• Entire home
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom

Apple Tree Cottage is located in Shillingstone, just 21 miles from Poole Harbor and 25 miles from Bournemouth International Center. This 4-star vacation home offers a garden. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Monkey World is 18 miles away. The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are offered. The accommodation has a fireplace. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at Apple Tree Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shillingstone, like cycling. Sandbanks is 25 miles from the accommodation, while Corfe Castle is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 14 miles from Apple Tree Cottage.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Shillingstone
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  • Julia
    Jersey Jersey
    Cottage beautifully renovated and great for our needs.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    liked everything about the cottage especially the light airy kitchen/dining room extension that led out to the private enclosed garden
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location and comfortable everything you needed for a comfortable stay

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,636 reviews from 21551 properties
21551 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Apple Tree Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Apple Tree Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Apple Tree Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Apple Tree Cottage

  • The prices at Apple Tree Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Apple Tree Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Apple Tree Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

  • Apple Tree Cottage is 1,150 feet from the center of Shillingstone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Apple Tree Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Apple Tree Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Apple Tree Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.