The Studio is conveniently situated in a peaceful cul-de-suc with 10 minutes' walk to the town centre. Its neighbourhood is safe and quiet throughout the day and is well lit at night. It is very safe for single travellers, as well as couples who want peace, quiet and the convenience of having the amenities near the doorstep. There is a convenience store nearby, the local supermarkets are also within easy reach. There is a variety of good cafes, pubs and restaurants in town; i local artisan's Galleries in The Swan's Yard on the High Street.The town hall hosts regular craft and antique fairs, and once a month the 'Cobble Street Market' takes place in the town centre.

The Studio is well connected with roads to different parts of the town, well lit at night and catered with ample pavements for walkers. It is an ideal location for exploring the Saxon Hill Top Town of Shaftesbury on foot, without the stress of traffic and parking. The studio is a brilliant base to attractions outside of Shaftesbury too; The Stonehenge, the Spire of Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum, famous National Trusts properties such as Stourhead and Kingston Lacey, Rockborne Roman Villa, Sherborne Abbey, Avebury Stones Circles etc, are all within an easy drive away. Close by, the stunning views on Wingreen Hill and Melbury Beacon on the edge of the town, the idyllic setting of Compton Abbas Air Field, Lama Tree estate, Old Wardour Castle