THE OLD STABLE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gillingham

The Old Stable in Milton On Stour, Dorset, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

The Old Stable consists of an open-plan living space including a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a double electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, and TV with Sky. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size, a double with en-suite walk-in shower, and a twin, along with a main bathroom. Outside there is a non-enclosed, front patio with furniture and barbecue, ample off-road parking, and an EV charging point. You'll find a shop in 1.2 miles, and a pub in 0.8 miles. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, but sorry, no smoking. A travel cot and highchair can be requested on booking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. The Old Stables is the perfect dwelling for a break to Dorset. Note: Flexibility around arrival and departure timing can be available upon request.

Amenities: Oil central heating with underfloor heating. 2 x double electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV with Sky, WiFi, Sonos Speakers. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Ample off-road parking. EV charging available. Non-enclosed, front garden with patio, picnic bench, barbecue, and 6 zero gravity sun loungers. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.8 miles. Note: Flexibility around arrival and departure timing can be available upon request

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: A small yet lively market town in North Dorset's Blackmore Vale, well-served with an excellent selection of local shops, inns, and restaurants, as well as a direct rail route from London to the West Country. John Constable's iconic picture of The Old Town Bridge, which now stands in the Tate Gallery, immortalised the town. The Blackmore Vale is part of the Stour Valley, which Thomas Hardy vividly characterised in Tess of the D'Urbervilles as the "Vale of the Little Dairies," with lush green countryside and a "patchwork quilt" of fields. The area is rich in scenic country walks and is close to a number of National Trust estates and historic buildings, including Stourhead, Longleat, and Wilton, as well as the lovely Dorset Heritage Coast.