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Reviews of Listed cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury's Saxon area

Listed cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury's Saxon area
Shaftesbury, Dorset

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
I booked the cottage for family members visiting over Christmas and was delighted w my choice. The house itself is beautifully appointed and has been sympathetically extended. It was a pleasure to welcome my travel weary relatives into such a warm and restful space. Everything went smoothly from the minute I contacted the host through the cpl of amendments made and then the key pickup. I would definitely recommend this cottage and hosts to anyone visiting the town.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacky T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for exploring this part of Dorset
Lovely, quirky, old property well renovated to maximise useable space. Well appointed and well supplied with disposables (loo roll, dishwasher tablets etc). Small issue with slow draining shower resolved promptly.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
We had the most fantastic 5 days staying at this beautiful and very comfortable cottage. We had everything we needed, the beds were so comfortable, the garden is heavenly and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect local feel
Great place in a perfect English town. Great area and walking distance to everything. Having a parking spot was a must and extremely helpful. Our fam of four absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre winter break
Ideal location for walking and exploring - very comfy cottage located close to all the amenities of the small town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness
August Week
Superb location for visiting the surrounding areas. Ideal as the property is on the edge of the town centre and everything you need is within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

louise v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Lovely property and a great stay but the check in process was really confusing, I had no idea of the address where the key safe was kept. I asked 2 local people for directions and finally found it after 30 mins.

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
What a stunning cottage! Quirky, but very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage had everything we needed. Hosts were fantastic - we had an issue with the shower and the handyman arrived within 15 minutes of my phone call to Sally! Super, I’d highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage and Garden
A super, well-equipped cottage full of charm and character with a well-designed, spacious layout. Very comfortably and tastefully furnished. The garden is very pretty and a large part of it was in the sun all day long in September. The parking space at the back of the property was very useful. All the attractions of the historic centre of Shaftesbury are within easy walking distance. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Everything you could want for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Lovely cottage in Shaftesbury
Really beautiful cottage, very comfortable and near the town, with cafes, restaurants and nice views nearby. The downstairs room is very cozy and comfy. Upstairs, nice towels, linen, and pillows, comfy beds. Plenty of storage for clothes, a nice bath, everything set with a calming atmosphere in mind, and in good working order. Sally clearly knows how to host and gave us some great ideas of things to do, all very much appreciated. The kitchen is well equipped but due to CV19 cutlery was reduced (not sure why) so we had to wash them every time instead of loading the dishwasher. Overall cleanness (bathroom and kitchen) could improve, yet this didn't spoil our stay. Very relaxing. We wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Felicity S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location
Lovely cottage in the heart if Shaftesbury. Well equipped and comfortable. Great base for exploring the surrounding area and an excellent Indian restaurant on the same street (Chutney’s).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for choosing Barbers Cottage Felicity and we hope to welcome you back again one day - hopefully for another curry as well!! Sally

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Lovely!
Wonderfully comfortable, cosy and welcoming - we have stayed twice, and look forward very much to returning one day. Sally was enormously helpful, and very patient with me when I got in a muddle over dates - she could not have done more.

8/10 Good

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barbers Cottage
spacious, comfortable, excellent location
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berber cottage - the cottage was delightful and thoughtfully equipped. Would definitely recommend!
The rental experience was straightforward and easy. Sally answered any queries promptly. Shaftesbury is lovely, a really pretty town set in amazing countryside. However we spent a lot of time driving south ( which is quite time consuming) so would probably base ourselves nearer the coast in the future.

8/10 Good

JULIA W.

Lovely cottage, good location
We stayed for a week over Christmas. Lovely cottage, decorated beautifully and very clean. Very thoughtful welcome gifts were an unexpected surprise!! Has all the amenities that you'd need and the parking space is very handy. The location in the centre of Shaftesbury is very convenient for shops, pubs and restaurants. Some lovely walks nearby, recommend Fontmell Down. Four stars instead of five only because of the single glazing that makes traffic noise and people very loud sometimes. Neighbor with dogs was also somewhat disruptive, but overall these minor distrubances did not detract from a wonderful stay, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We are glad you had a good stay - it's a central location and so part of the fabric of the saxon town. Sorry to hear you were disturbed (I think Christmas festivities may have been the cause...) Happy New Year

8/10 Good

Jane S.

Cosy Cottage in Central Location
Lovely cottage which is very close to the town centre, with the added bonus of a parking space. We had a lovely few days with amazing weather and would heartily recommend Shaftesbury as a base from which to explore the area. One comment - would suggest that the kitchen lighting be improved as it was a little dull for cooking in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Jane Thanks for the tip - we will look into getting some more lighting in there. Glad you had a good stay. Sally

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Idyllic
Spotless, pretty, comfortable, cosy and ideal for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raúl G.

Amazing house and very convenient for those with children
Stayed there with familly for 3 nights. The place is very clean. Beds are comfy and the kitchen very well equipped. Sally, the owner, was allways helpful when we had any questions. The house is located in very centre of shaftesbury so you can walk around easily. It has a parking place just at the back of the property, just 1 minute walk. After a day out you can relax in the garden! Strongly recommended, will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

The property was very comfortable and its location brilliant
Had a great relaxed time. Lovely to find somewhere close to the town and that had a lovely garden to relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

Barber cottage well located to the village town center.
The overall experience was delightful. Loved having the half bath. Parking space a wonderful addition. When railing is installed on steps it will give easy access to entering cottage through garden. The key pick up was complicated due to the typo in email for the address. The GPS did not recognize (Pasrons Poole) nor did locals.The key box is not located at cottage but off property. We finally discovered that the street is Parsons Poole for lockbox. We had issues with lack of hot water but the problem was solved. Kitchen well stocked, beds comfortable. We would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Wonderful Cottage
The cottage has everything you need is generously sized with a lovely garden to enjoy. The bedrooms are very comfortable and it was nice and cool in the warm weather. The parking space behind the cottage is also an added bonus. There is plenty to do and see nearby and the shops are very handy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks Tracy for staying with us. So glad you had a good time and it was a pleasure having you, Lots going on in Shaftesbury area this summer and autumn.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T.

Cosy cottage with lovely garden
Perfectly fitted, comfortable cottage in the centre of Shaftesbury. Large kitchen. The garden has seats and benches in several areas. A real home from home we would love to revisit.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks Kirsten. We've also just had a private parking space put in which Kirsten was the first to use. The cottage looks small from the outside but is a bit of a tardis! We still have a couple of slots left for the summer. Sally

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Great winter bolthole
Lovely well set out cottage which was perfect for a long weekend. The kitchen was very well equipped and the place was warm and had welcome provisions when we arrived...and some daffodils! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Sweet and comfortable cottage
Well located cottage with close proximity to walking paths and shops. We did not have a car so quickly became familiar with the surrounding area. Infrequent bus service made for some careful planning. The property owner was very quick to respond to questions. Shaftesbury is a delightful town and we enjoyed the week immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Juliet B.

Beautifully restored , clean, cosy and homely feeling
Property on high street , perfect location for a short walk to the town and amenities . Gold hill just around the corner . Plenty of lovely cafes and eateries . A short drive away from airfield and longleat . Fabulous , can't wait to go back .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Matthew A.

Lovely cottage with lots of space and comfortable furniture
Nice well equipped Cottage, parking is a bit of a pain but overall very positive

8/10 Good

pamela S.

Barber's Cottage, Shaftesbury England
The most charming cottage for a stay in the English countryside. Perfect location near shops, restuarants and pubs. Sally the property manager was wonderful and responsive to all our needs prior to our arrival. It's on our do again list!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you we are glad you had a good stay and hope to welcome you back. Sally, Owner

8/10 Good

Thomas J., Saint Paul

Wonderful Village Location
Cottage was well equipped with plenty of room. Beautifully equipped kitchen with most everything you need to prepare meals. Shaftesbury is a great little town with plenty of shopping and the people are quite friendly. We were happy to see a Catholic church a few doors down for us to attend Sunday mass!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Sheila H.

Comfy, warm, delightful.
We stayed in Barbers cottage over Easter, grandma, Grandad J J and 2 teenage grandsons. We had a wonderful break. The weather wasn't wonderful, but that didn't bother us. The cottage was really cosy and comfortable, very well equipped and ideally situated for the town (though a little noisy from revellers on the Friday night). I had no problems with the booking etc. Everything is just as stated. The bed is very comfortable. Thank you. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016