The Apple Shed

About this property

Set on the attractive rural edge of the thriving village of Motcombe, within easy reach of Shaftesbury, The Apple Shed is a newly refurbished one-bedroom property, situated centrally in a row of three Cottages at East Coppleridge Farm. The charming accommodation is made up of a vaulted open-plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting room with comfortable seating – a perfect base to wind down after a long day exploring the many walks and attractions of the area. A cosy double bedroom with smart modern ensuite shower-room completes the interior. Outside, there is off-road parking, a gravelled seating area with tables and chairs and a tennis court with grass picnic area. Just a 2 minute stroll across the lane is the charming Coppleridge Inn, a well-regarded country pub which offers delicious food and lovely grounds and views, as well as further tennis courts and a children’s play area. The Apple Shed is a wonderful base to stay and to explore from.In addition to the many local walks, Cranborne Chase AONB and the renowned National Trust property Stourhead are only a short drive away.Stonehenge, Longleat, The Fleet Air Arm Museum and The Haynes Motor Museum are approximately 30 mins.The chalk figure of the Cerne Abbas Giant, Glastonbury and National Trust property Montacute House are 50 mins. Further afield, the New Forest, Brownsea Island and the Jurassic Coastline are within reach for wonderful day trips at a little over an hour. Racing at Wincanton is approximately 25 mins. And there is so much more. Note: East Coppleridge Farm is home to three delightful adjoined cottages, (The Apple Shed, The Cider Press and The Old Dairy), nestling on the Coppleridge, a pretty area of Motcombe on the edge of North Dorset’s Blackmore Vale and just 3 miles from the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury.Set off a country lane, the grounds offer a shared gravelled seating area to the front, as well as a tennis court and grassy picnic area to enjoy on a sunny afternoon. Each charming retreat has a welcoming lounge/diner, well-appointed kitchen, modern shower room and comfortable bedrooms promising quality time away and a real feeling of home from home. This property can be booked with Ref: 957188 (The Cider Press), and 957825 (The Old Dairy) when available. Together they can sleep up to seven people.

Motcombe boasts its own friendly community store, Post Office and country pub, which is set on the outskirts of the village. The local town of Shaftesbury, well served by a range of shops and inns, is perched on a spur of rolling green hills with views reaching far across the rural landscape. Nearby, a drive through the Blackmore Vale, dotted with villages, offers visitors a flavour of the very best of the English countryside.

Accommodation

One bedroom: 1 x double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Gravel garden to the front with picnic bench.

Shared tennis court and picnic lawn.

One well-behaved pet is welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Country pub 2 mins walk, village shop 8 mins walk.Note: Mobility - there are steps to the cottage.