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Our top choices for Shaftesbury vacation rentals

A two-story building with a blue storefront labeled "The Dorsel Store."

1. A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.

A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.
Shaftesbury Dorset
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"This was one of the better places we have stayed in. We highly recommend this Annex "
United Kingdom
Martin K.
The price is ￥17,117
￥24,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.
A stone building with a green door, two windows, and two potted plants.

2. Snowdrop Cottage moments from Shaftesbury High Street and the iconic Gold Hill

Snowdrop Cottage moments from Shaftesbury High Street and the iconic Gold Hill
Shaftesbury
The price is ￥22,544
￥32,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Snowdrop Cottage moments from Shaftesbury High Street and the iconic Gold Hill
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window, and a ceiling light.

3. Newly Renovated 2-Bed House w/ Parking – Sleeps 5 Near Shaftesbury Town

Newly Renovated 2-Bed House w/ Parking – Sleeps 5 Near Shaftesbury Town
Shaftesbury
The price is ￥26,489
￥41,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Newly Renovated 2-Bed House w/ Parking – Sleeps 5 Near Shaftesbury Town
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

4. The Orchid

The Orchid
Gillingham
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Location was great. Good base for visiting surrounding area.Lovely pub to walk to opposite.The property was even nicer than it looked in the photos.Very easy parking.Everything in property that you need.Very welcome breakfast items.Superb communication.Would return."
United States
Suzanne B.
The price is ￥13,221
￥18,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Orchid
A wooden cabin with a small patio area, a table with chairs, and a bench.

5. Tiny Willow

Tiny Willow
3.5 star property
Blandford Forum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the stay, it is a quirky cottage in the country but close to several towns, hosts were excellent and cottage very well thought out"
Australia
Kenneth
The price is ￥54,649
￥65,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Tiny Willow
A tent with a bed inside, a colorful rug, and a sign on the ground.

6. Stone Circle Glamping

Stone Circle Glamping
2.0 star property
Durrington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (17 reviews)
"Cozy place to stay, it is near a road but it didn’t bother me. It is as advertised"
Canada
Darnell
The price is ￥7,632
￥9,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Stone Circle Glamping
A stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple chimneys and a symmetrical facade.

7. Rook Lane House

Rook Lane House
4.0 star property
Frome
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great little b&b , host accommodating for an early breakfast. Plenty of restaurants nearby."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is ￥19,135
￥22,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Rook Lane House
A living room with a black sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, a TV on a stand, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Secluded Hut with a Private Hot Tub

Secluded Hut with a Private Hot Tub
Blandford Forum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Stillness was a lovely property which had everything we needed while visiting family. It's set in a beautiful area and there are lots of lovely touches around the grounds, such as giant chess, woodland walks and a Forget me not garden. The property was small but perfect for us, I didn't realise the back gate and through the garden was the only entrance, this was a little challenging to navigate with my nervous rescue dog when the daily hot tub maintenance was due to happen, but this only took...
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥30,247
￥36,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Secluded Hut with a Private Hot Tub
A small wooden structure with a door and steps leading up to it, surrounded by greenery and a picnic table with cushions.

9. 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum

1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum
Ibberton, Blandford Forum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Lovely place, lovely countryside."
United States
Paul Mitchell
The price is ￥30,685
￥30,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

10. Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub

Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub
Blandford Forum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful place grace the host was always helpful and kind. Would go back again "
United Kingdom
amanda p.
The price is ￥31,687
￥38,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Secluded Woodland Cottage with Private Hot Tub
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass bedside table, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Luxurious Glass House with Private Hot tub

Luxurious Glass House with Private Hot tub
Blandford Forum
The price is ￥31,687
￥38,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Luxurious Glass House with Private Hot tub
A small, single-story structure with a porch, a hot tub, and outdoor seating.

12. Cosy Woodland Studio with Private Hot Tub

Cosy Woodland Studio with Private Hot Tub
Blandford Forum
The price is ￥31,687
￥42,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Cosy Woodland Studio with Private Hot Tub
A sign for Hotel Peartree, a serviced apartment, with contact information and website.

13. Peartree Serviced Apartments

Peartree Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Salisbury
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (327 reviews)
"Great. They have everything you could need - well appointed kitchen, milk and breakfast provided, plenty of fluffy towels even down to non stick bath mats"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is ￥18,330
￥21,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Peartree Serviced Apartments
A living room with a dark blue sofa, a round wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a large abstract painting, a round mirror, and a window with curtains.

14. Charles Hope Salisbury Centre

Charles Hope Salisbury Centre
4.0 star property
Salisbury
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Clean modern room, well equipped and great locaton"
United Kingdom
Theodros
The price is ￥17,775
￥21,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Charles Hope Salisbury Centre
A house with a tiled roof, a front door with glass panels, and a gravel driveway.

15. Oke Apple Cottage

Oke Apple Cottage
3.0 star property
Blandford Forum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Location ideal "
United Kingdom
Nazir
The price is ￥50,035
￥60,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Oke Apple Cottage
A stone house with a tiled roof, a covered patio with a table and chairs, and a small attached structure with a window.

16. Stunning annexe near Bruton

Stunning annexe near Bruton
Lamyatt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"All you could want from a night stay, self catering. They also left us fresh milk which was much appreciated. "
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is ￥20,665
￥24,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Stunning annexe near Bruton
A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a glass door leading to a covered area.

17. Private Luxury By The Sea

Private Luxury By The Sea
Poole
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Nice location, quiet and relaxing"
United Kingdom
Luke
The price is ￥20,248
￥30,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Private Luxury By The Sea
A stone house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a pond with reflections and greenery.

18. 2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne

2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne
Goathill, near Sherborne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Idyllic location, beautiful cottage with everything we needed. Friendly welcome. Central location meant we were able to easily visit many places from Stonehenge to Lyme Regis and beyond."
United States
Jill Leeson
The price is ￥68,258
￥68,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a potted plant.

19. Cabin Sleeps 8 - Free Parking, Patio, Pool

Cabin Sleeps 8 - Free Parking, Patio, Pool
3.0 star property
Poole
The price is ￥21,119
￥35,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cabin Sleeps 8 - Free Parking, Patio, Pool
A wooden arbor with pink blossoms, a brick pathway, and a house with a blue roof in the background.

20. Cozy & Self Contained The Garden Annex 306

Cozy & Self Contained The Garden Annex 306
Salisbury
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"This place was lovely! Incredibly quiet for being in the city."
United States
Dala B.
The price is ￥15,614
￥18,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Cozy & Self Contained The Garden Annex 306
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The location, cleanliness and friendly and helpful staff."
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Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Shaftesbury?

Yes, we have vacation rentals in Shaftesbury close to Shaftesbury Arts Centre, or you can choose a secluded option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Our travelers say Shaftesbury has a good selection of bars. Make sure you have time to check out the festivals and coffeehouses during your trip.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Shaftesbury?

Cliff Cottage - Cookswood: Visitors like this Shaftesbury vacation home rental. It offers a fireplace, a balcony, and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a hot tub.

How many vacation rentals will I find in Shaftesbury?

Choose from 17 Expedia vacation rentals in Shaftesbury for a memorable vacation.

What’s there to see and do in Shaftesbury?

Cultural attractions include Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, whereas Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs are a couple of picturesque spots to enjoy the outdoors. Other places in town to visit include King Alfred's Statue and Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

What’s a vacation rental in Shaftesbury like?

Vacation rentals are private properties you can book for a few weeks or just a few days in Shaftesbury. Vacation rentals feature extras like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll be comfy for your stay. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of security away from shared hotel elevators and busy concierge desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a vacation rental an attractive option for families.