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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets: Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
22 Customer Reviews
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"Beautiful house with a fantastic large garden."
The perfect property for us and our dogs. The carpets could do with replacing as it was starting to come up at the edges. Very picturesque and quirky property just what we like. Property was clean and a great location. I have stayed in many cottages but I was a bit gutted because the only thing they left us as a welcoming gift was a pack off jammy dodgers. I've stayed at other locations cheaper than this one and they not only left bottle of wine and local produce for us but also a little doggy packs for the pups. Which made the whole experience even more better. This is not a negative experience we were very happy here however I just feel they need to put a bit more effort in what they leave there guests who have paid allot of money to stay there.

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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double with en-suite bathroom, basin and WC, 1 x twin
- Ground-floor family bathroom with shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Utility
- Dining room
- Sitting room with open fire
- Conservatory
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
- 2 x TVs, DVD, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter for open fire inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Stairgate, travel cot and highchair available on request
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed front and rear lawn with stream, garden bench, wooden swing
- Two small or one medium well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.2 miles, pub within 0.9 miles
- Note: there is a £21 pet charge per pet, per week
- Note: There is a rope handrail for the stair banisters which should also be noted
- Note: Due to the historic nature of the cottage, being some 400 years old, the property has several steps and varying floor levels, this should be taken into account when booking as it may be unsuitable for those with mobility issues
- Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am.
Your home away from home
Thatch Cottage is a traditional chocolate-box, thatched cottage with beautiful large gardens, tucked off the road with spectacular countryside views.
Located in the quiet village of Buckland Newton, between Sherborne and Dorchester, this quaint bolthole promises to be that wonderful holiday to Dorset that you have been dreaming of.
This charming accommodation is set over two floors and is full of character with original features and exposed beams, complemented by plush furnishings to ensure a welcoming space to return to at the end of each day.
Enter through the front door into the sitting room, where you can look forward to snuggling up on the sofa and getting lost within a good book, whilst the open fire crackles in the background.
A traditional kitchen with dining area set off with a tiled floor comes complete with everything you could possibly need to create a delicious meal, which can be enjoyed within the separate dining room.
There is a spacious conservatory with far-reaching views across the meadows, with two sofas and a TV, offering an alternative space for the family to relax.
As the evening draws to a close, look forward to catching your rest within one the three well-presented bedrooms, each boasting plush furnishings and plenty of storage space.
The ground-floor double bedroom has wonderful countryside views, chairs, and table, perfect for additional family members wanting additional space to relax.
Adjacent to this room is the family bathroom with shower over bath, basin, and WC.
Climbing the stairs will bring you to two bedrooms where you can relax and unwind after a busy day exploring Dorset, comprising of one twin bedroom and one double bedroom, boasting stunning countryside views has the benefit of its very own en-suite.
Step outside into the substantial sized gardens, with a lovely country outlook, a small stream running along one side of the garden, outdoor furniture, and a wooden swing for the children, this is the perfect place to sit back and relax.
Thatch Cottage accepts two small or one medium well-behaved dogs, so you can bring your pets on holiday with you and enjoy long country walks with them.
The nearby village of Buckland Newton is well-served by a small local village shop and the Gaggle of Geese pub, where both children and dogs are very welcome.
Alternatively, a scenic drive will take you north to the ancient market town of Sherborne with its wide range of independent shops, historic buildings, cultural events, and festivals.
Travelling south will take you to the ancient roman town of Dorchester, the county town of Dorset.
Dorchester has some of the country’s best-preserved Roman remains, a beautiful river walk, and a good selection of tearooms and coffee shops for you to watch the world go by in.
Further afield you have Weymouth with its perfect sandy beach, promising to be a great family day out, whether you are lazing on the sands or walking the sublime coastline.
Thatch Cottage is the ideal property for your holiday providing a relaxing retreat in a countryside setting where you can escape from reality and reconnect with loved ones.
Where you’ll be staying
BUCKLAND NEWTON
Dorchester 12 miles; Sherborne 12 miles.
The West Dorset village of Buckland Newton, and its seven surrounding hamlets including Brockhampton, is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of Blackmore Vale, and at the head of the quaintly named Piddle Valley. The village is 12 miles south of historic Sherborne and 12 miles north of Thomas Hardy's Dorchester. Locally there are lovely scenic walks to be had, while a visit to nearby ancient Cerne Abbas is not to be missed, with its instantly recognisable chalk giant and numerous tea rooms and inns serving real ales and good food. Alternatively, travel south to the memorable Dorset Jurassic Coast, now a designated World Heritage Site, where many sandy beaches await you and provide visitors with great facilities for all kinds of water sports. Weymouth offers golden sandy beaches and a bustling harbour from which you can take a day trip to the Channel Islands. A short drive from here takes you to Portland Harbour and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, which is linked to Weymouth by dramatic Chesil Beach. With fascinating Sherborne and bustling Dorchester also just a short drive away, you really are spoilt for choice in this lovely part of Dorset.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas