Country Vacations & Resorts

Spectacular view from Updown Cottage

Cottage of the Month: Updown Cottage
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
Weather: Current for Shaftesbury
Pets: No
Smoking: No

How about a spectacular rural view with all in-town conveniences, and a luxury 5-Star accommodation?

You’ll want to book your UK-stay at Updown Cottage, in the ancient town of Shaftesbury, Dorset, England.

Located in the heart of an old Saxon town and sitting near the top of historic Gold Hill, Updown Cottage has four bedrooms, three baths, and a host of included amenities.

Each of the four bedrooms, Teal, Aqua, Toile, and Tulip have their own unique charm and are ready for your visit with complimentary toiletries and a plush white robe. Designer fabrics and Egyptian Cotton sheets add to the elegant yet rustic cottage environment

Bathroom at Updown Cottage

Updown Cottage provides all the comforts of home, plus a few you might not have such as a Baby Grand piano, an AGA Masterchef Range cooker, a Cuisinart Food Processor, and this beautiful stone fireplace with its wood stove, copper pots, and logs.

Just a minute’s walk up the hill from the front door brings you to the middle of Shaftesbury where you will find an eclectic selection of individual shops, delis, cafes, galleries and food shops. The deli supplies your welcome breakfast basket with Dorset Cereals muesli, milk, orange juice, Nespresso coffee capsules, tea, bread from locally milled flour, butter, marmalade and jam.

The deli can also provide ready-to-heat meals – to assist you with your “self-catering” experience. Updown Cottage boasts a kitchen large enough to seat 12 leaving you plenty of room to invite friends – old or new.

Location, location…

Updown Cottage’s location is hard to beat. Two hours southwest of London, and within about the same proximity from Heathrow you’ll also find:

Wardour Castle
Stonehenge
Salisbury
Stourhead stately home
Corfe Castle
The Jurassic Coast
45 minutes from Bath

Beautiful cosy pubs, excellent food, hidden valleys, stunning views, walled gardens, wonderful walks, luxury accommodation and, if you need to know something else somewhat unique about Updown Cottage…

The cottage itself is a film star!!

This film short was shot inside and around the area of Updown Cottage:

The advertisement below from the Hovis Bread Company was filmed in 1973 – along the street right outside Updown Cottage:

Whether you hire a car and want a great location for trips around the English countryside, or you are looking for a place to just get out and explore on foot or by bus, Updown Cottage provides numerous opportunities for enjoying a luxurious and rewarding vacation rental experience.

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