Title: Dovehayes Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dovehayes Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Cottage in Gillingham with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107950400/107950368/3fc0c448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel crib, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107950400/107950368/536b219f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107950400/107950368/2091e954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107950400/107950368/44d0956e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107960000/107950400/107950368/8dea3466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet North Dorset village, Dovehayes Cottage offers charming accommodation for your holiday retreat. This pretty period property boasts a hand-built kitchen with Aga, delightful garden with seating area and wood burning stove in the sitting room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dovehayes Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Located between Mere and Wincanton, Bourton is a pretty village in North Dorset sitting close to the border with Somerset. Dovehayes Cottage is a pretty period property, and it sits down a quiet lane in the village centre, just a few minutes' walk from a good pub, and a garage with shop and post office. Surrounded by many popular places to visit, quaint villages and a choice of market towns, Dovehayes Cottage is ideally situated for a memorable break. Your charming holiday home offers off-road parking, a pretty sheltered garden, and delightful cosy accommodation. On arrival you enter the cottage through the barn-style door directly into the gorgeous hand-built kitchen, with its feature Aga and central dining table. Enjoy rustling up tasty meals and snacks, and relaxing around the kitchen table enjoying quality time together, before settling down on the comfortable sofas in the sitting room where you will find the Smart television and wood burning stove. A large hallway leads through to the ground-floor cloakroom, and to the cottage staircase framed with attractive prints. On the first floor you will find the two splendid bedrooms. The impressive king-size bedroom is delightful, with high ceilings and exposed beams adding to the cottage's unique charm. Along the first-floor hallway is a generous second bedroom with views of the garden, which can be configured either as a twin or double bedroom upon request. A family bathroom which includes a bath and separate walk-in shower completes the first-floor accommodation. Outside, the enclosed garden has a spacious, sheltered terrace furnished with a comfortable seating area perfect for al fresco dining or relaxing whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings. When you stay at this special cottage, you will have plenty of things to see and do, and a plethora of places to visit. In particular, a visit to nearby Stourhead, with its stunning lakes and gardens is highly recommended. The popular towns of Frome, and Bruton are very close by, as are the Hauser & Wirth Gallery and The Newt. Wells and Bath are a pleasant drive away, and Longleat, Stonehenge and Salisbury are all within reach, with the nearby A303 enabling easy access to all. A holiday or break at Dovehayes Cottage ensures that you will be spoilt for choice when deciding which county to explore further, be it Dorset, Somerset or neighbouring Wiltshire. Additional Information: One small well-behaved dog welcome (additional charge). Children and infants welcome. Highchair and travel cot available on request (please provide your own cot linen). Bedding is non-feather. Off-road parking for one car. Please note, there is additional unrestricted parking next to the cottage on the quiet street. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698800/33698739/928070b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Cottage 1 mile from Bruton Bruton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=33698739&PinnedHotelID=33698739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119040000/119035400/119035323/092874a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Picture Postcard Dorset Cottage Sleeps up to 6 Stour Provost - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly CA $299 CA $659 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=119035323&PinnedHotelID=119035323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70290000/70287700/70287635/05074171.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Willow Cottage is a beautiful thatched cottage with bags of character and charm Chilmark - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=70287635&PinnedHotelID=70287635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22200000/22194400/22194347/103a5c81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coach House In The Picturesque Village Of Mere Mere - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=22194347&PinnedHotelID=22194347&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103440000/103432900/103432821/f7aa030a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Cottage in Idyllic Somerset Countryside Shepton Mallet - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=103432821&PinnedHotelID=103432821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111620000/111610100/111610082/5ec9e970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage on Brook -> Castle, Walks, Shop & Cafe Nunney - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=111610082&PinnedHotelID=111610082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104290000/104287000/104286928/9fb67d31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Frome Cottage; A rural retreat on the outskirts of Frome, near Longleat Safari Park and Bath! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 643807 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.07684%2C-2.32312&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sLAzxJgjUUo5Ck8OxJhRP1p0-Dc=) Gillingham, Dorset #### What's nearby - Stourhead Garden - 5 min drive - 6.7 km - Stourhead - 6 min drive - 7.1 km - Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 14 min drive - 13.8 km - Cadbury Castle - 15 min drive - 21.0 km - Haynes International Motor Museum - 16 min drive - 23.7 km #### Getting around - Gillingham Dorset Station - 11 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bell and Crown - ‬15 min walk - ‪The George Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪The White Lion Inn - ‬7 min walk - ‪Spread Eagle Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Osip - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dovehayes Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Dovehayes Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dovehayes Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dovehayes Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located? > Situated in Gillingham, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Stourhead Garden and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Stourhead. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Hauser and Wirth Somerset are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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