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Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location

Holiday home in Gillingham with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Escape to this charming terrace cottage, nestled in a quiet village on the edge of the Dorset Downs. With two bedrooms and a spacious kitchen, enjoy dining al fresco in the garden or unwind by an open fire with books from around the world at your fingertips.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location

This beautiful terrace cottage is owned by a renowned travel writer & contains decorations from all over the world - as well as a myriad of books! There are 2 bedrooms, a cosy lounge with open fire and a large airy kitchen & dining area. French windows lead from the kitchen to the garden which is small, a little wild, but much loved -- there is plenty of room to have lunch outside but you might struggle to organize a five-a-side football tournament. There are beautiful views from the end of the garden southwards towards the Dorset Downs. As well as the kitchen and living room, the downstairs has a small book-lined library, a bedroom with two single beds and a guest loo. Upstairs is a large landing with a divan or day bed that could be used to accommodate a fifth person, or perhaps just for afternoon naps, a double bedroom and a large family bathroom with bath, sink, bidet and shower. The house stands on a quiet road on the edge of an even quieter village. There are plenty of walks from the front door. There is WiFi throughout the house, TV and DVD, a stereo system for CD's and all necessary equipment and facilities, including a gas hob, in a well-stocked kitchen. Weekly guests will find a welcome pack of essentials on arrival to get them started, including a bottle of wine, and the kitchen contains all the usual stuff like tea, coffee, salt, pepper, olive oil, etc etc that guests are welcome to use.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Gillingham, this holiday home is in a rural area. Sturminster Newton Mill and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gartell Light Railway and Mill on the Brue. Larmer Tree Gardens and Badger Watch Dorset are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Stourhead - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 27 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 39 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Town House Dragon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gartell Light Railway, Sturminster Newton Mill and Gold Hill Museum. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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