Set in a secluded location just outside Dorchester, this light and airy 18th-century barn conversion is a cosy and inviting holiday home for a couple or a small family seeking a lovely rural retreat.
With walks through the Dorset countryside straight from the doorstep, this lovely cottage is perfect for families and their four-legged members seeking a tranquil base to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. It enjoys a rural location yet is within easy reach of Dorchester (1.5 miles) with its independent stores, traditional pubs and dog-friendly Dinosaur Museum. Stroll along the tree-lined Roman roads to Maumbury Rings amphitheatre for a walk on the ancient land.
Set at the end of an unmade track among farmworkers’ cottages and accessed via three steps, your charming stone holiday barn boasts vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and polished wooden floors throughout the open-plan living space. You’ll find everything you need in the kitchen area to cook up delicious dinners to share around the farmhouse-style dining table. Light the wood burner in the lounge area so your hound can warm their paws as you curl up on the plump sofas and chat about the highlights of your day. The cosy double bedroom is on this level, as is the spacious bathroom. Spiral stairs lead to the first floor with low beams where you will find a twin bedroom with 2’6” single beds nestled under the sloping ceilings of the eaves. Stepping outside, there is a large garden where your dog can stretch their paws on the lawn as you relax with a glass of wine at the garden table and enjoy the views across the open fields.
Close to the pretty village of Charminster (1 mile), stroll down quiet country lanes for a drink in one of the dog-friendly village pubs or walks along the River Cerne. The popular tourist town of Weymouth (11 miles) is well worth a visit with its long stretch of sandy beach and shallow waters for doggy paddles. Explore the military fortifications of Nothe Fort and enjoy the incredible views across the coast.