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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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