Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Fifehead Magdalen, ENG
Gold Hill Museum
Place, Gold Hill Museum
15 min drive
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Place, Shaftesbury Arts Centre
15 min drive
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Gillingham
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 Riversmeet Leisure Centre and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre. Gartell Light Railway and Shaftesbury Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
Gold Hill Museum - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
Shaftesbury Arts Centre - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
Gartell Light Railway - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 18 min drive - 13.9 km
Getting around
Gillingham Dorset Station - 10 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
The John Peel - 12 min drive
Wagtail
McDonald's - 16 min drive
The White Horse - 10 min drive
The Kaffee - 9 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).
How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location?
As of 27 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location on 26 Oct 2026 start from £262, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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 6 miles (10 km) of Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and The Exchange. North Dorset Trailway and Gartell Light Railway are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Stanley Stewart
I am travel writer and author. I was born in Ireland, grew up in Canada but have lived all my adult life in England. When I am not travelling, I currently divide my time between Rome and the UK.
As well as three travel books, I write regularly for most of the national newspapers in the UK including the Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times as well as for National Geographic Traveler in the States. I am a contributing editor at Conde Nast Traveller UK.
Why they chose this property
When I moved out of London, after thirty years there, I fell for Dorset simply before it was so beautiful. I had travelled here before, and I found myself coming back again and again. It is one of the most rural counties in England, and the only one with no motorways. There are also no cities other than Bournemouth down on the coast. It is a landscape of green rolling hills and small quirky villages -- a storybook landscape -- and I love it. I find the beauty of the area inspires me every day, and my cottage is the perfect quiet hideaway from where I could work, and from where I can explore one of the loveliest parts of England.
What makes this property unique
This house is a real home. I live here on the rare occassions when I am in the UK. All the pesonal stuff of course may have been cleared away for rental but the house will have a homely cozy lived-in feeling rather than the rather spartan hollow atmosphere of some rental properties. I love it and I hope you will too. There is lots of wonderful walks from the front door, and our road is part of the National Cycle Way. There are at least a half dozen wonderful gastro pubs with seriously good food close to hand, and it is an area to explore -- with lots to see and do.