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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

"Oakview" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. Oakview is a charming single storey lodge perfect for a couple wanting to escape to the peaceful, rural countryside of the New Forest National Park.

"Avon Turn View" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Shute End is a little hamlet in Wiltshire, three miles south of Salisbury, near to the well-known area of the New Forest. It's what we'd call a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy the best of rural England. The historic cathedral city of...

"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...

"Manor Farm Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Wiltshire. Learn more about Bowerchalke, Wiltshire, a charming village with a variety of nearby attractions. In the village of Broad Chalke, where you can find Gurston Down Bar & Restaurant, The Queen's Head, and Chalke Valley Stores for stocking up...

"Walnut Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Hampshire. Walnut Barn is a sympathetically converted former lambing barn set within the walnut orchards of the owner’s farm. The rural views and tranquil setting make for a peaceful escape to this beautiful part of the New Forest National Park, and the...

"The Cabin at Little Timbers" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. Ringwood is a historic market town placed within Hampshire, on the western fringes of the beautiful New Forest National Park. Dating back to the Anglo-Saxon times and having been mentioned in the Domesday Book, Ringwood holds much history and...

"Jessamy, Wimborne" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Sitting in a peaceful and elevated position in Colehill, on the fringe of popular Wimborne. Jessamy is a truly impressive and striking 'Passive House' thoughtfully designed to reduce its carbon footprint with high levels of insulation, PV solar...

"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...

"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...

"8 Rookhaye" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Wiltshire. Within the county of Wiltshire, the village of Coombe Bissett sits within the picturesque Cranborne Chase aonb in the southern part of the county. After a day of exploring the great outdoors on your doorstep, return to Coombe Bissett and enjoy...

"Byre House (6), Blandford" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Dorset. Attractive Byre House is a spacious and stylish holiday home, thoughtfully furnished with contemporary touches throughout. On the ground floor you will find a large double aspect sitting room, with a wood burning stove and comfortable seating...

"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...

"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...

"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 Annexe @ The Roost" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. We adore this holiday home set in a peaceful location within the New Forest National Park, offering far-reaching views and ponies at the door.. Ground Floor: Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bathroom:...

"Saddle Room" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hampshire. Martin Down National Nature Reserve is close by, and Fordingbridge and the New Forest are a short drive away.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living...

"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...

"The Old Dairy" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. We adore this rural bolthole, beautifully furnished and perfectly located to explore Dorset’s heritage, wonderful countryside and coastline.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living...

"Henbury Hide" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Corfe Mullen sits in South East Dorset. A village surrounded by Green Belt and the River Stour running through. It has range of shops and pubs, as well as churches and places to eat. As well as the usual amenities, Corfe Mullen a number of...

"The Cottage at Badgers" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Wiltshire. Nestling in the northern boundary of the New Forest National Park, The Cottage at Badgers is a delightful two bedroom annexe offering comfortable accommodation in a quiet semi-rural setting near the pretty hamlet of Redlynch.   Sleeping up to...

"Dudsbury Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Dorset. We love the quiet setting of this lodge, yet just a short drive from the bustling town of Bournemouth and its stunning sandy beach. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living...

"Littledown" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Bournemouth is a town resting on England's south coast in the county of Dorset, offering a fantastic seaside holiday destination with plenty to see and do. Find a wealth of shops and local boutiques, along with bars and pubs to enjoy. Spend...

"The Stables" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. You will love this refurbished holiday home set in a peaceful setting and ideally placed to explore, The New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase National Landscape.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living...

"Byre House (4), Blandford" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Dorset. Attractive Byre House is a spacious and stylish holiday home, thoughtfully furnished with contemporary touches throughout. On the ground floor you will find a large double aspect sitting room, with a wood burning stove and comfortable seating...