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Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched

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Front of cottage facing out over a sizeable lawn
A lovely Breakfast spot....
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 2
Living Room 1

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Dorchester, England
  • Durdle Door
  • Weymouth Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched

A unique opportunity to rent this 3 bedroom 19th century, thatched cottage offering character and charm. The cottage is situated in a tucked away position in a private woodland glen, providing direct pedestrian access to the beautiful beaches at Ringstead Bay. Ideal for walking, sailing, exploring the lovely historical Jurassic coastline or just relaxing with a glass of wine and watching the sun go down over the bay.

Please see reviews. The beauty of this cottage is the charm and rustic nature and modern amenities such as broadband are basic. Please note a car is essential. Parking spaces for two cars is possible although a slight squeeze. Please note that larger vehicles such as a minibus are not recommended.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
We will consider well behaved pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

Dorchester

Dorchester is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Weymouth Beach. Fantasy Island Fun Park and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Dorchester, England

What's nearby

  • Osmington Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 22 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 27 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 29 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 31 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 18 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lookout - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Sports Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lodmore (Brewers Fayre) - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched located?

Situated in Dorchester, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Dorset and East Devon Coast, Weymouth Bay and Ringstead Beach. Osmington Bay Beach and Osmington Roman Walk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Glen Cottage. Its the perfect idyllic getaway set in a tranquil wooden glen a five minute walk to a practically secluded beach. We did have a few minor issues which are to be expected with such an old property, but owner David and resident handyman Dusty, were amazing with their prompt responses and getting things sorted as swiftly as possible for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Summer break in remote thatched cottage with private path to the beach

Charming remote cottage set in clearing in woodlands just above Ringstead beach . Rustic setting , thatched cottage Basic amenities . Perfect setting. If you like to get away from crowds and enjoy walking and swimming .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Seger B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A rustic cottage at an awesome, private location near the coast. A private path to a gorgeous beach and absolute tranquility in nature. Very helpful and responsive owner with a smooth check-in/out. The 19th century cottage is charming, though, due to its age, not too large and slightly damp. Getting to the house by car can be a challenge for midsized cars as the path is very narrow and vegetation (brambles and ferns) often brushes the sides. Parking the car at a public parking avoids this but involves a 15 min walk. Overall a great choice for those seeking rest, nature and tranquility in a beautiful location along the Jurassic coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Full of Character

I took my family there for a pist Christmas stay. A thatched stone cottage by the sea, what more could you want?Just book it and enjoy one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

could have been better

lovely cottage ideal situation.could have improvement for basic needs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eddie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Glen cottage

Very nice,olde worldly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

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

Lovely short break, magical setting

This really is well tucked out of the way and remote, although 5 /10 minutes to the beach and the Dorset costal footpath on your doorstep. The cottage is as expected, functional and all that you need for a walking base, with a well appointed kitchen and everything that you need otherwise to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

Idyllic getaway

Peace and tranquillity the perfect place to wind down and recharge, only problem was we didn’t want to leave, we hope to return soon
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Coastal Retreat

Such a tranquil position, a retreat surrounded by nature with a garden stream. Stunning walks from the doorstep didnt use the car at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P., Upavon

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

Blissful retreat

Such an magical place to stay with friends for a long weekend by the coast. It was everything we needed!! Thank you 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Donna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unfortunately we encountered a few problems. The cottage is described as rustic and I understand that description but that shouldn’t mean the place smells damp and musty everywhere. There was black mould on the walls, the curtains were mouldy and dirty and the carpets felt damp. The cleaners had put wet/damp sheets on the duvets making some of the beds feel damp. The shower had apparently been fixed the day before but was freezing cold, the diy person didn’t answer when I tried to call. There was hot water to use in the sink. On a positive note there is every possible utensil, glass and crockery item you could want, the oven, fridge and microwave were all clean and worked well. There was also a washing machine.With a little tlc to address the musty smell, a couple of new single mattresses and cleaners who used some common sense it would be ok. Not a place I would return to though. It is explained that it is very remote and I wouldn’t attempt the track in a low car, be prepared to carry everything a short distance up the track from where you can park and across the grassy hill and down steps to the front of the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Y.

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

Weekend break

Lovely break in an idyllic cottage. The secret walk to the beach is magical, and Ringstead Bay is an absolute gem of a beach, with crystal clear waters. Lovely walk along the coastal path in the evening for supper at the Smugglers Inn. Locations dont get much better than this!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aloma B.

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

Wonderful (again!)

This was our second time at Glen Cottage and it was just as charming as our first visit. I would highly recommend. It is perfect for complete relaxation and family time. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

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

Glen Cottage - Great.

Just what we were looking for at short notice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Truly a peaceful getaway

The cottage is clean and comfortable with everything you need provided. The cottage location is stunning with direct access to coastal paths including its own path down to the beach. If you love walking, nature and peace and quiet this is the perfect place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Perfect location

Cottage was perfect for us four as, we wanted to do a lot of walking, and the beach was so close for a dip in the morning and evening. Cottage was cosy when we came home after long walk to relax and keep warm, with a g and t, we all enjoyed our stay at this quirky cottage and will be back. Thankyou David for keeping us up to date with information.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Charming rustic hideaway

We had an enjoyable week - this is a characterful old cottage in a remote feeling country spot (a few minutes walk along a lane from the place to park a car) in a great area on the Jurassic coast - a good base for swimming and beach and cliff walks, and when the rain came - cosy enough for reading and games, and not too ‘done up’ but atmospheric - with a sheltered garden- everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

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

Peaceful & secluded.

Peaceful, secluded cottage with plenty of 'olde worlde' character yet with enough 'mod cons' for todays world. The picture of the sitting doesn't do it justice as the soft furnishing have been updated since the photos were taken. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay which was enhanced by the good weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marion B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded charming cottage

Apart from shower not working, dodgy hot water and broken toilet seat we still managed to make the best of things and overall enjoyed our stay in Glen Cottage. We loved the olde world charm and tranquility of the cottage and it’s setting. We enjoyed walks along the SW coast path from our back gate and and muddy trek through the woods down to the beach. Enjoyed all the wildlife outside the cottage but not so keen on the wildlife inside but then that is to be expected really. Overall it was a peaceful and relaxing place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Enjoyed a 3 night break in Glen Cottage. Very quiet location (apart from the fog horns) and some lovely walks all around. Quite muddy around the cottage as it'd been very wet recently, but warm and dry inside. The sofa could do with replacing but apart from that quite clean and homely. The communication with the owner was great, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Stay at Glenn cottage

We found that the peace and tranquility of Glenn cottage was all we needed,just parked the car and relaxed for the week, in the immediate vicinity of the cottage.easy access to the beach(very quiet)great swimming and snorkeling. Beautiful walks along the coastal path which is just outside the gate.would definitely recommend if you enjoy nature, away from the busy tourist centres. Ps two deer in the garden on the first evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wildlife week

This was our third stay but things seemed a little more overgrown, unkempt, and mousey than on previous years. The cleaner and gardener were not on their best game. Nonetheless it is a lovely spot. We enjoyed the garden wildlife, and found the resident wood mice (living in the chimney) entertaining company in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamitha S., Hemingford Grey

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

Quiet cottage near the sea

Our family (2 adults, 4 children and 1 small dog) enjoyed a long weekend at the cottage. My children loved the “smugglers” path down to the water and we had the beach to ourselves in mid-February. The cottage was great, 3 bedrooms to sleep all 6 of us. The coastal path to get to the cottage is narrow and can be very muddy and we had a late start to our drive and arrived in the dark which made finding the cottage tricky, but that was on us. The cottage is also a nice central location for exploring the area. We all greatly enjoy our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Howard L.

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

Glenn Cottage

This is a lovely old cottage in a really amazing location tucked into the woodland just above the quiet beach. Our boy loved the fact he could explore the woods and walk down to the beach in his pyjamas and wellies each morning. A magical place for children. We had a couple of small issues, but despite him being away, communication with our host was excellent and things easily resolved. We loved the rustic authentic nature of the house. The kitchen is well equipped. The house was comfortable and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful secluded location

Traditional thatched cottage in a beautiful location near actually in the SW coastal path. Everything you need is there but, during our stay a couple of things weren’t working properly. The owner was open about this in advance and our stay wasn’t adversely affected. It isn’t suitable for anyone with mobility problems, particularly out of season when the coastal path was very muddy and it was impossible to get the car right up to the cottage. But it was exactly what we needed to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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