Last Minute Cottages in Shaftesbury

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Chris - Verified booking

  Rycross Farm Cottage is a tranquil and relaxing location for a break.

  The owners are very friendly and helpful and are nearby, but not intrusive. I arrived at dusk, and a welcoming light had been left on which made me smile. The cottage is bright and warm and the kitchen, although small, is very well equipped. Beds are comfy and broadband reliable. The views across the countryside are spectacular and I saw birds of prey and a couple of deer in the garden. There is also outside seating for visits with better weather. If the peace and quiet gets too much, the historic and busting town of Shaftesbury with its independent shops and Thursday market is only a few moments drive away. There is also a Tesco and a soon to be opened Lidl in town. For those coming from the south, if you find your way to the A350 from Blandford Forum and head north, you will reach a place called Cann. Pass straight through and as you get to the point where the 30mph returns to 40mph, indicate left and take that first turn which is almost on top of the speed limit sign. Rycross Farm isn't signposted from this direction and, if you miss the turn , it's probably safest to carry on to the first Shaftesbury roundabout and come back. This was my first post-pandemic cottage holiday and, if anyone is concerned about doing the same, you can choose this venue with confidence. It is clean and obviously loved. You can be as isolated or as gregarious as you choose. I can't wait to go back.

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• Mark - Verified booking

  A lovely cottage, in a very tranquil position where we got to see muntjac and other wildlife most mornings through the bedroom window, which was a nice surprise.

  Facilities in the cottage were good, the kitchen although compact, was very well equipped with plenty of utensils, pans and baking trays, so there is no need to worry about taking those scissors, bottle opener or anything else from home! We had no problems with the shower as previously commented upon. Just turn the shower thermostatic valve to its hottest temperature and its warm in less than a minute, then adjust to suit. We all slept well and the beds were super comfy, with plenty of storage space for our clothes and belongings. Nearby, there were plenty of nice shops, pubs, cafes and a large Tesco in Shaftesbury. We would recommend Ecco Gelato at the top of Gold Hill for the best ice cream and coffee, and with a grassed park area and benches, you can enjoy your ice cream whilst indulging upon the amazing views of Dorset. The cottage is in an ideal position for visiting Dorset and the owners are very welcoming.

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• Valerie - Verified booking

  Though we enjoyed our stay there, it really would have been nice to be able to have our grandsons and son stay over night.

  When I booked it, I had not noticed “can not bring Guests back for overnight stays. Nor was it clearly indicated on the site that “No Children” were allowed. Though We understood the reasoning from the Martins, it was disappointing. However we made do, and had a great stay. The Cottage is convenient to the area we were visiting. It had two bedrooms, clean and comfortable and good parking. We love seeing the deer in the field, a variety of birds and even a rabbit visited. Another amenity of a Washer/Dryer would have been very helpful as well; especially, since it was a rainy week and we were visiting from the US. Mr and Mrs Martin were both very nice and chatted with us when we saw them. The cottage was welcoming and Mrs Martin had left us some cookies (biscuits) along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

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• Jacqui - Verified booking

  We had a brilliant week at Ryecross Farm Cottage.

  The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful and there are plenty of places to visit nearby. We enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast at Ye Olde Two Brewers Inn and days out in Sherborne and Shaftesbury. The Orchard Park Garden Centre near Gillingham is also worth a visit. Our hosts, Mr and Mrs Martin, were very welcoming and on hand if needed. The accommodation was fresh and clean and catered to our needs. Although the kitchen is tiny it had everything we required. The only suggestion we would make is to hang the fridge door the other way round! We would definitely return, thank you.

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• Roger - Verified booking

  There was no shop in half mile distance of the cottage as expected from the details.

  The farm was stated as non working but work was going on so there was noise at times. There was only one toilet roll to last all week. There were no proper cleaning scrubs for the pots and pans just a dish cloth. There were no toiletries supplied. Other cottages we have used through your site have been much better equipped. There was no information on walks etc around the cottage just the leaflets for major attractions. Having said all that the bed was comfortable as was the sofa and chairs in the lounge.

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