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Idyllic rural cottage with beautiful views
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 250 year old Wise Cottage has a boutique feel and sweeping views. Situated in a beautiful village near Shaftesbury, Dorset. The cottage sleeps four, 1 large master bedroom with a super kingsize bed and a small bedroom with adult bunks (plus a guest bed for a fifth guest). Well behaved dogs are welcome! Organic toiletries, bath robes, well equipped kitchen, wood burner, super fast Wifi, garden and beautiful walks straight out of the front door.

Barbers Cottage, a popular, historic holiday home
A historic 17th Century cottage in the heart of the Saxon town of Shaftesbury, Dorset within a conservation area. A very comfortable base to explore the local area. Lovely private garden with lawn, it is furnished to a high standard with a private parking bay. A moment from Shaftesbury's shops (short walk) and access to stunning walks. Visit Bath / Salisbury /Longleat / Stourhead / Stonehenge / Jurrasic Coast / Castles / Museums and much more. Please note, no changeover day on a Sunday. .

The Hidey Hole - Cottage in the heart of Wells
Tucked away in the very heart of the picturesque city of Wells, just moments from the High Street, Cathedral & Bishop's Palace. The Hidey Hole is a charming one bedroom cottage, accessed via a pretty central courtyard. Having recently been refurbished, this stylish cottage offers an eclectic mix, combining modern convenience, character features and quirky, yet sumptuous, décor. This hidden gem is ideally placed to enjoy all that Wells has to offer and makes the perfect place to relax & unwind.

Little Coombe
Little Coombe welcomes all couples, lone travellers and fellow pooches. Little Coombe is a totally self-contained cottage attached to the main cottage, where the owner lives. It is a tranquil stone cottage sitting by the brook in a small hamlet near Shaftesbury. The cottage was formerly two thatched farm cottages and where our family has lived for nearly 100 years! We live next door in the main cottage, but guests will have their own entrance and garden space and their privacy is guaranteed.

Holiday Cottage Donhead St Andrew, Talbot Cottage
Quiet, rural cottage in stunning countryside, Donhead St Andrew, just outside Tisbury, on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, in the Cranborne Chase AONB. Talbot Cottage is a delightful newly renovated two-bedroom single-story cottage, in seven acres of garden and fields. You have your own entrance, wheelchair friendly. Great wifi, underfloor heating, two ensuite bath/shower rooms (one with disabled facilities). Locally sourced Bramley products in the bathroom. East-facing terrace. Self-catering.
Tranquil South Wiltshire Cottage with Views.
Church Path Cottage is a spacious two bedroomed cottage in the grounds of The Old Vicarage. It has its own access into the church car park and a path that provides a two minute walk to the centre of the village and the award winning country pub 'The Horseshoe'. Church Path Cottage is ideal for those seeking peace and tranquility or as a base to explore South Wiltshire and Dorset. The New Forest, Studland Beach, Stonehenge & the Cities of Salisbury and Bath are all within an hour's drive.

Tudor Rose Luxury thatched cottage Dorset.
A boutique and chic thatched cottage for 2 nestled within the beautiful village of Stourpaine in an AONB. Escape to this romantic couples hideaway for the ultimate luxury getaway. Finished and equipped to a high standard including king size bed with designer linens, roll-top bath and separate shower, cosy lounge, separate dining room, fully equipped kitchen and lovely sunny courtyard. Great walks and the superb village pub are just a short stroll away. 1 small dog is welcome to join you!

The Cider Mill A Cosy Cottage near Shaftesbury
If you are looking for a digital detox, The Cider Mill is the perfect place! This cosy little cottage, located in stunning Dorset countryside and with board games, books, and jigsaws to enjoy in front of the fire. There are local pubs and restaurants, numerous beaches, and many interesting National Trust houses and gardens to explore. The area also offers many activities for the whole family, such as Longleat Safari Park, Bovington Tank Museum, Yeovilton Air Museum, and Wooky Hole.

Kings Cottage - Heart of the Deverills - EV Point
Experience Kings Cottage in Kingston Deverill, a 17th-century thatched gem harmonizing historic charm with modern comforts. Nestled by the River Wylye in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it invites hikers, cyclists, and explorers. Nearby attractions like Stourhead and Longleat add allure. This tranquil village, with a rich 4,000-year history, offers quiet pubs, historic sites, and timeless countryside beauty. A perfect retreat equidistant from Bath, Salisbury, and Stonehenge.

Cosy Wiltshire cottage with views
A charming, one-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in a lovely peaceful setting with far-reaching views over beautiful countryside. Swallows End offers a relaxing hideaway for both business and holiday travellers. A short distance from both the A303 and Gillingham Station, which provide links to the West Country and London. The National Trust property, Stourhead is very close and for walkers, the Monarch's Way runs through the adjacent fields. Well situated for both Longleat and Bath.

Charming Grade II listed cottage in Shaftesbury
A charming Grade II listed cottage, just a 10 minute walk from the centre of Shaftesbury with easy access to countryside and coast. Comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests with off street parking. The cottage comprises of fully fitted kitchen, dining room and sitting room both with wood burning stoves, ground floor family bathroom, upstairs cloakroom and four bedrooms over two floors. There is a pretty garden to the front of the property with two seating areas.

Unique location on the historic Gold Hill, Dorset
An 1860s cottage on the historic and famous Gold Hill in the beautiful town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. There's 3 bedrooms - two smaller attic double bedrooms and the main bedroom which is spacious with a king bed. Whilst we often have 5 guests I'd say it's more suitable to 4 adults - 5 is better suited to famiies with children. Less than an hour from the Jurassic Coast and 25mins to Stonehenge we're in a great spot or just enjoy the countryside on your doorstep.
Popular amenities for cottage rentals in Shaftesbury
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Cosy little country cottage with luxury hot tub

Stream Cottage in glorious Somerset countryside.

‘Stag Cottage’ New Forest Romantic Hideaway

Dreamwood Woodland Retreat with Private Hot Tub

Luxury New Forest Cottage, with hot tub & log fire

Detached and romantic cottage with hot tub.

Tranquil modern cottage with outdoor bateau bath

Maple Cottage, beautiful Mendip Hills with hot tub
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Coach House in the heart of the test valley

Lakeside Cottage - at Incombe Farm

Peaceful, scenic, cosy cottage near Wells

The Parlour, Duntish Mill Farm, EV Charging

The Cartshed, Cranborne Chase National Landscape

Chic Family Barn, edge of Frome + country views

Cosy Cottage in Rural Hamlet on the Jurassic Coast

The Carriage House
Private cottage rentals

Stylish Cottage Near Beach • Walk to 3 Great Pubs

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Beautiful cottage near Bath

The Old Stable central & OSP, 2 bed/2 ensuite

Blackbird Cottage close to walks & Jurassic Coast

Modern 2 bedroom cottage adjacent to orchard

Farm Cottage on 9 acre Equestrian Small Holding.

33 - Grade II 3 bedroom cottage in charming town
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Shaftesbury holiday rentals start at $89 SGD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
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4.9 Average rating
Shaftesbury stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Destinations to explore
- New Forest National Park
- Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
- Stonehenge
- Weymouth Beach
- Highclere Castle
- Lower Mill Estate
- Boscombe Beach
- Bournemouth Beach
- Winchester Cathedral
- Lyme Regis Beach
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Kimmeridge Bay
- The Tank Museum
- Highcliffe Beach
- Southbourne Beach
- Bath Abbey
- No. 1 Royal Crescent
- Marwell Zoo
- Beer Beach
- Mudeford Quay
- Mudeford Sandbank
- West Bay Beach
- Blackgang Chine
- Bowood House and Gardens




