Knead a break? You can now stay in a cottage on Dorset’s iconic ‘Hovis Hill’
Ready for a break? Then try this wonderful rental house: it will be a bread-changing experience.
The house is located on the famous ‘Hovis Hill‘ – the track made famous by breadmaker Hovis’s 1973 ‘Boy on Bike’ commercial, shot by director Sir Ridley Scott early in his career.
The cobbled street lined with chocolate boxes is actually called Gold Hill and curves through Shaftesbury, Dorset – which at 750 feet above sea level is one of England’s loftiest villages.
The rental property – the Grade II listed Button Cottage – is available from holidaycottages.co.uk and is located about half way up the hill.
It sleeps two people and is described as a ‘luxurious retreat’.
Trust us, you’ll love this rental: Grade II listed Button Cottage is situated on the famous ‘Hovis Hill’
Hovis Hill is actually called Gold Hill and curves through Shaftesbury, Dorset. Button Cottage is the property in the center of the image above
At 750 feet above sea level, Shaftesbury, Dorset is one of the loftiest villages in England
Inside, guests will find ‘rustic beams’, ‘a charming woodburning stove’ and a courtyard garden with views over Blackmore Vale.
Holidaycottages.co.uk continues: ‘Built from Shaftesbury Abbey stone following its dissolution, a meticulous renovation was completed in 2024 and is evident from the moment you enter the inviting living/dining room.
‘Exposed brickwork, beams, subtle Farrow and Ball paint colors and a fireplace with woodburning stove all create a warm and homely atmosphere.
‘There is space for comfortable dining and carefully arranged furniture, dressed with care in Susie Watson fabrics.
Above is the kitchen of Button Cottage, ‘where hand-built units have been sympathetically chosen to combine character with modern conveniences’
The courtyard garden offers views of Blackmore Vale
A seven-night stay at Button Cottage starts from £1,265
A giant plastic loaf lets visitors know they are about to enter sacred ground
‘Enjoy your favorite programs on the Smart TV or relax in a historic environment.’
The rental company adds: ‘Take the stairs down to the rear kitchen, where hand-built cupboards have been sympathetically chosen to combine character with modern conveniences. Going back into the living room you will find a door leading to an inner hallway, with the shower room on the left.
‘Cleverly designed to maximize space, a double door leads into the room, where a stylish shower sits against the back wall and more beautiful natural materials can be admired.’
Upstairs is ‘a charming single room with day bed’ overlooking ‘Hovis Street’, and next to it a king-size bedroom.
Seven-night stays start from £1,265. Visit www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/oc-29771-button-cottage-gold-hill. There are also other rentals available in postcard-perfect spots.
Dreamy: Upstairs is Button Cottage’s king-size bedroom
Button Cottage can be seen in the photo, nestled between two white properties
An aerial view of the green Gold Hill Gardens
A drone shot of Gold Hill from a more unusual angle
