Cosy St. James's St. cottage

St. James's Street runs along the bottom of historic Gold Hill with the saxon Abbey ruins at the top of the hill. Number 25 is a mid-terrace cottage which dates from the early 1600's, full of character and original features. Town amenities are a short - but steep! - walk away. Great walking area. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as the boundary for all 3 counties meet just outside Shaftesbury. The space You are welcome to our home which dates back more than 400 years in this lovely conservation area - apparently it used to be the fishmonger's home, and what is now our living room was the horse's stable. This is our home and we are delighted to share it, for those wanting a home away from home experience. So the cottage is full of our pictures, and books. You will find this is a great area for walking and we are keen on circular walks which include a pub! Because the cottage is so old its walls are wonky and the ceilings variable - PLEASE mind your heads on the stairs, and upstairs at the far end of the landing as you enter the double bedroom as the door frame is lower than elsewhere and can catch you off guard with a nasty bump if you are over 175cm tall. Guest access There are 3 bedrooms available for guests - 2 doubles and 1 single. The bathroom is just along the landing and offers a bath as well as walk in shower with an additional loo downstairs. Put your feet up in our cosy living room with its woodburner stove. Although there is no TV, there is free wifi and a selection of books and games available to make use of. The kitchen is where we spend most of our time when we are here so you will find it well supplied with a variety of home produced herbal teas and wide range of spices and herbs for use. At the back of the house is a sizeable garden with a generous patio area with table and chairs for your additional relaxation and enjoyment when the weather allows! Other things to note Whilst very thick in some places, the walls are thinner downstairs so we do hear distant neighbour noise occasionally. Our cat lives with us when we are here and this may make the cottage unsuitable for someone with pet allergies.