[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location Vacation home in Gillingham with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34398400/34398379/5a1b9cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34398400/34398379/013ea8bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34398400/34398379/e517c2bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34398400/34398379/b206a10a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34398400/34398379/5c135b2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this charming terrace cottage, nestled in a quiet village on the edge of the Dorset Downs. With two bedrooms and a spacious kitchen, enjoy dining al fresco in the garden or unwind by an open fire with books from around the world at your fingertips. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location This beautiful terrace cottage is owned by a renowned travel writer & contains decorations from all over the world - as well as a myriad of books! There are 2 bedrooms, a cosy lounge with open fire and a large airy kitchen & dining area. French windows lead from the kitchen to the garden which is small, a little wild, but much loved -- there is plenty of room to have lunch outside but you might struggle to organize a five-a-side football tournament. There are beautiful views from the end of the garden southwards towards the Dorset Downs. As well as the kitchen and living room, the downstairs has a small book-lined library, a bedroom with two single beds and a guest loo. Upstairs is a large landing with a divan or day bed that could be used to accommodate a fifth person, or perhaps just for afternoon naps, a double bedroom and a large family bathroom with bath, sink, bidet and shower. The house stands on a quiet road on the edge of an even quieter village. There are plenty of walks from the front door. There is WiFi throughout the house, TV and DVD, a stereo system for CD's and all necessary equipment and facilities, including a gas hob, in a well-stocked kitchen. Weekly guests will find a welcome pack of essentials on arrival to get them started, including a bottle of wine, and the kitchen contains all the usual stuff like tea, coffee, salt, pepper, olive oil, etc etc that guests are welcome to use. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33594300/33594217/9f831ac6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A charming character cottage with Abbey view Sherborne - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 143 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=33594217&PinnedHotelID=33594217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82530000/82523000/82522983/d37d9da9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Idyllic Cottage in Dorset, Garden & Parking Gillingham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=82522983&PinnedHotelID=82522983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26140000/26132300/26132244/6f9df98c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful rural cottage on Dorset/Wiltshire border East Knoyle - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=26132244&PinnedHotelID=26132244&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 - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly CA $241 CA $551 total includes taxes & fees Oct 11 - Oct 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=119035323&PinnedHotelID=119035323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115130000/115129900/115129893/4e4a3ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pretty two bedroom/two bathroom cottage in Marnhull in Dorset. 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## 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%7C50.99021%2C-2.31922&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gwEMdPZis9vb5vz1UxLwgUWAOxU=) Fifehead Magdalen, ENG #### What's nearby - Gold Hill Museum - 12 min drive - 11.3 km - Stourhead Garden - 21 min drive - 21.2 km - Stourhead - 21 min drive - 21.5 km - Haynes International Motor Museum - 27 min drive - 32.9 km - Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 39 min drive - 41.9 km #### Getting around - Gillingham Dorset Station - 10 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Dolphin - ‬11 min drive - ‪The White Horse - ‬10 min drive - ‪Town House Dragon - ‬12 min drive - ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom Country Cottage With Lovely Garden Views & Great Location located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gartell Light Railway, Sturminster Newton Mill, and Gold Hill Museum. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question