Relish the slow pace of daily life at this enticing retreat nestled within a serene Dorset orchard. Sleeping just two guests, the one-bedroom bolthole at Silton, 7 miles from Wincanton and 9 miles from Shaftesbury, is also set in lovely gardens, with a BBQ, pizza oven and lots of opportunities for outdoor relaxation in the sunshine. Bring your four-legged friend and let him run about the nearby exercise paddock. Retreat to the welcoming lodge with its cosy wood burner on chillier days.
Make your way into the delightful wooden sanctuary to discover cheery, single-storey accommodation with an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Keep the glass doors to the garden open here on spring and summer days so you can wander in and out with ease. Light the wood burner when it is cold then snuggle up on the sofa in front of a good movie on the Smart TV. The kitchen space has been creatively designed to ensure you won’t want for anything when it comes to rustling up romantic dinners for two with the groceries you have bought. As the light disappears and the stars come out, making you feel ready for bed, amble through to the king-size bedroom for a superb night’s sleep. Spill out into the garden as often as the weather permits, cook, dine and unwind outside, continuing to soak up the warmth of the chiminea as the sun goes down. There is parking here for two cars.
Head into Shaftesbury to wander the pretty streets, dine out and stock up on local produce. Pause to admire the quintessentially British village scene of cobbled Gold Hill. Climb magnificent Melbury Beacon, 11 miles away, then survey your picturesque Dorset surroundings. Make a trip to the National Trust’s Stourhead, 2.5 miles away, to explore its Palladian house and elegant landscaped gardens.