"The local pub is a 2 minute walk through a gate at the bottom of the garden."
Helen from United Kingdom
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Heated pool and extensive gardens at a historic Dorchester cottage
Pool & Gardens
The holiday home has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with heating, a shallow end, and sun loungers with sun umbrellas. Guests can use the BBQ facilities on the private patio and relax in the extensive garden with a picnic area and sun terrace. The grounds include well-kept flowers, trees, and wildlife seen from the kitchen window.
Cottage Interior & Amenities
Gamekeeper's Cottage offers two bedrooms, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, and fridge freezer. The cottage includes a wood burning stove, a downstairs toilet, and a shower room, with allergy-free and non-smoking rooms throughout. Upon arrival, hosts provide a welcome pack with bread, milk, eggs, and a homemade cake.
Family-Friendly Features
The property has baby safety gates, board games and puzzles, a children's playground, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Grocery deliveries can be arranged, and the cottage offers free parking and free WiFi. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed for safety.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The cottage is a 2-minute walk to a local pub through a gate at the bottom of the garden. Monkey World is 27 km away, Cerne Giant is 7 km, and Sherborne Castle is 15 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 53 km from the property.
Guest Services & Experience
Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, luggage storage, and an invoice provided. The cottage received a rating of 10 from both a family and a solo traveler. Reviews note the property is immaculately clean, with hosts who have thought of every detail.
Highlights
Pool: Heated outdoor pool with shallow end and sun loungers
Accommodation: Two-bedroom cottage with wood burning stove and welcome pack
Family: Children's playground, baby safety gates, and board games
Location: 2-minute walk to a local pub, close to Monkey World and Cerne Giant
Guest Rating: 10/10 from recent family and solo traveler reviews
“Gamekeeper's Cottage truly stands out for its immaculate presentation and thoughtful touches, evident in everything from the fully equipped kitchen to the surprisingly extensive, well-maintained gardens. The genuine warmth of the hosts, coupled with the privacy of the patio and the convenience of the nearby village pub, creates a remarkably comfortable and self-contained retreat. It's clear the owners have an intuitive understanding of what makes a stay exceptional.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Ukdorset
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Two-Bedroom House
2 persons
80 m²
1 Queen-size bed and 2 Single beds
Fireplace
Heating
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