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Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched

Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched

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Front of cottage facing out over a sizeable lawn
A lovely Breakfast spot....
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 2
Living Room 1

Overview of Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Dorchester, England
  • Popular LocationLulworth Cove21 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurdle Door21 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurdle Door Beach34 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Get Away From It All And Relax In This Characterful Period Thatched

A unique opportunity to rent this 3 bedroom 19th century, thatched cottage offering character and charm. The cottage is situated in a tucked away position in a private woodland glen, providing direct pedestrian access to the beautiful beaches at Ringstead Bay. Ideal for walking, sailing, exploring the lovely historical Jurassic coastline or just relaxing with a glass of wine and watching the sun go down over the bay.

Please see reviews. The beauty of this cottage is the charm and rustic nature and modern amenities such as broadband are basic. Please note a car is essential. Parking spaces for two cars is possible although a slight squeeze. Please note that larger vehicles such as a minibus are not recommended.

Property manager

David Arkell

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Exterior
"Kingfisher Lodge" with Sea Views in a Peaceful Location
Pool
Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (98 reviews)
"Kingfisher Lodge" with Sea Views in a Peaceful Location

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
We will consider well behaved pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dorchester

This cottage is located in Dorchester. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Weymouth Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or Purbeck Shooting School.
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Dorchester, England

What's nearby

  • Weymouth Beach - 18 min drive
  • Weymouth Harbour - 20 min drive
  • Lulworth Cove - 21 min drive
  • Durdle Door - 21 min drive
  • Durdle Door Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Moreton Station - 20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lodmoor, Preston Rd, Weymouth - 18 min drive
  • The Lookout Cafe - 16 min drive
  • Bowleaze Cove - 16 min drive
  • Frampton Arms - 15 min drive
  • Finleys Cafe Lulworth Cove - 22 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aloma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful (again!)
This was our second time at Glen Cottage and it was just as charming as our first visit. I would highly recommend. It is perfect for complete relaxation and family time. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benedict B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful part of the world and a picturesque holiday cottage.
The Glen Cottage is a lovely place to stay. We were looking for an isolated setting and it fit the bill perfectly. The scramble down to the beach is a lot of fun and, as the main access was closed, we had the whole bay to ourselves. The only problem we had was with the path to access the cottage. There had been a lot of rain and so it was a bit muddy and uneven, so we ended up leaving our car at the bottom of the hill a couple of times rather than risk getting stuck or damaging the bottom of the vehicle on the exposed rock. This wouldn't be a problem most of the year or in an SUV but we were driving a Prius. I would love to go back in spring or summer. We really enjoyed walking straight out of the property onto the South Coast path and all the way to Durdle Door and Lullworth Cove. Such a magical part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & secluded.
Peaceful, secluded cottage with plenty of 'olde worlde' character yet with enough 'mod cons' for todays world. The picture of the sitting doesn't do it justice as the soft furnishing have been updated since the photos were taken. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay which was enhanced by the good weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Lovely break in an idyllic cottage. The secret walk to the beach is magical, and Ringstead Bay is an absolute gem of a beach, with crystal clear waters. Lovely walk along the coastal path in the evening for supper at the Smugglers Inn. Locations dont get much better than this!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanting
What a fabulous place to escape to. Set in its own wooded glen. The location is amazing. The cottage is charming. It was just like stepping back in time and we immediately felt at home. A previous reviewer hit the nail on the head saying it was like visiting your old Nan’s house. The mattresses are very comfortable and it was a joy to go to bed listening to the waves crashing on the beach and the owls hooting. Superbly positioned with fantastic walks literally on your doorstep. There is even access to the beach via a “secret path” from the garden. This place is a little gem and we’d love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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