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1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)

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Dining
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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East Melbury
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontmell and Melbury Downs
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbury Vale Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)

Situated in the heart of Dorset’s beautiful landscape of rolling hills and open farmland affording wonderful walking, there are a network of footpaths directly from the property. The area offers a wealth of pretty villages, sandy beaches and a coastline which has world heritage status. The pretty market town of Shaftesbury, which itself is home to Gold Hill, known to many as “Hovis Hill” as it was used in the 70’s television adverts for Hovis bread, is 5 minutes away. The popular seaside resorts of Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth are worth a visit. Other attractions include Hayes Motor Museum, Longleat House and Safari Park, the beautiful gardens at Stourhead House, Salisbury Cathedral, Yeovilton Air Arm Museum and Monkey World. There is a Vineyard within walking distance from the property which offer lunch and evening meals, sweet treats and offers tours around the beautiful Vinyard.

Entering the property from the private terrace you are met by the charming galley kitchen, which leads to the beautiful open-plan lounge/diner with oak flooring and exposed beams. Here you can cosy up in front the wood burner and watch the Smart TV or your favourite DVD. The lounge/diner leads to the well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob, Lavassa coffee machine, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and door to the private terrace. There is also an separate WC conveniently located on this floor too. Heading upstairs you will find a king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. This beautiful king-size bedroom has character features including exposed stonework and beams, it also boasts countryside views from the large dormer window which can be enjoyed with a morning coffee on the cosy sofa.

Venturing outside you will find a private terrace directly outside the kitchen door, perfect for outside dining with garden furniture and a BBQ and a beautiful wood fired hot tub for two. There are large shared gardens all enjoying the fabulous countryside views. Have fun in the shared open sided games barn with table tennis and table football.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- 1 bedroom - 1 king-size
- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
- Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, air fryer, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and Lavassa coffee machine
- Smart TV and DVD in lounge, TV in bedroom
- Private wood fired hot tub - logs included
- Wood burner - logs included
- Shared, open sided games barn with table tennis and table football
- Ample parking
- Enclosed garden with seating and charcoal BBQ
- Heated with underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs
- Please note - 1 small to medium size dog welcome and additional cleaning charges may apply if dog rules are not adhered too
- 1 and 2 Curwens can be booked together to sleep 6, there is an interlinking internal door which on request can be opened to allow access to both properties
- Complex of 4 properties
- Shaftesbury town centre within 2.7 miles walkable along country lanes
- Breezy Ridge Vineyard and Compton Abbas airfield within 1.3 miles walkable along downward foot paths

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- 1 bedroom - 1 king-size
- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
- Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, air fryer, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and Lavassa coffee machine
- Smart TV and DVD in lounge, TV in bedroom
- Private wood fired hot tub - logs included
- Wood burner - logs included
- Shared, open sided games barn with table tennis and table football
- Ample parking
- Enclosed garden with seating and charcoal BBQ
- Heated with underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs
- Please note - 1 small to medium size dog welcome and additional cleaning charges may apply if dog rules are not adhered too
- 1 and 2 Curwens can be booked together to sleep 6, there is an interlinking internal door which on request can be opened to allow access to both properties
- Complex of 4 properties
- Shaftesbury town centre within 2.7 miles walkable along country lanes
- Breezy Ridge Vineyard and Compton Abbas airfield within 1.3 miles walkable along downward foot paths


Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 12196329
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is home to this cottage. Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Larmer Tree Gardens. Riversmeet Leisure Centre and Blandford Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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East Melbury

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fontmell and Melbury Downs - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melbury Vale Winery - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Stonehenge - 40 min drive - 49.4 km
  • New Forest National Park - 54 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The John Peel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Baker Arms - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)?

As of 12 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717) on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$524, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Bed in Shaftesbury (oc-48717) located?

Situated in Shaftesbury, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fontmell and Melbury Downs and Melbury Vale Winery. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Gold Hill Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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