Applehay Studio, Applehay, Church Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset ,England (Wiltshire, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Salisbury, Gillingham)

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Applehay Studio

Applehay Studio, Applehay, Church Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England

Motor along the Wiltshire and Dorsetshire lanes, bordered by giant oaks and sycamores, and you will eventually stumble upon the village of Semley. Cross the green, past pub and church, and there, hidden behind a farm gate, is Applehay Studio. Crafted from local stone, this neat conversion is attached to the owners' cottage. Step in to find your sitting room and kitchen tucked into one space: reclaimed wood, creamy Farrow & Ball walls, checked fabrics, bright red sofa and rustic timbers. On cold days oil-fired heating thaws the chilliest of souls, while games, books and a flat-screen TV entertain. Sure-footed folk can spiral their way up the cast-iron stair to a mezzanine in the eaves, a charming space in which to slumber; drop off to the hoot of the owl. In the morning the room is bathed in light from the circular window. Refresh yourself in the sparkling shower downstairs, then tuck into croissants and coffee (croissants are supplied on the first morning); you'll be outside in summer where a table and chairs look out over the common to the village pond. Three miles down the road are the romantic ruins of Wardour Castle. This is country living without cowsheds or cobwebs – a lovely hideaway miles from the city.

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Applehay Studio

Contact: Jo Beaven

Tel: 01747 830474
Sleeps: 2 (4 with sofabed).
Rooms: 1 double on mezzanine; shower room; sofabed.
Price: £255 – £355.
Closed: Rarely.

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

If you are looking for a romantic weekend, this is the ideal place for you.
Only 10 minutes drive to Shaftesbury with its famous Gold Hill
Wireless broadband internet connection available.
An ideal retreat for writers, walkers and cyclists - see our comments page on website.
We can collect you from our local Tisbury Train Station and from the 1st July you can hire bikes locally www.shaftesburycyclehire.co.uk and have fun!
Many excellent restaurants and Inns nearby.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Side view of Studio

View of mezzanine

Living area and sofabed

Bedroom in eaves

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Applehay Studio and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.