Apple Tree Cottage

Had a lovely stay.

The house was great for our family.

A super little cottage, very clean, well stocked and cosy

We have just returned from this fantastic cottage where we spent a week.

The cottage is perfect for a relaxing break. We even welcomed snow one day whilst we were there. The kitchen was well equipped, everything you need. Really cosy and warm and the enclosed garden is perfect. The beds were really comfortable and the whole experience was wonderful. We would definitely recommend a stay at Apple Tree.

This cottage was not as advertised, the original advert that’s now been changed stated there was an enclosed patio, the gate was Broken so our dog got out onto the busy road, the sofas have seen better days!

If you can’t get parked you won’t get parked! The cottage shakes as lorry and tractors busses go past, the beds are uncomfortable and the stairs are very narrow and steep, no baby gate provided.

Lovely comfortable stay in Appletree Cottage.

In a lovely village, perfect travelling distance to the Jurassic coast and surrounded by lovely villages, easily something to do each day. The cottage itself has everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The beds are comfy and the kitchen has every amenity you could need. I’ve noticed a few reviews mention the shower and feel it justified to say we didn’t find any issue. The garden is beautiful and lovely to relax in on a morning with a cuppa. Parking was a concern prior to arrival but we quickly found it was unfounded as we never had an issue. Overall we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend to others. Clean, comfortable and obviously much thought put in from the owners to make stays as hassle free as possible. Thankyou for a wonderful stay.

The AppleTree Cottage is a nice cottage.

The small garden is lovely. The house is cosy. It only needs a short walk to come to a supermarket. Nice walks in the village are possible. We enjoyed it to stay at Apple Tree Cottage.

A lovely cottage in a great location for the village pub, shop, and local walks.

The cottage is only suitable for two adults really, three at a push. Unfortunately the ongoing maintenance of the house lets the property down, things that have been complained about by other residents for some time, namely problems with the shower, broken toilet seat, and overgrown garden. We therefore consider this property to be over priced.

Apart from replacing shower head (apparently according to the guest book ) it has been suggested for 18 months.

it only cost 20.00 to replace and made all the difference x

Only the shower head requires replacing every thing else was spot on .

we are all over 60 years old and had a very nice stay

Lovely cottage, everything we needed was there.

It was clean and super cosy. Host was friendly and quick to respond on email.

Comfortable, warm, stirs are an experience but soon used to them.

All in all a delight to stay in.

We had a lovely stay in a great little cottage

We had a wonderful few days here at Apple Tree Cottage.

Very comfortable and cosy, and the most comfortable bed we have ever had in a rental. The cottage is beautifully renovated and decorated with a stunning kitchen and pretty garden. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather and there are so many walks nearby and pretty towns and villages to visit with excellent pubs and restaurants. We would definitely return to this gem of a cottage.

Delightful cottage, very comfortable and well equipped.

Pretty back garden provides a lovely view from the kitchen/dining area. There is no window in the lounge. The front door opens fairly closely onto the narrow lane so caution is needed when venturing out, the rear access is very good. Had some great days out to Shaftesbury, Wimborne and Sherborne. A pint of milk on arrival would be welcome.

Very cosy and comfortable.

Well equipped and great surroundings.

Great little cottage, well equipped and very clean.

Generous supply of firewood much appreciated. Very quiet with comfy beds makes for very good sleep. General point the older part of the cottage is very old with steep stairs and low door heights. People much over 6' in height will have issues! Overall we had a lovely short break.

Cottage is a very enjoyable place for a relaxing week.

This is our second visit. The village of Shillingstone is very peaceful. We can see ourselves possibly returning again.

We had a lovely stay at Apple Tree Cottage and is the perfect location for exploring various parts of Dorset.

We went with our 5 year old and 9 month old baby and both seemed very settled at the cottage. The cottage is well equipped and our son loved playing with the board games. Thank you for a lovely stay and we hope to return again. Mark

Lovely cottage exactly as the photos on the website great location.

Wonderful little cottage, we had a fabulous week.

Co-op, pub, tearoom are within walking distance, there are some great walks, and a good base for Shaftesbury & the coast. :-D

We had a lovely stay, cottage is very comfortable especially the beds, good location for beaches and fantastic walks along the trail way.

Great hosts.

We had a lovely time at Apple Tree Cottage, the location was good and the Cottage was well equipped.

We would rent it again.

Lovely cosy cottage in a brilliant location in Dorset, close to Sturminster Newton, Sherborne , Salisbury, Shaftesbury all well worth a visit along with many more.

Bed was so comfortable, great walks nearby for the dog. Also need national trust properties. Would stay again

A lovely cottage in a great location for exploring the local area with loads of public footpaths and a cycle way close by.

The cottage itself was cosy and very clean and tidy. Our only reservations were that the twin bedroom was too small to provide any storage other than a small bedside cabinet. The small rear garden was delightful and provided very useful rear access to the side lane where we parked our car.

We had a lovely week at Apple Tree Cottage,very comfortable and a good position for travelling to different places.

We will definitely book again as the cottage is very cosy.

Relative small garden but good position and locality

This was a lovely quirky cottage that was perfect for us with all the natural aspects and attention to detail with the renovations being tastefully done.

We have two teenage sons with us who loved it also. The wifi was great and accessible in all rooms of the house. Our phone reception was brilliant. We has a pleasant peaceful relaxing stay just what we needed came home well rested. The cottage is not too far from amenities most within a 45 minute drive. The neighbours are endearing and extremely helpful in our hour of need when we needed a mechanic they recommended Keith from around the corner who was fantastic and saved the day. Would definitely recommend cottage and would go again.

Fantastic little cottage, loved our stay there.

I was on a teacher training course at Bryanston School and my husband came along for a holiday whilst I was away during the day.

It was a perfect location for us as it was only a short drive to the school at 8am each day. We also enjoyed cycling on the nearby cycle path just down the road in the light evenings. Everything worked well in the cottage and it was a perfect size for the 2 of us. I would think that it may not be so good for 4 adults as the bedrooms are so close in the tiny upstairs. The stairs were very narrow and steep which, if you are careful, is not a problem, but just to be waned. The garden was delightful and there was a summer house for our bikes - we just needed a bit of sunshine to enjoy the outside, but that can\t be ordered!

Great location.

The garden needed some work and cleaning. Missed tumble dryer! Some of Cutlery were not cleaned and we had to clean all of them.

Cottage as listed.

Very well equipped. The back garden was rather overgrown, offering privacy but reducing the natural light. The paving in the back garden was very slippery when after rain.

Apple Tree Cottage was the perfect base for discovering many beautiful parts of Dorset.

A blend of traditional and modern, this cosy little cottage had everything we needed for our stay. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the pretty little garden to eat our lunch and the view of lambs from our bedroom window. Don’t forget to sample the fish and chips from the mobile Pilgrim Fryer which visits The Ox pub on a Tuesday... delicious!

Had an excellent relaxing break at Apple Tree Cottage - highly recommend!

A good mixture of modern facilities and character features. We loved the wood burner. Kitchen is extremely well-equipped and the bed very comfortable. Could have quite happily stayed for Christmas! Thank you Jane and Geoff!

Peaceful surroundings.

Good central base for Dorset. Definitely recommend this quaint modernised cottage with all mod cons.

A delightful and comfortable cottage in a lovely area - the quieter end of the county.

Good facilities in the village and excellent walks from the front door.

Great little cottage that provided the perfect base for us to explore.

Well equipped.

We had a fantastic week at the cottage.

It catered for all our needs in a great location not too far from the Dorset coast and local attractions.

Good location and comfortable but needs more storage and also kitchen equipment eg pans.

Overall value for money and has character. Probably ideal for a couple with young children as the 2nd bedroom is very small.

Enjoyed our long weekend at this sturdy, welcoming little cottage, which served as a great base for exploring the local area.

Narrow winding staircase + downstairs loo may cause some issues for those with moderate mobility problems. Nicely decorated & furnished with everything you'll need for your break, including very comfortable beds & a wood burner. Only improvements we could suggest would be a more sturdy showerhead, a bin in the main bedroom & a more powerful flush on the loo! We'd certainly stay here again.

It’s was the most beautiful and dainty cottage we’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in.

Beautifully laid out and exactly like it is in the pictures we couldn’t fault anything about this property. It was beautifully laid out and had everything you could need so many thoughts or extras they don’t always come with a holiday let. DVDs and games for the kids extra blankets a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine left for us and a Christmas tree put up which was brilliant as we stayed over Christmas with the children. We really cannot recommend this place enough It’s the perfect location to get to Poole and Bournemouth And just all round perfect!

The cottage is conveniently located for exploring the Dorset area.

For 3-4 people it´s big enough. There is actually everything available (washing machine / dishwasher / microwave / oven / fridge and freezer). The possibility for more than 2 people to make coffee is limited, as only a french coffee maker / pressure coffee is available. We will visit the area again in an early summer and then book the cottage again. It has a very nice little garden / seat to the rear, which we unfortunately could not use seasonally. Large food markets can be reached by car in 10-15 minutes, the coast in 30 minutes, the airport in about 1 hour. All conditions for a nice holiday were given. However, if someone can not climb up or down narrow, steep steps, the two bedrooms are hard to reach for these people.

The cottage in general was spot on, however the sofa and chairs are only fit for the tip so uncomfortable and unclean.

The cups were badly stained, the cleanliness in general was poor. Everything else was great so disappointing that these few problems existed

Comfortable and well equipped cottage situated in a village with a good shop, pub and tea shop (need to check opening times).

The wood burning stove would come in useful in cold weather as the central heating is a bit eccentric.

After having trouble finding the cottage the owner was very helpful considering I called him very late !

Cottage itself is beautiful and cosy . Stairs are quite steep but we managed .. rooms & beds very comfortable .. kitchen dining area was fab very well equipped .. log fire in sitting room was amazing especially when it was cold at night .. bathroom was lovely too ! The cottage is a bit out the way and very peaceful we took my 70 yr old mother and her friend and they loved it . It was hard to get the ladies organised in the morning which meant a team of cleaners arrived & were cleaning around us whilst we were still getting dressed . They were all standing around while my husband was still in a shower making us feel uncomfortable as he had to walk through with a towel in to go upstairs and get dressed , I told them we would be ready in 20 mins and thought they would have waited in there car but no they started cleaning around us . That was my only complaint everything else was perfect

Smart, small house is pretty location.

Very well equipped for cooks.

A wonderful little cottage, it had everything we needed for our three night stay It was extremely clean ( I am very fussy when staying away).

Our stay was most enjoyable.

Apple Tree Cottage is a lovely, comfortable cottage in beautiful countryside with everything we needed. We hope to return later in the year as this was only a fleeting visit. We would have no hesitation in recommending this cottage.

This cottage is very quaint with a lovely modern kitchen extension.

You do have to be very careful on the small staircase, but you are warned its not suitable for people with limited mobility. It was lovely and clean and warm. The wood burner was great. Although we didn't sit in the garden it looks as if it will be a great spot to relax in the warm weather. I would definately recommend it.

Batholith in the sink was stuck and we couldn’t contact the owners until the next morning.

Had to shave in the kitchen. However, upon contact they allowed us to whack it and it came unstuck. Lovely, cosy cottage overall.

Please don't send a text message 1 day before our departure date requesting a deposit of £114,which was paid 3 months previously.

Other than that, it was the nicest cottage we've stayed in, so far.

We had a wonderful Christmas week!

The cottage was delightful and extremely well equipped. There are lovely walks from the house and nearby small towns to visit such as Blandford and Shaftesbury.

My second stay here.

Had a lovely few days at Apple Tree Cottage. It is so cosy warm and comfortable. Will definitely return!

Apple Tree Cottage was a lovely cosy cottage.

The rooms were comfortable, and we lit the wood burner without a problem, which warmed the whole cottage on the night we lit it, on the other nights the radiators were more than adequate. There was a pretty garden, and the cottage was situated down a quiet country lane. The kitchen was particularly impressive and quite high tech, but with the instructions in the cottage guide we managed to work them all out.

We were a little disappointed that there was no welcoming pack eg milk as we have p It would be a nice touch if there was milk and coffee for that much needed cuppa after a long journey.

Hardly any hand wash left. Owners correctly identified that the stairs are very steep so not for anyone unsteady on their feet. A washing line or bigger clothes horse would've been useful as washing machine but nowhere to dry. No washing liquid provided. Otherwise very nice bright and airy cottage with traditional features.

Lovely cottage with beautiful countryside views from rear double bedroom.

Facilities were good. Sitting room furniture a bit tired. Lovely kitchen and bathroom and really comfy beds. Biggest spiders I've ever seen in my life!! Great location for exploring Dorset and New Forest. Down side front door leads direct onto road where it goes to single track and no footpath or street lighting. **** Owner Response **** Thanks for your feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. The chairs in the lounge are 18 months old. We have had it professionally cleaned after your comments and will look to renew it as soon as we have found suitable replacements. We always use the back door and leave by the garden gate rather than the front door. It gives a lovely approach to the cottage. Hopefully we can see you at Apple Tree Cottage again soon.

Lovely cottage, very old with a bright modern kitchen/ diner and bathroom extension.

Quirky stairs, sitting room seemed dark at first, but was really comfortable and cosy, and there is a log burner for winter evenings. Nice and clean, pretty and everything you need. Good quality appliances and very responsive heating. Small, pretty enclosed garden. Lots of great places to visit within an easy drive.

The cottage was very nicely presented, being clean and comfortable to a high standard.

We did have a small problem in keeping warm, as the electrical heating has an embedded timing cycle, which we could not override, and there were times when we had to light the woodburner to help out. This did not spoil things however, just a small point for future users.

We could not have been happier!

My parter and I stayed at this cosy yet modern, well equipped, extremely clean, beautifully quiet and lovely cottage for 4 days during a period of heavy snow. It was honestly exactly what we were looking for; if not better. The owners were extremely responsive and beyond helpful, including having a great local knowledge. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.

The cottage was charming and the location great.

Good value for money and a wonderful break was had by all.

Very nice cottage with great facilities, comfortable beds the kitchen is nice and sunny and the living room very snug in the evenings.

Will be returning next year I hope.

Lovely cottage, well presented in a good location,

Great cottage in a lovely location

Apple Tree cottage was beautiful, perfectly located close to all of the places that we wanted to visit.

Our toddler daughter loved the garden & it was safe & secure for her to toddle around. Lovely surroundings, regularly said good morning to the horse in the stables behind the cottage & to the sheep over the road. The cottage was a perfect size for the 3 of us & extremely well appointed, modern but with character & beautifally decorated. I've already looked up to stay here again!!

Perfect spot to escape.

Beautifully renovated, relaxing environment. My wife and I and our dog had a great pre-Xmas retreat. Iplayer and Netflix access a bonus!

Perfect :-)