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Just Show Me Shaftesbury Cottages
Anyone who was around in 1973 will immediately recognise Shaftesbury as the setting for that famous Hovis Bread TV commercial, where a young boy pushes his bike laden with loaves up a steep, cobbled street (watch it on YouTube if you missed it!). This will give you a good inkling of what to expect when you book a Shaftesbury cottage as nothing much has changed - indeed, not much since the 18th Century.
Brimming with fine historical buildings, the best way to explore this hilltop Saxon settlement is to follow the Shaftesbury Heritage Trail. Start anywhere in town and look out for heritage panels and blue plaques displaying local information. Gold Hill (or 'Hovis Hill') plays its part and you can visit Gold Hill Museum at the top, as well as Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, set on the site of a Saxon Benedictine Abbey. The views from the top are amazing, sweeping over Blackmore Vale and neighbouring counties of Wiltshire and Somerset.
There are lots of shops to potter and browse, from antiques and second-hand books to quirky gifts, plus a selection of pubs, cafés and restaurants. Thursday is market day and there's a monthly farmers' market. It's also worth checking out any local festivals and carnivals, or plays and exhibitions at the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
Bath, Bournemouth, Stourhead, Stonehenge and Longleat are all within an hour's drive, while Compton Abbas Airfield and Aviation Museum is closer still. Or head deep into glorious countryside along the many walking and cycling trails of Cranborne Chase and Blackmore Vale.
Find out for yourself and book a Shaftesbury cottage soon!
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Ref: 12593
Sleeps: 2
Orchard House Cottage | Shillingstone near Sturminster Newton | Dorset
Romantic North Dorset cottage. Delightful detached single storey studio barn conversion. Quality accommodation. Woodburner. Shop and pub 5 min walk. Blandford Forum 5.5 miles.
Ref: 3867
Sleeps: 3
Thornhill | West Stour near Gillingham | Dorset
A pretty, cosy West Stour holiday cottage apartment. Part of an 18th Century Grade II listed country house, great views, library, ideal base for touring. Shaftesbury 7 miles.
Ref: 4381
Sleeps: 3
Lerryn Apartment | Pimperne near Blandford Forum | Dorset
Attractive, airy first floor Pimperne holiday apartment, with lovely rural views from the balcony. Close to market towns and beautiful countryside. Blandford Forum 1.5 miles.
Ref: 1113
Sleeps: 4
Ryecross Farm Cottage | Shaftesbury | Dorset
Cosy ground floor cottage, half a mile from Shaftesbury. Close to rolling hills, lush green meadows and ancient woodland. Fantastic views. Relaxing base. Poole 27 miles.
Ref: 1357
Sleeps: 4
Belview Cottage | Fifehead Neville near Sturminster Newton | Dorset
Detached modern cottage in quiet hamlet of Fifehead Neville. Tranquil location. Country walks. Stunning views. Easy reach Heritage Coast. Sturminster Newton 3 miles.
Ref: 1393
Sleeps: 4
Magnolia Cottage | Sturminster Newton near Blandford Forum | Dorset
Detached 19th century barn conversion in rural hamlet of Fifehead St Quintin. Exposed beams.Well equipped, comfortable accommodation. Excellent walking. Sturminster Newton 3 miles.
Ref: 2362
Sleeps: 4
Brook Cottage | Milton on Stour near Gillingham | Dorset
Charming single storey barn conversion constructed over small stream in Milton on Stour. Open plan living, exposed beams. Area attractions within easy reach. Shaftesbury 7 miles.
Ref: 2970
Sleeps: 4
The Old Chapel | Huntingford near Gillingham | Dorset
Stunning former chapel featured in Dorset Life magazine and on TV’s Homes Under The Hammer. One of our more unusual Dorset cottages. Gillingham 3 miles.
Ref: 5685
Sleeps: 4
Flour Mill Cottage | Fontmell Magna near Shaftesbury | Dorset
Charming single storey Shaftesbury cottage, set in 10 acres, with woodburner and en-suite, in village of Fontmell Magna. Lovely cosy cottage. Shaftesbury 4 miles.
Ref: 7400
Sleeps: 4
Crabapple Cottage | Shaftesbury | Dorset
Cosy, Grade ll listed, semi-detached Shaftesbury cottage. Elevated position within historic town with quality furnishings, exposed stone wall, woodburning stove and solid oak floor. Great touring base and close to Shaftesbury town centre.
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