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Character 2 double bedroom cottage in Shaftesbury is situated in Shaftesbury, 29 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, and 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 28 km from Longleat Safari Park.

Supplied with home 'grown' eggs, OJ, milk, butter, bread and jam. an unexpected and pleasant surprise. Our host was so generous with his time, information about the property, town and advice about local attractions. The property is beautiful with so much character and it's in easy walking distance of the town with great eateries.

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9.3
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
€ 165
per night

Boasting inner courtyard views, The View features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 28 km from Longleat Safari Park. Featuring mountain and garden views, this holiday home also includes free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 29 km from Longleat House.

The breakfast basket had everything to suit all tastes and was lovely. The house was ideally situated as we were attending a wedding at the Town Hall 2 minutes walk away and a reception 5 minutes away

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9.8
Exceptional
36 reviews
Price from
€ 336
per night

Located in Shaftesbury in the Dorset region, Cosy and rural Lodge at Goldhill Glamping provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 33 km from Longleat House, 35 km from Salisbury Train Station and 35 km from Salisbury Racecourse. The property is non-smoking and is situated 32 km from Longleat Safari Park.

Very clean and very comfortable. Would happily stay there again.

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8.9
Fabulous
25 reviews
Price from
€ 152
per night

The Studio, a property with a garden, is located in Shaftesbury, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, 34 km from Salisbury Racecourse, as well as 35 km from Salisbury Cathedral. The 4-star holiday home is 33 km from Longleat House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Longleat Safari Park is 32 km away.

The Studio is a quaint small cottage idea for two people. Its in beautiful countryside, and we enjoyed our stay in this quiet secluded cottage. It was our first visit to Dorset and it was ideal to visit both countryside and coast.

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8.8
Fabulous
14 reviews
Price from
€ 229
per night

Stable Cottage, Whitebridge Farm, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is located in Shaftesbury, 25 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 24 km from Longleat Safari Park. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Location is perfect. Close to the A350 but without the noise. Cottage has everything you need and more. Heating is good. There is even a enclosed place where you can have your dog run around. Annabelle was really welcoming and nice.

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8
Very good
26 reviews
Price from
€ 98
per night

Beautiful Cottage In Shaftesbury With 3 Bedrooms And Wifi is set in Shaftesbury, 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse, 34 km from Salisbury Cathedral, and 35 km from Old Sarum. With free private parking, the property is 28 km from Longleat Safari Park and 29 km from Longleat House. The property is non-smoking and is situated 32 km from Salisbury Train Station.

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10
Exceptional
3 reviews
Price from
€ 299
per night

St James Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Shaftesbury, 30 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse. The property is set 34 km from Salisbury Cathedral, 35 km from Old Sarum and 38 km from Monkey World. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Longleat Safari Park is 29 km away.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
€ 279
per night

Set in Shaftesbury in the Dorset region, Hillside Cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 30 km from Salisbury Racecourse and 31 km from Salisbury Cathedral, the property provides a garden and a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 30 km from Salisbury Train Station.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
€ 391
per night

The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews

The Milking Parlour, a property with a garden, is located in Shaftesbury, 29 km from Stonehenge, 31 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 31 km from Salisbury Racecourse. The 4-star holiday home is 25 km from Longleat House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Longleat Safari Park is 24 km away.

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7
Good
1 reviews
Price from
€ 423
per night

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Great for families or large parties, holiday homes are privately owned accommodation, available for long or short-term rental. These homes are furnished and equipped with kitchen facilities for self-catering, although breakfast may be offered as an add-on. These properties have their own independent front door, which makes them different to apartments.
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  • Character 2 double bedroom cottage in Shaftesbury
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews

    Character 2 double bedroom cottage in Shaftesbury is situated in Shaftesbury, 29 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, and 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse.

    Lovely cosy cottage with log burner for Christmas.

  • The View
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews

    Boasting inner courtyard views, The View features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 28 km from Longleat Safari Park.

    Great location .Beautifully appointed . Very comfortable

  • Cosy and rural Lodge at Goldhill Glamping
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 25 reviews

    Located in Shaftesbury in the Dorset region, Cosy and rural Lodge at Goldhill Glamping provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    The location, the scenery. The people were very friendly.

  • The Studio
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 14 reviews

    The Studio, a property with a garden, is located in Shaftesbury, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, 34 km from Salisbury Racecourse, as well as 35 km from Salisbury Cathedral.

    It’s was quiet, close to the supermarket and easy to get to

  • Stable Cottage, Whitebridge Farm
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 26 reviews

    Stable Cottage, Whitebridge Farm, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is located in Shaftesbury, 25 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 33 km from...

    Quite in reach of all we wam Need to visit bed very comfortable

  • Pond Cottage
    Breakfast options

    Located in Shaftesbury and only 23 km from Longleat Safari Park, Pond Cottage provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • 1 Bed in Shaftesbury PPLOD

    Offering a garden and garden view, 1 Bed in Shaftesbury PPLOD is located in Shaftesbury, 29 km from Longleat House and 33 km from Salisbury Train Station.

  • Beautiful Cottage In Shaftesbury With 3 Bedrooms And Wifi
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Beautiful Cottage In Shaftesbury With 3 Bedrooms And Wifi is set in Shaftesbury, 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse, 34 km from Salisbury Cathedral, and 35 km from Old Sarum.

These holiday homes in Shaftesbury have options with FREE cancellation

  • Swallow Cottage
    Free cancellation options available

    Located in Shaftesbury in the Dorset region, Swallow Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • St James Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    St James Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Shaftesbury, 30 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse.

  • Hillside Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set in Shaftesbury in the Dorset region, Hillside Cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 30 km from Salisbury Racecourse and 31 km from Salisbury Cathedral, the property...

  • Samstone
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Shaftesbury in the Dorset region, Samstone provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • The Tractor Shed
    Free cancellation options available

    The Tractor Shed, a property with a garden, is situated in Shaftesbury, 25 km from Longleat House, 29 km from Stonehenge, as well as 31 km from Salisbury Train Station.

  • The Milking Parlour
    Free cancellation options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review

    The Milking Parlour, a property with a garden, is located in Shaftesbury, 29 km from Stonehenge, 31 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 31 km from Salisbury Racecourse.

  • Corner Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

    Corner Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Shaftesbury, 25 km from Longleat House, 33 km from Salisbury Train Station, as well as 33 km from Salisbury Racecourse.

  • Edgecoombe
    Free cancellation options available

    Edgecoombe, a property with a garden, is set in Shaftesbury, 30 km from Salisbury Racecourse, 31 km from Longleat House, as well as 31 km from Salisbury Cathedral.

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Cottages that guests love in Shaftesbury

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 25 reviews
    The Lodge at Goldhill glamping was very comfortable and cosy and a brilliant tasteful little place to stay when exploring Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. We loved the log burner and the well equipped kitchen. The lodge was clean and nicely decorated and dog friendly too!
    Marianne
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews
    Lovely cosy cottage with log burner for Christmas.
    Simon
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    it was a very good location, cosy cottage with a nice log-burning stove , well-equipped kitchen
    Wendy
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    It was a self catering cottage with two double bedrooms. We were provided with local bread, eggs and honey along with milk and orange juice. All was lovely and the kitchen was clean and well equipped. The house was delightful and a short walk to town. Onsite parking was provided.
    Stephen
    Group
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    The gorgeous cottage was so lovely & very welcoming. Wonderful & peaceful countryside. It was like a home from home. We would love to come back again! Many thanks to lovely Annabelle.
    Lorraine
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 676 reviews
    I love the area and the cozy cottage with the pub.
    Carolina
    People with friends
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 25 reviews
    A beautiful setting in the idyllic countryside overlooking the valleys leading to Shaftesbury. Beautiful. Easy connections to Shaftesbury and beyond - Salisbury/Stonehenge etc. lovely little farming family with excellent hosts.
    Jack
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 116.51
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 294 reviews
    We were looking for the traditional English countryside. We found it there. Cozy litle pub with clean rooms. Milk and eggs for beakfast came from the neighbour farm.
    Stian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 215.54
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 237 reviews
    Excellent Location, charming character cottage, clean and comfortable, everything you need and more.
    Deborah
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 55 reviews
    This was a unique holiday cottage with very welcoming hosts who made us feel at home. The location is perfect with countryside walks from the doorstep and the coast just a 40 minute drive away. Lots of places to visit . We would love to stay again.
    alison
    Young couple