About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: St James Cottage in Shaftesbury offers a 4-star holiday home with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property features a private entrance, ensuring privacy for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, and a cozy fireplace. Free WiFi is available throughout the cottage, enhancing the stay experience. Outdoor Spaces: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing outdoor area, perfect for unwinding. A barbecue is also available for outdoor dining. Convenient Location: Located 19 mi from Longleat House and 27 mi from Bournemouth Airport, the cottage is close to attractions such as Stonehenge and Poole Harbor.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Private parking available


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Annie
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Great location and property was nicely presented with lovely garden.

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We love the setting of this charming cottage, close to the historic town centre and perfect for exploring this wonderful part of North Dorset.. Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, French Doors Leading To Garden Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer Separate Toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Bunk (3ft) Beds (Children Only) Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet Second Floor: Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Garden with garden furniture and barbecue. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 12 steps in the garden. This property has a security deposit of GBP 300.. St James Cottage is the perfect holiday home, comfortable, full of charm and character, and set in a wonderful and historic location. This 500-year-old listed building is located at the foot of Gold Hill, set in a quiet location, yet just a short stroll from the bustling town centre, Shaftesbury itself offers a wide range of independent shops, pubs and eateries from cafés to restaurants and is also the home to one of the most picturesque streets; Gold Hill was made famous in the Hovis advert and its charm is clear and being the highest point in Dorset the views from there are nothing short of spectacular. The cottage itself is a is pretty Grade II listed thatched cottage and offers great accommodation for couples or families looking to enjoy everything this wonderful location has to offer. The spacious living room with wood burner is the perfect place to relax after a day’s exploring and the large kitchen/dining room is an ideal spot to grab a drink whist cooking. The bedrooms are over located on first and second floors with two doubles and a room with bunks - perfect for the kids! The elevated garden offers an idylli...

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Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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Amenities of St James Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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From 4:00 PM
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Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 99 years old
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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