17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset

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A traditional stone building with a steep roof, surrounded by lush green fields and a distant view of rolling hills.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A house with a tiled roof, a wooden fence, and potted plants.
An outdoor seating area with two white folding chairs, a small round table, a candle, a wine glass, and a vase with pink flowers.
A neatly made bed with a quilted beige bedspread, several pillows, and a folded towel. The room has a sloped ceiling with exposed wooden beams and a white wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gold Hill Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Shaftesbury, England
  • Place, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Hill Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Arts Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is home to this cottage. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and King Alfred's Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Riversmeet Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Shaftesbury, England

What's nearby

  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • King Alfred's Statue - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Hill Viewpoint - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gold Hill Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shaftesbury Arts Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 13 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The John Peel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Kaffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset located?

Situated in Shaftesbury, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, King Alfred's Statue and Gold Hill Museum. Castle Hill Viewpoint and Shaftesbury Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation, location and hosts. Don’t hesitate to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything matched expectations. The Music Room is a delightful getaway within easy reach of town, yet quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice position and very friendly hosts x
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a wonderful Little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Cosy Secluded Property in a Fantastic Location!

Superb cosy secluded property in a fantastic location - an excellent base for exploring Shaftesbury and Dorset and a great place to chill out - we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location lovely cottage Caroline and Roddy wonderful hosts

Great experience would definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area

Everything was 1st class, the property, the host and the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vanessa

Wonderful hostBeautiful property Well worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a lovely break at the Coach House, the friendly hosts greeted us warmly, and everything was provided for a comfortable stay. The property is perfectly located for country walks yet within easy walking distance of the delightful town centre. Looking forward to staying here again one day. (Thank you Caroline for posting the the item we mistakenly left behind!)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury

Lovely cottage. Great facilities & welcoming hosts. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place in Shaftesbury

A beautiful little place in a great location. Lovely hosts who couldn’t have been more helpful, enabling us to check in early, welcoming our dog and giving us useful information about the area. The cottage is extremely well equipped and comfortable and we will definitely stay there again if we visit Dorset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place to stay!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation in a good location

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Comfortable cottage with lots of extras the cookies were delicious and the coffee machine easy to use, you do need to be a bit of a contortionist to get round the bed but it wasn’t a problem. The town has some lovely eating places The Mitre was surprisingly good and has amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for 2

Property is in a good location just a stone’s throw from Gold Hill. The annexe itself, although small, had everything needed for a comfortable stay, and the outdoor space was an added bonus. Friendly hosts too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Very clean and tidy. Completely satisfied with the experience. And the hosts was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cosy cottage in a lovely relaxing and quiet area. Hosts are so friendly and welcoming. Lovely little touches , such as milk in the fridge and biscuits. Hosts recommend eating at ‘ The Kings Arms’ and we would totally agree! Absolutely delicious food. We would definitely return in the future and highly recommend this holiday cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury and home from home!!

Welcoming and every comfort seen to! Personal touches and advice given for local enjoyment. Great location for the highlights of town including Gold Hill. Our street had history, a magical garden and the Old Pump Yard and an old church with a peel of bells!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short break

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort away from home!

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.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

misleading advert

We read the description carefully but were disappointed on our arrival. The property is actually in the back garden of the owners house, and you had to walk past her back door to gain access each time. The ceiling in the bedroom sloped to such an extent you could not walk round the bed but had to clamber over it. The property itself was nicely furnished but the kitchen and especially the shower room were cold even with the heating on. A few more useable mugs may have been nice.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I do not feel that the comments left by P Turner are accurate or fair. It clearly states on the web site that the cottage is in close proximity of the house, and that is is encompassed within the walled garden of it. It also states that the ceiling in the bedroom slants at the foot end of the bed and there are photographs showing this. All the mugs in the kitchen are in good condition. No other guest has has complained about any of these issues before, and indeed all of my reviews have been excellent. I would be grateful if you would consider my response before you agree to put his review on the website. Many thanks, Caroline Tolfree
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage, great location

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 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded hide away perfect for privacy and relaxing

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…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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