This cosy country cottage, located in the heart of Dorset, is an ideal choice for a family holiday to the coast to include your four-legged friends.
This charming stone cottage in the idyllic village of Pucknowle is an excellent base for a group of up to five people and one pup to explore Dorset. Home to England’s only Natural World Heritage Site – the Jurassic Coast – holidaymakers can spend their days stretching their legs and paws on the striking sand and shingle beaches nearby. The South Dorset Ridgeway long-distance trail is close to the property and a must for keen ramblers and energetic dogs.
Following a day in the great outdoors, your faithful companion will bound into this sweet cottage and make a beeline for the cosy lounge with a glorious open fire. While your cheeky friend takes a snooze, why not watch a film on the TV or stretch out on the sofa with a good book? In the kitchen, the Rangemaster oven offers plenty of hob space to cook a delicious supper for your group – just don’t forget to put your pup’s favourite treats into a bowl too. The dining room is a bright and airy place to sit down together for dinner. When the sun is shining, head outdoors into the enclosed patio garden with a table and chairs for an alfresco meal or a glass of fizz. With three bedrooms – one double with an en-suite bathroom, a further double bedroom and one single – there’s plenty of room for everyone.
Abbotsbury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort, is 3 miles from the front door. The award-winning Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens can be reached in just 4 miles and is a fascinating attraction, especially for botanical enthusiasts. Slightly further away but well worth visiting during your stay is Durdle Door, which is a 25-mile journey and a fantastic day-trip addition to your itinerary.