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From £404.00 per week at Holidaycottages.co.uk
Take time out to relax in this spacious pet friendly property, with a wood burner, beautiful period details and an enclosed garden. It’s the ideal base for exploring the area, whatever the season.
This stylish Edwardian villa is set in a quiet spot minutes from the centre of Gillingham, Dorset’s most northerly town. Bordering both Wiltshire and Somerset and with direct rail links from London, this popular town offers something for everyone, with a good selection of pubs, cafes and shops close at hand along with a leisure centre with swimming pool nearby. Spend an afternoon browsing around town or take a trip to nearby Shaftesbury, home to the famous Gold Hill. Set within rolling pastureland known as the Blackmore Vale, there are an abundance of routes suitable for walking and riding winding through this picturesque landscape. With plenty of attractions to keep you entertained including Stourhead House and Gardens, Salisbury Cathedral, The Longleat Estate, Stonehenge and Haynes Motor Museum within easy reach. It is ideal for couples or small families looking to explore the stunning Dorset coastline with a huge variety of attractions and amenities nearby including Poole, The Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth, Portland and Abbotsbury, to name a few. The golden beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Shell Bay and Swanage are all a convenient drive away, as are Corfe Castle, Monkey World, the Bovington Tank Museum and Dorchester.
Heading from the sloping parking area at the front of the semi-detached property you will find the main entrance. Entering into the spacious hallway leads firstly into a cosy lounge with TV/DVD, enjoy the warmth of the wood burner whilst looking out onto to the leafy street beyond. Leading on from here is a bright and airy dining room, which is the ideal spot for enjoying a leisurely meal. The kitchen also leads off of the central hallway and is well-equipped with a range style electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Next to here is a useful utility area with WC, washing machine and tumble dryer. Heading up to the first floor you will find a stunning bathroom with inviting slipper bath, perfect for a long soak and WC. There are three bedrooms, a spacious double with bay window, a compact double and an cosy single room with day bed. Decorated with care in period colours, this inviting property is sure to relax.
Heading outside, the secure enclosed garden is lined with pretty borders and has a small lawn and patio area with furniture and charcoal BBQ. There is off-road parking for four cars available to the front of the property.
Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.
Property Name: Dorset Cottage
County: Dorset
Country: England
Distance to Coast: approximately 24 miles
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