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Make A Holiday Rental Cottage in Shaftesbury & North Dorset, England Your Home Away From Home

 

Boasting the titles of being one of the highest and oldest towns to be found in Britain is the wonderful town of Shaftesbury. The town is located in the district of North Dorset, in the county of Dorset, in the far south of the country of England. A Shaftesbury & North Dorset holiday is attractive to many types of traveller as it not only offers the opportunity to indulge in a variety of activities, it also provides the chance to see some of the most interesting attractions to be found in the south of England. A Shaftesbury & North Dorset holiday rental cottage is the perfect base from which to explore this active district whilst providing guests with all of the comforts of home to ensure that they have a really enjoyable stay.

Things to Do on Holiday in Shaftesbury & North Dorset, England

If you enjoy being outdoors then a Shaftesbury & North Dorset holiday will be the icing on the cake for you. Visitors can indulge in a variety of outdoor pursuits in the district including hiking, mountain biking, small game hunting, archery, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, swimming, horse riding, tennis, golf and bird watching.

Places to Visit on Holiday in Shaftesbury & North Dorset, England

If you decide to venture out from your comfortable Shaftesbury & North Dorset holiday rental cottage to explore the surrounding area then it is worth stopping off in the peaceful village of Chettle. Probably the biggest attraction in Chettle is the wonderful Chettle House, which was built by Thomas Archer in 1710. Although it is not certain, it is believed that the house took 25 years to complete and used only local materials. One interesting feature of Chettle House is that there are absolutely no sharp corners – all of the corners on the house are rounded giving a unique and smooth appearance!

Weather in Shaftesbury & North Dorset, England

If you are now considering booking a fantastic Shaftesbury & North Dorset holiday rental cottage then you will be pleased to hear that you can expect to experience relatively warm summers and mild winters! Generally speaking the hottest time of the year to have a Shaftesbury & North Dorset holiday are the months of July, August and September when the daytime temperature can reach a comfortable 22°C. The cooler months of December, January and February still offer temperatures during the daytime of between 5° and 10°C. The annual rainfall amount for the district is 26 inches.

Travel to Shaftesbury & North Dorset, England

Travellers on a Shaftesbury & North Dorset holiday can arrive at either Bournemouth Airport (BOH) or Southampton Airport (SOU) which are both approximately an hour’s journey from the district. Air operators that have affordable, frequent flights to these airports include Flybe. Passengers can depart from various UK airports such as Glasgow (GLA), Manchester (MAN), Newcastle(NCL) and Liverpool (LPL).

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Shaftesbury and North Dorset Cottages & Chalets(44)

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Delightful Detached Stone Cottage In Rural North Dorset
    3 Bedrooms,
  • 2 Bathrooms
    • , Sleeps 5
From £100
per night

Delightful Detached Stone Cottage In Rural North Dorset

1 - 7 night Minimum Stay
  • 3 BR,
  • 2 BA,
  • Sleeps 5
  1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
  2. Shaftesbury Cottage
#1091608
    2 Reviews
    The Most Photographed Holiday Cottage In The World
      4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
    From £695
    per week

    The Most Photographed Holiday Cottage In The World

    3 - 7 night Minimum Stay
    • 4 BR,
    • Sleeps 6
    1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
    2. Shaftesbury Cottage
    #1106353
      5 Reviews
      Listed cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury's conservation area
        2 Bedrooms,
      • 1 Bathroom
        • , Sleeps 5
      From £445
      per week

      Listed cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury's conservation area

      3 - 7 night Minimum Stay
      • 2 BR,
      • 1 BA,
      • Sleeps 5
      1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
      2. Shaftesbury Cottage
      #803557
        (8)
        Make money from your holiday home - HomeAway.co.uk
        Cottage in Blandford Forum - LETTO
          2 Bedrooms,
        • 1 Bathroom
          • , Sleeps 4
        From £355
        per week

        Cottage in Blandford Forum - LETTO

        7 night Minimum Stay
        • 2 BR,
        • 1 BA,
        • Sleeps 4
        1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
        2. Blandford Forum Cottage
        #1070888
          Log Cabin in Shaftesbury - PPLOD
            1 Bedrooms,
          • 1 Bathroom
            • , Sleeps 3
          From £275
          per week

          Log Cabin in Shaftesbury - PPLOD

          7 night Minimum Stay
          • 1 BR,
          • 1 BA,
          • Sleeps 3
          1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
          2. Shaftesbury Cabin
          #1068609
            Barn in Sturminster Newton - TOLDC
              1 Bedrooms,
            • 1 Bathroom
              • , Sleeps 2
            From £275
            per week

            Barn in Sturminster Newton - TOLDC

            7 night Minimum Stay
            • 1 BR,
            • 1 BA,
            • Sleeps 2
            1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
            2. Sturminster Newton Barn
            #1068600
              House in Blandford Forum - RANMO
                8 Bedrooms,
              • 5 Bathrooms
                • , Sleeps 16
              From £1,995
              per week

              House in Blandford Forum - RANMO

              7 night Minimum Stay
              • 8 BR,
              • 5 BA,
              • Sleeps 16
              1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
              2. Blandford Forum House
              #1068415
                Barn in Shaftesbury - CAALM
                  2 Bedrooms,
                • 1 Bathroom
                  • , Sleeps 4
                From £355
                per week

                Barn in Shaftesbury - CAALM

                7 night Minimum Stay
                • 2 BR,
                • 1 BA,
                • Sleeps 4
                1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                2. Shaftesbury Barn
                #1067076
                  Wing in Sturminster Newton - RCORN
                    2 Bedrooms,
                  • 2 Bathrooms
                    • , Sleeps 4
                  From £375
                  per week

                  Wing in Sturminster Newton - RCORN

                  7 night Minimum Stay
                  • 2 BR,
                  • 2 BA,
                  • Sleeps 4
                  1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                  2. Sturminster Newton Apartment
                  #1066741
                    Log Cabin in Gillingham - WHIST
                      3 Bedrooms,
                    • 2 Bathrooms
                      • , Sleeps 6
                    From £410
                    per week

                    Log Cabin in Gillingham - WHIST

                    7 night Minimum Stay
                    • 3 BR,
                    • 2 BA,
                    • Sleeps 6
                    1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                    2. Gillingham Cabin
                    #1059470
                      Cottage in Hinton St Mary - ODBAK
                        1 Bedrooms,
                      • 1 Bathroom
                        • , Sleeps 2
                      From £250
                      per week

                      Cottage in Hinton St Mary - ODBAK

                      7 night Minimum Stay
                      • 1 BR,
                      • 1 BA,
                      • Sleeps 2
                      1. Dorset >
                      2. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Cottage
                      #1068534
                        Barn in Shaftesbury - BOWMI
                          3 Bedrooms,
                        • 2 Bathrooms
                          • , Sleeps 6
                        From £390
                        per week

                        Barn in Shaftesbury - BOWMI

                        7 night Minimum Stay
                        • 3 BR,
                        • 2 BA,
                        • Sleeps 6
                        1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                        2. Shaftesbury Barn
                        #1067629
                          Barn in Shaftesbury - WAGCO
                            1 Bedrooms,
                          • 1 Bathroom
                            • , Sleeps 2
                          From £265
                          per week

                          Barn in Shaftesbury - WAGCO

                          7 night Minimum Stay
                          • 1 BR,
                          • 1 BA,
                          • Sleeps 2
                          1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                          2. Shaftesbury Barn
                          #1066923
                            Cottage in Blandford St Mary - THIST
                              2 Bedrooms,
                            • 1 Bathroom
                              • , Sleeps 4
                            From £340
                            per week

                            Cottage in Blandford St Mary - THIST

                            7 night Minimum Stay
                            • 2 BR,
                            • 1 BA,
                            • Sleeps 4
                            1. Dorset >
                            2. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Cottage
                            #1059866
                              Cottage in Shaftesbury - THCOP
                                2 Bedrooms,
                              • 1 Bathroom
                                • , Sleeps 4
                              From £355
                              per week

                              Cottage in Shaftesbury - THCOP

                              7 night Minimum Stay
                              • 2 BR,
                              • 1 BA,
                              • Sleeps 4
                              1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                              2. Shaftesbury Cottage
                              #1059410
                                LERRYN APARTMENT, pet friendly, with open fire in Pimperne, Ref 4381
                                  1 Bedrooms,
                                • 1 Bathroom
                                  • , Sleeps 3
                                From £240
                                per week

                                LERRYN APARTMENT, pet friendly, with open fire in Pimperne, Ref 4381

                                3 night Minimum Stay
                                • 1 BR,
                                • 1 BA,
                                • Sleeps 3
                                1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                2. Pimperne Cottage
                                #1116827
                                  THE STABLES, pet friendly in Sturminster Newton, Ref 1854
                                    2 Bedrooms,
                                  • 2 Bathrooms
                                    • , Sleeps 5
                                  From £291
                                  per week

                                  THE STABLES, pet friendly in Sturminster Newton, Ref 1854

                                  3 night Minimum Stay
                                  • 2 BR,
                                  • 2 BA,
                                  • Sleeps 5
                                  1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                  2. Sturminster Newton Cottage
                                  #1115618
                                    Deepest Dorset Scandinavian style Chalets - Melbury Chalet
                                      3 Bedrooms,
                                    • 3 Bathrooms
                                      • , Sleeps 6
                                    From £100
                                    per night

                                    Deepest Dorset Scandinavian style Chalets - Melbury Chalet

                                    3 - 7 night Minimum Stay
                                    • 3 BR,
                                    • 3 BA,
                                    • Sleeps 6
                                    1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                    2. Gillingham Chalet
                                    #836129
                                      3 Reviews
                                      PEACEMERE, pet friendly, with a garden in Gillingham, Ref 5270
                                        3 Bedrooms,
                                      • 2 Bathrooms
                                        • , Sleeps 6
                                      From £306
                                      per week

                                      PEACEMERE, pet friendly, with a garden in Gillingham, Ref 5270

                                      3 night Minimum Stay
                                      • 3 BR,
                                      • 2 BA,
                                      • Sleeps 6
                                      1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                      2. Gillingham Cottage
                                      #1116970
                                        MAJESTIC, pet friendly, with a garden in Shaftesbury, Ref 12541
                                          2 Bedrooms,
                                        • 1 Bathroom
                                          • , Sleeps 6
                                        From £281
                                        per week

                                        MAJESTIC, pet friendly, with a garden in Shaftesbury, Ref 12541

                                        3 night Minimum Stay
                                        • 2 BR,
                                        • 1 BA,
                                        • Sleeps 6
                                        1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                        2. Shaftesbury Cottage
                                        #1116937
                                          Barn in Shaftesbury - MVALE
                                            2 Bedrooms,
                                          • 1 Bathroom
                                            • , Sleeps 5
                                          From £315
                                          per week

                                          Barn in Shaftesbury - MVALE

                                          7 night Minimum Stay
                                          • 2 BR,
                                          • 1 BA,
                                          • Sleeps 5
                                          1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                          2. Shaftesbury Barn
                                          #1068620
                                            Barn in Sturminster Newton - OAKTB
                                              2 Bedrooms,
                                            • 2 Bathrooms
                                              • , Sleeps 4
                                            From £390
                                            per week

                                            Barn in Sturminster Newton - OAKTB

                                            7 night Minimum Stay
                                            • 2 BR,
                                            • 2 BA,
                                            • Sleeps 4
                                            1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                            2. Sturminster Newton Barn
                                            #1068505
                                              House in Blandford Forum - NFARB
                                                3 Bedrooms,
                                              • 3 Bathrooms
                                                • , Sleeps 6
                                              From £525
                                              per week

                                              House in Blandford Forum - NFARB

                                              7 night Minimum Stay
                                              • 3 BR,
                                              • 3 BA,
                                              • Sleeps 6
                                              1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                              2. Blandford Forum House
                                              #1067014
                                                Barn in Shaftesbury - COBCO
                                                  1 Bedrooms,
                                                • 1 Bathroom
                                                  • , Sleeps 2
                                                From £265
                                                per week

                                                Barn in Shaftesbury - COBCO

                                                7 night Minimum Stay
                                                • 1 BR,
                                                • 1 BA,
                                                • Sleeps 2
                                                1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                                2. Shaftesbury Barn
                                                #1066922
                                                  Barn in Shaftesbury - OWBAR
                                                    3 Bedrooms,
                                                  • 2 Bathrooms
                                                    • , Sleeps 6
                                                  From £555
                                                  per week

                                                  Barn in Shaftesbury - OWBAR

                                                  7 night Minimum Stay
                                                  • 3 BR,
                                                  • 2 BA,
                                                  • Sleeps 6
                                                  1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                                  2. Shaftesbury Barn
                                                  #1066909
                                                    Log Cabin in Gillingham - WHISR
                                                      3 Bedrooms,
                                                    • 2 Bathrooms
                                                      • , Sleeps 6
                                                    From £410
                                                    per week

                                                    Log Cabin in Gillingham - WHISR

                                                    7 night Minimum Stay
                                                    • 3 BR,
                                                    • 2 BA,
                                                    • Sleeps 6
                                                    1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                                    2. Gillingham Cabin
                                                    #1059469
                                                      Family And Pet Friendly Comfortable Dorset Cottage.
                                                        2 Bedrooms,
                                                      • 1 Bathroom, 
                                                      • 1 Separate WC
                                                        • , Sleeps 6
                                                      From £300
                                                      per week

                                                      Family And Pet Friendly Comfortable Dorset Cottage.

                                                      3 - 7 night Minimum Stay
                                                      • 2 BR,
                                                      • 1 BA,
                                                      • 1 Separate Toilet,
                                                      • Sleeps 6
                                                      1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                                      2. Okeford Fitzpaine Cottage
                                                      #1087503
                                                        Deepest Dorset Scandinavian style Chalets - Hardy Chalet
                                                          3 Bedrooms,
                                                        • 3 Bathrooms
                                                          • , Sleeps 6
                                                        From £375
                                                        per week

                                                        Deepest Dorset Scandinavian style Chalets - Hardy Chalet

                                                        2 - 7 night Minimum Stay
                                                        • 3 BR,
                                                        • 3 BA,
                                                        • Sleeps 6
                                                        1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                                        2. Gillingham Chalet
                                                        #836129
                                                          BLANDFORD COTTAGE, pet friendly in Berwick St John, Ref 14026
                                                            2 Bedrooms,
                                                          • 1 Bathroom
                                                            • , Sleeps 4
                                                          From £256
                                                          per week

                                                          BLANDFORD COTTAGE, pet friendly in Berwick St John, Ref 14026

                                                          3 night Minimum Stay
                                                          • 2 BR,
                                                          • 1 BA,
                                                          • Sleeps 4
                                                          1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                                          2. Shaftesbury Cottage
                                                          #1119809
                                                            OKE APPLE COTTAGE, pet friendly in Okeford Fitzpaine, Ref 20119
                                                              1 Bedrooms,
                                                            • 1 Bathroom
                                                              • , Sleeps 2
                                                            From £254
                                                            per week

                                                            OKE APPLE COTTAGE, pet friendly in Okeford Fitzpaine, Ref 20119

                                                            3 night Minimum Stay
                                                            • 1 BR,
                                                            • 1 BA,
                                                            • Sleeps 2
                                                            1. Shaftesbury and North Dorset Holiday cottages >
                                                            2. Okeford Fitzpaine Cottage
                                                            #1118781
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