An almost absurdly picturesque thatched cottage in rural Dorset — and it's priced under £400,000
Two-up two-down has never looked sweeter than at Mundy’s Cottage, in the sought-after village of Stour Provost.


A tiered garden is one of life’s great pleasures and a fine example can be found at Mundy’s Cottage, on the outskirts of Stour Provost. From the top terrace, you can sit and enjoy views that spread out over the Blackmore Vale and towards the River Stour—heaven.
The property — currently on the market via Jackson-Stops with a guide price of £395,000 —is a Grade II-listed cottage that sits on the edge of this popular north Dorset village.
Peace and quiet is the theme here, with the house situated on a no-through road and screened from three sides by woodland.
Consisting of two bedrooms and two reception rooms, the property is cosy, but well-tended, and provides a mix of period features, such as exposed beams, brick and wood panelling, together with a modern kitchen.
The thatched roof was overhauled and re-ridged as recently as 2021.
Stour Provost is a popular village in north Dorset comprising of many period properties, a village church, primary school and village hall.
Nearby Gillingham has a mainline train station that runs to London Waterloo and in Shaftesbury, you’ll find a number of cafes, restaurants, independent shops, an arts centre, health centre and a small hospital.
Exquisite houses, the beauty of Nature, and how to get the most from your life, straight to your inbox.
The A303, that links to the South West and London, is just eight miles from the property, and Sherborne, Bath and Salisbury are all within easy reach by road.
Mundy's Cottage is currently on the market via Jackson-Stops with a guide price of £395,000 — see more pictures or enquire with the agent for further details.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
Best country houses for sale this week
An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for

James Fisher is the Digital Commissioning Editor of Country Life. He writes about motoring, travel and things that upset him. He lives in London. He wants to publish good stories, so you should email him.
-
Combine harvesters and pigs in the city: Country Life's Quiz of the Day, August 18, 2025
It's a farming special for Monday's Quiz of the Day.
By Country Life Published
-
The 15 best-value commuter towns for people working in London, according to new research from one of Britain's top estate agents
Savills have released their list of the best-value commuter towns in Britain. But do the sums add up? Toby Keel takes a look.
By Toby Keel Published
-
The 15 best-value commuter towns for people working in London, according to new research from one of Britain's top estate agents
Savills have released their list of the best-value commuter towns in Britain. But do the sums add up? Toby Keel takes a look.
By Toby Keel Published
-
What everyone is talking about this week: Where are the new Cotswolds?
The appearance of American Vice President J. D. Vance in the Cotswolds is a sure sign that they're saturated, but where else can you escape to that has the same charm?
By Will Hosie Published
-
19 outstanding country homes, from £450,000 to £20 million, as seen in Country Life
A spectacular country house in Yorkshire and an enormously impressive Channel Islands retreat are among the stand-out homes on the market this week.
By Toby Keel Published
-
Three homes down by the Thames, perfect for those who love messing about on boats
This summer’s scorching temperatures will no doubt have endorsed the perennial appeal of Thames-side houses with frontage and private access to the river. Penny Churchill and Toby Keel pick out some prime examples.
By Toby Keel Published
-
A pavilion, pool and pleasure gardens at this Devon country house 'with not another building in sight'
Ebberly House is a majestic country house in Devon built by one of John Soane's pupils — and as it comes to the market, it's a place Penny Churchill knows well.
By Penny Churchill Published
-
Take over the world or throw a great big party on this private fort for sale in Pembroke
Thorne Island, dubbed the British Alcatraz, has been a £2 million labour of love. Now it could be yours.
By James Fisher Published
-
The perfect summer house? A country home, beach house and rural escape rolled into one in a prime spot in Sussex
If there's a finer house than Grangewood House in which to enjoy the summer, we'd love to see it. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
-
A six-bedroom modern masterpiece mere minutes from Europe's best golf course
Villa Stern catches the eye with its distinctive design, and is imbued with luxury inside and out.
By James Fisher Published