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Holiday Cottages Shaftesbury

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A lovely cottage located near the village of Motcombe in Dorset. Excellent location. Shared use of tennis courts. Tasteful interior. Shaftsbury 2 miles; Salisbury 22 miles. (Ref. 957188)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from £478

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.6

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A gorgeous detached cottage nestled in the picturesque village of Donhead St. Mary near Ludwell, Wiltshire. Dog-friendly. Open fire. Idyllic views. Shaftesbury 4.2 miles; Tisbury 5.3 miles; Salisbury 18.2 miles (Ref. 1059254)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £893

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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A superb cottage situated in the rural settlement of Farrington in Dorset. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pizza oven. Shaftesbury 5.6 miles; Blandford Forum 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1003500)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £377

  • Sleeps2
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    4.7

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An eye-catching stone cottage resting on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, Dorset. Juliet balcony. Open-plan living. Country views. Shaftesbury 2.6 miles; Child Okeford 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1008394)

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7 nights from £388

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.6

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A detached, character cottage nestled in the rural village of Manston near Child Okeford in Dorset. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Country-style. Shaftesbury 6 miles; Blandford Forum 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1072821)

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7 nights from £492

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  • Sleeps4
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    5.0

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Gorgeous, single-storey, barn conversion, one of two on site. Rural location on borders of West Wiltshire and Dorset. En-suite facilities to both bedrooms. Mere 3 miles. (Ref. 1019004)

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7 nights from £525

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A charming semi-detached farm building conversion resting in East Knoyle, Wiltshire. Within AONB. Open-plan. Romantic. Luxury furnishings. Shaftesbury 6.5 miles; Salisbury 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1051819)

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  • 10% off - Fri 29th Mar to 12th Apr 2024

7 nights from £531

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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Stylish, single-storey, holiday let studio barn conversion. Rural and in an AONB in West Wiltshire on the borders to Dorset. Romantic. Pet friendly. En-suite bathroom. Well equipped kitchen. Outdoor seating. Vaulted ceiling. Beams. Mere 3 miles. (Ref. 1019003)

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7 nights from £382

  • Sleeps20
  • Bedrooms10
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    4.9

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Combining three charming cottages to offer you a contemporary and homely dwelling, perfect for large gatherings with loved ones in the heart of Dorset. Pet-friendly. Games room. Spacious and stylish. Blandford Forum 3.7 miles. (Ref. 1025183)

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7 nights from £2386

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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Delightful single-storey rural North Dorset barn conversion. Set in 10 acres of lovely grounds on the edge of Fontmell Magna village. Woodburning stove and en-suite. Shaftesbury 4 miles. (Ref. 918681)

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7 nights from £495

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A delightful cottage in the rural setting of Antsy, Wiltshire. Romantic getaway. Outstanding surroundings. Open-plan living. Shaftesbury 7.7 miles; Salisbury 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1035189)

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7 nights from £583

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.7

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A cosy brick-and-flint terraced cottage, within the pretty Dorset village of Shillingstone. Very well presented throughout. Woodburning stove. Enclosed patio. Lovely walks close by. Sturminster Newton 4 miles. (Ref. 925256)

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7 nights from £404

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    4.8

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Stylish, former Victorian coach house in the grounds of a Victorian rectory, in the village of Buckhorn Weston. Carbon neutral property. Oak floors. WiFi. Enclosed patio. Rural views. Pub nearby. Gillingham 4 miles. (Ref. 921681)

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7 nights from £550

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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A delightful farm building conversion offering a romantic escape in East Knoyle, Wiltshire. Private garden. Off-road parking. No pets or children. In AONB. Shaftesbury 6.5 miles; Salisbury 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1051281)

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  • 10% off - Fri 29th Mar to 12th Apr 2024

7 nights from £531

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.4

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This detached cottage is based close to Tisbury, Wiltshire. 4 bedrooms. WiFi. Andover 17 miles; Southampton 23 miles. (Ref. 992129)

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7 nights from £795

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This charming, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Bowerchalke, near Broad Chalke, Wiltshire. Open-plan living. Countryside views. Bedrooms with en-suites. Salisbury 12.3 miles; Shaftesbury 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1111761)

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7 nights from £587

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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Charming, detached single storey barn conversion. Lovely Dorset cottage in rural location. Open plan accommodation. Use of swimming pond. Sturminster Newton 4 miles. (Ref. 20119)

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7 nights from £359

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.5

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Well-appointed ground floor cottage located near the town of Wincanton, in Somerset. WiFi. Electric fire. Off-road parking. Shop 4.4 miles, Pub 0.3 miles (Ref. 1000783)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £355

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A contemporary first-floor barn conversion resting in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Open-plan. Balcony. Views. Blandford Forum 9.6 miles. (Ref. 923041)

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7 nights from £458

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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Lovely, well-appointed single-storey cottage near Winterborne Stickland. En-suite. Woodburner. Games room. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lovely walking country. Blandford Forum 4 miles. (Ref. 905896)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £437

 

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!