Holiday Cottages in the Dorchester area

This beautiful property is set in a charming Dorset village and is perfect for exploring the Jurassic Coast. The glorious Chesil Beach is just 200 metres away and you can enjoy coastal walks up to the stunning West Bay (6 miles) and Hive Beach (3.5 miles). The nearby village of Abbotsbury (5 miles) is home to both Abbotsbury Swannery and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Other coastal villages and towns within easy reach include Burton Bradstock (4 miles) Charmouth (13 miles) and Lyme Regis (16 miles) and heading inland Dorchester (14.5 miles) which is renowned for its links with Thomas Hardy. Local attractions include Mapperton House and Gardens (12 miles) the Kingston Russell Stone Circle (7 miles) and Coney s Castle (14 miles). A couple of steps lead up to the large enclosed porch where you can leave coats and boots leading into the tiled hall and through to the pretty lounge. This is a lovely space to relax in with plenty of seating a Smart TV with Netflix and a Bluetooth sound system. Exploring further you will find the charming open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This spacious room features a cosy seating area an attractive dining area overlooking the garden and a stylish kitchen equipped with an oven microwave fridge freezer washing machine and dishwasher. Patio doors lead out to the garden. Exploring the ground floor further you will find two comfortable bedrooms both with a TV and en-suite shower rooms with WCs: there s a double and a twin. The ground floor also features a pet/boot room which is ideal for pets and wet weather gear. Heading upstairs you will find two further bedrooms: one room with a 5 zip-and-link bed with TV and fabulous sea views and a double room with 5 bed TV and a balcony with table and chairs allowing you to enjoy the sunset. This room has an en-suite shower room with WC. The first floor also has a bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs framing the entrance. Heading round to the rear of the property the back garden is split into three areas linked by steps and paths. There are lawn areas surrounded by trees and a charming patio where you can enjoy a morning coffee. To the side of the property is a covered area for storing bikes. Ample parking is available on the drive. Need to know: 4 bedrooms, all with TVs 1 twin, 1 double, 1 double with 5 bed, 1 double with 5 zip and link bed. 4 bathrooms 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 3 en suite shower rooms with WC. Oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Wi Fi available. Smart TV/DVD with Netflix, Bluetooth sound system. Pet/boot room. Garden with furniture. Ample driveway parking. 2 dogs welcome. Arrival time 4:00pm. Shop 4 miles. Pebble beach 200 metres. Bridport 6.5 miles.

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This remarkably spacious property is attached to the owner s home where a warm welcome awaits yet your privacy is assured and is set just outside the rural hamlet of West Compton nestling under Eggardon Hill. It is the perfect spot for walkers cyclists and nature lovers alike. The historic town of Dorchester is just a short drive away and offers a great selection of shops pubs and attractions for everyone to enjoy. You could explore the county museum which is well worth a visit or try out one of the many eateries. This property is the ideal base for those wishing to explore West Dorset and beyond. You will find an abundance of pretty towns and villages easily accessible from here as well as the stunning Jurassic Coast where you can fossil hunt or simply relax on the beach. Stepping inside the property via the private entrance there is a welcoming spacious entrance hallway with a door to a separate WC. The hallway then leads through to the kitchen/diner which has delightful views over the rear garden. The well-equipped kitchen is a great social space to prepare a family meal with electric oven and hob fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher and washer/dryer. Enjoy your meals in the dining area with seating for four. Just next door to the kitchen/diner is the stylish lounge which has plenty of room to relax in with a Smart TV and DVD and wood burner effect electric fire making it the perfect space to unwind and watch your favourite movie after a day of exploring. From here you can enter the bright and airy conservatory where you can read a good book or simply enjoy the views. From the hallway take the wide staircase to the first floor where you will find the two bedrooms. The first bedroom is light and airy with beautiful views over the garden and countryside beyond in this room there is a super-king-size. The second bedroom is a twin with zip-and-link beds which can be made into a king-size (on request at time of booking) which has lovely rural views of the surrounding area. Completing the inside of the property is the bathroom with shower over bath and WC on the first floor. Heading out of the property from the conservatory there is an enclosed garden with a patio area garden furniture and BBQ perfect for a spot of al fresco dining or relax in the lay-z-spa hot tub and enjoy the far reaching views. Off-road parking is available for two cars towards the front of the property and bicycles can be stored easily by the front door in the wall mounted bicycle racks. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 super king size and 1 twin with 2'6" zip and link beds which can be made into a king size on request at time of booking. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Lay z spa hot tub. Hot tub towels are provided, please take your own beach towels. Travel cot and highchair are not provided, guests are welcome to take their own. Electric and central heating included. Wi Fi included. Smart TV and DVD in lounge. Charcoal BBQ available. Regret no pets. Off road parking for 2 cars. Storage for bicycles. Beach 6 miles, shop 3 miles and pub 2 miles.

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Deep in the heart of Hardy Country this charming detached property is an ideal spot for guests who are looking to explore the local area which is abundant with pretty villages and towns the Jurassic Coast plenty of beaches and sheltered coves which are all within a short drive. With easy access to the A37 there are also a wealth of other attractions to suit all tastes. Locally there are walks including through Melbury Park to the neighbouring village of Evershot with pub and shop. There are many Thomas Hardy locations (his mother was born and married in the village) Sherborne with its abbey and two castles Montacute House Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm museum Haynes Motor Museum the Cerne Giant and on the coast Abbotsbury West Bay and Bridport Weymouth and Lyme Regis. For more energetic activities sailing is available on the nearby reservoir and golf enthusiasts can try out one of the nearby golf clubs in Yeovil or Sherborne. Visitors can use the tennis and boules court in the village. On entering this fantastic house a welcoming entrance hall leads into the bright and inviting triple-aspect lounge. With an open fire TV/DVD and French doors opening onto the garden this is a beautiful room to relax in. From the lounge double doors lead into the elegant dining room which offers a charming view over the garden and is perfect for sitting down for a special meal. Heading into the kitchen/diner the kitchen area is equipped with an electric oven and hob dishwasher microwave fridge TV and a kitchen table ideal for breakfast or supper. The kitchen leads to the useful utility room which has a washing machine sink a stable door leading to the garden and a door leading to the garage where you will find the freezer. Exploring further on the ground floor you will find a delightful snug which is furnished with a desk seating a TV/DVD and a selection of books. The garage houses a games room with a table tennis table and there is a separate WC on the ground floor too. Moving upstairs you will find four spacious bedrooms. There are two double rooms one with an en-suite shower room. Also there is a twin room and a single room which has an additional pull-out guest bed. Completing the first floor is a bathroom with a bath and shower attachment separate shower cubicle and a WC. Stepping outside you will find a large fully enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with a covered decked patio area garden furniture and BBQ which is ideal for enjoying an evening drink or dining al fresco. Ample off-road parking is available in the driveway. Need to know: 4 bedrooms on the first floor 1 double with en suite shower room, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single (with additional pull out guest bed stored underneath). Sleeps 7 1. 1 en suite shower room with WC; 1 bathroom with bath and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle and WC; 1 separate WC on the ground floor. Kitchen electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and TV. Utility room with washing machine. Garage with freezer. Open fire first basket of logs included. Separate dining room. TV/DVD in lounge; TV/DVD in snug; TV in kitchen/diner. Selection of books and games available. Games room, with table tennis, situated in garage. Electric and central heating included. Wi Fi included. 2 dogs welcome (must be kept downstairs, stairgate provided). Fully enclosed garden with covered decked patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. Ample off road parking. Visitors can use the tennis and boules court in the village. Sailing (reservoir) and golf are also available nearby. Beaches 18 miles, pubs and shops 3 miles.

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Totally secluded Lower Barn at Blagdon Farm sits South of Dorchester, just two miles from Martinstown and Portesham and offers stunning views of Hardy’s monument.

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Surrounded by beautiful countryside on the edge of the pretty village of Melcombe Bingham, Greygles provides generous accommodation for a family and is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday break in Dorset.

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Turnip Cottage is a lovingly restored cottage hidden on a traditional family farm in the heart of Dorset. Perfect accommodation for a small family of up to four people with superb facilities and amenities.

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This stylish refurbished Grade II listed cottage is attached to Clyffe House, a Victorian Manor House with extensive communal gardens, making the cottage a perfect base for relaxing, walking or exploring the delights of Dorset.

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A stay at Pips Hideaway in the pretty chocolate box village of Milton Abbas offers families and couples the chance to relax and enjoy this truly special Dorset retreat.

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A well-equipped, and stylish converted barn, and a comfortable holiday base ideally suited for two people, situated on the edge of the popular village of Cerne Abbas and below its famous Giant.

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Located on Morton Common surrounded by glorious countryside and forest, Primrose Cottage is a quaint and pretty listed thatched cottage with character and charm in abundance.

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Park Farm Byre is a stylish and secluded rural barn conversion with a courtyard style garden and Swedish wood fired hot bath, perfectly situated for enjoying the delights of central Dorset and the nearby Jurassic Coast.

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Manor Farmhouse is a pretty and beautifully presented period thatched house, with expansive rural views and a river frontage, and situated in a peaceful and idyllic location.

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The Garden House is an elegant and spacious semi-detached Victorian house within a private Estate, offering guests generous and flexible family accommodation in a wonderful rural setting, and only a short journey from the coast.

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Bramble is the smallest of three eco retreats enjoying wonderful rural views and a wood fired hot tub. This newly constructed two bedroom, detached property boasts underfloor heating, a wood burning stove and luxurious copper bath.

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Situated in beautiful rural North Dorset on farmland, Bracken is one of three unique, detached eco retreats, constructed to an exceptionally high standard in 2020. Enjoy the peace and views from your very own wood fired hot tub.

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Athelhampton is one of England's finest Tudor Manors, and sitting within the estate is River Cottage, a charming thatched cottage and comfortable holiday home for up to six guests.

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Dating from the mid 18th century, The Courtyard House is a tasteful and beautifully appointed property accommodating up to 10 guests, or for larger parties can be taken with its neighbour The Garden House.

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Dating back to the16th Century, Kiddles House is an impressive and spacious four-bedroom detached house, set in the heart of the beautiful village of Piddletrenhide, in the Piddle Valley.

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One of three unique, detached eco retreats, Fern and its neighbours Bracken and Bramble have been constructed in 2020 to the highest standards and enjoy far-reaching views and a decadent wood fired hot tub.

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A splendid collection of three unique eco retreats situated in rural and beautiful North Dorset, each enjoying a wood fired hot tub and enviable views. Perfect for extended families or group of friends to celebrate a special occasion together, whilst allowing privacy and the comfort of individual dwellings.

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Dating from the 18th century, Yellow Rose Cottage is a delightful Georgian house, combining character features with modern furnishings, and is the ideal base for your special Dorset adventure.

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Conveniently located just a short stroll away from the centre of the historic town of Dorchester, Glyde House offers spacious accommodation for all the family, with a large garden and pretty countryside views.

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Sitting in the pretty Frome Valley in the village of Frampton, The Elbow is a delightful 16th-century thatched cottage, with an original Tudor plasterwork ceiling amongst its many characterful features.

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Situated within the grounds of the Came House Estate, Park House is a combination of our two handsome houses, The Garden House and The Courtyard House, which together can accommodate up to 19 guests in Palladian style.

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