17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset
About this cottage rental
The Music Room, is in close proximity of The Manor House and is surrounded by the walled garden which encompasses both properties. It enjoys its own private fenced terrace with a table and chairs as well as a new walled terrace at the back of the property. This provides total privacy and includes a BBQ, table and chairs and sun umbrella. The perfect spot to catch the afternoon sun! There is a village pub approximately 5 minutes walk away and the walk into the centre of Shaftesbury is about 10 minutes and incorporates Gold Hill, from the famous Hovis advert. Shaftesbury has many good restaurants including an Indian, Chinese, Italian as well as a great Bistro style restaurant at the Grosvenor Arms . The Mitre pub is in the middle of the high street and has a wonderful decking area with far reaching views and good pub food.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(90 Reviews)
5.0
A very comfortable, cosy property with everything we needed. An ideal location for our weekend break in Dorset, and only a short walk into the middle of Shaftesbury. Our dog enjoyed the cottage and the area too - plenty of dog-friendly pubs and shops locally. Thank you, Caroline, for the relaxing stay in your cottage and for the warm welcome!
5.0
Myself, my partner and our dog Oscar had a most enjoyable stay at The Music Room. What a lovely property this is, with everything that you need for a relaxing break. The owners Caroline & Roddy are most welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. Shaftesbury is a great place for a visit, with lots of history, lovely walks and great public houses.
We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future!
5.0
Lovely cottage located close to Gold Hill and a local must The Salt Cellar! This cottage is warm and comfy with all the amenities of home. Traveling from far away there was nothing that we didn't have in this cozy living space. The hospitality of Caroline and Roddy was warm and welcoming absolutely top-notch.
5.0
Lovely weekend get away 2 adults and a dog. Secure garden spacious but cosy living room super comfy bed everything you could need even robes! Perfect hosts and great location for pubs restaurants and dog walks. We would definitely recommend staying here if you want to get away from it all.
5.0
We enjoyed our 4 night stay with our two dogs, very friendly and helpful hosts . We would definitely stay again, if we don’t get our new home in the near future. Thank you 😊
5.0
Tucked away off the access road provides a perfect retreat to relax and unwind. The layout gave sufficient space to cook, eat, rest and relax although we did bump our heads a couple of times in the bedroom. The location is perfect for access to Gold Hill, The Salt Cellar (for an excellent breakfast and views) plus a couple of minutes walk from there to an excellent place for drinks, food and more views - The Mitre. The local Tesco is only a few minutes drive to stock up on essentials. Overall we had a peaceful, battery recharging 4 days. The hosts, while not there at the time made sure their house sitters looked after our needs - which only amounted to the use of their freezer. Would I recommend this to others - YES. Would I come back? Oh yes…
5.0
Great experience would definitely book again
5.0
Wonderful hosts on arrival, fantastic, clean, well appointed property in a beautiful location.
5.0
The Music Room was exactly as described. There are two lovely sitting areas outside with BBQ, a comfy sofa inside with lots of different lighting options. The hosts were available for introduction and information but otherwise unobtrusive.
10.0
Wonderful hosts on arrival, fantastic, clean, well appointed property in a beautiful location.
10.0
The Music Room was exactly as described. There are two lovely sitting areas outside with BBQ, a comfy sofa inside with lots of different lighting options. The hosts were available for introduction and information but otherwise unobtrusive.
5.0
Beautiful and accurate listing for the property within walking distance to local sights recommended by our host. Amazingly peaceful at all hours of the day and the terrace was a little sun trap even in October.
4.0
Everything was lovely with this cottage, though as older holiday makers it was a little awkward with the bed situation as there isnt any room to walk around the bed. It was a prime location for Shaftesbury, which is a lovely little town with a lot of very interesting history.
5.0
A lovely, clean and well kept cottage providing all the home comforts one could need. We really enjoyed our weeks stay and would certainly visit again without hesitation. A great location to explore the surrounding area and beyond with the coast only an hours drive away. Would definitely recommend this cottage. Thank you Caroline.
5.0
Lovely stay great location lovely hosts
5.0
This property is beautifully done , Very relaxing , and Host is extremely welcoming and on hand if needed.
Would definitely reccommend.
5.0
The Coach House had everything we wanted. Good location,clean,outside seating,parking.
Caroline was always there with information if we need it and was a brilliant host. Would definitely return.
5.0
Thank you for a lovely long weekend in Dorset to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday! We had a great time and especially loved the new private patio at the back where we could relax during the warm summer evenings. We would definitely love to stay again. Thank you
5.0
Lovely cottage/ music room
Everything you need
Bed so comfortable
Caroline host very friendly and helpful
Definitely recommend
Would like to go back again
5.0
Comfortable cottage in a central location which was ideal for visiting the sites in both Dorset and Somerset. Excellent communication from Caroline, a really friendly, accommodating host
5.0
Despite the awful weather we had a wonderful stay at the music room cottage. It exceeded our expectations and everything was too a high standard. Will definitely going back very soon.
5.0
After so much lockdown it was great to just get away and "The Music Room" was a wonder place from which to base a long weekend in Shaftesbury. The little house is compact but perfect for a cozy couples weekend. The hosts are really friendly, important as the place is inside their Manor House grounds. This was our second visit and we will definitely go again. Its in a really great location, easily walkable into town, but in a quiet location. A perfect start to our return to normality.
5.0
Well kept, clean and cosy with extras to make a very enjoyable stay. Caroline was a very welcoming host.
5.0
A lovely old coach house converted/refurbished into a homely, simple and practical living space. Nice sunny patio and breakfast outdoors. 10 mins walk into town up the famous Gold Hill and loads of lovely rambles from the door or with a 5-10 min drive. we particuarly enjoyed the walk up Melbury Beacon.Caroline was very welcoming.
5.0
Everything you need in a compact property in a lovely location. Pet friendly with walks from the door and within a short driving distance.
5.0
comfortable3 day break
5.0
nicely appointed, clean and comfortable small property on the grounds of the owners house in central Shaftesbury. We had a good time with our small dog.
4.0
A lovely cottage in a very convenient location. Lots to see in the area. We left rested and very happy. Thank you, Caroline
10.0
We were looking for a dog friendly cottage for two people in Dorset and came upon this gem, Characterful cosy and modern facilities allied to proximity to countryside walks and the centre of Shaftesbury made it ideal. Would highly recommend
10.0
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at this cosy cottage In the heart of Shaftesbury.The restaurants / pubs Caroline recommended were only a 10 minute walk away.The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed for our stay.We also took our dog & there was a lovely court yard for her.Caroline kept in touch before our visit & there was a parking space outside the garage to the property.Thank you for a lovely stay Caroline would recommend this property for a quiet, cosy & peaceful break.
10.0
We had a very pleasant stay. The property was very comfortable and well appointed, also very handy for the town.
Very enjoyable.
10.0
Caroline's cozy property was just what we needed. It is a lovely place in a lovely area. She has fitted the Music Room out with so many comforts and little luxuries - we felt spoiled. She also suggested walks and restaurants. The bed linens were marvelous. The reviews and descriptions are very accurate for this home. Couldn't recommend it higher.
10.0
Spacious very comfortable . We love the all the quirky houses and lanes . All the history behind what we saw so fascinating. All in all loved the place .
10.0
This was a lovely property, very cosy comfortable and relaxing. Our stay was to see our granddaughter into school as a boarder for the first time so they were some challenges but great place to be. No doubt we will be back! Thank you Carjne from Charlie Rosemary and Bella the dog! Xx
5.0
Absolutely loved staying here, beautiful location. Caroline was so friendly and helpful. Very accommodating. The property is spacious and light and had everything we needed. We brought our dog with us and it was wonderful to have a secure area for him too. Only down side is that you have to climb over each other getting in and out of bed
10.0
We first stayed at the Music Room two years ago, and enjoyed it so much we were delighted to have the opportunity to go back for a short break. We were not at all disappointed and would definitely recommend the Music Room to a couple with our without dog. A little gem.
10.0
We had a great break away for our 1st anniversary. Lovely accommodation great location. Lovely Greek dinner in the nearby pub to remind us of our wedding day in Rhodes. Highly recommend for those in need of R&R
10.0
Very very nice, warmly welcomed by the owners. Would jump at the chance to stay again soon.
10.0
Nice property in a nice location in Shaftsbury. Quite private. Perfect for us and our dog. Good communication with owner and easy check in process.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in North Dorset District?
The average price for a rental in North Dorset District is $188 per night. This rental is $58 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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