Retreat 12221 – Shaftesbury, Dorset

Situated in the heart of Dorset s beautiful landscape of rolling hills and open farmland affording wonderful walking there are a network of footpaths directly from the property. The area offers a wealth of pretty villages sandy beaches and a coastline which has world heritage status. The pretty market town of Shaftesbury which itself is home to Gold Hill known to many as Hovis Hill as it was used in the 70 s television adverts for Hovis bread is 5 minutes away.

The popular seaside resorts of Poole Bournemouth and Weymouth are worth a visit. Other attractions include Hayes Motor Museum Longleat House and Safari Park the beautiful gardens at Stourhead House Salisbury Cathedral Yeovilton Air Arm Museum and Monkey World. Entering the property from the private terrace you are met by the charming galley kitchen which leads to the beautiful open-plan lounge/diner with oak flooring and exposed beams.

Here you can cosy up in front the wood burner and watch the Smart TV or your favourite DVD. The lounge/diner leads to the well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob Lavassa coffee machine microwave fridge with ice compartment washing machine and door to the private terrace. There is also an separate WC conveniently located on this floor too. Heading upstairs you will find a king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

This beautiful king-size bedroom has character features including exposed stonework and beams it also boasts countryside views from the large dormer window which can be enjoyed with a morning coffee on the cosy sofa. Venturing outside you will find a private terrace directly outside the kitchen door perfect for outside dining with garden furniture and a BBQ and a beautiful wood fired hot tub for two. There are large shared gardens all enjoying the fabulous countryside views.

Have fun in the shared open sided games barn with table tennis and table football. Ample off-road parking is available in the gravelled parking area.