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Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden

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Exterior
Exterior
Dining
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dorset, ENG
  • Stourhead Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Stourhead
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden

This charming, three-bedroom cottage offers total peace and tranquillity. It is situated in one of the prettiest parts of North Dorset just three miles from the A303 and close to the National Trust properties of Stourhead and Montacute. Longleat is just over the border in Wiltshire, while the lovely town of Sherborne with its abbey and Shaftesbury's Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis advertisement, are close by. The magnificent city of Bath and Salisbury Cathedral are both within an easy drive, as is the Jurassic Dorset coast. Gillingham, two miles away, boasts a mainline station to London Waterloo, leisure centre with swimming pool, tennis courts, restaurants and a Waitrose and Asda. Gastro pubs in nearby villages are highly recommended and serve excellent food. There are wonderful walks from the cottage and plenty of quiet lanes for cycling.

The newly refurbished cottage has an outside patio containing a fire pit and BBQ and a large woodland garden. Double doors from the patio lead to an attractive beamed sitting room with a wood burning stove and large screen TV/DVD. The fully equipped kitchen with table and seating for five, contains a hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher, while the utility room next door hosts a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. There is one twin and one double bedroom upstairs and one single downstairs. All bedrooms have ample storage, high spec mattresses, pillows and linen; towels included. There are two bathrooms; upstairs with a bath and downstairs with a shower. No smoking and unfortunately no pets as the cottage is situated on a working farm. Parking is available for two/three cars as is a cycle store and Wifi.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gillingham

Located in Gillingham, this cottage is in a rural area. Some of the area's popular attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Gartell Light Railway and Mill on the Brue are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Dorset, ENG

What's nearby

  • Stourhead Garden - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Stourhead - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 28 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Longleat - 32 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 35 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gillingham Railway Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gillingham Tandoori - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Park Garden Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bell & Crown - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hooga Coffee - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gartell Light Railway, Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Stourhead Garden and Stourhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stuart d.

Amazing cottage with beautiful gardens

The cottage was fantastic, incredibly clean, comfy/cosy with bags of facilities and soft, sumptuous towels as a bonus! Annabel was very friendly and helpful, the location of the cottage was great for exploring and visiting places of interest in that area. I'd definitely go back. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria C., Kelowna, BC Canada

A wonderful cottage - spacious and comfortable.

We loved our stay at Hayhouse Farm. Anabel was a lovely host, offering us whatever we needed, and we particularly loved the canine hosts - we'll remember that mischievous Mazy fondly. The cottage was extremely comfortable. Spacious bedrooms, wonderful kitchen, plus excellent washing and drying facilities. And thanks Anabel for some of the touches we found in the cottage - the soft ample towels, the welcoming sheets and pillows. We hope to visit again one day. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

John B.

Cozy, comfortable, clean and very well equipped cottage - perfect for our family

We spent a lovely 14 days over Christmas at Annabel’s cottage. On arrival we discovered all the basics - French bread, butter, jam, tea coffee, milk, sugar plus the annoying ones to buy like salt and pepper, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, kitchen towel etc - had generously been provided. Annabel’s daughter had also sweetly set up some Christmas decorations including a nativity scene on the mantlepiece in the sitting room and even a Christmas tree, lights on, just outside the French windows (I believe it was a little big for inside the house). The cottage has a fantastic boot room, which is great for disrobing out of muddy gear, and also has a large washing machine and dryer, perfect for a family of young mucky children. The bedrooms are cozy and have comfy beds, bathrooms are very functional. We used the stove/fire in the sitting room there is also a good sized TV and a very comfortable sofa to recline on. I would recommend this little cottage to anyone and hope to stay there again when we are next in Dorset.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic stay

My family and I had a fantastic stay in this beautifully appointed cottage. Annabel, our host, could not have been more accommodating. We hope to return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Cathie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An oasis!

We had a simply lovely three night stay. The cottage embraces you with its warmth, character, location and welcome! We were made so very welcome by the owners and everything we needed for a relaxing break, was provided. We would highly recommend The Stables as a place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Superb cottage in quiet location

Wonderful cottage with lots of amenities, yet close to Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sherbourne and about 1.20hrs to the coast. Excellent kitchen facilities and lovely garden which we took advantage of sitting in due to very sunny Easter Holidays. Easily suitable for 5 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Di B.

Welcoming and warm

Annabel thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. The house is beautifully furnished and well equipped, with a lovely garden for summer visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

The lovely cottage was set in beautiful countryside

Cottage is charming,lovely place to stay and relax. Very well equipped. Recommended excellent restaurants we loved 'the ship' I would definitely recommend this cottage and would love to return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lizzie L.

Absolutely gorgeous

We visited Annabel's cottage with our 3 children. The great thing it was exactly what I'd hoped for and everything had been thought of. We had a really lovely weekend over Easter and the cottage was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Riyadh, KSA

Great stay in a lovely comfy cottage

Anabel was great. The cottage is very cosy with lots of special additions, such as White Company luxury towels and Neil's Yard toiletries everywhere. Anabel even provides tea, coffee, milk and biscuits for the weary traveler! The cottage has very comfy beds and all the amenities you need, including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer as well as a fully furnished kitchen. There is a large flatscreen with Sky, and an XBox one plus games if needed. There are also two very nice pubs for food nearby, the Stapleton Arms and the Ship in West Stour. Overall a very nice stay. Thanks Anabel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

About the host

Your host

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We live on site and so are able to help you with any questions you may have or come up with suggestions of the best places to visit and things to do. Mike is a vet, concentrating mainly on cows and Annabel is a freelance journalist.
We have horses, cows and sheep on the farm which we are very happy to show you. Sometimes we have young calves or foals.

Why they chose this property

We have tried to refurbish our cottage to the highest standards and have included linen and towels from The White Company, together with excellent quality mattresses. All soaps, shampoos from nearby Neil's Yard in Gillingham and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything we think you might need to have an enjoyable stay.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage will appeal to those looking for total peace and quiet at the same time as being close to shops and lovely country pubs which serve excellent food. It is easily accessible from the A303 as well as being close to the mainline station to London. There are wonderful walks from the door as well as excellent cycling on the quiet country lanes.

Languages:

English