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The Apple Shed, Motcombe, Shaftesbury

Motcombe, Dorset (Ref. 957189)

Customer rating

4.9

Helpful Holidays rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

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36 Customer Review(s)

  • Sonia

    “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Apple Shed.”

    The accommodation was well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The bed in particular was outstanding and will be disappointed to go back to our own bed! We were surprised by another reviewer's comment about the shower as we thought it was perfect. It was also nice to have a sunny outside space to sit and have a drink at the end of the day. The owners were lovely and gave us lots of tips of things to see and do in the area and were fortunate to arrive in time for the Shaftesbury ...

    The accommodation was well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The bed in particular was outstanding and will be disappointed to go back to our own bed! We were surprised by another reviewer's comment about the shower as we thought it was perfect. It was also nice to have a sunny outside space to sit and have a drink at the end of the day. The owners were lovely and gave us lots of tips of things to see and do in the area and were fortunate to arrive in time for the Shaftesbury Fringe which we would not have known about. We would highly recommend The Apple Shed!

    - Sonia, July 2025

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Summary

  • One bedroom: 1 x double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Gravel garden to the front with picnic bench
  • Shared tennis court and picnic lawn
  • One well-behaved pet is welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Country pub 2 mins walk, village shop 8 mins walk.Note: Mobility - there are steps to the cottage
  • For any short breaks, please note this owner only accepts 1 booking per week, and has a changeover day of Friday
  • Please ensure your booking does not cross over a Friday, as these will not be accepted.

The property

Nestled on the outskirts of the village of Motcombe, in the Dorset countryside, is this superb cottage.

Internally, the property has been renovated to provide high-quality furnishings and a stunning modern decor, making it a warm and welcoming base for couples.

With all rooms resting on the ground floor, you will have easy access to a well-presented double bedroom with an en-suite shower room to support.

The property benefits from an open-plan living space with high-quality fitted units and sleek wooden worktops providing plenty of preparation space for preparing your meals, with a convenient dining table to gather of an evening.

Unwind in the sitting room with some of your favourite shows, a movie or simply catch up on the day's events.

Take a refreshing drink out to the shared gravelled seating area during the summer months and delight in watching the sun set with a spot of alfresco dining.

Resting in a lovely location with plenty of charm, this property is situated on the outskirts of Motcombe which offers a community shop and post office for picking up those last-minute essentials.

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden is nearby with a medieval orchard and extensive herb garden to explore.

Make sure you take the opportunity to explore the superb Cranborne Chase AONB for a plethora of countryside trails for walking and cycling, also ripe with wildlife for birdwatching and plenty of photography opportunities.

Return to The Apple Shed for a relaxing evening with your loved one.

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About the location

MOTCOMBE

Shaftesbury 3 miles; Salisbury 22 miles; Stonehenge 23 miles

The thriving village of Motcombe lies on the edge of North Dorset’s Blackmore Vale, just 3 miles from the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. Motcombe has its own friendly community shop, post office and well-regarded country pub, The Coppleridge Inn. The local town of Shaftesbury, with a good range of shops and inns, is perched on a spur of rolling green hills with spectacular views reaching far across the rural landscape. One of the best vantage points is from Gold Hill (instantly recognisable as the setting of the iconic Hovis advert with its quaint, cobbled and very steep street. Motcombe sits amidst rolling countryside at the edge of the picturesque Blackmore Vale, and close to the Cranborne Chase AONB as well as many other areas of natural beauty and exceptional heritage, including the National Trust’s Stourhead. A wonderful location to explore the best of the West Country, and only just over an hour’s drive to the stunning Jurrassic Coast.

For any short breaks, please note this owner only accepts 1 booking per week, and has a changeover day of Friday.

Please ensure your booking does not cross over a Friday, as these will not be accepted.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas