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Cosy Couples Hideaway with Hot Tub
The Annexe is a private guest retreat, exclusively for visitors with just yourselves on the property. Relax in your own charming garden with a covered hot tub and festoon lights – the perfect place to unwind after exploring Dorset’s stunning coastline, Durdle Door or the New Forest. Just a short walk from pubs, restaurants & shops, it’s an ideal base for your stay. Guests enjoy Sky Sports, Wi-Fi & a cosy outdoor seating area, making it perfect for a romantic, relaxing or adventure-filled stay
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 554 reviews
The Retreat ~ Hot Tub~ Sauna ~ Charming & Cosy Gem
Step into the stylish and comfortable 1BR 1Bath guest house nestled in the picturesque village of Tarrant Gunville. It offers a relaxing oasis with a luxury hot tub, sauna, and a perfect base to explore natural attractions and historical landmarks of Dorset County. Modern design and a rich amenity list will satisfy your every need. ✔ Comfy BR with a Double Bed ✔ Bright Living Space ✔ Kitchenette Amenities ✔ Garden ✔ Hot Tub ✔ Sauna ✔ Smart TV ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi ✔ Free Parking See more below.
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 210 reviews
A Hidden Gem With Private Hot Tub and Garden.
Hidden on the sleepy outskirts of Queens Park in Bournemouth is the Nest, a charming self contained 1 bedroom lodge with private garden and Hot Tub. The Nest is 4 mins walk from a Bike Hire and Electric scooter hire, local shops, Bars and restaurants. Bournemouth sandy beaches are about a 10 minutes bike ride and 5 mins in the car from the Nest. Private parking space, Netflix , Hot Tub, bath, Washing Machine, Cooker, Hob, Fridge, and Sofa Bed are a few of the amenities the Nest has to offer.
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 622 reviews
Beautiful rural retreat, outskirts of Swanage
Ideal for walkers, bird-watchers and nature lovers, this quiet bolt-hole is in the garden of one of the oldest houses in Swanage. The Purbeck stone building in the southern outskirts of the town is separate from the main house, has it's own entrance and off-road parking. A five minute walk brings you to the Durlston National Nature Reserve looking out over the Jurassic coast. Durlston Castle, the Lighthouse and the Southwest Coast Path are 15 minutes away on foot. All without crossing a road.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 207 reviews
Self-contained studio
Cute but spacious studio apartment on the edge of Cranborne Chase AONB; only 5 mins drive to the historic town of Shaftesbury. 'Bumbles' is the perfect place to provide easy access to a wealth of attractions, whether it be the newly re-opened Compton Airfield, famous Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey, Breezy Ridge Vineyard, Stonehenge or even a day out at the beach! Guests are also offered discount on treatments at the onsite beauty studio, and are welcome to relax in the adjoining orchard.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews
The Perk Inn, Cosy & Secluded Garden Lodge
Welcome to The Perk Inn, a private and secluded garden lodge located in the central area of Broadstone, Poole in Dorset. Nestled within the garden of the owners' home, the space features a cosy double bedroom, modern shower room, an open plan kitchen/living room and a fenced courtyard where you can enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink. Just a short walk to local shops, restaurants and transport links, The Perk Inn is the ideal relaxing base for exploring Dorset and surrounding areas.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
Cosy Countryside 2-Bedroom Guest House
Escape to our cosy countryside annexe in Child Okeford within walking distance to historic Hambledon Hill. Set beside a peaceful stream with woodland views and birdsong, it’s perfect for a rural getaway. The self-contained space has 2 bedrooms (one with cot), a fully equipped kitchen for home cooking, and a shower room with washer and dryer. Enjoy the wood fire, private deck with grill, village shop and pubs. A peaceful home away from home to unwind and explore the charm of rural Dorset.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
Adorable one bedroom Lodge
A self-Catering Lodge on our Farm you may hear cockerels & the peacocks which roam freely We live here with our cats and 2 dogs, we are within walking Distance to local Amenities and lovely walks. The town of Shaftesbury is about a 15 min walk where you will find Goldhill made Famous by the Hovis advert, Lots of independent shops with places to eat & Drink. within an hours drive to find attractions such as Stone Henge beaches bigger well known shops such as Bournemouth Bath Salisbury.
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
Travellers Rest
This stylish self-contained annex, with fully equipped kitchen, is perfect for 1 -4 guests, friends or families. Located directly on the A37 between Street and Shepton Mallet, ideally situated for visits to the spiritual town of Glastonbury, shopping village of Street, historic town of Shepton Mallet and beautiful city of Wells. It is surrounded by the Mendip Hills and a stones throw away from attractions such as the Bath & West Showground and Longleat Safari Park (35 minute drive)
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
Milkwell’s heavenly place
Wake up to the divine sound of rich birdsong- this one bedroom studio is exceptionally comfortable and has a peaceful, stylish atmosphere. It is separate to the main house so you have total privacy and the whole space is yours to be enjoyed. Underfloor heating makes it gloriously warm and inviting, the linen sheets are of the finest quality, and it is in a beautiful valley which has an unusual amount of song birds and owls. It has been designed with peace and comfort in mind.
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
Contemporary Rural Lodge in South Somerset
Contemporary self-contained lodge in beautiful peaceful countryside. Two miles from market town of Castle Cary with mainline railway, easy access to nearby Bruton, Glastonbury, Bath and Wells. Fully equipped kitchen with open plan dining and comfortable sitting area. Outdoor decking. Smart TV, full fibre WiFi. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Garden, use of owners' tennis court. Parking. Endless walks and cycle rides from the door. Two pubs within walking distance.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews
Wylye Valley Guest Cottage
The perfectly designed place for your country break, a pit stop en route to Cornwall or a place to flop for a country wedding. Relax by the wood burner or have a deep soak in the bath in winter, and enjoy the gardens and sun soaked terrace in the summer. Our thoughtfully designed interiors will make you feel welcome from the moment you park up outside. The guest house is privately located in our gated drive overlooking the gardens. A local pub in the village too!
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviewsPopular amenities for North Dorset District guesthouses
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Quirky Tin Cottage near the Mendip Hills
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 788 reviews
Beautiful Lodge with views of the countryside
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews
The Corrugated Cottage WWII
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews
Charming Annex in the New Forest, Brockenhurst
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 373 reviews
Quiet, rural, pet friendly,- near Stourhead NT.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews
Garden Lodge Hideaway, BBQ, Edge of New Forest
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4.86 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews
New Forest Scandi Escape
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 338 reviews
New Forest Retreat Woodland Lodge
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 483 reviewsGuesthouses with a patio

Bluebell cottage
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
The Granary, a stunning high spec rural retreat.
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews
Old Smokey
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
The Author's Retreat New Forest
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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviews
The Retreat
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Modern Somerset Retreat to Relax & Play
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews
The Nook - Forest/Coastal Luxury Studio
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews
The Stables - Burley, New Forest
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsGuest house rentals with a washing machine and dryer

Rural Idyll for dog-lovers near the New Forest
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews
The Old Cowstall Converted Barn
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews
Lovely annex - a home away from home
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 470 reviews
The Highland Cow - New Forest Tranquility
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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews
Beautiful studio with direct access to New Forest
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 429 reviews
Gerties House
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews
A light spacious garden house in Glastonbury town
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews
Littlemead - newly renovated studio by Glastonbury
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- New Forest National Park
- Bournemouth Beach
- Weymouth Beach
- Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
- Longleat Safari Park
- Stonehenge
- Southbourne Beach
- Brean Beach
- Boscombe Beach
- Lower Mill Estate
- Highclere Castle
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- Durdle Door Holiday Park
- The Tank Museum
- Winchester Cathedral
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