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Holiday Cottages Shaftesbury

77 properties found

An outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs outside a small stone building at The Studio in Shaftesbury

The Studio

Shaftesbury, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£407

An outdoor area with a picnic table and parasol at The Apple Shed, Motcombe

The Apple Shed, Motcombe, Shaftesbury

Motcombe, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£652

A small brick and stone building with a slate roof surrounded by trees and bushes in a garden at The Folly at Castlebridge in Mere

The Folly at Castlebridge

Mere, Wiltshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£597

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs at Tiny Willow in Farrington near Child Okeford

Tiny Willow

Farrington near Child Okeford, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£315

A wooden cabin with a metal roof and green doors surrounded by a fenced patio with a picnic table and potted plants at Little Willow in Farrington near Child Okeford

Little Willow

Farrington near Child Okeford, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£399

An outdoor area with a table and chairs at The Cider Press, Motcombe

The Cider Press, Motcombe, Shaftesbury

Motcombe, Dorset

3 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£657

The Barn at Frog Pond Farm

The Barn at Frog Pond Farm

Antsy near Tisbury, Wiltshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£616

A house with chimneys and planters in an outdoor area at the property

Yesteryear Cottage

Shaftesbury, Dorset

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£668

A house with garden and parking area at Ryecross Farm Cottage in Shaftesbury

Ryecross Farm Cottage

Shaftesbury, Dorset

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£378

A small building with a red tiled roof white walls white double doors and climbing plants next to a gravel path and grass at Oke Apple Cottage in Okeford Fitzpaine

Oke Apple Cottage

Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£352

A single story house with a brick wall and a sign saying The Haven in front of the house

Little Haven

Blandford Forum, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£565

A stone house with tiled roof four windows and a door with flowerpots outside at Shires Rest in Puxey near Sturminster Newton
Offer

Shires Rest

Puxey near Sturminster Newton, Dorset

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£835

A house with a patio area and a wooden gazebo on a lawn at Royal Oak House in Motcombe

Royal Oak House

Motcombe, Dorset

12 Guests
6 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£2476

A brick house with a white door and windows surrounded by a lawn and gravel pathway at Old Rectory Cottage in Sturminster Newton

Old Rectory Cottage

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£479

A wooden house with brick foundation surrounded by trees and plants at Willow Brook in Okeford Fitzpaine

Willow Brook

Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£697

A living area with a round sofa and wooden coffee table next to a kitchen with wooden countertops and cabinets at Singletree Cottage in Swainsford near Mere

Singletree Cottage

Swainsford near Mere, Wiltshire

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£463

A garden with yellow and white flowers in front of a stone and wood house with patio furniture at Hillside Cottage in Shaftesbury

Hillside Cottage

Shaftesbury, Wiltshire

10 Guests
5 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£1556

A living room with a sofa and coffee table at Keepers Cottage in West Knoyle

Keepers Cottage

West Knoyle, Wiltshire

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£590

A house with garden and steps at Samstone in Donhead St. Mary near Ludwell

Samstone

Donhead St. Mary near Ludwell, Wiltshire

8 Guests
4 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£853

A wooden lodge with a deck and ramp on a grassy area at Manor Farm Lodge in Bowerchalke

Manor Farm Lodge

Bowerchalke, Wiltshire

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£617

 

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.

Days out from your Shaftesbury cottage

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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