| River Cottage , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 635 - £ 1427
Sleeps: 6 |
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| Detached • Non Smoking • Four Poster • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access |
In the grounds of one of the finest 15th century country houses in England this charming thatched cottage offers very comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings near the banks of the River Piddle. As well as shared use (free of charge) of the owners' 3 green 9 tee golf course which lies beside the cottage's own garden visitors to River Cottage also enjoy complementary passes to Athelhampton House and Gardens (open to the public) and access to the licensed restaurant for lunches and cream teas during opening hours (Sunday–Thursday in summer Sundays only in the winter). A village shop and pub serving food are just 1 mile away and the county town of Dorchester (5 miles) offers good shopping and a host of amenities including cycle hire for exploring the area's glorious countryside and lovely villages. Within easy reach are famous Cerne Abbas Giant cut into the chalk of the hillside the Abbotsbury Swannery and the famous resorts of Weymouth Bournemouth and Poole Salisbury with its famous Cathedral and spire and rural West Dorset Hardy Country..
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Sandbourne , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 900 - £ 1299
Sleeps: 4 |
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| Talbothays Cottage , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 600 - £ 899
Sleeps: 5 |
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| Shire Cottage , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 278- £832
Sleeps: 6 |
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| This semi detached barn conversion located on the edge of Charminster village is under two miles from the historic town of Dorchester. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, this property boasts a stylist mix of period features and modern amenities such as original beams and three en-suite bedrooms. This well-equipped cottage is set in an excellent position and makes an ideal base from which to explore Dorset and Wessex. Free range hens and sheep graze in the surrounding fields and eggs are readily available to purchase on site. There are a number of local footpaths to discover whilst the village itself is perfectly positioned for taking advantage of the superb surrounding countryside and walks. |
| Ideally positioned in the valley of the River Cerne, the scattered community of Charminster is surrounded by glorious, unspoiled countryside and is served by a shop and pub – though for more specialist amenities the town of Dorchester is just a mile and a half away. Packed with Roman roads, museums and a wide selection of pubs and restaurants, Dorchester is well worth visiting. Other local attractions include Maiden Castle, the largest hill fort in England, and visit the County Museum, which has a room devoted to Thomas Hardy, the author of 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles’, born just two miles away in Bockhampton. Also within easy driving distance are the glorious beaches and picturesque harbour of Weymouth, as well as the rugged peninsula of Portland linked to the mainland by Chesil Beach and part of the breathtaking World Heritage Coastline. |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Wellbridge , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 600 - £ 899
Sleeps: 2 |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Marlott , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 900 - £ 1299
Sleeps: 4 |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Kingsbere , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 600 - £ 899
Sleeps: 4 |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Henchard , Dorchester |
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Price: £ over 1300
Sleeps: 8 |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Weatherbury , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 900 - £ 1299
Sleeps: 4 |
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| The Coach House , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 264- £713
Sleeps: 4 |
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| As one of three properties in a charming courtyard setting, this accommodation offers views over countryside and an adjoining golf course in the village of Charminster. Just one and a half miles from Dorchester, this building has been sympathetically renovated to retain many original beams and other character features. The well-equipped fitted kitchen also comes with a central breakfast bar whilst the cosy sitting room offers a dining area and electric fire. Local amenities are plentiful and are all within easy travelling distance of the property. |
| Ideally positioned in the valley of the River Cerne and surrounded by glorious, unspoilt countryside is the attractive scattered community of Charminster. Served by a shop and pub, this village is also just one and a half miles from the bustling market town of Dorchester. Dorchester itself is packed with interesting features such as Roman roads, museums and a wide selection of pubs and restaurants. England’s largest hillfort, Maiden Castle, provides a scenic walk, whilst there is a County Museum with a room dedicated to locally born author, Thomas Hardy, writer of the recently televised ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles'. Seven miles away in picturesque Weymouth are glorious gently shelving beaches, though along the coastline visitors can also find the rugged peninsula of Portland and Chesil Beach – made famous by writer Ian McEwan. |
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| The Hayloft , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 225- £708
Sleeps: 6 |
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| Situated on the edge of the famous village of Tolpuddle, this charming semi-detached cottage is full of character. With three en suites and a cosy open-fire with log burning stove for chillier evenings, or winter breaks, this home-from-home is able to sleep a total of six people over three double bedrooms. With patio doors opening onto the garden, visitors can enjoy al fresco dining, or just a cool glass of something refreshing on hot summer evenings, surrounded by the glorious local countryside. This is a great base for exploring all Dorset has to offer. |
| Just eight miles from the bustling market town of Dorchester lies the quaint little village of Tolpuddle. Surrounded by glorious countryside, this charming settlement combines a tasteful mix of modern and thatched properties and is situated by the quaintly named 'River Piddle'. Nearby, the chalk downlands provide lovely walks through the gently rolling hills and quiet country lanes. Underlying its current tranquillity though, the village has a proud history and a local museum tells the story of Tolpuddle's six famous martyrs who held the first Trade Union meeting in 1831. The area boasts a number of other attractions, such as Athelhampton House, home to Lawrence of Arabia and the lovely nearby towns of Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth. With such a wide variety of activities within easy driving distance, this lovely little location makes an excellent spot for an unusual and varied holiday. |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Mellchester , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 900 - £ 1299
Sleeps: 4 |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Melstock , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 900 - £ 1299
Sleeps: 4 |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Durbaville , Dorchester |
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Price: £ over 1300
Sleeps: 8 |
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| Greenwood Grange Cottages - Wessex , Dorchester |
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Price: £ 900 - £ 1299
Sleeps: 4 |
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