Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Cottage in North Dorset District

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this cottage rental

This charming, three-bedroom cottage offers total peace and tranquillity. It is situated in one of the prettiest parts of North Dorset just three miles from the A303 and close to the National Trust properties of Stourhead and Montacute. Longleat is just over the border in Wiltshire, while the lovely town of Sherborne with its abbey and Shaftesbury's Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis advertisement, are close by. The magnificent city of Bath and Salisbury Cathedral are both within an easy drive, as is the Jurassic Dorset coast. Gillingham, two miles away, boasts a mainline station to London Waterloo, leisure centre with swimming pool, tennis courts, restaurants and a Waitrose and Asda. Gastro pubs in nearby villages are highly recommended and serve excellent food. There are wonderful walks from the cottage and plenty of quiet lanes for cycling.

The newly refurbished cottage has an outside patio containing a fire pit and BBQ and a large woodland garden. Double doors from the patio lead to an attractive beamed sitting room with a wood burning stove and large screen TV/DVD. The fully equipped kitchen with table and seating for five, contains a hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher, while the utility room next door hosts a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. There is one twin and one double bedroom upstairs and one single downstairs. All bedrooms have ample storage, high spec mattresses, pillows and linen; towels included. There are two bathrooms; upstairs with a bath and downstairs with a shower. No smoking and unfortunately no pets as the cottage is situated on a working farm. Parking is available for two/three cars as is a cycle store and Wifi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

17.8 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

54.6 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

56.5 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

53.3 mi

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Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Cottage in North Dorset District

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

17.8 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

54.6 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

56.5 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

53.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(10 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the beautifully appointed cottage, the warm welcome from Annabel, excellent kitchen facilities, cozy bedrooms, and lovely garden. They highly recommend the Stables.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

My family and I had a fantastic stay in this beautifully appointed cottage. Annabel, our host, could not have been more accommodating. We hope to return soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

We had a simply lovely three night stay. The cottage embraces you with its warmth, character, location and welcome! We were made so very welcome by the owners and everything we needed for a relaxing break, was provided. We would highly recommend The Stables as a place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

Wonderful cottage with lots of amenities, yet close to Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sherbourne and about 1.20hrs to the coast. Excellent kitchen facilities and lovely garden which we took advantage of sitting in due to very sunny Easter Holidays. Easily suitable for 5 people.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2018

Annabel thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. The house is beautifully furnished and well equipped, with a lovely garden for summer visitors.

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

We spent a lovely 14 days over Christmas at Annabel’s cottage. On arrival we discovered all the basics - French bread, butter, jam, tea coffee, milk, sugar plus the annoying ones to buy like salt and pepper, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, kitchen towel etc - had generously been provided. Annabel’s daughter had also sweetly set up some Christmas decorations including a nativity scene on the mantlepiece in the sitting room and even a Christmas tree, lights on, just outside the French windows (I believe it was a little big for inside the house).The cottage has a fantastic boot room, which is great for disrobing out of muddy gear, and also has a large washing machine and dryer, perfect for a family of young mucky children.The bedrooms are cozy and have comfy beds, bathrooms are very functional. We used the stove/fire in the sitting room there is also a good sized TV and a very comfortable sofa to recline on.I would recommend this little cottage to anyone and hope to stay there again when we are next in Dorset.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

We spent a lovely 14 days over Christmas at Annabel’s cottage. On arrival we discovered all the basics - French bread, butter, jam, tea coffee, milk, sugar plus the annoying ones to buy like salt and pepper, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, kitchen towel etc - had generously been provided. Annabel’s daughter had also sweetly set up some Christmas decorations including a nativity scene on the mantlepiece in the sitting room and even a Christmas tree, lights on, just outside the French windows (I believe it was a little big for inside the house). The cottage has a fantastic boot room, which is great for disrobing out of muddy gear, and also has a large washing machine and dryer, perfect for a family of young mucky children. The bedrooms are cozy and have comfy beds, bathrooms are very functional. We used the stove/fire in the sitting room there is also a good sized TV and a very comfortable sofa to recline on. I would recommend this little cottage to anyone and hope to stay there again when we are next in Dorset.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2017

Cottage is charming,lovely place to stay and relax. Very well equipped. Recommended excellent restaurants we loved the shipI would definitely recommend this cottage and would love to return. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2017

Cottage is charming,lovely place to stay and relax. Very well equipped. Recommended excellent restaurants we loved 'the ship' I would definitely recommend this cottage and would love to return. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

We loved our stay at Hayhouse Farm. Anabel was a lovely host, offering us whatever we needed, and we particularly loved the canine hosts - we'll remember that mischievous Mazy fondly. The cottage was extremely comfortable. Spacious bedrooms, wonderful kitchen, plus excellent washing and drying facilities. And thanks Anabel for some of the touches we found in the cottage - the soft ample towels, the welcoming sheets and pillows. We hope to visit again one day. Thanks again.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2017

We visited Annabel's cottage with our 3 children. The great thing it was exactly what I'd hoped for and everything had been thought of. We had a really lovely weekend over Easter and the cottage was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2017

Anabel was great. The cottage is very cosy with lots of special additions, such as White Company luxury towels and Neil's Yard toiletries everywhere. Anabel even provides tea, coffee, milk and biscuits for the weary traveler! The cottage has very comfy beds and all the amenities you need, including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer as well as a fully furnished kitchen. There is a large flatscreen with Sky, and an XBox one plus games if needed. There are also two very nice pubs for food nearby, the Stapleton Arms and the Ship in West Stour. Overall a very nice stay. Thanks Anabel!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2016

The cottage was fantastic, incredibly clean, comfy/cosy with bags of facilities and soft, sumptuous towels as a bonus! Annabel was very friendly and helpful, the location of the cottage was great for exploring and visiting places of interest in that area. I'd definitely go back. Thank you.

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 $178 per night. This rental is $127 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden. 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 Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden

Cottage in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden

Cottage in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in North Dorset District?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden?

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