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Charming cottage set in the heart of a picturesque village
Looking across the enclosed front garden
Spacious and enclosed rear garden with a patio area
Ideal spot for al fresco meals and drinks in the large enclosed garden
Set in a pretty village location
Explore the village and admire the beautiful Abbey house nearby
Visit the famous chalk Cerne Abbas Giant on the surrounding hillside
Take a drive to the Jurassic Coast to see the famous natural limestone arch at Durdle Door
Visit the beautiful Dorset coast
Hardy's Monument overlooking the Jurassic coastline
Visit West Bay beach or explore the coastal footpaths
Stroll along the seafront promenade in Lyme Regis towards the Cobb
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29 / 36  Set in a pretty village location
30 / 36  Explore the village and admire the beautiful Abbey house nearby
31 / 36  Visit the famous chalk Cerne Abbas Giant on the surrounding hillside
32 / 36  Take a drive to the Jurassic Coast to see the famous natural limestone arch at Durdle Door
33 / 36  Visit the beautiful Dorset coast
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35 / 36  Visit West Bay beach or explore the coastal footpaths
36 / 36  Stroll along the seafront promenade in Lyme Regis towards the Cobb

Abbey Cottage - Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas, Dorset
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming characterful property set in a picture postcard village location
  • Spacious enclosed garden for all the family to relax or play games in
  • Set off on foot to the nearby Cerne Abbas Giant and take in the spectacular scenery
  • Explore the many scenic walks and cycle routes which run directly from the property
  • Spend a cosy evening in beside the wood burner with your four-legged friend
Overview
Property code: 74803

Stylish property set in an idyllic village location beside one of Dorset’s most renowned landmarks, the Cerne Abbas Giant. Take day trips to the Jurassic Coast or simply relax beside the wood burner

This splendid property, situated just half a mile’s walk from the Cerne Abbas Giant, is perfect for your family – including the waggy-tailed member! Sleeping five across three warm bedrooms and with plenty of space for the pup to snooze, you could all soon be enjoying one of the long countryside walks you’ll find right from the front door. But if you crave a bit of the hustle and bustle, the towns of Dorchester (8 miles) and Bridport (17.5 miles) are close by and boast plenty of vintage shops and cafes to peruse of an afternoon.

The cottage, which is accessed via a short path from the lane, is cosy and comfortable. The kitchen/diner is bright and airy, making it an ideal space to enjoy a leisurely family meal, while the inviting seating in the lounge beckons you to sink back in front of the wood burner with the canine at your feet. Upstairs, the bedrooms provide the perfect space for some relaxation after a day out in the country air. Wake up among soft, peaceful decor and head down to the pretty enclosed garden with your morning coffee for an al fresco breakfast.

A holiday to Dorset isn’t complete without a trip to the Jurassic Coast. Head down to Chesil Beach (19 miles), where the hound can unleash it all and go sniffing out fossils with the kids, or pop to Bowleaze Cove (16 miles) on your way back from Weymouth after the children have solved the murder mystery along the Treasure Trail that begins just south of Weymouth beach (17 miles). Further inland, Sherborne Castle (11.5 miles) has stunning Grade I listed landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown that the entire family can enjoy strolling around on a sunny day.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request at time of booking) and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Enclosed garden
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Pub and shop within walking distance
  • Parking on the lane to the front of the property (subject to availability)
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barbara 12th April 2024

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Very comfortable in a lovely village with several pubs and surrounded by lovely countryside ideal for walking

Reviewed by Debbie 23rd February 2024

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Lovely house beautiful location.this is our second stay here. all amenities available .It is a lovely cosy home with plenty of space for my husband and me and our two Labradors, Big garden,super warm especially with fire going and comfortable beds. Ready to book again for later in the year!

Reviewed by Natalie 26th January 2024

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Beautiful property. So peaceful and comfortable. Totally relaxing. Great views of the church and ancient street. Big garden. Stunning village. Also a great location for exploring Dorset. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Rachel 22nd December 2023

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Great cottage, very comfortable and cosy. Lovely garden - We were there for Christmas so was a bit cold and wet, but I'm sure it'd be lovely in the summer. Owners very responsive to a few problems we had - they couldn't have been more helpful. In a nice village, with 3 good pubs and a well stocked shop!

Reviewed by Teresa 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 22nd September 2023

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The cottage is ideally located in a lovely village with three excellent pubs. We particularly liked the Royal Oak, a great warm welcome and super pub food. The garden of the cottage is very secure and dog friendly. Our dog loved the local off lead walking to the giant on the hill and surrounding areas. The village shop is well stocked and only a feRead morew minutes walk away. Cerne Abbas is a great place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 14th July 2023

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Situated in a lovely street and area. Wonderful pubs to eat in right on the doorstep. The garden is lovely and large although sadly the weather wasn't good so couldn't make the most of it. The lounge was very comfortable and there is a fantastic selection of books and some great DVD's. I found the mattresses too soft and spent three weeks sleeping Read moreon the floor. A few things could do with upgrading but apart from that it was a lovely place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Ronald 23rd June 2023

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The House was very cute and beautiful. We Loved to be there. Even the surrounding Village were excact the right for us and our dog. The given solution to Stop dogs Entering the First Level was perfect. Thank you very much. We enjoyed it.

Reviewed by Graham 28th May 2023

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We had the most amazing stay here. The house is perfect. We are a family of 4 with a dog and there was plenty of space. It felt really homely from the moment we stepped inside. All the equipment was great, everything we needed. Very clean and well presented. Perfect location in the most idyllic little village

Reviewed by Helen 12th May 2023

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The cottage was fabulous, very comfortable and had everything we needed plus the dogs enjoyed having a great large garden. We love Cerne Abbas and have been coming down to Dorset for many years and so finding this cottage gave us a perfect base for our holiday - we definitely plan to come back next May!

Reviewed by John 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne 21st April 2023

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A very comfortable and warm cottage in a brilliant central location in the village but on a no through road so very quiet. The large garden was fantastic for our 2 dogs and a really peaceful place to sit when the weather permitted. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Leonora 7th April 2023

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This is a great cottage for a stay in beautiful Cerne Abbas. We stayed for a week with our three children (aged 7, 4 and almost 2) and really appreciated the safe enclosed garden, kids toys and games and lovely cosy living room.

Reviewed by Terry 24th March 2023

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Great position, three really good pubs in village all dog friendly. Great little shop. Cottage very cosy in a quiet no through road. Only 100 yards to field for off lead dog walking. Would recommend highly

Reviewed by Rosalind 17th March 2023

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Abbey Cottage was very comfortable and we felt very much at home.It's in a great location with three local pubs ( we recommend the New Inn) and amazing walks. Excellent base for visiting places of interest, we visited Dorchester and Thomas Hardy's cottage.

Reviewed by Michelle 21st February 2023

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Reviewed by Alex 12th February 2023

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Lovely little cottage within a stones throw of The Giant. Small village with 3 pubs within a few a steps of the cottage and a really well stocked village shop with excellent bakery products.

Reviewed by Deena 3rd February 2023

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Stayed for a week in this lovely cottage. We had a blissfull time, the cottage is in a wonderful location for dog walks on your doorstep and a large well fenced back garden to enjoy. Comfortable beds, and nicely furnished it provided a home from home feel. Will come back and stay here again.

Reviewed by Lynda 26th November 2022

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Reviewed by Chris 11th November 2022

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Excellent cottage, brilliant location in a lovely village. Lovely garden ideal for the dogs, the location in the village means you can walk to shops and any of the three lovely pubs.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 28th October 2022

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The village and the people are really lovely. You are surrounded by countryside where you can have the most lovely walks. I would definitely return.

Reviewed by Sarah 14th October 2022

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Reviewed by Debbie 7th October 2022

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lovely house ,comfortable beds and everything we needed. particularly appreciated the welcome pack of tea milk biscuits and the Bramley toiletries were marvellous! Great to return after a day out and sit beside the woodburner with a glass of something. Plenty of space for us and our labrador ..garden completely enclosed and she loved sitting on theRead more front path woofing at passers by. Walks literally on the doorstep and village shop very well stocked. We are booking again! Hide

Reviewed by Laurel 23rd September 2022

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Lovely cottage in a wonderful setting, very well equipped, spacious double bedrooms, beds very comfortable. Peaceful, perfect for dog walks, Sunday lunch & near to coast, would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Ainslie 12th August 2022

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We had a wonderful family holiday in Abbey Cottage. The location is delightful, beautiful village with walkable pubs and shops, wonderful walks all round, and easy to drive to all the great places Dorset has to offer (as long as you are ok with small country lanes). Cottage itself was well equipped, very clean, felt very homey. Beds very comfy, reaRead morelly great garden. Perfect for kids, dog and grown ups alike. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 8th July 2022

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We loved this location, absolutely perfect for ourselves and two dogs. Walks right on the doorstep, great pubs and made to feel welcome by everyone we met The cottage had everything we need and could not be situated any better and a good place to visit all of Dorset from

Reviewed by Sara 24th June 2022

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Beautiful village, great garden for the dog. Very comfortable beds. Some of the welcome items were missing, like milk, which was a shame. The sofa is very low and quite uncomfortable. I have MS and couldn't get up from the sofa which was more than comical! It would be perfect if the little things like providing salt and pepper, not leaving new occuRead morepants half used box of tea bags etc. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 3rd June 2022

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Lovely comfortable, light filled cottage.

Reviewed by Lynn 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 6th May 2022

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Reviewed by Michael 29th April 2022

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We needed a location for a family get together in nearby Lower Ansty and the cottage in Cerne Abbas was just what we wanted. Very clean and well-equiped. As well as some having 3 individual pubs to choose from, we also like cooking and everything was there to enjoy and cook local produce. The cottage is located in what was described to us by the loRead morecal shop keeper as 'the best street in the village' and I would agree. The beds were extremly comfortable. I could go on, but we had a perfect stay ! Hide

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