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Bay Villa

Gillingham, Dorset
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Peaceful setting on the fringes of Gillingham with a network of walking routes
  • Enjoy a cosy evening in beside the wood burner with your four legged friends
  • With easy access to a host of popular attractions including Stourhead and Longleat
Property code: OC-53854

Make yourself at home and enjoy an excellent example of holiday serenity in this Edwardian villa. The property is full of charm, elegance and everything a holidaying family could wish for, especially when you have your four-legged friend with you. There are walks aplenty right from the doorstep, with a rich wealth of places to amble around and through for pets and their owners.

Looking to take some time out and unwind? This spacious pet-friendly property is just the place. There are three convenient, fresh and comfortable bedrooms for all the family to sleep on the first floor, shared with a good-size family bathroom. Come back downstairs, fire up the wood burner, and let Rover curl up with you after a day of exploration in this prime Dorset location. The kitchen is a lovely space to make your evening meals and brunch menus if you plan to stay in and eat, and you can make good use of the utility area when you have a post-walk mucky pup who needs a good clean down. The outside features a pet-friendly enclosed garden, contained by pretty borders and a small lawn and patio area for BBQs and games of fetch.

Pack a picnic and head off for the fresh pastures of Bowridge Hill where panoramic views and meadows combine with fresh country air for memorable doggy activity days out. Head off 6 miles from your accommodation to the quintessential location of Shaftesbury. Thatched cottages, pretty tea shops and small independent shops set among one of the oldest towns in England is a serene setting for sauntering strolls or the more energetic jaunt up the famous Gold Hill.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king, 1 double and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Range style electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Shops and pubs within walking distance
  • A choice of pubs, cafes and shops within easy reach on foot
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Anna Lowe

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 41 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Angela 6th June 2026

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Comfortable place to stay. Lack of tea/coffee making on arrival was a problem as had to go straight out to get milk etc. after long journey. Have always had welcome pack in previous rentals. Other than that would recommend nice house plenty room.

Reviewed by Brian 18th May 2026

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Lovely house with all you need for a lovely stay

Reviewed by Sharon 17th May 2026

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A lovely big house, well furnished with great off road parking. Rear access into the garden and utility room if you have muddy dogs. Also an outside tap. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Reviewed by Sherri 19th April 2026

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This is a perfect holiday property to use as a base to explore the area or to just to relax in. It has everything you could possibly want and caters wonderfully for your furry friend.

Reviewed by Charlotte 7th April 2026

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Lovely house, has everything you need. Very spacious and a great location for visits to places like Cheddar Gorge and Longleat. Would recommend!!!

Reviewed by Liz 14th February 2026

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Fantastic house, has a well equipped kitchen, lovely garden, shops and days out all with in a good distance, train station near by if you fancy a day of not driving, lovely and clean, stayed here a few times and looking forward to doing so again.

Reviewed by Anna 23rd December 2025

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We had the perfect family Christmas break here. The house had everything we needed and was beautifully decorated for the season, which made it feel extra special. The dining room was especially handy for family meals together. We stayed locally to visit family, and my son loved being able to play football at the nearby leisure centre MUGA. Lovely ,Read more comfortable place to stay and we would happily return. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 5th December 2025

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We've recommended a review of the kitchen equipment e.g. why there were 4 colanders! Otherwise, this was a comfortable, warm property in a very interesting area for exploring. We left a day early only because of the rain.

Reviewed by Lynn 21st November 2025

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Reviewed by Liz 31st October 2025

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Lovely clean house, lovely location with shops very close and takeaway delivers lovely hot food. Well equipped plenty of parking space on the drive, garden lovely and safe, we all had a fantastic holiday and have already book for next year

Reviewed by Theresa 10th October 2025

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Great place and location. Quiet area near amenities.

Reviewed by Fiona 26th September 2025

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This was our 2nd visit to Bay Villas. The house is well maintained and definitely dog friendly. The two fox terriers loved the safe, enclosed garden.

Reviewed by Lizzie 29th August 2025

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Lovely spacious accommodation with secure garden for dogs and ample parking in a quiet location. Fabulous kitchen (made for tall people!) and bathroom. Missed a visitors book for other guests suggestions. Need more cutlery and drinking glasses but that's a minor thing. I'd definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Siouxsie 15th August 2025

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Lovely sized property for a family. Plenty of off street parking. Well equipped, large kitchen.

Reviewed by M 8th August 2025

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Reviewed by Julie 27th June 2025

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Great place to stay with everything you need Great for dog owners with easy access to open clean fields and over walks with or with out a car Easy walk to town and shops will be using again.

Reviewed by M 6th June 2025

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All good, staying again

Reviewed by Fiona 30th May 2025

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Reviewed by Catherine 2nd May 2025

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What a super place to stay! How open minded of the owners - clearly dog lovers themselves - to enable us to stay with our three (well behaved) Cavalier King Charles spaniels. We had a lovely time in their Gillingham home in Dorset...Thank you.

Reviewed by Sally 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Shannon 21st April 2025

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This house is wonderful, from the abundance of space to the comprehensive folder provided it was amazing. We really enjoyed the garden with our dogs as it is fully enclosed and enjoyed walking the fields across the road and meeting the hundreds of sheep and lambs - but remember to keep dogs on short leads. It is a lovely place and we would definiteRead morely stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 21st March 2025

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Reviewed by Andrea 13th March 2025

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Absolutely lovely place to stay its been our second time now and would definitely come back again

Reviewed by Mark 20th February 2025

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Reviewed by Tricia 21st December 2024

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A fabulous place to stay for a week or longer. The garden is escape proof for children and dogs. The house is lovely, with great facilities. We travel a lot and thought this house is perfect.

Reviewed by Paul 29th November 2024

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Really lovely spacious accommodation which was warm and comfortable. A great central location for local amenities and visits to Shaftesbury, Donhead St Andrew, Wardour and Tisbury. Thank you.

Reviewed by Jana 23rd November 2024

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Reviewed by Andrea 1st November 2024

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The cottage and location are both lovely with everything you need for a great comfortable stay. The bottle of wine and cute dog treats were a lovely touch. Would definitely stay again xx

Reviewed by Rachel 28th October 2024

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Lovely property, great location, everything is provided that you could need. We couldn't get the heating and hot water to work during our stay but we have made the owners aware of this.

Reviewed by Bronwyn 13th October 2024

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Wonderful clean cottage, very dog friendly my dogs loved the enclosed garden, close to nice places to visit like Shaftesbury and Sherborne. Will definitely visit again and recommend to friends.

Reviewed by Margaret 4th October 2024

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What a beautiful house and tastefully decorated. A good place for dogs and very safe.We must congratulate you on the bathroom A little bit of luxury. Anyone who stays must rate it FIRST. Class. Thankyou for a lovely holiday. Regards Margaret Lynda John and Henry the dog.

Reviewed by Star 23rd September 2024

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Lovely property, clean and spacious. Excellent facilities. Great location.

Reviewed by Mary 6th September 2024

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Great base for exploring, comfy beds, off road parking, shops nearby, retractable stair gates, secure garden for dogs. Garden was smaller than appeared in the photos. Cold and wet our week and we couldnt get the heating to come on following the instructions. It started coming on automatically later in the week. A set of logs for the log burner woulRead mored help so first timers know they have the right stuff. Missed a visitors book for recommendations. Hide

Reviewed by Nic 23rd August 2024

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A lovely holiday property. Really well equipped and comfortable for families. Set up well for dogs with stair gates, dog towels, bowl and biscuits. For the adults there was a bottle of wine and a very useful guide with operating instructions for the kitchen appliances and a good selection of local walks. The enclosed garden was great for the dog anRead mored for eating outside each night. We had a lovely week at Bay Villa and enjoyed exploring Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 16th August 2024

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Was a good base for travelling out to various attractions. Great walks and near national trust properties.

Reviewed by Vera 9th August 2024

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Very spacious clean property. Well situated for visiting places such as Stoyrhead House, Sherborne Palace, Shaftesbury (Gold Hill). Nice enclosed garden. Plenty of countryside for walking.

Reviewed by Linda 26th July 2024

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Its a lovely cottage back garden was really nice to sit in in the evening as weather was so hot when we were there. Cottage is very well supplied with everything you could want. Unfortunately we wont book again due to reasons that had nothing to do with our holiday. Many thanks again to Mr and Mrs Harvey.

Reviewed by Derek 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 5th July 2024

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A very lovely house to stay in. Local shops about 10 min away walking And the walks around by the house was certainly good exercise for the dogs. I would recommend this house to anyone interested in staying.

Reviewed by Ian 28th June 2024

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Neighbours are obviously not happy as put complaints in

Reviewed by Mary 21st June 2024

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Very clean and comfort house. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and a great shower. Walks within easy reach from the property. The owners left a comprehensive list of walks. Extremely dog friendly and the biscuits for the dogs and wine for the humans was a lovely touch.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.