Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

French Mill consists of a kitchen/diner with TV, range oven, hob, microwave, fridge & freezer and dishwasher, a utility with washing machine, a first-floor sitting room with woodburning stove, and a snug. The bedrooms consist of a double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, two second-floor doubles, two doubles. There is a bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC, a second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, and a ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating with ground-floor underfloor heating, WiFi and TV. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Outside, there is ample off-road parking and extensive grounds extending, including lawns, a terrace, a pond, and outdoor furniture. Charcoal BBQ. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.2 miles. French Mill is a splendid Dorset retreat, ideal for families and friends seeking a memorable countryside escape. Note: The grounds include a pond, river frontage and open pasture land; children and pets should be supervised. This property has a bond of 750 GBP. Note: Hot water is available throughout the property; due to the distance from the water heater, it may take up to 45 seconds for warm water to reach some taps. Note: The ensuite room may experience limited water due to where it travels from; please be mindful of continuous water usage

One of Dorset’s prettiest and most historic towns, Shaftesbury is perched on a spur of rolling green hills, and the views in all directions are without comparison. Lush green meadows, woodland glades and outstanding architecture are all within a short walk. One of the best vantage points is from Gold Hill (Ridley Scott's famous Hovis advert was filmed here) with its quaint, cobbled and very steep street. Visit the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey (a place of great pilgrimage from the 11th century) or navigate the intricate and ancient lanes. Bath, Salisbury and Sherborne are all under an hour away, or drive through the stunning countryside of Blackmoor Vale down to the coast at Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth. A beautiful area, that still carries the flavour of the very best of the English countryside.