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Shires Rest

3.5 star property
Cottage in Sturminster Newton with private hot tub and kitchen

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Shires Rest provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shires Rest

Cottage in Sturminster Newton with private hot tub and kitchen
Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has barbecue grills and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage boasts a private hot tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer private hot tubs. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property is also known as

Shires Rest Cottage
Shires Rest Sturminster Newton
Shires Rest Cottage Sturminster Newton

About the neighborhood

Located in Sturminster Newton, this cottage is next to a golf course. Melbury Vale Winery and Ashley Wood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gartell Light Railway and Badger Watch Dorset. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Sturminster Newton, England

What's nearby

  • Sturminster Newton Mill - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stourhead Garden - 31 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Stourhead - 32 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 38 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 47 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Ox Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shires Rest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shires Rest?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shires Rest?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shires Rest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shires Rest located?

Situated in Sturminster Newton, this golf cottage is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Sturminster Newton Mill and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Shillingstone Railway Project and The Art Stable are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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