Family-friendly holiday rentals in Shaftesbury

Amick Cottage Annexe with exclusive guest entrance

A private bijou Annexe with comfortable double bed, ensuite shower, wash basin, toilet, heated towel rail, mini fridge. Light cereal breakfast, teas, coffee, milk, biscuits. Smart TV and Wi-Fi. Parking on site. Panoramic views on walk to attractive, historic Shaftesbury with good eating places, takeaways, beautiful countryside and access to many coastal and rural attractions, including adjacent Cranborne Chase and an International Dark Sky Reserve. One night booking may be possible on request.

Studio style room with separate kitchen diner

Weir Lodge is located in the beautiful Dorset countryside offering stunning views of River Stour & Thomas Hardy countryside. The house is located within an equestrian farm estate and only 5 minutes walk to an award winning pub and Spar shop in the village. Centrally located for fun packed days out from Stonehenge, Stourhead, Longleat, Gold Hill, to Monkey World, Sherborne Castle and the Jurassic Coast. It’s also a very short drive to the popular Todber fishing lakes and historic Shaftesbury.

Spacious, private annexe with garden, Shaftesbury.

Private and spacious annexe in Shaftesbury, with it’s own entrance Double bedroom with en-suite, walk in shower. Single fold away bed, cot and toddler bed available for younger guests. Well equipped kitchen - fridge freezer, hob, oven, microwave, coffee machine, washer dryer. Open plan living and dining area, Sky Sports TV Private garden with table and chairs. Key safe entry system. Off road parking. 10 min walk from central Shaftesbury and Gold Hill. Close to Longleat, Stourhead, and more

The Barn - peaceful country setting.

A converted barn at Cann Common next to the main house with its own garden, patio and parking area. Located on a no-through road with only local residents traffic, giving a peaceful setting with views of the surrounding hills. Shaftesbury just over a mile with its historic Gold Hill and a good choice of shops and places to eat. It is a good base for exploring the area, offering historic houses, interesting gardens, walks, the Jurassic Coast, Stonehenge, Salisbury and Bath and much more.

The Apex: a tiny house retreat in a wild meadow

A wonderful and unique tiny house on wheels, The Apex is nestled within a wildlife habitat surrounded by unspoilt views of the rolling Dorset countryside. Stay and experience the ideal retreat in which to relax and unwind, from where you can venture out on country walks in nature and to neighbouring rural villages and towns. Enjoy the loft-style bedroom and separate reading room floating above a fully equipped kitchen and living area, looking out to an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The Vintage Hideaway

The vintage hideaway is a self contained annexe attached to my house. It is light and comfortable, it has a bedroom with sofa, kitchenette with small oven/grill and two hotplates ,fridge, freezer and microwave and a shower room. Access from the bedroom to a seating area on the deck ,over looking an area of outstanding natural beauty. The house is close to lovely walks and the historic town of Shaftesbury with a variety of cafes , individual shops and pubs, and of course Gold Hill.

Quiet, rural, pet friendly,- near Stourhead NT.

And relax…! Enjoy a break and unwind in our peaceful garden room. Or, if you would rather be active, head out by foot or by bike to explore the forest. Stourhead NT house and gardens are within walking distance with its cafes, gallery and farm shop. There are 3 country pubs within 1.5 miles which all do meals. Stonehenge, Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Frome, Bath and Sherborne are all great trips out. Dogs welcome.

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 bedrooms and the main bedroom which is spacious with a king bed. There's only one bathroom so any more than four adults might struggle! 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.

The Boat House, Shaftesbury

A beautiful 2 bedroom wooden cabin set on a working farm, a short walk from the picturesque village of Shaftesbury, Dorsett. The Boat House is set in acres of rolling Dorset countryside looking out onto one of the number of lakes on the farm. The Boat house is dog friendly and sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay.