Idyllic Cottage in Dorset, Garden & Parking

Located on the borders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this cottage for 3 offers the best of both worlds. It’s heaven for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, with some of England’s loveliest country and access to over 50 miles of woodland trails with beautiful scenic views in neighbouring Pen Selwood. This charming terraced cottage has two bedrooms, a pretty garden and a cosy sitting room with a wood burner and smart TV. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. The space Nestled amongst the idyllic Dorset countryside, on the outskirts of Cranborne Chase AONB, is this picture-perfect cottage for three. Surrounded by luscious greenery and a host of wildlife, Lavender Cottage blends seamlessly into its peaceful landscape. Its close proximity to the Somerset/Wiltshire borders means you have dozens of picturesque towns and villages to explore (Bruton, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Bath to name a few) with an ample selection of some of the best gastropubs in the UK (many of which welcome dogs) and only an hour from the beautiful Jurassic coast. The cottage is a great base for visiting a number of nearby events and attractions, from country estates such as Stourhead, Longleat and The Newt to the world famous Stonehenge and Glastonbury Festival and the thrills of Wincanton Races. For those seeking a more active break, there are over 50 miles of woodland trails to enjoy (whether by foot, on horseback or by bike) a stone’s throw away, and you can head out on quiet country lanes straight from your door! For keen golfers, there is a beautiful, scenic and challenging short course right in the village. If you prefer to stay put, the spacious garden provides the perfect backdrop for sunny days, and you can while away the hours with a good book and afternoon tea. On cooler evenings, it’s easy to stay sitting snuggled up on the sofa while the wood-burner blazes and a film plays on the smart TV. Beautiful traditional features have been restored throughout, adding to the homely feel that welcomes you from the minute you arrive. Upstairs, two cosy bedrooms await with plenty of built in storage to make you feel right at home. The master, which has a double bed, overlooks the garden, so you can wake up to the gentle sounds of nature. Whilst the bedroom next door has a small single. Walkers, cyclists, horse riders and dog lovers will all be in heaven here! Expect the English countryside at its finest. Guest access Guests have access to the whole cottage, including a secure utility room that offers extra storage space. There is parking for two vehicles on the drive and a shed to store bikes. Other things to note One well behaved dog is welcome on the condition they are kept off sofas and out of bedrooms, and they must not be left in the cottage unattended. Should there be foul left in the garden it will be charged at £50 each. We also ask that you do not leave them outside barking to come in, as this upsets our neighbours! Whilst the garden is fenced, we cannot guarantee it is completely secure so would not advise leaving dogs unattended. Please generally consider the neighbours and keep noise to a reasonable level in the house and garden. This includes live music - especially at night. It is a peaceful neighbourhood and people do not like being disturbed. We greatly appreciate you helping to keep the local community happy As the road is narrow, please keep all vehicles in the driveway. No parking on the road, as it will prevent traffic from passing. Please note, the bathroom has now been upgraded following on from some guest's feedback. Some guests have commented that the ceilings in the property are low, which is to be expected of a period cottage. However, they are still much taller than most people with the lowest ceiling in the master bedroom being 6ft 6.5 inches. The other rooms are all above 6ft 8 inches.