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Cottage: HCCOBCO
Shaftesbury (5.5mls W) Dorset & Wiltshire
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England

Cottage: HCCOBCO, Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Sleeps a maximum of: 2

Pricing From: £305.00 - 613.00

This property is located A few miles from the attractive town of Shaftesbury in North Dorset just a short distance from the county s border with Somerset. Shaftesbury is a lovely town which will be recognisable to many due to its role in the nostalgic Hovis adverts. Just outside the town is Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty once a royal hunting ground it now offers miles of enjoyable walks in the picturesque landscape.

For a change of scene to the north of the property is the town of Bruton which has a world-class art gallery chic bistros and fashionable bars: not quite what you d expect from a small Somerset town. Other great days out within easy reach of the property include the town of Glastonbury with its Chalice Well Gardens and atmospheric ruined abbey Longleat Safari Park and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. This property makes a fantastic location for a relaxing couple s break.

On arrival guests will find the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner: a light-filled space with doors opening out onto the patio garden. The cosy lounge area has two comfortable sofas a TV and DVD making it a great spot to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. The kitchen area which is next to the dining area occupies its own corner of the room and offers an oven hob fridge/freezer microwave and washer/dryer.

Upstairs there is one king-size bedroom which benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC. Outside the property has an enclosed patio garden with garden furniture which makes a pleasant place to enjoy alfresco drinks and meals whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Guests may also enjoy a walk around the land where the owners keep their interesting collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

There is ample parking close to the property.


Amenities:

Details
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available

Changeover Day
Saturday

Approximate Location

Map is approximate and should only be used to get a rough idea of the cottage location.

Get an Ordnance Survey map covering the Shaftesbury area.

Nearest Attractions

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 5.6 miles (Abbey) Heritage Rating

Shaftesbury, St Peter's Church - 5.6 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Gold Hill Museum - 5.7 miles (Museum) Heritage Rating

Mere, St Michael's Church - 6 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Maperton, St Peter & St Paul Church - 6.4 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Fiddleford Manor - 6.4 miles (Historic Building) Heritage Rating

Stourton, St Peter's Church - 6.5 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Stourhead - 6.5 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating

Stock Gaylard House - 7.4 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

Stock Gaylard, St Barnabas Church - 7.4 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

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Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.



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