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Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland

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A brick building with a stone facade, a black door, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A rustic barn-style building with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and flowering plants.
A courtyard with buildings, a gravel area, and a grassy field.
A living room with leather sofas, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a vase with flowers, a clock, and a green wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dorset National Landscape
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Blandford Forum, England
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland

Summary:

This single-storey barn conversion is set round a grassed courtyard near Winterbourne Stickland, and sleeps four people in two bedrooms.



The Space:

Keepers Cottage is a single-storey cottage in a lawned courtyard setting, a mile from Winterborne Stickland and four miles from Blandford Forum. The cottage has a king-size double with en-suite shower, a twin bedroom and a bathroom. There is a kitchen, and a sitting room with dining area and woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking, a private patio area, shared lawn and shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Keepers Cottage is close to local walks, pretty villages and bustling market towns, as well as for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the rest of this lovely area.



The Neighborhood:

Winterborne Stickland is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering good walks and superb views. Take a visit to the market town of Dorchester, home of Thomas Hardy. Within an easy drive lies the Jurassic Coast with sandy beaches at Weymouth and Swanage and cliff top walks along the South West Coastal Path.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 12096139
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is home to this holiday home. Dorset National Landscape and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blandford Leisure Centre and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Skirmish Dorset and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Blandford Forum, England

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 46 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Poole Harbour - 49 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 49 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Durdle Door - 55 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 23 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shillingstone Railway Project - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Ox Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland on 26 August 2026 start from NZ$963, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keepers Cottage, Winterborne Stickland located?

Set in Blandford Forum, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dorset National Landscape, Blandford Leisure Centre and Blandford Forum Town Museum. Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

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 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BRILLIANT location and property

Quiet but well located for many Dorset attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dorset walking vacation

The location was excellent with country walks from doorstep. Cottage had everything one would need. Had difficulty signing into Sykes Cottage Registration site.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nigel Gordon-Potts

Great facility in a lovely complex

Fantastic holiday cottage. Our second visit to this complex of 7 cottages. Would come again!

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