West Cottage - Self-catering in Dorset
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, DT2 7QX, Dorset
England,
Regno Unito
This quirky cottage is in the heart of the village of Piddletrenthide but it’s set back from the lane and surrounded by three acres of deliciously wild gardens with hidden nooks and crannies, a paddock, and the River Piddle drifting through.
Lucy lives in the adjoining house but you’re nice and private, with an al fresco dining area and barbecue – you can use the outdoor swimming pool in summer too. Find fresh bread, good coffee, milk and flowers as a welcome, and a bundle of games, books, comfy sofas and a wood-burner to keep things cosy.
Bridleways can be joined directly from the house and it’s a pleasant walk or easy drive to Cerne Abbas. Visit Thomas Hardy’s home town of Dorchester – which inspired many of his books – in ten minutes, or to the coast in half an hour.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Lucy Stoddart:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Lucy Stoddart:
- West Cottage is set on the edge of a lovely village in the Piddle Valley. The garden is a work in progress with wild spots, the River Piddle, a hidden swimming pool, horse paddocks, tennis court and swings and play areas.
- The setting is excellent for walking, with footpaths leading from the gate. You can walk for miles on the Wessex ridgeway, or along the valley route and further a field. Great for running, riding, and mountain biking too.
- Walking distance from six pubs, two are less than 2 miles walk, two really excellent dining pubs are only a few miles away and a further two good dining pubs are a good walk or quick drive away. Further good dining is not far away in Dorchester.
- Striking distance from the Jurassic Coast. Visit the Purbecks and Corfe Castle, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Abbotsbury, West Bay or Golden Cap or the ever popular beaches of Weymouth and Studland.
- 15 mins drive from the historic towns of Sherborne and Dorchester. 30mins from Bridport, Poole and Weymouth and 45mins to Lyme Regis, Glastonbury, Bruton and Bournmouth.
- Wonderful houses and gardens and sites to visit such as Minterne, Athlehampton, The Cerne Abbas Giant, Hardy's Cottage, and all the museums of Dorchester and plenty of old Iron age forts.
Details
- 1 Cottage for 4
Minimum stay: 4 nights. 6 nights in high season.
Occasionally.
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, DT2 7QX, Dorset
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