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This chocolate box thatched cottage is the perfect romantic getaway to either explore or relax.
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area

Cranborne Chase and West
- Gold Hill Museum8 min drive
- Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden8 min drive
- Larmer Tree Gardens14 min drive
- Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
This chocolate box thatched cottage is the perfect romantic getaway to either explore or relax.
This chocolate box thatched cottage is the perfect romantic getaway to either explore or relax.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Toilet (Only). Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed rear garden with patio and summerhouse. On road parking (free outside of property). No smoking.. Welcome to Plum Tree Cottage. This beautiful, cosy, terraced thatched cottage is tucked away in the quiet village of Fontmell Magna, which is situated in the Blackmore Vale and close to the chalk hills of Cranborne Chase. This stunning chocolate box cottage is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic holiday away either exploring the Dorset Countryside or enjoying everything the property has to offer.
Entering directly into the dining room where you can enjoy an evening meal you will notice the unique characteristics with exposed beams, low ceilings, and many more. The living room offers a wood burner for those cosy nights in and a TV. The kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, electric oven hob, and microwave. The bathroom is located on the ground floor where there is a bath with shower attachment, basin, and toilet. Upstairs the stunning bedroom offers a double four-poster bed and a separate toilet and basin.
Outside you can enjoy the secluded private garden with views over the historic St. Andrews Church, here you can enjoy a morning coffee or evening drink under the stars ready for the next day. With the location only a 5-mile drive from Shaftesbury, make sure you make the most of the stunning village centre, Shaftesbury Abbey, and the famous local market which is weekly during the summer months and has been running for centuries.
For the walkers among us, the local walks around the stunning Dorset/Wilshire countryside will make you want to keep coming back with ever-changing landscapes, stunning views, and many more sites to be seen. Further afield you can take in the stunning views of the Jurassic Coastline which starts at Poole Harbour all the way to Lyme Regis. The city of Salisbury is approx. a 40-minute drive from the property. Shops, pubs, and restaurants 1 mile. Local pub & restaurant less than a 5-minute walk. Parking for this property is on the street either directly outside or on adjacent roads.
Free WiFi
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Toilet (Only). Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed rear garden with patio and summerhouse. On road parking (free outside of property). No smoking.. Welcome to Plum Tree Cottage. This beautiful, cosy, terraced thatched cottage is tucked away in the quiet village of Fontmell Magna, which is situated in the Blackmore Vale and close to the chalk hills of Cranborne Chase. This stunning chocolate box cottage is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic holiday away either exploring the Dorset Countryside or enjoying everything the property has to offer.
Entering directly into the dining room where you can enjoy an evening meal you will notice the unique characteristics with exposed beams, low ceilings, and many more. The living room offers a wood burner for those cosy nights in and a TV. The kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, electric oven hob, and microwave. The bathroom is located on the ground floor where there is a bath with shower attachment, basin, and toilet. Upstairs the stunning bedroom offers a double four-poster bed and a separate toilet and basin.
Outside you can enjoy the secluded private garden with views over the historic St. Andrews Church, here you can enjoy a morning coffee or evening drink under the stars ready for the next day. With the location only a 5-mile drive from Shaftesbury, make sure you make the most of the stunning village centre, Shaftesbury Abbey, and the famous local market which is weekly during the summer months and has been running for centuries.
For the walkers among us, the local walks around the stunning Dorset/Wilshire countryside will make you want to keep coming back with ever-changing landscapes, stunning views, and many more sites to be seen. Further afield you can take in the stunning views of the Jurassic Coastline which starts at Poole Harbour all the way to Lyme Regis. The city of Salisbury is approx. a 40-minute drive from the property. Shops, pubs, and restaurants 1 mile. Local pub & restaurant less than a 5-minute walk. Parking for this property is on the street either directly outside or on adjacent roads.
Free WiFi
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Languages
English
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Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Shaftesbury
Located in Shaftesbury, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Shillingstone Railway Project are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fontmell and Melbury Downs and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Larmer Tree Gardens and Gartell Light Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

Cranborne Chase and West
What's nearby
- Gold Hill Museum - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
- Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- Larmer Tree Gardens - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
- Wimborne Minster - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
- Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 37 min drive - 38.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- San Tonino Restaurant - 8 min drive
- The Half Moon - 7 min drive
- Shillingstone Railway Project - 11 min drive
- Amy's Fish & Chips - 8 min drive
- The Wild Garlic - 3 min drive
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