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The Studio

Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West England

Property details

2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Garden Pets welcome Hasfishing Countryside Broadband / WiFi Romantic Near walks Near cycling Ationalpark Neargolf Enclosedgarden Character Children Cotavailable Dishwasher Offroad Parking Smoke Free Greatview

Summary

The accommodation is praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and great location for exploring nearby areas. Guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, lovely views, and personal touches from owners. However, some noted potential issues with low ceilings, limited natural light, and parking challenges.

The property

Shaftesbury 2.6 miles. The Studio is a delightful, detached stone cottage nestling on the outskirts of the charming Saxon town of Shaftesbury, Dorset in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property has stunning views of the Dorset hills, right from your door. Internally, the property boasts an open-plan living space, with quality furnishings and access to your own private courtyard garden. Delight in this smart setup, with a well fitted country kitchen in which to relax in the evening and enjoy a delicious home-made meal with a glass of wine. The dining/sitting area has seating to use at your own leisure, where you can plan activities and days out for the duration of your trip. On the first floor is a well-presented spacious king-size bedroom, with pretty, French style bed, making it the ideal property for couples. The bedroom also offers a lovely Juliet balcony, showcasing those views right from your window. Here, you can relax and unwind during the evenings, and reminisce times gone by with your loved ones or enjoy catching up with your favourite shows. To the front of the cottage is a pretty, gravelled area, planted with tubs and with outside seating, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink and simply take in the picture-perfect, countryside views. Whilst you're in the area, you can easily access a number of tourist attractions and the property’s rural location makes it the prime spot for some scenic walking and cycling. Visiting the town centre of Shaftesbury is a must, featuring Gold Hill, a steeply cobbled street and famous for its picturesque appearance and views overlooking the vale beyond. Shaftesbury Abbey, founded in 888 and once housing nuns, is now a museum and certainly worth a visit, bringing to life the town’s rich history. Longleat House and very popular Safari Park is within 45 mins drive as is the Jurassic coastline where fossils can be collected. The Larmer Tree Gardens with its expansive Victorian garden is also within a few miles of The Studio, boasting plenty of woodland, flowers and laurel hedges, making it a wonderful site to explore on your travels.The Studio provides an exceptional base for couples looking to escape to the countryside.

An eye-catching stone cottage resting on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, Dorset. Juliet balcony. Open-plan living. Country views. Shaftesbury 2.6 miles; Child Okeford 8.5 miles.

Please note: this property only accommodates bookings from a Friday to a Friday. Over Christmas and New Year 2026 we also accommodate bookings from Tuesday to Saturday. One bedroom: 1 x king-size with Juliet balcony. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and dishwasher. TV, WiFi and Bluetooth Speaker. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for one car, Off road parking for The Studio is in the marked bay in front of the main house, just adjacent to The Studio. Enclosed gravel area with furniture. Note: Well-behaved small dog is welcome but please keep it off soft furniture/bedding. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.6 miles and pub 2 miles.

Practical information

Distance to river (miles): 3.8 miles
Central heating: Throughout
Check-out: 10:00
Has great view(s)?: Yes
Shop: 2.6 miles
Pub: 2 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 2 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Views: Countryside, Exceptional, Panoramic
Floors: 2
Check-in: 16:00
Distance to supermarket (miles): 2.6 miles
Dogs allowed: Yes
Distance to lake (miles): 4 miles
Location: Outskirts
Open to enquiries about other types of animals: Yes
Parking spaces: 1
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Cot: Yes
Fixtures and fittings: Dishwasher
Garden: Yes
Garden privacy: Private
Garden style: Gravelled Area

Location