Keepers Cottage

Keeper’s Cottage rests just outside the village of West Knoyle, conveniently located two miles south of the A303, on the Wiltshire side of the border with Dorset. This beautiful area enjoys stunning night skies, being one of the few areas in the UK with an International Dark Sky Reserve status, as well as being perfectly positioned on the edge of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located on the grounds of the owner’s farmhouse, Keeper’s Cottage enjoys access to the surrounding fields and woodland, connecting you to a network of public pathways. Perfect for dog owners with walks straight from the doorstep. Experience natural beauty at any time of year here, from the neighbour’s cows grazing in the fields, wildflowers in the meadows through summer, buzzards, kites and the resident barn owl swooping overhead, and the plethora of wildlife that can be spotted. Keeper’s Cottage is perfect for those wishing to enjoy a private, relaxing retreat. With two pretty double bedrooms sleeping four guests, with both featuring en-suite bathrooms, it’s perfect for a romantic couples break. Inside you’ll find a delightful sitting room with bi-folding doors overlooking the nearby farmland, with a small sunny patio offering a super place to enjoy refreshments whilst planning your day out. Alternatively, when the evening chill sends you indoors, you can close the curtains and snuggle up with a good book or a board-game or take in your favourite TV program in the cosy living room. In case you need to work or use the internet during your stay, Keeper’s Cottage has good quality fast fibre broadband so WiFi should never be a problem. There’s a small but very well-fitted kitchen, equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals and a dining room table that can fit four or can extend to fit six, if you would like more space. Making a great touring base for the Southwest of England, Keeper’s Cottage is within easy reach of a host of exciting attractions including Stonehenge, Bath, Longleat Safari Park, Glastonbury, the National Trust’s Stourhead, the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury and Salisbury with its incredible cathedral. Head to the gorgeous Dorset coast which is just an hour away, seeking out popular spots like Lulworth Cove, Sandbanks in Poole, or Burton Bradstock. Walkers can delight in finding endless opportunities for exploring the local area, with the Cranborne Chase providing plenty of routes, as well as Wessex Ridgeway, Wiltshire Downs and Blackmore Vale. Plenty of maps are provided with suggested walks for guests. Bring your bike on holiday with you, making use of the property’s undercover bike storage, and travel along the popular cycling routes, while Windhill mountain bike park is nearby too! Providing a beautifully presented interior throughout, this holiday cottage offers a charming retreat for couples, a small family or group in a wondrous spot where you can slow down and enjoy quality time with your favourite people. Keeper’s Cottage is a fantastic choice for your next break.

Gorgeous, single-storey, barn conversion, one of two on site. Rural location on borders of West Wiltshire and Dorset. En-suite facilities to both bedrooms. Mere 3 miles.

Please note: this property requires a minimum stay of 3 nights. All-ground-floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king size (zip/link bed, so can be made up as a twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room - please note that the gas fire is only for decorative purposes

Oil central heating in bedrooms and underfloor heating in kitchen, sitting and dining room. Electric oven and halogen hob, small electric counter top oven and grill, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV in sitting room with DVD player, cassette player/radio, selection of books, DVDs, casettes, games and gas fire for decorative purposes only. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen, towels and tea towels inc. in rent. Off-road under-cover parking for one car and space for another. Undercover bike storage. Small private patio with garden furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome - dogs must be kept on a lead outside at all times, except in the fields. Please note that the owner has one friendly dog. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Please note that the charging of electric cars is not permissible at this property. Sadly, children under 7 as well as worker bookings cannot be accommodated at this property. Note: There is a private office on site.