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  • 2 bedrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

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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

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

Enjoy the mix of antique furniture with classy new items

Sleep well in luxe beds with Egyptian cotton linen

Sleep well in luxe beds with Egyptian cotton linen

Lie back and relax in the copper roll-top bath

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

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

TV

Dishwasher

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...

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

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Children welcome (1-12 years)

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

    30

    days

    Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Up until

    7

    days

    Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Alex

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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