Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Cranborne

Located on the edge of the Dorset village of Alderholt is this pretty holiday cottage for two with log burner and romantic double bedroom. The Hampshire riverside county town of Fordingbridge is just three miles away and the New Forest National Park is five minutes in the car with miles of forest tracks and trails for cyclists, walkers and horse riders.

Newly built using traditional techniques and featuring a separate bedroom and shower room, this charming Shepherd's Hut offers couples space and comfort in an idyllic location close to the New Forest National Park and within walking distance of a country pub. Enjoy walking and bike rides through the forest and countryside, and with the coast only half an hour away plus plenty of picturesque towns and villages to explore, your self-catering holiday can be as exciting or relaxing as you choose.

Offering the perfect blend of rustic charm, cosiness with log burner and modern day conveniences to ensure a high standard of comfort, Barn Cottage sits on the outskirts of Alderholt in Dorset. A pretty village with pub for meals out, a mill serving cream teas at the weekend, and a shop for forgotten provisions, Alderholt is just three miles from the county town of Fordingbridge and a five minute car ride into the New Forest National Park with an abundance of forest tracks to satisfy the keenest of walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This welcoming holiday cottage is a perfect self-catering base for exploring both Dorset and Hampshire including the Forest and South Coast.

It's hard not to be wooed by this idyllic romantic retreat set in beautiful rural surroundings on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park. Located in the charming village of Alderholt, Shepherd's Retreat is a cosy bolthole for two. The artisan built hut has everything you need for a self-catering holiday, including a hand built kitchen, wood burning stove, WiFi and a village pub just a short walk away. Enjoy walks and bike rides from the front door or lazy days on the beach, just half an hour away. 

Indulge your country cottage dreams in this 16th Century thatched holiday retreat. The Blue Cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. It is ideal for couples or families and has a modern kitchen and bathroom sitting harmoniously beside thick cobb walls and original oak beams. The detached holiday home has a wonderfully rustic charm and is surrounded by fields and gardens and only 300 metres from the welcoming Horseshoe Inn in Ebbesbourne Wake. It's part of the Cranbourne Chase AONB, and beautiful walks lead in all directions from the village. Shaftesbury and Salisbury are 10 miles away. Stonehenge is half an hour's drive, with Bath, Glastonbury, Longleat and the Dorset Coast also within reach for days out. 

"The Study" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. New for 2021 The Study is one of three recently renovated semi-detached holiday cottages in the New Forest village of Sopley. Comfortably sleeping two guests it has a beautifully furnished conservatory in which to relax...

"Hazel" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. Dorset, England's Blandford Forum is a bustling market town on the banks of the Stour River. The majority of the town, famous for its Georgian architecture, was rebuilt in the 18th century after a fire in 1731. Local architects John and William...

"Bridge Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Wiltshire. Bishopstone is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It lies in the Ebble valley, about 5.5 miles south-west of Salisbury. The parish includes the small village of Croucheston and the hamlet of The Pitts.

"1 Bed Cottage in Blandford Forum" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 super king bedroom - 1 shower room with WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge with ice compartment and...

"Treeside" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. Nestled in peaceful woodland gardens teeming with wildlife, Treeside is a dog friendly annexe sleeping four. The comfortable lounge has a log burner with French doors leading out to a private deck with seating.  There are two good sized...

"Foxes Earth" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Wiltshire. Nomansland is a small village in the county of Wiltshire, resting between Hamptworth and Fritham in the South of England. Home to The Lamb Inn-Nomansland pub, serving delicious, traditional fare, and the New Forest Veg Barn farm shop, visitors...

"The Chapel" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. The Chapel is a recently converted former Methodist Chapel in the heart of the village of Whitsbury. Beautifully finished with elegant touches, The Chapel is a stylish and welcoming holiday home for up to four guests and a small...

"Little Stables Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Dorset. In the highly sought-after county of Dorset, the settlement of Blandford Saint Mary is situated on the River Stour. The settlement is next to Blandford Forum, a Georgian town with ancient buildings and a brewery with an interesting tour. Just a...

"School House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. New for 2021 School House is one of three recently renovated holiday cottages in the small New Forest village of Sopley. Comfortably sleeping two guests it boasts an open plan kitchen and dining room with separate cosy...

"Honeycombe" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. The market town of Blandford Forum is located beside the River Stour in Dorset, England. Most of the town, notable for its Georgian architecture, was rebuilt in the 18th century after it was destroyed by fire in 1731. The town centre was...

"Glass House" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. Blandford Forum is a market town in Dorset, England, situated by the River Stour. Notable for its Georgian architecture, most of the town was rebuilt in the 18th century after it was destroyed by a fire in 1731. King George II made a donation...

"Sunnydale" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The largest parish in England with evidence of life in the area as early as 3000BC, Corfe Mullen sits in South East Dorset. A delightful and busy village that is surrounded by Green Belt land with the River Stour running through it. It is a...

"Stable" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. The market town of Blandford Forum, England, sits on the banks of the Stour River. Almost all of the town, which had been destroyed by a fire in 1731, was rebuilt in the 18th century, at which time it became known for its Georgian architecture....

"Pop's Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Downton is right next to the edge of the New Forest which has an almost limitless array of superb walks and rides, and free-roaming ponies at every turn. Slightly farther afield are the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum with...

"Primrose" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. The town of Blandford Forum, in the county of Dorset in England, sits on the banks of the Stour River. After a fire most of the town was rebuilt in the 18th century, at which time it acquired its distinctive Georgian style. To rebuild the...

"The Barn at Frog Pond Farm" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Resting happily on the boarders of Wilshire and Dorset lies this idyllic village, Tisbury. Home to a handy supermarket and an extensive selection of local pubs and eateries, this village provides a wonderful rural retreat for any holiday to...

"2 Bed Lodge in Sturminster Marshall" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Dorset. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 double bedrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs - Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing...

"Copper Beach" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. The market town, Blandford Forum is located by the River Stour in the English county of Dorset. Most of the renowned Georgian-style town was rebuilt in the 18th century after it was completely destroyed by fire in 1731. With ideas by nearby...

"1 Bed Cottage in Blandford Forum" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - TV and Blu-ray DVD player in lounge, TV in bedroom - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge,...

"Owls Nest" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The charming countryside of the highly sought-after county of Dorset is home to the little settlement of Furzehill. Both the well-stocked convenience shop and the classic village inn, The Stocks Inn, in Furzehill offer all the necessities for a...

"Art Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. The market town of Blandford Forum is located beside the River Stour in Dorset, England. The majority of the town, notable for its Georgian architecture, was rebuilt in the 18th century after it was completely destroyed by fire in 1731. The...

"Meadow" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Dorset. In the English county of Dorset, along the River Stour, is the market town of Blandford Forum. The town, which is renowned for its Georgian architecture, was mostly rebuilt in the 18th century after being completely devastated by fire in 1731....

"Burgate House Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. This delightful, stylish, new lodge has been tastefully furnished to a high standard to include two bathrooms. Situated in the picturesque, tranquil grounds of Burgate House on the banks of the River Avon, it offers a perfect, secluded retreat...

"92 The Borough" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Wiltshire. Set in the heart of the pretty village of Downton is this beautifully finished thatched cottage. Conveniently located 92 The Borough provides a cosy yet spacious base for a couple or small family of 3.  The property has a beautiful cottage...