Family-friendly vacation rentals in Shaftesbury

Barbers Cottage, a popular, historic holiday home

A historic 17th Century cottage in the heart of the Saxon town of Shaftesbury, Dorset within a conservation area. A very comfortable base to explore the local area. Lovely private garden with lawn, it is furnished to a high standard with a private parking bay. A moment from Shaftesbury's shops (short walk) and access to stunning walks. Visit Bath / Salisbury /Longleat / Stourhead / Stonehenge / Jurrasic Coast / Castles / Museums and much more. Please note, no changeover day on a Sunday. .

The Barton Annexe - Twin beds or double bed Studio

About 6 miles from Glastonbury with choice of either twin beds or double bed it is close to Somerton, Sreet, Glastonbury, Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet , A single storey property, with own access and entrance ideal for 1-2 persons with plenty of off road parking. Set in a quiet village location,with local pub, mini supermarket and petrol station it is just minutes from the A303 and A37 and an ideal base to use, to tour this lovely part of England. We provide milk on arrival +tea & coffee.

Studio style room with separate kitchen diner

Weir Lodge is located in the beautiful Dorset countryside offering stunning views of River Stour & Thomas Hardy countryside. The house is located within an equestrian farm estate and only 5 minutes walk to an award winning pub and Spar shop in the village. Centrally located for fun packed days out from Stonehenge, Stourhead, Longleat, Gold Hill, to Monkey World, Sherborne Castle and the Jurassic Coast. It’s also a very short drive to the popular Todber fishing lakes and historic Shaftesbury.

The Beehouse, Semley, Wiltshire

Our house is a homely spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom self contained holiday property on the Dorset / Wiltshire border. Ideal for both families and small groups of friends.There is ample off road parking in front of the property. Sitting and eating areas on the veranda and a large lawn for children to run and play. Perfect for rest, relaxation and as a base to explore the South West and the English Countryside. Or simply sit on the veranda and enjoy our amazing views and visiting wildlife.

Stylish self-contained annexe in rural mid Dorset

A thoughtfully designed space for two in glorious, peaceful Dorset countryside. Located on the edge of the lovely village of Hilton, this is a perfect place to hunker down for a few days or to use as a base for exploring all the amazing places that Dorset has to offer, all within easy reach. We are a gentle half hour stroll from Milton Abbey which is set in a magnificent Capability Brown landscape. We are also an easy trip (approximately 20 miles) from the spectacular Jurassic coast.

The Dovecote, Broad Chalke, Salisbury.

Beautiful cottage in the idyllic Chalke Valley near Salisbury. Self-contained, with private access in courtyard setting. Relax and enjoy comfortable surroundings and lovely countryside views. Coast, Countryside, New Forest and ancient history on the doorstep. The beautiful city of Salisbury only 15mins drive. Tandem bicycle available for hire. Great village pubs within 2 mins drive, lovely country walks from the door, peace and tranquility in the Cranborne Chase AONB Dark Sky Reserve.

Peaceful and private with breathtaking views.

Wonderfully spacious, private and very comfortable for a lovely relaxing and peaceful weekend. 2 hours from London and a short walk to the award winning Horseshoe pub. Surrounded by peace and tranquility with stunning views. The perfect place for some time away from it all, a romantic getaway, walking in glorious countryside, or just to relax and unwind. Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, Bath, Longleat, the New Forest, Studland Bay, Sandbanks and the Jurassic Coast an easy drive.

Ansty, Tisbury - Spacious countryside getaway

PLEASE NOTE: The annex has 2 double bedrooms which need to be booked separately. Each double bedroom sleeps 2 guests, so to use both rooms please select 3-4 guests. If one double room is booked the other will be locked and not used. Our bright and sunny annex has 2 spacious double bedrooms with 2 superking size beds that can also be split into 4 single beds if requested. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, one with a bath and shower, the other with a shower.

The Garden House Okeford Fitzpaine Dorset

The Garden House is a restored spacious 2 bedroom former 19th century Coach house, situated in the centre of an attractive rural village in the heart of the rolling North Dorset countryside. Okeford Fitzpaine, near Sturminster Newton is a picturesque, quiet and peaceful Dorset village with a shop /post office and a good local pub. A perfect destination for families, nature lovers, walkers, cyclists and anyone else wishing to escape to beautiful rural Dorset.