 properties
- Shaftesbury town centre within 2.7 miles walkable along country lanes
- Breezy Ridge Vineyard and Compton Abbas airfield within 1.3 miles walkable along downward foot paths


Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
  • Check-in: 4:30 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

3637889

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Shaftesbury, a short 10-minute walk from Fontmell and Melbury Downs and also 20 minutes on foot from Melbury Vale Winery. You'll also find Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Gold Hill Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a hot tub.

Does 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717) have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717) have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 26.1 mi away (53 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717).

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