Shaftesbury 2.5 miles. A well-presented Victorian attached barn conversion, one of nine holiday cottages on site, grouped around an attractive grassed courtyard setting in a peaceful, rural location on the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, one mile from the village of Sedgehill and less than three miles from Shaftesbury. Comfortably furnished and well-appointed throughout, this Shaftesbury holiday cottage offers an ideal touring base for families or groups of friends who wish to explore this lovely area. The exposed beams and vaulted ceilings in the impressive dining area in the entrance hall are a real feature of this Dorset cottage, which also has an imposing dividing staircase leading up to the mezzanine sitting room with log burning stove on one side and to one of the three en-suite bedrooms to the other, and together with an attractive farmhouse style kitchen with breakfast table, there's plenty of space for everyone in your group. There is a pleasant shared lawned area with a dedicated BBQ, to the front of this cottage which offers a great socialising space. The front of this cottage also offers a great socialising space, whilst the younger members of your party can enjoy the swings and trampoline in the designated play area. Both the South Wiltshire and Dorset cycleways pass nearby, and there are numerous way marked walks to choose from, including the Shaftesbury town trail, which leads to the famous Gold Hill of Hovis advert fame. Alternatively browse Shaftesbury's array of fascinating shops or take refreshment at one of the many dog friendly inns. There are numerous historic houses to visit within an easy drive of your Dorset cottage, including the National Trust's stunning house and gardens at Stourhead, or Longleat House and Safari Park, whilst Bath, Stonehenge, historic Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral and even Dorset's Jurassic coast are all easily accessible. An impressive Shaftesbury cottage offering a most pleasant and convenient touring base at any time of the year. Note: This property is next to Ref. 906533, together they sleep 10.

The pretty and historic town of Shaftesbury in Devon offers wonderful views from Gold Hill (the famous Hovis advert was filmed here) and the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey. Other attractions in the area include Longleat Safari Park, Bath and Stonehenge.

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