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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51230 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

East Knoyle, England
- Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs1 min walk
- Place, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park22 min drive
- Place, Stonehenge25 min drive
- Airport, 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
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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Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
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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. Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Messums Wiltshire are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

East Knoyle, England
What's nearby
- Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
- Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 22 min drive - 26.9 km
- Stonehenge - 25 min drive - 35.7 km
- New Forest National Park - 48 min drive - 60.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- The George Inn - 9 min drive
- Tisbury Fish and Chip Shop - 10 min drive
- The John Peel - 8 min drive
- The Walnut Tree - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.4/10
Cleanliness
4.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
1 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vicky W.
14 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage & location.
Vicky W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annie H.
20 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wise and cosy Cottage
Annie H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Pauline R.
19 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
East Knoyle Cottage
Pauline R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ed K.
13 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A break with family
Ed K.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josefina P.
14 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful cottage in wonderful countryside
Josefina P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Natalie M.
21 Jun, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely disappointing
Natalie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Sue F.
17 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
Sue F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Susan S.
30 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
liebenswertes, kleines Cottage mit netter Besitzerin
Susan S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ann
6 Jun, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ann
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert T.
27 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Break
Robert T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
paula garth h.
4 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in lovely village
paula garth h.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fleur C.
22 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb cottage!
Fleur C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James L.
30 Apr, 2019
amazing
James L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frank R.
26 Aug, 2018
Schönes Cottage mit Garten und Pool!
Frank R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Guy B.
18 Jul, 2018
Lovely and well appointed. Certainly recommended for a getaway.
Guy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian L.
5 Apr, 2018
A lovely and well set up cottage
Adrian L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Titus M.
1 Mar, 2018
Peacefull lovely warm house
Titus M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jason rackham
6 Sept, 2017
A cosy weekend away
Jason rackham
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Stewart Q.
15 Apr, 2017
Very comfortable cottage. Very friendly and helpful owner.
Stewart Q.
Verified
6/10 Okay
nicolas b.
4 Sept, 2025
nicolas b.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Vanessa
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.
Walks from the cottage are beautiful.
Languages:
English
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