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Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne
Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.
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The Coach House, Duntish Mill Farm, EV Charging
Whether you're exploring Dorset's countryside and coastline or simply looking to switch off for a few days The Coach House offers a peaceful escape for two. Beautifully renovated it combines exposed beams, a cosy wood-burning stove and a luxurious walk-in rainfall shower with plenty of space to relax and unwind Set within Duntish Mill Farm between Sherborne and Dorchester and within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast, it's the perfect base for discovering some of Dorset's most beautiful landscapes
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Cosy Dorset cottage hideaway!
** Beautifully refurbished for 2026 ** Quaint thatched cottage full of character set in the heart of small village. Light & airy, 'real electric fire' gives a cosy feel. Walking distance to village pub, 2 miles from market town of Sturminster Newton. Great walks and cycle routes. Close to Longleat, Monkey World, Jurassic coast, Air Fleet museum, fishing at Todber Manor. Close to market towns of Shaftesbury, Blandford, Sherborne. Stables available for horse enthusiast looking for hacking holiday.
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Cosy and comfy West Country bolt hole for two
Cosy, light, converted stone barn on a private small-holding, with views across the Blackmore Vale. It's well situated for many cultural & leisure activities throughout Somerset, Dorset & Wiltshire, as well as gorgeous countryside walks, National Trust properties and the Jurassic Coast. Breakfast stuff will be provided for your arrival and an award-winning family run grocery store, along with other amenities, is just 1 mile away. 13amp power point available outside for a small additional fee.
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Unique Cottage with Private garden
The Sexton's cottage was restored to a high standard, bringing the charm of the original cottage with that of modern day living. There is a light and airy living, dining & kitchen area upstairs, with a double bedroom and Shower room downstairs. The cottage has a large private south facing garden with a dining area under a pergola, along with a BBQ and a raised decking area ideal for your morning cup of tea or an evening drink. Sturminster Newton is well positioned to explore Dorset and Somerset.
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Beautiful Restored Cottage in the heart of Dorset.
A stunning, newly refurbished and tranquil, Dorset holiday cottage. Old School Cottage was built in 1851, and was originally part of the village school. Nestled at the foot of Hambledon Hill, in the village of Shroton, rural rambles are a few steps from the front gate! All the landscape photos shown are only a few metres from the cottage. This is a beautiful place to stay, with a stunning review record. www.oldschoolcottagedorset.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolcottagedorset/
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Lovely cosy place to stay in the heart of Dorset
Oak Tree Barn is a self-catering holiday accommodation in the heart of the village of Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset. The conversion was completed in early 2012 using locally reclaimed materials and keeping many of the original features. The Barn is warm and cosy in winter and cool in summer, the detached Barn has a large open-plan lounge and kitchen with views towards the local hills. The two bedrooms (one double with bath, one twin with shower) overlook paddocks where sheep graze and chicken forage.
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The Old Stables
The old Stables is half of a newly converted cottage finished to a high standard situated within a 14 ac plot. There are two double bedrooms one with an en-suite bathroom and a separate shower wet room. The master bedroom has a king sized bed , the second bedroom a full double.Bed linen is 100% cotton with feather duvets. Synthetic available on request. There is a fully fitted kitchen with oven , hob and dishwasher and microwave. Outside there is a private garden area and plenty of parking.
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Little Coombe
Little Coombe welcomes all couples, lone travellers and fellow pooches. Little Coombe is a totally self-contained cottage attached to the main cottage, where the owner lives. It is a tranquil stone cottage sitting by the brook in a small hamlet near Shaftesbury. The cottage was formerly two thatched farm cottages and where our family has lived for nearly 100 years! We live next door in the main cottage, but guests will have their own entrance and garden space and their privacy is guaranteed.
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The Cartshed, Cranborne Chase National Landscape
The Cartshed is a converted barn located in the stunning Tarrant Valley. Tastefully decorated throughout, the living room boasts a Swedish log burner and bifold doors out onto your own garden. Kitchen fully equipped with granite worktops, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Nespresso coffee machine. Smart TV in living room, Bluetooth speaker, TV in bedroom and Wifi throughout. Ensuite comprises luxury rainfall shower with heated mosaic seat. No bath. Linen and robes provided. Charcoal BBQ available
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Cosy 1-bedroom cottage in Dorset
Welcome to peace and relaxation in my Grade II listed cottage in historic Shaftesbury. The self-catering cottage is in a unique gated courtyard near the foot of Gold Hill and is within a short walk of the town centre and a local pub. It is compact and therefore suitable for singles and couples (I do not accept 3rd party bookings), and we also welcome well-behaved pets. You will have use of a private enclosed garden a short walk from the cottage, and on-street parking is available nearby.
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Tudor Rose Luxury thatched cottage Dorset.
A boutique and chic thatched cottage for 2 nestled within the beautiful village of Stourpaine in an AONB. Escape to this romantic couples hideaway for the ultimate luxury getaway. Finished and equipped to a high standard including king size bed with designer linens, roll-top bath and separate shower, cosy lounge, separate dining room, fully equipped kitchen and lovely sunny courtyard. Great walks and the superb village pub are just a short stroll away. 1 small dog is welcome to join you!
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80 acre Wood, Dutchtub, Lake, Treehouse & Zip-line
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Romantic Retreat with hot tub
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Detached and romantic cottage with hot tub.
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New Luxury Hot Tub August 2026 Shepherds Cottage
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Charming Stone Cottage: Hot Tub, Games Room
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Idyllic rural cottage with beautiful views
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Romantic hillside hideaway with outstanding views
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Cottage in the heart of Montacute
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Little Gem Somerset Cottage
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Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage in glorious Dorset
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Tranquil South Wiltshire Cottage with Views.
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The Hidey Hole - Cottage in the heart of Wells
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Stylish Country Cottage, Popular Village, sleeps 6
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Pretty thatched, historic Cottage in an ANOB area
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Secluded and Romantic Paradise on Somerset Levels
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Pilgrims Cottage-Luxury Grade 1 Listed cottage
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Sherborne Character Cottage , Neda.
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Quiet and spacious cottage near Tisbury
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Charming Grade II listed cottage in Shaftesbury
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Godminster Manor Cottage
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Romantic cottage set in walled garden, New Forest
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