KEEPERS COTTAGE, pet friendly in Winterborne Stickland

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Enjoy the area

Blandford Forum, South West England

Blandford Forum Town Museum10 min drive
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center24 min drive
Wimborne Minster26 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)53 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

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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. 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.

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.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 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

Blandford Forum

This cottage is located in Blandford Forum. Ashley Wood Golf Club and Melbury Vale Winery 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. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Skirmish Dorset are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

Blandford Forum, South West England

What's nearby

Blandford Forum Town Museum - 10 min drive
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 24 min drive
The Tank Museum - 24 min drive
Wimborne Minster - 26 min drive
Durdle Door - 34 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Stour Inn - 10 min drive
Old Ox Inn - 12 min drive
The Gorge - 11 min drive
Kings Arms Hotel - 10 min drive
The White Horse - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is KEEPERS COTTAGE, pet friendly in Winterborne Stickland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at KEEPERS COTTAGE, pet friendly in Winterborne Stickland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KEEPERS COTTAGE, pet friendly in Winterborne Stickland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KEEPERS COTTAGE, pet friendly in Winterborne Stickland located?

Situated in Blandford Forum, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blandford Forum Town Museum and Shillingstone Railway Project. Sturminster Newton Mill and The Art Stable are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Diana B.

8 May 2022

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

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

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

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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