England - South West - Shaftesbury Home Ref: EL0131
Cottage - Updown Cottage
Ideal for:
Families / Couples
Rental Rates:
£695p/wk to £1295p/wk
Access:
Car not necessary
Nearest amenities:
Shaftesbury 0.10 KM
Nearest beach:
Beach 40.00 KM
Holiday home description
Updown Cottage is a home for all seasons. The spectacular views over miles of glorious countryside, hillside garden, inglenook fireplace, baby grand piano and king-sized beds with sumptuous White Company linen, may prevent you from ever exploring outside the front door! Should you do so, the ancient little town of Shaftesbury offers an eclectic selection of galleries, boutiques, restaurants, pubs and delis. Further afield, the hidden county of Dorset with its beautiful coastline, romantic villages and wealth of locally produced food, awaits discovery. Within the cottage every luxury is provided: free Wifi, baby grand piano, welcome breakfast goodies basket, 3 slate-lined bath / shower rooms, piles of towels and bathrobes, flat screen TVs, library of DVD's and videos, basket of logs, making it impossible not to indulge yourselves.
These are just some of the quotes from our Visitors' Book:
"truly a gem, we have self catered many times and this is the cream of the crop"
"there can be little to add to the superlatives already scribed by other euphoric visitors..."
"one of the most well presented cottages we have ever stayed at and our every need catered for..."
" wonderfully comfortable with a real spirit of generosity"
" found great comfort and solace"
" talk about living in an icon!"
" restored with such love and inspiration"
" beautifully welcoming, divinely comfortable"
" nothing but praise for this inspirational place"
" the views an endless joy"
'Next year, same time, same place!'
Holiday home facilities
Specials:
DVD player, Internet access
General:
Central heating , Highchair, TV , Free view TV, CD player, Telephone
Catering:
Cooker , Microwave , Toaster, Kettle, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utilities:
Washing machine, Clothes dryer, Iron, Hairdryer
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Other:
Linen provided
Towels provided
Furniture:
Label2 double beds, 3 bathrooms, 12 dining seats, 2 single beds, 1 en suite bathroom, 7 lounge seats, 2 shower rooms, Cutlery and crockery for 12, 1 cot, 3 WC's.
Further Details About Home Facilities:
You may drive up the hill and stop outside the door to unload and load. Parking is available on the tarmac area of Gold Hill (just not the cobbles).
Personal chef can be recommended.
Personal yoga instructor can be recommended.
Local & Regional Area Activities
Nearby & Regional Activities:
Golf course nearby
Horse riding
Tennis courts nearby
Theme park within 30 mins drive
Water sports nearby
| Type of Holiday:
Countryside retreat
Cycling Holiday
Family fun
Fishing Holiday
Walking Holiday
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Location
| Nearest airport: |
Heathrow |
150.00 KM |
| Nearest railway station: |
NA |
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| Nearest ferry port: |
NA |
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| Nearest bus station: |
NA |
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Shaftesbury sits on a 700 ft high outcrop of rock and the cottage therefore benefits from spectactular views over the Blackmore Vale - miles of glorious English countryside.
The hillside garden is a sheltered spot often allowing guests to enjoy coffee outside in the early spring.
The now ruined Shaftesbury Abbey was founded by the Alfred the Great in the C9th and the massive walls form one side of Gold Hill to this day.
Gold Hill has been the location for numerous films such as the 1970s Ridley Scott 'Boy on a Bicycle' advert for Hovis Bread and Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbevilles.
Shaftesbury is about 45mins - 1 hr from the Jurassic coast and 30 mins from the beautiful Salisbury Cathedral, Sherborne Abbey, Stonehenge, Wardour Castle, Longleat and Stourhead. Bath and Wells are also within the hour.
The area is renowned for its local excellent food, music festivals and popular, picturesque wedding locations
How to get there
Detailed travel directions are provided but it is possible to reach the cottage by car, National Express coaches (to only a few metres away) or train to Gillingham Station only 4 miles away which is well served by the local taxi companies.
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Rental Terms & Conditions
We simply ask for £100 deposit to secure the booking with the balance + £100 returnable housekeeping deposit by 4 weeks before the booking date. Payments may be made by bank transfer, cheque or credit card (the latter subject to £5 fee per transaction).
Contact details for home: EL0131
Name:
Jane Colston
Tel : 44 7710 307202
Mobile: 07710 307202
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