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Beautiful rural cottage on Dorset/Wiltshire border

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Property grounds
Sitting room with sunny window seat.  Open plan with dining area.
Sitting room, log burner and Samsung TV in front of sofa
Super king sized bed with 2000 spring mattress in master bedroom
Dining table

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51230 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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East Knoyle, England
  • Gold Hill Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful rural cottage on Dorset/Wiltshire border

Wise Cottage is a 250 year old cottage with a boutique feel and sweeping views over fields, situated in a beautiful village near Shaftesbury, Dorset. A few yards from the shop is an excellent playground and our award winning village shop.
The cottage has been furnished with antiques, carefully chosen pieces from our travels abroad, soft rugs and comfortable furniture to make a stay as wonderful as possible. The cottage is close to Longleat, Stone Henge, the Georgian City of Bath and the beautiful Dorset coast. We are happy to accept well behaved dogs.

The cottage sleeps four comfortably and five cozily, 2 bedrooms, 1 large master bedroom with a super kingsize bed and a small bedroom with adult bunks. A guest bed can be put up in the main bedroom or the sitting room for a fifth guest (there is not room in the bunk room for the extra bed).
The cottage includes a wood burner, super fast Wifi and garden. There is a cosy sitting room with oak dining table and chairs, a well fitted kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
The main bedroom has an upholstered Super kingsize bed with high quality Vi Spring mattress, high quality duvets and bed linens. The second bedroom has full size bunk beds. Polished wooden floors and carpets make up the flooring. The bathroom has an in bath shower and bath. There are plenty of towels provided as well as a wonderful organic shampoo, bodywash and handwash.. The bathroom is situated downstairs opposite the kitchen.

The garden is situated up steps from the cottage, it is probably not easily accessed by anyone disabled or infirm. It is a cottage garden, not highly manicured but with wonderful views over fields.. A table and chairs and a barbecue and tongs are also provided. There is a side access to the garden and it is fenced, so will contain a not overly ambitious dog.
The cottage has a Samsung 32" smart TV with the channel apps, super fast broad band, a small office with desk. Mobile reception is good, but patchy in the downstairs rooms.
There is a wood burner and logs are supplied in the winter for the first night (extra logs can be bought from the village shop).
The kitchen is fully equipped with all china and cutlery, pans, casserole dishes, salad bowls, a Nespresso coffee maker (with coffee capsules!) and there is a supply of tea bags, coffee, sugar, olive oil and salt and pepper to start you off. We always leave a welcome pack of fresh local bread, jam, butter and milk.

There is a local deli where you can buy excellent home cooked meals - Compton McRae in Semley.
https://www.comptonmcrae.com

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

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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

Salisbury

Located in Salisbury, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Some of the area's popular attractions include Center Parcs Longleat Forest and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. Larmer Tree Gardens and Gartell Light Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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East Knoyle, England

What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 15 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Stourhead - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 18 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 22 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 15 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪san tonino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The John Peel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful rural cottage on Dorset/Wiltshire border pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful rural cottage on Dorset/Wiltshire border?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful rural cottage on Dorset/Wiltshire border?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful rural cottage on Dorset/Wiltshire border located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Messums Wiltshire and Melbury Vale Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa

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Hi! We are Vanessa and Bruce and we have two children. We live in the most stunning part of the English countryside, on the border of Wiltshire and Dorset. The area is typified by tight valleys, rolling hills and huge views. We moved here from London 10 years ago to bring up our family. Vanessa organises African safaris and Bruce is a motor racing journalist. We have a huge appetite for foreign travel and love interiors - hence our addiction of making the cottage the most idyllic and inspirational place to stay!

Why they chose this property

We bought Wise Cottage in March 2016 as a holiday let. It's origins date back probably about 300 years, it is typical of the small cottages found in this area, originally a tied cottage to the large estate in the village. The views from the cottage are gorgeous, the cottage space is charming and cozy and we just knew it would be a perfect place for rural holidays.

What makes this property unique

The location means that one is within easy reach of numerous places, the Georgian city of Bath, Stone Henge, Longleat (the finest Elizabethan house in England), the Dorset coast line, Lyme Regis, Roman hill forts, beautiful market towns and London is still only two hours away.
Walks from the cottage are beautiful.

Languages:

English