This cosy cottage adjoins the owner’s home, yet with your own private entrance, parking and secluded garden, with privacy assured. The area offers plenty for visitors to explore included the charming villages and long sandy beaches of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. In addition to this, the towns of Dorchester, Sherborne, Slaisbury and Yeovil are easily accessible and all well worth a visit to discover their array of independent shops and eateries. There is also numerous National Trust properties and gardens in the area including Stourhead, Montacute Kingston Lacy, Corfe Castle, Hardy's Cottage, Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. Other attractions within easy reach include Monkey World, Abbotsbury Swannery, Longleat Safari Park, Sherborne Castle, and Yeovilton Air Museum. Bridport is less than an hour away, if you fancy a trip to the beach.
Enter the property into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner to find everything you need for a comfortable stay in Dorset. The lounge is complete with a woodburner effect electric fire, Smart TV and DVD and a sofa bed. There is also a dining room table for the two of you to enjoy meals together. The gallery-style kitchen leads just off from the lounge/dining space and is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment. The pretty double bedroom offers a comfortable spot to rest your head after a long day of exploring Dorset. There is an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC.
Outside of the property you will find your own, beautifully kept and secluded garden with lawn, patio area, garden furniture to enjoy a meal and drink outside. Lockable storage for outdoor equipment is available and parking for one car.
House Rules
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 1 double bedroom
- 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
- Wood burner effect electric fire
- Sofa bed
- Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment
- TV /DVD
- Regret no infants due to the size of the property
- Property can be decorated for Christmas - please request when booking
- Lockable storage for outdoor equipment
- Private off-road parking for 1 car
- Pub and shop within walking distance
- Please note - there is a strict no car charging policy at this property
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 1 double bedroom
- 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
- Wood burner effect electric fire
- Sofa bed
- Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment
- TV /DVD
- Regret no infants due to the size of the property
- Property can be decorated for Christmas - please request when booking
- Lockable storage for outdoor equipment
- Private off-road parking for 1 car
- Pub and shop within walking distance
- Please note - there is a strict no car charging policy at this property
Host Terms & Conditions
The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.
Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton is home to this cottage. Shillingstone Railway Project and The Art Stable are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and Badger Watch Dorset. Gartell Light Railway and Blandford Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Weymouth Harbour - 56 min drive - 49.7 km
Weymouth Beach - 56 min drive - 48.3 km
Corfe Castle - 59 min drive - 48.5 km
Lulworth Cove - 60 min drive - 46.4 km
Getting around
Templecombe Station - 21 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
Meaders - 14 min drive
The White Horse - 17 min drive
Benjis Kebab - 15 min drive
White Hart Alehouse - 14 min drive
Cheese Fair - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 Bed in Sturminster Newton (oc-29117) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 1 Bed in Sturminster Newton (oc-29117)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 Bed in Sturminster Newton (oc-29117)?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 Bed in Sturminster Newton (oc-29117)?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1 Bed in Sturminster Newton (oc-29117) located?
Situated in Sturminster Newton, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sturminster Newton Mill and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre. Badger Watch Dorset and Shillingstone Railway Project are also within 9 miles (15 km).