About this property
Abbotsbury 2.7 miles. Dairy Cottage, a delightful, three-bedroom thatched dwelling enjoys rural views overlooking the Dorset countryside, on the outskirts of Abbotsbury. Located on a partial working farm, Dairy Cottage offers a peaceful base for up to six guests, whilst a short car journey away from the coastline. Park up and take in the serene setting of your new abode, enjoying the views from the pet-friendly garden, a haven for alfresco mealtimes and late-night tipples under the stars. Step inside to reach the farmhouse style kitchen/diner, complete with all the appliances needed for a self-catered stay, where you can prepare meals to be enjoyed in the bright and airy living/dining room; also featuring a woodburning stove, cosy up and spend quality time upon the plush sofas, with the Smart TV for entertainment. Three well-appointed bedrooms await, including two doubles and a twin, offering plenty of space for your party, with the choice of a bathroom and a shower room for freshening up from. Start your holiday with a visit to nearby Abbotsbury where you can explore the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, a unique botanical garden featuring plants from all around the world or take a stroll on Abbotsbury Beach and watch the traditional Abbotsbury Swannery, the only managed colony of nesting swans in the world; in the village itself you’ll also find your nearest hub of shops, pubs, and eateries. For those seeking a bit more adventure, why not take the Southwest Coast Path to Weymouth, taking advantage of your position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can enjoy a bite to eat on the harbour, soak up the atmosphere in the lively town centre, or visit the National Sailing Academy for a spot of windsurfing or paddle boarding. With plenty to explore on your doorstep, Dairy Cottage is ideal for a wonderful, Dorset escape.
Nestled on the Dorset Jurassic Coast, the historic village of Abbotsbury offers quintessential high streets and a variety of amenities, including a village shop with a post office and ATM, a farm shop selling local produce, tea rooms, art galleries, and a character pub. The town boasts a selection of family attractions including Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, with its 20 acres of flourishing exotic plants and a pathway leading to the dramatic Chesil Beach, and a swannery, a unique attraction allowing visitors to wander through a colony of nesting Mute Swans Booming with tourism, the nearby popular seaside town of Weymouth has a wide variety of attractions on offer, including sandy beaches with opportunities for watersports such as kayaking, pedal boating and deep sea diving, a picturesque harbour, as well as a wide range of shops, pubs, cafes, and restaurants to choose from. Additional nearby points of interest include the County town of Dorchester, Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, which is linked to Weymouth by Chesil Beach.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Electric Rangemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.6 miles, pub 2.7 miles.
Note: There are steps to the exterior and interior, unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: The property rests on a working farm.
Note: Limited headroom on the staircase.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (8)
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Tracy
Otherwise top notch
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Olivia
Every room was very clean and very well maintained. We were worried about the WiFi having read previous reviews, but we had no issues at all - 4 of us were all connected and the WiFi was still very quick. There was work going on at the new cottage next door, but it was no interruption at all. They were very quiet each day and we didnât even realise they were there! We were provided with tea, coffee, biscuits on arrival, as well as given essentials of washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, new bin liners, etc. which made it super easy to tidy up after ourselves before checking out. Accessing the cottage wasnât ideal in a small, low car. The tracks to and from are slightly rocky and bumpy so can be a difficult drive for quite a low car. We found that the easiest and least bumpy way to access the cottage would be to head towards Abbotsbury - as you leave the cottage, turn right and head up the steep hill - the track is just over a mile before hitting the main roads! Luckily, we saw a review on here to explain about locating the cottage by spotting a green sign. Perhaps a bigger sign with the name of the cottage on the track would help other people find their way easily. Our only feedback would be the security of the garden for four-legged friends! We took our small cockapoo with us on our holiday. The garden itself is absolutely gorgeous and one of the reasons why we chose the cottage was that it mentioned it was enclosed and secured for dogs. We would agree that if you have a medium/large sized dog, this would be the case. However, the two garden gates and the 3 fence panels to the right side of the property are high enough for a little dog to escape under, which our dog did. Luckily we saw him creep under and were able to catch him, however we then had to secure these little gaps ourselves. Other than that, our stay was absolutely fantastic and we had a lovely time. We would definitely stay at the dairy cottage again. Thank you.
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Stacey
The house is lovely, clean and well located. Itâs so quiet there, but really easy to get everywhere. Abbotsbury is lovely with lots of things to do. We spent a day on Burton Bradstock beach (15 mins away). The Subtropical Gardens are well worth a visit. We didnât realise, but the bedrooms all have blackout blinds as well as curtains. As a parent, this is brilliant! Our children slept so well! The garden is lovely, and well set up for relaxing at the table whilst the children ran around. The house was really clean and had everything you could need to cook pretty much any meal! Thereâs also childrenâs plates etc which is a nice touch. Really dog and family friendly. We will definitely be back!