Central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. In rent. Bed linen and towels inc. In rent. Patio. Off-road parking is provided for two cars, though the space may be snug for larger vehicles. EV charging is available at the property via the Monta app. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: Area may flood in winter; cottage will close in unsafe weather, flood barriers present but not in use during stays. Note: Small seasonal stream in garden; low barrier present but children must be supervised. Note: First‑floor windows have no restrictors due to listed status, please supervise children near open windows. Note: The bunk room is accessed through the main bedroom, making it an ‘inner room’, fire alarms are positioned for early warning to account for this, however guests should also familiarise themselves with the evacuation route. Thatched roof safety – no smoking or naked flames within 5m (incl log burner, candles, BBQs, fire pits).
Tucked away in a peaceful Dorset village, this idyllic Grade II listed 18th-century thatched cottage is a truly special place to stay. With four bedrooms (sleeping 7 guests plus cot), abundant period charm and literary history (the cottage appears in Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles), guests have a rare chance to stay in an authentic piece of Wessex. Inside, the cottage is spacious and characterful, with low beams, thick walls, an exposed brick fireplace, and an Aga (small induction also available) in a well-appointed cottage kitchen, with dining for 6-8. There is space to unwind in both the living room with a 43-inch TV and the study/snug with a Bluetooth projector, desk space, a stable internet connection (BT Fibreplus minimum 45 Mbps), and views out onto the garden. The sleeping accommodation is flexible with 3 bedrooms in the original house (master, large single and bunk room) with a generous family bathroom. The thatched roof and thick walls keep the interiors cool in high summer and beautifully warm through the winter. The extension provides a further bedroom that can be arranged as a superking (with bed bridge) or twin room. There is a separate shower room in the extension, and the extension has separate access as needed. Children are warmly welcomed, with a travel cot, highchair, step, stairgates and a small selection of toys and games. Outside, the garden wraps around the cottage, with lawned areas, mature planting, and in the wetter months a pretty stream that passes through the rear of the garden. Enjoy the simple pleasure of breakfast in the sunshine or evening drinks in the garden with the scent of honeysuckle around you. Off-street parking for 2 cars is provided and EV charging is available. The cottage is less than 100 metres from the Brace of Pheasants, an award-winning Dorset pub with excellent food, local ales, global wines and a very warm welcome – be sure to book! There are numerous walks from the cottage doorstep, providing direct access to the Wessex Ridgeway and panoramic views of West Dorset. If you feel like relaxing closer to home, catch some cricket in summer at the local ground just beyond the Brace. Golf is available at Dorchester Came Down (25min) or Sherborne (30mins). Further afield, the historic market towns of Dorchester (20 mins), and Sherborne (20 minutes) have much to offer with museums, shops and activities. The UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast (including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Chesil Beach) is within easy reach (40mins). Whether you’re seeking a romantic escape, a literary pilgrimage or a family getaway, this historic rural cottage is the perfect base in the heart of Hardy country!
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