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Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views
Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 260 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Dorchester, Dorset
- Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition8 min walk
- Place, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens4 min drive
- Place, Maiden Castle10 min drive
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Shower room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views
Alpaca Cottage is freshly and stylishly presented. It is light and airy, and spacious enough for two. The cottage has stunning views over Capability Brown laid out parkland, some of which is ours and where our small heard of alpacas (18 or so) live. You would be welcome to participate at feeding time. We also have 3 rescue chickens (as yet un-named!) who are kind enough to provide fresh eggs for out guests when they are in the mood to lay! They have also been known to wander into Alpaca Cottage because, basically, they are quite nosey.
With the sitting room/kitchen, double bedroom and designer en-suite all located on the ground floor, it is ideal for those with limited mobility.
We can now also offer Alpaca Walks, which we are running commercially. If you would like to do this, please contact us for details and pricing. It is relaxing, interesting, and fun to interact with these characterful animals!
The cottage adjoins on one side to our house, but is completely self-contained with it's own front door. It has a separate outside area for al-fresco meals or drinks. Located off a private road, and set in the midst of numerous footpaths, as well as just by the National Cycle Path #26 ( bicycles are available for rent for £10 each for half a day) , this is a superb location for the active, or for those just wanting to kick back and relax.
The cottage is also close to the beautiful River Frome, which can be walked beside, or even paddled in! The wonderful Jurassic Coast is just 10 miles away, and the historic county town of Dorchester just 5 miles away, and wonderful Sherborne is 15 miles away. We do allow well behaved dogs, at extra cost.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We can accommodate babies or toddlers easily.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Dorchester
Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Dorchester, Dorset
What's nearby
- Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- The Avenue Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Maiden Castle - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
- Weymouth Beach - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coffee #1 - 7 min walk
- Victoria Hotel - 3 min walk
- Costa Coffee - 8 min walk
- Vivo Lounge - 8 min walk
- wagamama - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Paul Abadjian
We have two apartments in Marbella. at La Mairena (8124909) and at Torre Real (8129804), one 1 bedroom apartment in Battersea, London (6845369), as well as Alpaca Cottage near Dorchester, Dorset (8150478). The Spanish apartments are both owned by Paul and his sister Jane Abadjian. Both apartments have been furnished and specified as homes, not merely as places to rent out, so the fixtures and fittings tend to be quite stylish and luxurious. The same applies to the London flat, which is owned by Paul and wife, Fiona.
Alpaca Cottage represents all that is best about rural England, while still being easily accessible from London. Alpaca Cottage adjoins Court Barn, where Paul lives with Fiona, but is self contained with its own entrance, and outseating area.
Paul and Fiona lives in west Dorset, with Sophie and Guinness, mother and son Spaniels and a small herd of 13 Alpacas ! They also offer a part of this property for holiday lets (Alpaca Cottage E 15146) Paul has enjoyed collecting classic Jaguars for more years than he cares to remember, and he and Fiona have enjoyed driving them in Russia, Argentina, the US, Australia and Tasmania.
Alpaca Cottage represents all that is best about rural England, while still being easily accessible from London. Alpaca Cottage adjoins Court Barn, where Paul lives with Fiona, but is self contained with its own entrance, and outseating area.
Paul and Fiona lives in west Dorset, with Sophie and Guinness, mother and son Spaniels and a small herd of 13 Alpacas ! They also offer a part of this property for holiday lets (Alpaca Cottage E 15146) Paul has enjoyed collecting classic Jaguars for more years than he cares to remember, and he and Fiona have enjoyed driving them in Russia, Argentina, the US, Australia and Tasmania.
Why they chose this property
First of all, please read the feed back from previous guests, which perhaps says more than we can!
This is a perfect quiet rural retreat with open views across Capability Brown laid-out parkland, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Jurassic Coast.
We do take well-behaved dogs for a £25 supplement.
The cottage is stylish and practical, and we also provide a truly comprehensive file with suggestions of walks, places to visit, pub and restaurant recommendations, local history etc etc.
There are several walks (both long and short) that you can do straight from your door, so you don't have to take the car, but if the weather has gone off (that CAN happen, even in Dorset!) we have a few interesting and fun driving tours included in the file. We also have bicycles to rent, as our drive forms part of The National Cycle Path.
We are perfectly placed to explore the Jurassic Coast-a World Heritage site....just 10 miles away.
We promise you a stay you will always look back on with affection, and hope to be able to welcome you soon to Alpaca Cottage!
This is a perfect quiet rural retreat with open views across Capability Brown laid-out parkland, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Jurassic Coast.
We do take well-behaved dogs for a £25 supplement.
The cottage is stylish and practical, and we also provide a truly comprehensive file with suggestions of walks, places to visit, pub and restaurant recommendations, local history etc etc.
There are several walks (both long and short) that you can do straight from your door, so you don't have to take the car, but if the weather has gone off (that CAN happen, even in Dorset!) we have a few interesting and fun driving tours included in the file. We also have bicycles to rent, as our drive forms part of The National Cycle Path.
We are perfectly placed to explore the Jurassic Coast-a World Heritage site....just 10 miles away.
We promise you a stay you will always look back on with affection, and hope to be able to welcome you soon to Alpaca Cottage!
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