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Our top choices for Shaftesbury holiday rentals

A two-story building with a blue storefront labeled "The Dorsel Store."

1. A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.

A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.
Shaftesbury Dorset
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"This was one of the better places we have stayed in. We highly recommend this Annex "
United Kingdom
Martin K.
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.
A stone building with a green door, two windows, and two potted plants.

2. Snowdrop Cottage moments from Shaftesbury High Street and the iconic Gold Hill

Snowdrop Cottage moments from Shaftesbury High Street and the iconic Gold Hill
Shaftesbury
The price is £157
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Snowdrop Cottage moments from Shaftesbury High Street and the iconic Gold Hill
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window, and a ceiling light.

3. Newly Renovated 2-Bed House w/ Parking – Sleeps 5 Near Shaftesbury Town

Newly Renovated 2-Bed House w/ Parking – Sleeps 5 Near Shaftesbury Town
Shaftesbury
The price is £204
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Newly Renovated 2-Bed House w/ Parking – Sleeps 5 Near Shaftesbury Town
A two-story house with a garden in front.

4. The Mews Cottage

The Mews Cottage
3.5 star property
Salisbury
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"This cottage is centrally located for some great walks. It is located at the top of a high street with locally owned businesses and a CoOp. It is extremely quiet despite being next door to a pub and near the shops. The cottage was beautifully decorated and had everything anyone could need for a self-catering accommmodation. The washer and dryer were a big bonus!"
Canada
Ron
The price is £516
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Mews Cottage
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

5. The Orchid

The Orchid
Gillingham
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Location was great. Good base for visiting surrounding area.Lovely pub to walk to opposite.The property was even nicer than it looked in the photos.Very easy parking.Everything in property that you need.Very welcome breakfast items.Superb communication.Would return."
United States
Suzanne B.
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Orchid
A view from a window overlooking a green landscape with a swimming pool in the foreground.

6. The Retreat ~ Charming & Cozy Gem ~ Sauna ~ HotTub

The Retreat ~ Charming & Cozy Gem ~ Sauna ~ HotTub
Tarrant Gunville
The price is £178
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Retreat ~ Charming & Cozy Gem ~ Sauna ~ HotTub
A small wooden structure with a door and steps leading up to it, surrounded by greenery and a picnic table with cushions.

7. 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum

1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum
Ibberton, Blandford Forum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Lovely place, lovely countryside."
United States
Paul Mitchell
The price is £179
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum
A stone house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a pond with reflections and greenery.

8. 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne

2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne
Goathill, near Sherborne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Idyllic location, beautiful cottage with everything we needed. Friendly welcome. Central location meant we were able to easily visit many places from Stonehenge to Lyme Regis and beyond."
United States
Jill Leeson
The price is £322
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub

Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub
Blandford Forum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful place grace the host was always helpful and kind. Would go back again "
United Kingdom
amanda p.
The price is £138
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub
A stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple chimneys and a symmetrical facade.

10. Rook Lane House

Rook Lane House
4.0 star property
Frome
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Great little b&b , host accommodating for an early breakfast. Plenty of restaurants nearby."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Rook Lane House
A living room with a television, sofa, ottoman, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.

11. Secluded Hut with a Private Hot Tub

Secluded Hut with a Private Hot Tub
Blandford Forum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Stillness was a lovely property which had everything we needed while visiting family. It's set in a beautiful area and there are lots of lovely touches around the grounds, such as giant chess, woodland walks and a Forget me not garden. The property was small but perfect for us, I didn't realise the back gate and through the garden was the only entrance, this was a little challenging to navigate with my nervous rescue dog when the daily hot tub maintenance was due to happen, but this only took...
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is £138
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Secluded Hut with a Private Hot Tub
A tent with a bed inside, a colorful rug, and a sign on the ground.

12. Stone Circle Glamping

Stone Circle Glamping
2.0 star property
Durrington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Cozy place to stay, it is near a road but it didn’t bother me. It is as advertised"
Canada
Darnell
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stone Circle Glamping
A cozy room with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and a mix of leather and fabric seating.

13. The Old Police House, sleeps 10, 1850,s cottage, Family Stay!

The Old Police House, sleeps 10, 1850,s cottage, Family Stay!
Winterborne Whitechurch
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Excellent cottage! Super quirky and perfect for a large group. My husband’s family all met at the Langham vineyard (jut 8 minute’s drive up the road from the accommodation) to celebrate his 50th ; adults, kids, dog…we had a wonderful time and carried on the celebrations with an evening of chat in the comfortable lounge and some food in the spacious dining area before heading to bed (all 10 of us). Martin was a wonderful host, very quick responses and super accommodating. The whole area is...
United States
Stacia B.
The price is £374
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Old Police House, sleeps 10, 1850,s cottage, Family Stay!
A wooden cabin with a small patio area, a table with chairs, and a bench.

14. Tiny Willow

Tiny Willow
3.5 star property
Blandford Forum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the stay, it is a quirky cottage in the country but close to several towns, hosts were excellent and cottage very well thought out"
Australia
Kenneth
The price is £314
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Tiny Willow
A picnic table in a grassy area with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

15. 2 bedroom accommodation in Glanvilles Wootton, near Sherborne

2 bedroom accommodation in Glanvilles Wootton, near Sherborne
Glanvilles Wootton, near Sherborne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"The accommodation was very spacious and the hospitality was great"
United Kingdom
Caroline H.
The price is £425
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
2 bedroom accommodation in Glanvilles Wootton, near Sherborne
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass bedside table, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Luxurious Glass House with Private Hot tub

Luxurious Glass House with Private Hot tub
Blandford Forum
Luxurious Glass House with Private Hot tub
A garden with lavender and rose bushes, a stone wall, and a view of a green field and trees in the background.

17. ❤️ Large & Spacious room fast wifi on 55 acres AONB

❤️ Large & Spacious room fast wifi on 55 acres AONB
Radstock
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Such a wonderful place to stay lovely and warm on such a windy night lovely scenery with the goats and the night sky wow will definitely be b oozing again in the near future"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is £312
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
❤️ Large & Spacious room fast wifi on 55 acres AONB
A sign for Hotel Peartree, a serviced apartment, with contact information and website.

18. Peartree Serviced Apartments

Peartree Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Salisbury
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (327 reviews)
"Great. They have everything you could need - well appointed kitchen, milk and breakfast provided, plenty of fluffy towels even down to non stick bath mats"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Peartree Serviced Apartments
A traditional thatched-roof house with a brick facade, a white door, and a window.

19. 1 bedroom accommodation in Burgate, near Fordingbridge

1 bedroom accommodation in Burgate, near Fordingbridge
Burgate, near Fordingbridge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
"Great location. Close to hiking and cycling trails in New Forest. Nice pubs nearby (need to drive). Quaint cottage which is well equipped for a small family (we had 2 adults and 2 kids under 16). Parking on prem and a nice little garden outside."
United States
Rahul Naithani
The price is £195
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
1 bedroom accommodation in Burgate, near Fordingbridge
A stone house with a tiled roof, a covered patio with a table and chairs, and a small attached structure with a window.

20. Stunning annexe near Bruton

Stunning annexe near Bruton
Lamyatt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"All you could want from a night stay, self catering. They also left us fresh milk which was much appreciated. "
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stunning annexe near Bruton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Shaftesbury Hotel Reviews

The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire

The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire

8/10 Good
"When I checked in, there was only one staff member working on reception and also covering the bar, so waited while they served drink for them to come back. Food was nice in the evening but breakfast was expensive for what I got and it didn't start until 7:30."
Scott 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire

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Everything you need to know about Shaftesbury holiday rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family holiday, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the Shaftesbury holiday rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private holiday homes, apartments, cottages, apart-hotels, cabins, villas... The list goes on, and on… and on!

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Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A Shaftesbury holiday rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a holiday rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of Shaftesbury holiday rentals we have selected for you start as low as £52 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find holiday rentals in Shaftesbury?

Yes, there are holiday rentals in Shaftesbury close to Shaftesbury Arts Centre, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Our travellers say Shaftesbury has a good selection of bars. Make sure you have time to check out the festivals and coffee shops during your trip.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Shaftesbury has to offer?

Beautiful large Georgian house with a big garden. Perfect for a family or two!: This holiday home rental outside of Shaftesbury offers a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of games.

How many holiday rentals will I find in Shaftesbury?

Choose from 17 Expedia holiday rentals in Shaftesbury for a memorable holiday.

What’s there to see and do in Shaftesbury?

Cultural attractions include Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, whereas Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs are a couple of picturesque spots to enjoy the outdoors. Other places in town to visit include King Alfred's Statue and Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

What’s a holiday rental in Shaftesbury like?

Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Shaftesbury. Holiday rentals feature amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, a holiday rental can offer a sense of security away from shared hotel lifts and busy lobbies while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a holiday rental a popular option for family trips or small group gatherings.