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A nod towards the building's heritage
Time to relax
Enjoy the outdoor space in the rear garden
Fully enclosed garden for all the family to enjoy
Looking towards the cottage from the enclosed rear garden
See the famous hillside chalk giant in Cerne Abbas just a short drive away
Visit the beach at nearby West Bay
Visit the well known Durdle Door
Stroll along the seafront promenade in Lyme Regis towards the famous Cobb
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Old Post Office - Maiden Newton

Bridport (9mls NE), Dorset
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Charming cottage set within a thriving village with good train links, making it the ideal base for touring
  • Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and within a short drive to the Jurassic Coast 
  • Explore the many walking and cycling routes that weave through the local area 
Overview
Property code: 75334

Offering spacious rooms, this former post office cleverly combines character with all the conveniences of modern living and is the ideal base from which to tour rural Dorset and the Jurassic Coast

Sitting pretty in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just 12 miles from the exceptionally beautiful Jurassic Coast, this cottage is a home-from-home welcoming guests with both two and four legs. Adventurers and stick-chasers will be in their element at this humble abode; return from the great outdoors and snuggle up in style or steal a peaceful moment in the snug. A fully enclosed garden is perfect for a morning sniff around (for the dog) and a mug of warming tea for you – what better way to kick-start the day?

Enter this terraced house where you are greeted with handfuls of elegance and charm. The cosy lounge is home to a traditional fireplace which houses a wood burner to keep you toasty and warm throughout your stay. Stepping through to the stylish open-plan kitchen/diner/snug area, you can cook up a storm or rustle up tasty treats with ease. When the sun shines and evenings are warm, step outside into the garden where you can dine alfresco and eat under the stars as furry friends roam the area and chase their tails until dusk. As eyes grow heavy and heads get weary, climb the stairs to the first floor where the pleasant bedrooms await. Fall asleep in comfort and wake up for a soak in the roll-top bath or a rinse in the separate shower. If you commandeer the master bedroom then you can beat the queues and freshen up in your en-suite shower room.

The cottage is nestled in the welcoming village of Maiden Newton, which provides a welcome supply of amenities and eateries should you wish for a night off from the kitchen. Why not leave the car behind and take the train from the nearby station in the village and head to Dorchester, Weymouth or beyond. Or 6 miles from home lies the spectacular Cerne Abbas Giant who is well worth a visit before wandering the beautiful Cerne Valley. Hop on the South West Coastal Path along the Jurassic Coast and pop down to the beach for a splash.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double and 1 small double
  • 1 bathroom with roll top bath, separate shower cubicle and WC; 1 en-suite shower room; 1 separate WC downstairs
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Roadside parking (subject to availability)
  • Shops, café, restaurant, pub, fish and chip shop, train station and children's play area are all within walking distance
  • Snug with TV, lounge with TV and DVD
  • Sleeps 5+1 (small double bedroom suitable for 1 adult or 2 children)
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Arrival: 16:00 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 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tom 22nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Tracy 15th March 2024

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Lovely cottage in a lovely location. So central to everywhere we wanted to go. Very well equipped and very clean. Front door incredibly hard to open and close as it had swollen with all the rain weve had. As mentioned before in other reviews, master bed was very high. Cottage was quite cold, even with the heating turned up so we did use the electriRead morec fire while we were there. Had a really nice holiday and would be more than happy to visit the cottage again. Hide

Reviewed by Victoria 9th February 2024

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Great location near to shop and pub. House had everything we needed and was comfortable - though be warned if you are tall there are foot boards on all three beds!

Reviewed by Deirdre 12th January 2024

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The cottage is in a lovely village with a very welcoming pub, the Chalk and Cheese. Unfortunately we found the bed in the main bedroom uncomfortable and too high. It is also just a double and not a king size. The garden was very secure for our dog and there were walks from the door. There is a Spar and local shop for groceries as well as a newsagenRead moret and garage. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 13th October 2023

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Nice compact cottage . Nice touch of teabags and biscuits on the side when we arrived.

Reviewed by Andrew 6th October 2023

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Well equipped and spacious cottage in the heart of the village. Enclosed garden was great for the dogs and there were plenty of walks direct from the property. Good facilities in the village (grocery stores, garage, post office, pub) and a number of pubs/restaurants under 10mins drive away. Can thoroughly recommend the New Inn at Cerne Abbas (fantaRead morestic food) and also the Fox and Hounds at Cattistock (great food and a very warm welcome). Hide

Reviewed by Fraser 29th September 2023

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Nice village, local shop well equipped and a decent Spar nearby. Comfortable house, all the mod cons, including games. Good walks in all directions.

Reviewed by Alison 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by John 8th September 2023

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Really spacious property and well equipped. Very nice village and well located for day trips

Reviewed by Pearl 1st September 2023

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Beautiful location, lovely peaceful cottage and garden. You can hear the nearby stream. Our puppies enjoyed the walks. Near by village shop and garage too. Cottage well equipped and spacious. Loved our stay!!

Reviewed by Carol 18th August 2023

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This is a fabulous cottage it is very central and you are not too far It os a very quiet from all the great sights in Dorset there are also great walks from the cottage. It s a very quiet location. This is the second time we have stayed we really enjoy it.

Reviewed by Dawn 22nd July 2023

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The cottage was a lot bigger than I expected. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The garden was very safe for the dogs.

Reviewed by Alison 9th June 2023

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Idyllic Cottage surrounded by lovely countryside. Great location for walking and very friendly village. The Old Post Office is well equipped and very spacious, spotlessly clean and homely. Would recommend the Saxon Arms for food, dogs welcome.

Reviewed by Allison 2nd June 2023

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This is a great cottage in a pretty village. The local community is very friendly and the corner shop sells a range of local produce - we particularly recommend the organic milk! The cottage itself is well equipped and very comfortable overall. Maiden Newton is a great location to explore much of Dorset from and there are lovely walk by the River FRead morerome - great for dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Roy 26th May 2023

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We enjoyed our stay here in the centre of Maiden Newton. Cottage was spacious and well equipped except we never found any oven gloves. As per other reviews, we found the main bed very hard and high up. Nice garden to sit out in, and cottage near to village amenities.

Reviewed by Heather 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Tricia 17th April 2023

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A lovely spacious well equipped cottage in a beautiful village in a fantastic area for walking. Village shop is brilliant.

Reviewed by Tony 10th March 2023

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Warm, comfortable cottage. Well equipped accommodation with well stocked local store ,pub & takeaway,only a short walk away in the village

Reviewed by Angela 14th February 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 10th February 2023

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We loved our long weekend away at the Post office, very cozy and lots of room. Particularly nice to have a garden for the dogs to go in that is fenced off Went to chalk and cheese pub - locals were very friendly as were the owners of the village store and nice walk in open fields just round the corner. Particularly recommend the food at the Fox andRead more Hounds pub up the road. A special visitor whilst we were there - Doc Martin! Hide

Reviewed by ZOE 27th December 2022

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Lovely cottage. Loved the layout, comfortable, warm. Thank you for the Christmas decorations - nice touch.

Reviewed by Sandra 23rd December 2022

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Lovely cottage in a lovely village , locals very friendly. The only very small issue was with the hot water with 5 staying in the property. Would definitely go again nicely situated for days out .

Reviewed by Michelle 28th October 2022

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Great location with plenty of walks for our furry friends. Cleanliness not fantastic

Reviewed by Richard 25th October 2022

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Unfortunately we chose dates when the local pub was closed, the restaurant was closed, the fish & chip shop was closed, and even the road into the village was closed! None of that is the fault of the owner, but it did mean we had to cover a lot of extra miles down back lanes getting anywhere (including a pub or a meal out, to Dorchester etc.) HowevRead moreer it's a nice village and the local shop was very useful in the circumstances. The house itself served its purpose well for a party of our size. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 7th October 2022

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Reviewed by Karen 2nd September 2022

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Overall the house is very good but the mattress in the main bedroom is extremely uncomfortable and the duvet cover doesnt fit. Other irritations like very noisy kettle and poor instructions for dishwasher and TV. No hot water unless you put the booster on in the morning. While all the villagers spoke to us, the pub is a disaster, the newsagent was Read moreunfriendly and the coffee shop is closed. The fish and chip shop opens on Thursday and Friday only. Corner shop ok but expensive. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 19th August 2022

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The cottage was clean, comfortable and there was plenty of space for 5 adults and a greyhound. The village is a short walk from a cafe, a fish and chip shop, a supermarket, a village store and a dog friendly pub. There are also lots of lovely walks around the village. I was worried that the garden wouldn't be secure enough for our dog but it was fiRead morene. We really enjoyed our stay here. Hide

Reviewed by virginia 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Lindsey 24th June 2022

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Had a Fantastic time, lovely Cottage, everyone enjoyed the break, nice quaint garden, enjoyed by all the family including our dog. Great walk's around the Village, found footpaths through woods. Pretty much Central to drive to Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport, Yeovil & Durdle door etc. Very happy family, the week was up so fast. Found lot's to do.

Reviewed by Barbara 17th June 2022

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A lovely well-equipped house in the heart of the village. Very practical for the dog and very comfortable. All this, and only 5 minutes from the station.

Reviewed by Paul 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by chris 27th May 2022

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Lovely cottage, spacious, comfortable, modern kitchen and bathroom, nice and cool in the lounge, nice and warm in the 2nd lounge/dining area, property worked well for the 4 of us and dog. Nice cooked breakfast at local newsagent/coffee shop, had days out at Bridport, Dorchester, Weymouth, Cerne Abbas, with lunches out and cooked back at the fully eRead morequipped kitchen, our mini poodle loved walking just up the road on the Frome Valley trail in a loop past the church, Lovely village only an hour home Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 9th May 2022

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Reviewed by Jessica 18th April 2022

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Sweet property in a really lovely village - we had a flat tyre when leaving and so many local people offered us help :)

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