Title: Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life. Cottage in Shaftesbury with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119920000/119911400/119911382/a3638a02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119920000/119911400/119911382/eb0c90ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119920000/119911400/119911382/9dc02503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119920000/119911400/119911382/5c8dcff5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119920000/119911400/119911382/6ffbe677.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life. provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life. The cottage has a unique vintage style and is entirely self-contained. It boasts a pretty kitchen and sitting room, both with spaces for dining. Upstairs are the main and second bedrooms, and a bathroom with a freestanding slipper roll top bath and a separate walk in shower. The cosy sitting room is furnished with a comfortable settee, a rocking chair and period furniture. It features a wood burner for chilly evenings. A Smart TV, fibre fast broadband and a cupboard full of traditional board games are provided for cosy evenings in. A dining table and chairs set in an alcove lends itself as a work station if required. The kitchen is fitted with freestanding furniture, a belfast sink, pine kitchen table and chairs. An old dresser filled with vintage china and a retro gas cooker with oven and grill feel like a step back in time, with fridge freezer, toaster, kettle and Nespresso machine for modern convenience. Up the original and winding staircase you will find the main bedroom. The oak framed antique bed has a new and very comfortable standard double mattress. Luxury cotton bedding, electric blanket for wintery nights and a blackout blind are fitted for your comfort. The second bedroom has a small iron framed double bed and can be made up on request. Hanging space and coat hangers are available. Fresh towels and linen are provided on arrival for the duration of your stay - for stays longer than 3 days a change of towels will be provided. (linens weekly). Outside, a pretty courtyard garden is well lit with both decorative string lights and a more practical night-time sensor for later returns. There's a table and chairs for alfresco dining and comfy seats for morning coffee in the sun. Outdoor cooking facilities include a charcoal barbeque (which can be laid up for you if requested), and for the more adventurous cook, a Kamado mini ceramic grill (instructions provided). A complimentary welcome box with tea, coffee, sugar, milk and other tasty local and home made treats is prepared for your arrival. At an additional cost and by prior arrangement, a delicious selection of local foods can be provided if pre-booked to ensure and easy and relaxing break away from the stresses of life. The owner lives in the adjacent property and is available for your convenience. For further information visit https://crumblecottage.promotemyplace.com ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.02534%2C-2.21331&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OdypE4YvkZWE9J4bu8Js8NFpZko=) Motcombe, England #### What's nearby - Gold Hill Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Fontmell and Melbury Downs - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Melbury Vale Winery - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles - Stourhead - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles #### Getting around - Gillingham Dorset Station - 8 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The John Peel - ‬4 min drive - ‪san tonino - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sorelle - ‬8 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life.? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Country cottage. Perfect quiet retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Melbury Vale Winery and Fontmell and Melbury Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? 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