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KEEPERS COTTAGE, pet friendly in Winterborne Stickland
Cottage in Blandford Forum with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105 sq m
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Explore the area
Blandford Forum, South West England
- Place, Shillingstone Railway Project12 min drive
- Place, Sturminster Newton Mill15 min drive
- Place, Blandford Forum Town Museum16 min drive
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
bedroom1 Bedroom
1 King Bed
bedroom2 Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
En-suite Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
shower room Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
KEEPERS COTTAGE, pet friendly in Winterborne Stickland
This single-storey barn conversion is set round a grassed courtyard near Winterbourne Stickland, and sleeps four people in two bedrooms.
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.
Amenities: Electric heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent, additional logs available to purchase. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. A hand and bath towel will be provided for each bed space. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. EV charger available, please download the "Pod Point" app for EV charging and payments. Covered bike storage. Enclosed, private garden with lawned area, patio and picnic bench. Further larger shared front lawned area. Shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, please keep dogs on a lead at all times whist on the premises due to nearby livestock. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile. One low step to kitchen, one low step to bedroom corridor. Wheelchair ramps available upon request. Note: Please use extensive footpath and farm tracks, and walk carefully avoiding crops
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: 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.
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.
Amenities: Electric heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent, additional logs available to purchase. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. A hand and bath towel will be provided for each bed space. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. EV charger available, please download the "Pod Point" app for EV charging and payments. Covered bike storage. Enclosed, private garden with lawned area, patio and picnic bench. Further larger shared front lawned area. Shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, please keep dogs on a lead at all times whist on the premises due to nearby livestock. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile. One low step to kitchen, one low step to bedroom corridor. Wheelchair ramps available upon request. Note: Please use extensive footpath and farm tracks, and walk carefully avoiding crops
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: 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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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 cottage. Ashley Wood Golf Club and Purbeck Shooting School are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Skirmish Dorset and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Blandford Forum, South West England
What's nearby
- Shillingstone Railway Project - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
- Sturminster Newton Mill - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
- Blandford Forum Town Museum - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
- The Art Stable - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
- Athelhampton House and Gardens - 21 min drive - 21.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Burger Box Blandford - 13 min drive
- Reeve the Baker - 11 min drive
- Old Ox Inn - 12 min drive
- Shillingstone Railway Project - 12 min drive
- The Black Cat Cafe - 14 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Diana B.
8 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dorset walking vacation
Diana B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nigel Gordon-Potts
4 March 2017
Great facility in a lovely complex
Nigel Gordon-Potts
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
What makes this property unique
Electric heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Further fuel can be purchased from owner. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Please note: a hand and bath towel will be provided for each bed space. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Covered bike storage. Enclosed, private garden with lawned area, patio and picnic bench. Shared front lawned area. Shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Dogs to be kept on a lead whilst on the premises due to nearby livestock.
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