Cottage in Dorset

About this property

This detached stable conversion has been thoughtfully designed and no attention to detail has been forgotten making this a truly unforgettable retreat in stunning rural surroundings.

Dorset's beautiful landscape of rolling chalk downland affords wonderful walking, with footpaths direct from the property. The area offers a wealth of pretty villages, sandy beaches and a coastline which has World Heritage status. The towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessible and there are many National Trust properties to visit. Visit the nearby seaside town of Weymouth with its sandy beach, or venture slightly further to Lyme Regis or the harbour town of West Bay. There are many attractions including Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, Monkey World, Hardy s Cottage and Abbotsbury Swannery. For fishing enthusiasts, guests can arrange with the owner to fish on the privately owned 4 mile stretch of the River Frome or the fishing lake which is within walking distance. Entering the property from the terrace you are met by a beautiful lounge/kitchen/diner with exposed beams, oak flooring, impressive chandelier and two French doors to open the house during fine weather. Here you can relax with a film on the Smart TV and snuggle up on the comfy sofas and enjoy the countryside views in front of the bio ethanol fire. The property is always toasty and warm with underfloor heating throughout the property. The impressive kitchen is perfect to try out some new recipes or cook some old family favourites. The kitchen has a Rangemaster electric oven and hob, microwave, two fridges and a freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine. There is also a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Leading from the lounge area is the first of the three bedrooms a super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request at the point of booking) with a Smart TV and en suite bathroom with a shower, separate bath and WC. Walking back into the lounge/kitchen/diner and heading upstairs you will find a further two bedrooms. A super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request at the point of booking) with Smart TV and en suite bathroom with a shower over bath and WC. The final bedroom is also a super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request at the point of booking) with Smart TV and en suite shower room with a walk in shower and WC. Venturing out of the large French doors from the lounge/kitchen/diner you will find yourself on the private terrace with garden furniture, a BBQ and fabulous countryside views. An idyllic peaceful area to relax and watch the sun go down with a refreshing beverage. Ample off road parking is available in the gravelled area. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 3 super king zip and links (which can be made into twins on request at the point of booking). 3 bathrooms 1 en suite bathroom with shower, separate bath and WC; 1 en suite bathroom with a shower over bath and WC; 1 en suite shower room with walk in shower and WC. Electric Rangemaster with electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 fridges, freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine (pods not included). Bio ethanol fire in lounge. Utility with washing machine and tumble dryer. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Smart TV in the lounge and in all 3 bedrooms. Open sided porch with bench and coat hooks. Courtyard garden with seating and BBQ. Ample off road parking. Shop under a mile, pub 2.5 miles, beach 8.5 miles. Fly fishing on the privately owned 4 mile stretch of the River Frome can be booked and paid for directly with the owner, the owner can arrange for guests to have use of equipment and an instructor. The property is set at the end of a tarmac drive. This property can be booked with Woodbury Meadow Barn (property code 42204) subject to availability, which sleeps 8. Please note electric vehicles cannot be charged from the property under any circumstances, the nearest EV charging point can be found in nearby Poundbury (approx. 6 miles away) .

Accommodation

Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Internet access, Shop within 1 mile, Fishing on site / nearby, Luxury, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Does not allow pets, Cottage, Yes, Yes