Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Dorset

5 out of 5 average rating, 284 reviews

Cabin

Oak Framed Home with Countryside Views

Get back in touch with nature at this luxury cabin nestled in a quiet hamlet. Find tranquility on the terrace surrounded by breathtaking views, or lounge amid thoughtful decor and chic modern finishes in the exposed oak beam interior. Blue Vale is brand new as of June 2018! We helped to design this green oak framed building and have been involved in the whole process of building it, doing much of it ourselves. For our colour scheme we have used different shades of blue throughout, playing on the name of Blue Vale. The furnishing and finishing touches are of a high standard to help promote a comfortable and luxurious finish. There is an eclectic style combining modern country with industrial finishes. Luxury, high thread cotton bedding and towels, large flat screen smart tv's and luxury Neals Yard toiletries help to give the top-end finishing touches we would appreciate if we stayed away from home. Blue Vale is completely self contained but sits in the grounds of our family home. The decked outdoor living space is screened by trellis on the garden side with fields on the other. You would be very welcome to walk around our garden. We can be as interactive as you wish. With living in the same grounds we are close at hand if needed. We will welcome you when you arrive but will be respectful of your privacy. The glorious Blackmore Vale landscape is a tapestry of farmed green fields with a sprinkling of English villages, of which Sandley is one. Walk out (or cycle, using our available bikes) onto country lanes and venture along a web of footpaths to discover this unspoilt part of Dorset. Visit Stourhead, stroll around the ancient towns of Sherborne or Shaftesbury or discover the beautiful Jurassic coast. Visit Longleat safari park, Haynes Motor Museum, Monkey world & Yeovilton Air Museum. Sandley is a quiet hamlet with the neighbouring village of Buckhorn Weston just a mile away. The Stapleton Arms pub can be found here. We are 10 minutes away from the towns of Gillingham and Wincanton where various supermarkets, shops and services are. There is a train station in Gillingham which has a direct route to London in less than 2 hours. The larger cities of Bath and Salisbury are less than an hours drive and it takes around an hour to drive to the beautiful Jurassic coastline. The historic towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne are only 15 and 20 minutes away respectively. The quiet rural roads and bridleways of the Blackmore Vale are excellent for cycling and walking. Blue Vale is in the grounds of our family home. There is a one- bedroomed B&B facility on the ground floor of our home.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 612 reviews

Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne

Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviews

Yurt

🦆🦉🐓Marrakesh the yurt 🦆🦉🐓🦡

Marrakesh the yurt is a twinkly quirky place full of wildlife and love. find your own area surrounded by trees with fire pit/bbq pizza oven gas stove private wood fired hot tub We have very dark skies to view the stars. cooking facilities, tea and coffee a real home from home here. Gas cooker furnished glasses cutlery plates. Marrakesh is at the bottom of the 1 acre garden. 🌲From 31st November it’s exclusive use🌲. PRIVATE Wood fired hot tub for your sole use next to the yurt Wet room inside.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 344 reviews

Shepherd's Cottage

Shepherd's cottage is a delightfully cosy annexe with it's own private entrance and own cottage garden. Tucked away on a no through road, that leads directly onto a bridleway and footpaths, Shepherd's cottage makes an ideal place to stay for those who simply want to get away from it all. We welcome 2 small dogs ( pet fee applies) and horses - with a choice of fields to keep your horse in ( additional charge of £25 per night for horses). Complimentary bottle of wine on stays of 4 nights or more.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 315 reviews

Farm stay

A Unique Farm Retreat

There’s something magical about The Granary. Set in acres of farmland with spectacular sunrises and sunsets, The Granary brims with rustic charm. A dreamy hideaway with an outdoor copper bath and wood fired hot tub. An idyllic get-away-from-it-all yet only 3 miles to historic Winchester. Soak amid hot water, steam and fresh air surrounded by nature and birdsong, enjoy magnificent sunsets from the ‘Sundowner’ or cosy up toasting marshmallows over the fire pit - a perfect escape to unwind.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 410 reviews

Romantic hillside hideaway with outstanding views

A unique and romantic hideaway, Quarryman's Cottage is dinner on the roof terrace watching the sunset over Lyme Bay & Charmouth, stargazing from the luxury freestanding bath, epic views from the double shower, reading under the old oak tree, BBQ's & firepits, leisurely walks to The Anchor at Seatown via Golden Cap or the coastal path, the sound of birdsong, the glimpse of a deer, curling up in front of the wood burner in winter. It is a tranquil & heavenly escape from the bustle of daily life.

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Apartment

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

The Beach Hytte - Stunning Sea View Penthouse

Enjoy your perfect getaway in this award winning 2 bed penthouse apartment with 180 degree sea views in the heart of the tranquil Alum Chine area of Bournemouth just a few minutes walk from the beach. The property boasts two dining areas, one of which sits on the large balcony with views across Bournemouth beach and a bespoke wood burning stove for the winter nights. The open plan kitchen leads onto a cozy living room where you can enjoy Sky Glass TV entertainment through super fast WiFi.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Train

Clover Carriage with pool, sauna and outdoor bath

Nestled into our working farm, this lovingly restored railway carriage is the perfect spot for a romantic stay away. The views are out of this world and all viewable from the large glass doors so you can stay tucked up in bed or on the sofa in front of the fire, with great wifi, free access to our beautiful heate pool & sauna (located in the pool house), beautiful walks both from the carriage or a short drive to the coast path, pub lunches, sunsets, fairy lights and a romantic outdoor bath

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 312 reviews

Treehouse

Tree-Tops Treehouse Eco Retreat

This beautifully crafted treehouse is deceptively spacious and is set elevated into the tree canopy with woodland to three sides affording total privacy. Facing due South, it commands extensive views over the Upper Piddle Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With so much privacy, many guests opt to “stay put” but, if you want to venture further afield there are famous landmarks like Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth, and the Jurassic Coastline all within a short drive away.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

Bungalow

Modern & spacious house in the countryside.

The Pavilion is a modern, purpose built holiday house in the quiet Somerset village of Yarlington. It has all the conveniences: Wood burning stove, underfloor heating, Washer & tumble dryer, Iron & ironing board, fast fibre optic broadband and a charging station for an electric or plug in hybrid car, but sadly the mobile phone signal is very poor. The house is next to the pub and a stones throw from the church. The Newt and Hauser Wirth Gallery in Bruton are within a 15 minute drive.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews

Shepherd’s hut

Shepherd's Hut, with stunning views and hot tub

Our cosy shepherds hut offers stunning views of West Dorset. The perfect place to escape & relax. Light the fire pit & watch the stars in our wood fired hot tub or snuggle up inside, in front of the roaring wood burner. Wake up to panoramic views from your bed. There is a fully-equipped kitchen with mini fridge, oven & hob. The bathroom has a shower & flushing loo. Catkins is equipped with a great selection of board games & reading. It's a wonderful escape any time of year.