Sitting comfortably in the heart of this historical, medieval Saxon town Cock-A-Hoop cottage is perfect. With picturesque rolling hills and dales of Dorset right on your doorstep. This dog friendly cottage is ideal for anyone with a love of the outdoors, with local rural walks, National Trust properties and various museums fairly close. Within an 8 mile radius of Shaftesbury and Gold Hill you have the small towns and villages of Gillingham and Mere. With an abundance of shops, pubs, markets and wonderful walks, you'll be spoilt for choice on your holiday or long weekend break. Stepping through the front door and lobby, you'll find a welcoming dining area seating up to 4 persons. The kitchen comes complete with all you need for a self-catering escape to the country including an electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and an egg boiler. The lounge has a comfortable reclining leather sofa and armchair, a coffee table, a nest of coffee tables, a Smart TV, DVD and CD player to relax and enjoy your favourite films, TV shows and music on. Upstairs you will find the 2 bedrooms one double bedroom and a cosy twin bedroom. There is also a bathroom, complete with shower over bath and WC. The property has central heating with radiators in all rooms except the lounge which has a wood burning stove. Its lovely and warm for those cosy evenings in or cooler outside in the garden/patio for enjoying your G&T. Should you wish not to cook there are a plethora of cafe’s (offering Full English or continental Breakfast ) or High tea, restaurants and Pubs for an evening meal or lunch and take out restaurants including Chinese, Indian, Pizza etc all pretty much on the doorstep.