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17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftesbury accommodation with kitchen

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TV, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Shaftesbury, England
  • Place, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Hill Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Arts Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shaftesbury

In Shaftesbury .Your stay at this Shaftesbury cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Gold Hill Museum. Also, Shaftesbury Arts Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gold Hill Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shaftesbury Arts Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stonehenge - 39 min drive - 30.3 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 54 min drive - 33.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 13 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The John Peel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset

The Music Room, is in close proximity of The Manor House and is surrounded by the walled garden which encompasses both properties. It enjoys its own private fenced terrace with a table and chairs as well as a new walled terrace at the back of the property. This provides total privacy and includes a BBQ, table and chairs and sun umbrella. The perfect spot to catch the afternoon sun!
There is a village pub approximately 5 minutes walk away and the walk into the centre of Shaftesbury is about 10 minutes and incorporates Gold Hill, from the famous Hovis advert.
Shaftesbury has many good restaurants including an Indian, Chinese, Italian as well as a great Bistro style restaurant at the Grosvenor Arms .
The Mitre pub is in the middle of the high street and has a wonderful decking area with far reaching views and good pub food.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset to the airport?

This cottage is 29 mi (58-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is 17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset to downtown Shaftesbury?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Shaftesbury.

17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice position and very friendly hosts x
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a wonderful Little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a lovely break at the Coach House, the friendly hosts greeted us warmly, and everything was provided for a comfortable stay. The property is perfectly located for country walks yet within easy walking distance of the delightful town centre. Looking forward to staying here again one day. (Thank you Caroline for posting the the item we mistakenly left behind!)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Cosy Secluded Property in a Fantastic Location!

Superb cosy secluded property in a fantastic location - an excellent base for exploring Shaftesbury and Dorset and a great place to chill out - we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franc Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area

Everything was 1st class, the property, the host and the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vanessa

Wonderful hostBeautiful property Well worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location lovely cottage Caroline and Roddy wonderful hosts

Great experience would definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cosy cottage in a lovely relaxing and quiet area. Hosts are so friendly and welcoming. Lovely little touches , such as milk in the fridge and biscuits. Hosts recommend eating at ‘ The Kings Arms’ and we would totally agree! Absolutely delicious food. We would definitely return in the future and highly recommend this holiday cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place in Shaftesbury

A beautiful little place in a great location. Lovely hosts who couldn’t have been more helpful, enabling us to check in early, welcoming our dog and giving us useful information about the area. The cottage is extremely well equipped and comfortable and we will definitely stay there again if we visit Dorset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury

Lovely cottage. Great facilities & welcoming hosts. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Comfortable cottage with lots of extras the cookies were delicious and the coffee machine easy to use, you do need to be a bit of a contortionist to get round the bed but it wasn’t a problem. The town has some lovely eating places The Mitre was surprisingly good and has amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Very clean and tidy. Completely satisfied with the experience. And the hosts was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

celia d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place to stay!

Lovely weekend get away 2 adults and a dog. Secure garden spacious but cosy living room super comfy bed everything you could need even robes! Perfect hosts and great location for pubs restaurants and dog walks. We would definitely recommend staying here if you want to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation in a good location

A very comfortable, cosy property with everything we needed. An ideal location for our weekend break in Dorset, and only a short walk into the middle of Shaftesbury. Our dog enjoyed the cottage and the area too - plenty of dog-friendly pubs and shops locally. Thank you, Caroline, for the relaxing stay in your cottage and for the warm welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for 2

Property is in a good location just a stone’s throw from Gold Hill. The annexe itself, although small, had everything needed for a comfortable stay, and the outdoor space was an added bonus. Friendly hosts too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury and home from home!!

Welcoming and every comfort seen to! Personal touches and advice given for local enjoyment. Great location for the highlights of town including Gold Hill. Our street had history, a magical garden and the Old Pump Yard and an old church with a peel of bells!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short break

Myself, my partner and our dog Oscar had a most enjoyable stay at The Music Room. What a lovely property this is, with everything that you need for a relaxing break. The owners Caroline & Roddy are most welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. Shaftesbury is a great place for a visit, with lots of history, lovely walks and great public houses. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort away from home!

Lovely cottage located close to Gold Hill and a local must The Salt Cellar! This cottage is warm and comfy with all the amenities of home. Traveling from far away there was nothing that we didn't have in this cozy living space. The hospitality of Caroline and Roddy was warm and welcoming absolutely top-notch.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here, beautiful location. Caroline was so friendly and helpful. Very accommodating. The property is spacious and light and had everything we needed. We brought our dog with us and it was wonderful to have a secure area for him too. Only down side is that you have to climb over each other getting in and out of bed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

Philip T.

misleading advert

We read the description carefully but were disappointed on our arrival. The property is actually in the back garden of the owners house, and you had to walk past her back door to gain access each time. The ceiling in the bedroom sloped to such an extent you could not walk round the bed but had to clamber over it. The property itself was nicely furnished but the kitchen and especially the shower room were cold even with the heating on. A few more useable mugs may have been nice.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage, great location

We enjoyed our 4 night stay with our two dogs, very friendly and helpful hosts . We would definitely stay again, if we don’t get our new home in the near future. Thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded hide away perfect for privacy and relaxing

Tucked away off the access road provides a perfect retreat to relax and unwind. The layout gave sufficient space to cook, eat, rest and relax although we did bump our heads a couple of times in the bedroom. The location is perfect for access to Gold Hill, The Salt Cellar (for an excellent breakfast and views) plus a couple of minutes walk from there to an excellent place for drinks, food and more views - The Mitre. The local Tesco is only a few minutes drive to stock up on essentials. Overall we had a peaceful, battery recharging 4 days. The hosts, while not there at the time made sure their house sitters looked after our needs - which only amounted to the use of their freezer. Would I recommend this to others - YES. Would I come back? Oh yes…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property and Location

Wonderful hosts on arrival, fantastic, clean, well appointed property in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect bolt hole

The Music Room was exactly as described. There are two lovely sitting areas outside with BBQ, a comfy sofa inside with lots of different lighting options. The hosts were available for introduction and information but otherwise unobtrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cozy break

Beautiful and accurate listing for the property within walking distance to local sights recommended by our host. Amazingly peaceful at all hours of the day and the terrace was a little sun trap even in October.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021