Serving Up Style
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
sq/ft
Part of a nineteenth-century groom’s cottage on the grounds of St Giles House in Dorset, this maisonette in a former stable block looks like a scene straight out of Bridgerton. A stylish mishmash of antique brickwork, vintage pieces and modern design touches, every inch has been cleverly renovated by Lord and Lady Shaftesbury to enhance the history and character in an uber-cool way. Think bold paint colours, jazzy wallpapers, traditional flagstone floors, hand-crafted bespoke showers and a drool-worthy copper roll-top tub. While the Egyptian cotton bedding and plush dressing gowns are modern luxuries worthy of a boutique hotel, the estate's rolling green fields, the stable views and the cosy living area – complete with a wood-burning fire – feel authentically rural. You'll love strolling among the manor's private garden, or, when you crave a bit of adventure, enjoy day trips to the beaches of the Jurassic coast, the New Forest and cities like Salisbury or Portsmouth. Larger groups can even rent the neighbouring cottages and lodges, all beautifully designed by Lady Shaftesbury. If you're looking for a glamourous stay in the stunning English countryside, this is it.
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What to expect
Highlights
Go fossil hunting or sunbathe on the beautiful beaches of the Jurassic Coast – half an hour away
Enjoy the mix of antique furniture with classy new items
Sleep well in luxe beds with Egyptian cotton linen
Lie back and relax in the copper roll-top bath
Stay in a restored cottage on the grounds of St Giles House, home to Lord and Lady Shaftesbury
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Home truths
The stairs to the upstairs bedroom are original, so they’re quite steep
There is no private outdoor area for guests to use exclusively, but you do have access to the estate’s gardens and grounds
The bathroom in bedroom two is free-standing, meaning there are no doors to separate the bathroom from the bedroom
Larger groups can hire all three properties on the estate for big get-togethers
There is a lake on the grounds, so the host’s ask that you take care with children
There are quite a few breakable decorations as well sharp-edged furniture, so this home is not suitable for infants
Check-ins are available Monday-Saturday only, year-round
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Garden
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Massage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Cranborne Chase
Once a royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror, Cranborne Chase is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty often described as a secret landscape. Covering 380 square miles of beautiful chalk downs, ancient woodlands and river valleys that straddle Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset, its rolling vistas, expansive skies and dramatic escarpments have inspired creatives as diverse as Lucian Freud and Thomas Hardy. Its stunning sense of remoteness echoes...
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Get around
Airport
Bournemouth
41 min
Southampton
52 min
Isle of Wight/Sandown
2 hr 19 min
Train station
Tisbury
46 min
Bus stop
Crane Street Fire Station
11 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
11 min
Cafe
11 min
Pharmacy
18 min
Points of interest
Beach
Lake Beach
49 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi speed: 9Mbps
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Monica
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Emmanuel and his family have been hosting guests since 2018, when the homes on the St Giles House estate were restored. He loves sharing the estate's beauty with newcomers, especially now it's been given a new life. Emmanuel is a human encyclopaedia of knowledge about the area's heritage, but what he really loves is creating a memorable experience and hearing visitors be wowed by his homes.
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