Self Catering in Dorset - Dorchester
Dorchester Travel and Heritage Information

Sleeps a maximum of: 12
Pricing From: £1315.00 - 3458.00
This stylishly converted environmentally friendly property is extremely well-equipped in all areas and is a perfect retreat all year round with facilities to entertain everyone whatever the weather. It is ideally placed for exploring the local area and pretty seaside villages and towns. There are some great visitor attractions in the area including Montacute House Hardy s Cottage and Bovington Tank Museum.
For those wishing to enjoy Dorset s more sedate offerings a whole host of walks can be enjoyed from nearby the property taking in the simply beautiful rolling hills that are littered with flora and fauna. A marked farm trail leads from the property for everyone to enjoy and explore which is within the stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Or if this all sounds too exhausting a day relaxing at the property or unwinding in front of the wood burner is always a good option.
Entering the house into the large entrance hallway a door leads you into the delightful open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area. This spacious triple aspect room benefits from underfloor heating as well as ceiling to floor south facing windows and double doors which flood the room with light offering a great living area and a perfect space for entertaining and gatherings. In the lounge area there is comfortable seating to relax on in front of the wood burner watch your favourite programme or film on the Sky TV or Blu-ray DVD player or challenge your companions to a game on the Wii games console.
The open plan living space overlooks the patio and the dining area contains a large farmhouse style table where you can enjoy your meals while catching up with family and friends. The kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker and five ring induction hob a dishwasher a fridge a freezer and a breakfast bar. There is a useful separate utility room on the ground floor with a sink washing machine and tumble dryer.
Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor one with a king-size bed and a walk-in dressing room leading to an en-suite bathroom with a roll-top bath and WC. The next two bedrooms on the ground floor each contain twin beds and both have en-suites one with a shower and WC and one with a walk-in dressing room and a roll-top bath and WC. Completing the ground floor is a shower room with a WC.
Heading upstairs you will find three more bedrooms two have king-size beds and en-suites one with a shower and WC and one with a walk-in dressing room that leads to an en-suite with a roll-top bath and WC. The third bedroom on this floor is a twin with an en-suite shower room and WC. Also upstairs is the games room which is located on the large mezzanine level overlooking the ground floor living areas.
This is extremely well-equipped with a pool table table football and seating around the TV which has Satellite TV as well as a Bluray DVD player Xbox games console and Xbox Kinect. Stepping outside from the living area through the large French doors is the enclosed south facing patio which has a covered seating area and BBQ perfect for al fresco dining or drinks. There is ample off-road parking outside the proeprty.
Amenities:
Details
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Green
Towels included
Cot available
Highchair available
Changeover Day
Friday
Map is approximate and should only be used to get a rough idea of the cottage location.
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Nearest Attractions
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interestNether Cerne, All Saints Church -
2.2 miles (Historic Church)
Cerne Abbas, St Mary's Church -
2.6 miles (Historic Church)
Cerne Abbey -
2.6 miles (Abbey)
St Augustine's Well, Cerne Abbas -
2.6 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Cerne Abbas Giant -
2.7 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Toller Fratrum, St Basil's Church -
3.5 miles (Historic Church)
Minterne Gardens -
3.8 miles (Garden)
Minterne Magna, St Andrew's Church -
3.8 miles (Historic Church)
Toller Porcorum, St Andrew & St Peter Church -
4.4 miles (Historic Church)
Charminster, St Mary's Church -
4.7 miles (Historic Church)
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Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
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