Ryecross Farm Cottage, Shaftesbury

Our break here was great. The cottage is well placed for access to a beautiful part of the country. Many excellent places to visit and great walks to be had. We saw some fantastic sunsets over the hills and valleys just sitting in the sitting room. The only slight reservation is that exiting the property onto a busy, narrow road with high hedges was a little nerve-racking, otherwise I would have given 5 stars.

A quiet cottage with beautiful views.

Perfect quiet retreat, would certainly consider staying again.

The views from the cottage are amazing, the cottage itself is very cosy and comfortable. Ideally situated to visit places of interest. The peace and quiet is unbeatable and the owner is very helpful and charming. I would highly recommend a stay at this cottage to family and friends.

The accommodation was very cosy and comfortable. Beautiful views of countryside and wildlife. The owner of the cottage was very friendly and helpful.

The cottage was ideally located for the area we wanted to visit. It was peaceful and the view was fantastic. We enjoyed watching the rabbits playing outside the window.

A good view and extremely quiet. Pictures of the cottage do not do it justice, it is better than the pictures on the web site!

We particularly liked the deer in the field next to the cottage and the fox going by the woods by the field. The buzzard on the nest was in view from the lounge through the French windows, and the walks nearby were nice - the place had peace and quiet at all times.

Cottage was very good, in a quiet location, with lovely views and easy access by car to Shaftesbury and other Dorset attractions. November weather was kind - sunny. Gold Hill, Shaftesbury (location of Hovis advert) is worth visiting with good eating places at the top and bottom of the hill! Also walked around Shear Water (towards Warminster) and had a fascinating visit to the Cafe at Compton Abbass Airfield - good value with a good view of light aircraft activity. Also went to Bath Christmas Fayre - very crowded and parking not easy.

A very good setting; roomy accommodation of a high standard in a quiet location. The owner was very helpful and his little dog "Alfie", plus the hen, greeted us every evening when we returned from our outings. The let was good value for money and we will have no hesitation in reccommending it to family and friends. Thanks!

A really lovely cottage with everything we needed. Very clean, comfortable and relaxing. It was so nice to have the french doors out into the garden, with views to die for!

Views from the property, quiet location and the privacy afforded by the landlord. The landlord and his dog, Alfie, were very welcoming.

Quiet, clean and bright! Easy access to Shaftesbury. Friendly, helpful owners and wonderful views!

Ryecross was a clean well;appointed and comfortable cottage with avery pleasant outlook over the Blackmoor Vale. We enjoyed our very much in the local area and beyond to the coast. It helped to have good weather, but the cottage was of such a standard that if we had to stay in all day it would have been equally enjoyable. The only minor complaint was the lack of a large frying pan. Instructions for the microwave would have been helpful.

The cottage had beautiful surroundings with a view across the Blackmoor Vale. It was peaceful and we had good weather to assist our visits to the coast and country, including some interesting towns and villages.

The views from the cottage and the friendly owner. The weather! Excellent base for sightseeing.

The view was beautiful and the owner was very pleasant.

The cottage was very nice and the location, garden and views were good.

Looked over the Blackmoor Vale. Nice and quiet, a good base to explore from.

It was a fine small house with a rather quiet surrounding and would recommend to families with children.

The owner of the property and his dog (Alfie) are very friendly. Very quiet and peaceful place.

Very quiet...

Quiet and peaceful rural position. Excellent views. Friendly welcome from owner on our second visit. Good centre for touring and convenient for shops and pubs.

Excellent position & very pleasant owner.

Located on a quite and peaceful farm this comfortable cottage is ideal for exploring most of Wessex. The host is interesting to know and can be helpful in visting the local area. Very enjoyable, relaxing and a nice change for "City dwellers".

The warmth and friendliness we received from the owner on our arrival made for the start of a brilliant week. The area is excellent for a quiet and relaxing time but if you need the night life then you can go into Shaftsbury.

The cottage was very relaxing and ideal for a "get away from it all" break. Owners very friendly and welcoming on arrival.

The cottage was extremely clean and welcoming, with exceptional views across the countryside. Fresh flowers, and lots of sight-seeing literature were great. The furniture was comfortable, and of really good standard, particularly the beds.

The owner was a lovely man who made us very welcome and the view was incredible.

Very quiet and peaceful location. Beautiful views across the Dorset hill from the windows. Very friendly host.

Overall we were absolutely delighted with the property, a superb view, very comfortable, a very pleasant and hepful owner and we are definately going back to the cottage, hopefully this summer.

Excellent views - very quiet & peaceful location although only a few minutes drive into Shaftesbury. Local supermarkets nearby. Owner very helpful and friendly. It was an absolute pleasure to stay in his cottage and a very enjoyable holiday.

Excellent welcome from the owner on arrival, and friendly contacts during the week. Very good touring centre. Very good inn less than half a mile away, roomy car park and good choice of menus.

Very peaceful, excellent outlook, bright and airy. The owner was unobtrusive but helpful when asked. The children loved the friendly dogs and variety of farm animals. Very well placed to explore Dorset, New Forest, Poole beaches, Somerset & beyond.