The Old Pigsty | Romantic Dorset Retreat for Two, Dogs & Cyclists Welcome

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A brick house with a paved driveway, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A small brick house with a sloped roof, a wooden door, and a window.
A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, sink, and refrigerator.
A living room with a green staircase, a television, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a window with a view, and a brick wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dorset National Landscape

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Lyon's Gate, England
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Corfe Castle
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cerne Abbas Giant and Sherborne Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Badger Watch Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South West Survival or The Avenue Stadium.
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Lyon's Gate, England

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 41 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 41 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 42 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Corfe Castle - 56 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Sherborne Station - 15 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rose and Crown Inn Sherborne - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Chetnole Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Pigsty | Romantic Dorset Retreat for Two, Dogs & Cyclists Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Old Pigsty | Romantic Dorset Retreat for Two, Dogs & Cyclists Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Pigsty | Romantic Dorset Retreat for Two, Dogs & Cyclists Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Pigsty | Romantic Dorset Retreat for Two, Dogs & Cyclists Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Pigsty | Romantic Dorset Retreat for Two, Dogs & Cyclists Welcome located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cerne Abbas Giant, Clay Pigeon Raceway and Badger Watch Dorset. Pageant Gardens and Sherborne Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely clean property in a safe secluded location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Old Pigsty and appreciated the peaceful, secluded setting. It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we’d love to welcome you back to Dorset again in the future. Warmest wishes, Claire & Robert xx”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in the pigsty! Such a cute place with everything we needed. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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