Apple Tree Cottage, SHILLINGSTONE

This terraced cottage is in the village of Shillingstone near to Sturminster Newton and can sleep four people in two bedrooms. Apple Tree Cottage is a lovely terraced cottage situated in the village of Shillingstone just four miles from Sturminster Newton in North Dorset. The cottage can sleep four people in one king-size double bedroom and one twin, as well as ground floor family shower room. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside is roadside parking and a private enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ. Apple Tree Cottage is a delightful cottage from which to explore this beautiful part of the country. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome. Amenities: Electric central heating with underfloor heating and woodburner. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher,washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking for 1 car beside a lane within 50 yards, on a first come, first served basis. Bike storage. Enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs only. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 8 mins walk. Note: The steep stairs may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. Note: Intermittent mobile phone reception. Note: The cottage is situated beside a country lane and therefore some associated traffic noise can be heard. Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers. Town: The friendly village of Shillingstone can be found beside River Stour, in the heart of North Dorset’s Blackmore Vale, only a short drive from the bustling Georgian market town of Blandford Forum. Once on the Somerset and Dorset railway line, the village is proud of its beautifully restored station. Locally there are a wealth of well marked footpaths, criss-crossing the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the local pub welcoming you with refreshments after your stroll. Within easy reach are the ancient towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne, whilst the scenic Dorset Jurassic Coast is also easily accessible. An attractive Dorset village providing a rural base from which to explore this lovely area at any time of the year.