Shaftesbury, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Dorset, England

17 properties
Family-Friendly
Viewed 21 times recently.
Price from £3610
Next available 16/04 to 28/04/23
sleeps 16  - 18 guests 16 - 18
7 bedrooms 7
5 bathrooms 5
no dogs allowed

7 bedroom Large Country House

Stylish and impressive 7 bedroom manor house with stunning country views, private outdoor hot tub and spacious elegant accommodation, half an hour's drive from Yeovil

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot Tub
1 of 10 listed cottages. See more properties from Woodlands Retreats
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 131 people.
Online Booking Available
Viewed 23 times recently.
Price from £3180
Next available 30/03 to 07/04/23
sleeps 1  - 12 guests 1 - 12
5 bedrooms 5
4 bathrooms 4
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

5 bedroom Farmstay

A stunning large luxurious holiday house boasting unspoilt views over the open countryside with a private hot tub and games room complete with pool table and table tennis for fun times

Facilities & Features: TVGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub
5 star
1 of 10 listed cottages. See more properties from Woodlands Retreats
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 131 people.
Online Booking Available
Viewed 59 times recently.
Price from £1800
Next available 03/04 to 21/04/23
no booking fee
sleeps 8  - 16 guests 8 - 16
5 bedrooms 5
6 bathrooms 6
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Rural Retreat

Sleeps 16 no pets holiday home in Dorset AONB, just half an hour’s drive from the Jurassic coast, with private hot tub and access to excellent onsite leisure facilities included a heated indoor pool, a sauna, games room, kids play areas and coarse fishing lakes

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated pool
4 star
1 of 3 listed cottages. See more properties from The Victorian Barn
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 28 people.
Online Booking Available
Viewed 25 times recently.
Price from £1604
Next available 18/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Holiday Barn

Want to stay somewhere with tranquil rural views over fields and pastures where you can relax and unwind in Dorset? This 3 bedroom family-friendly and dog-friendly ban could be perfect, close to Thomas Hardy's Country and within reach of Dorset's Jurassic Coast for day trips

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 11 times recently.
Price from £657
Next available 12/04 to 22/04/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Farm Cottage

Get away from it all with a stay at this idyllic rural retreat near the attractive hillside town of Shaftesbury in Dorset

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
3 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 20 times recently.
Price from £390
Next available 17/04 to 24/04/23
Special Offer 17/04 to 24/04/23
no booking fee
sleeps 1  - 4 guests 1 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Cottage

Two bedroom family holiday cottage with a private south facing garden and country views located in a rural village in Somerset close to Glastonbury Tor, available for short breaks and longer stays

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames room
Online Booking Available
Viewed 37 times recently.
Price from £499
Next available 14/04 to 29/06/23
no booking fee
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Cottage Complex

Luxurious 2 bedroom holiday rental on a farm in rural Dorset, with country views, a private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a sauna, a children's play area and a games room

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated pool
4 star
1 of 3 listed cottages. See more properties from The Victorian Barn
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 28 people.
Price from £1790
Next available 16/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 6  - 10 guests 6 - 10
5 bedrooms 5
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Thatched Cottage

Pretty 5 bedroom thatched country cottage, near Blandford Forum, with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub in garden

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot Tub
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 15 times recently.
Price from £1954
Next available 16/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 3  - 6 guests 3 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

3 bedroom Barn Conversion

Family-friendly and dog-friendly barn conversion with modern interior, situated within a small development on a working farm, ideal for rural retreat breaks and within reach of the Jurassic Coast

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames room
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 21 times recently.
Price from £836
Next available 14/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 1  - 4 guests 1 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Barn Conversion

This 2 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion is located within a development of six holiday barns in a tranquil rural setting close to the Purbeck Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast, shared facilities on site include a games room with pool table, table football and air hockey, whether for a family holiday or a getaway with friends, there is plenty to keep you entertained here

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames room
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 23 times recently.
Price from £740
Next available 30/03 to 06/04/23
sleeps 1  - 4 guests 1 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Country Cottage

High quality boutique style holiday home set in a peaceful rural setting with a tranquil garden and private hot tub

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageTVFree WifiOutdoor Hot Tub
5 star
1 of 10 listed cottages. See more properties from Woodlands Retreats
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 131 people.
Online Booking Available
Viewed 36 times recently.
Price from £499
Next available 30/03 to 07/04/23
no booking fee
sleeps 4  - 6 guests 4 - 6
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Rural Retreat

High quality 2 ensuite bedroom holiday rental with private hot tub and access to a shared swimming pool, on a family run farm in rural Dorset

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated pool
4 star
1 of 3 listed cottages. See more properties from The Victorian Barn
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 28 people.
Online Booking Available
Viewed 11 times recently.
Price from £513
Next available 18/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Romantic Retreat

Idyllic rural retreat which with its king-size bed is ideal for two, this studio property is complete with a beautiful interior and a lovely countryside location and is situated near to the West Wiltshire Downlands

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 19 times recently.
Price from £582
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Farmstay Lodge

Modern stylish 2 bedroom holiday lodge with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub in a rural setting on a dairy farm, within around 30 minutes' drive of Salisbury and the New Forest National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot Tub
4 star

This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £4600
Next available 01/05 to 05/05/23
sleeps 2  - 21 guests 2 - 21
8 bedrooms 8
10 bathrooms 10
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

8 bedroom Large Country House

Stylish roomy holiday farmhouse in Wiltshire with 8 ensuite bedrooms, sleeping up to 18 people (an additional 6 can be accommodated by arrangement), complete with excellent leisure facilities including an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and hot tub for a relaxing break, plus a games room and cinema room for fun times

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated pool

* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

holiday in ShaftesburyShaftesbury is an historic market town with breathtaking views of the surrounding Dorset countryside. The "Shaston" of Thomas Hardy's novels, Shaftesbury is one of the oldest and highest towns in England.


Advice on Cottage Holidays in Shaftesbury

Gold Hill is the most famous hill in Shaftesbury. With its worn polished cobbles, it's most recently famous for the Hovis Bread Advertisement back in the 1980's when the young boy struggled to push his bicycle up the steep hill.

Market day is Thursday, with a good Farmers Market on the first Saturday of every month.  Coffee shops and cafes abound, in particular pay a visit to Turnbull's Deli at the top of the High Street for great coffee, cakes and a huge selection of cheese.

Book a Shaftesbury cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Dorset on holiday.