In Dorchester .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Clay Pigeon Raceway and 9 miles (15 km) of Cerne Abbas Giant. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mapperton Gardens and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Weymouth Beach - 34 min drive - 23.6 miles
Lulworth Cove - 44 min drive - 29.1 miles
Durdle Door - 52 min drive - 28.5 miles
Poole Harbour - 54 min drive - 41.1 miles
Getting around
Maiden Newton Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
The Marquis of Lorne - 20 min drive
Three Horseshoes Inn - 18 min drive
The Spyway Inn - 17 min drive
Winyards Gap Inn - 12 min drive
Bombay Spice - 15 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
The barn has been transformed into a stylish holiday home, designed as a peaceful retreat for families including guests with disabilities. In total there are five cottages surrounding a pretty shared courtyard garden, which has been thoughtfully designed to provide peace and privacy for guests. The original farmyard and barn have been restored and there are often farm animals around for guests to pet or feed. From the courtyard there is a beautiful route out through farmland down to the riverbank situated in a Site of Nature Conservation Interest, perfect for a peaceful picnic and enjoyment of the beautiful landscape and wildlife. All of this is accessible via a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk.
Lookout has a generous open-plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen with rise and fall worktops and accessible cupboards and appliances. There is a comfortable sitting area with a wood burning stove and television, and also a dining area with table and chairs. The high ceilings with exposed trusses give a spacious feel to the beautifully designed interior. There are three bedrooms, a 5' king-size, a twin bedroom with two 3' profiling beds and hoist rail through to accessible wet room, and a second zip & link 5' king-size bedroom which can be reconfigured to two 2' 6" single beds upon request. The large accessible wet room has an overhead and adjustable shower, wash basin and WC with support rails and heated towel rail. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside is a small terrace with garden table, bench and chairs overlooking the pretty courtyard garden. Outlook forms part of Wraxall Yard. There are four further accessible cottages of Ladymeade, Kittwhistle, Lynchets, and Clementine that can be booked for groups of friends or family, and there is a large shared room and kitchen for lunchtime or evening gatherings which can be booked separately, subject to availability if three or more of the cottages are booked together. Given the peaceful nature of the site, it is not designed for rowdy parties!
The village sits around a small chalk stream and features a Grade I listed building, St Mary's Church. There is a long and rich history of farming in Lower Wraxall and archaeological evidence of mediaeval farms can still be seen today. The wider area has wonderful attractions, whatever your interests.
Additional Information: One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Travel cot and highchair available on request. There is a portable vibration pad available upon request which wakes and alerts the deaf and hard of hearing in the event of an emergency. A hoist can be provided upon request and used in the the twin profile bedroom where the hoist rail runs the length of the bedroom through to the accessible wet room. Use of the separate communal space cannot be guaranteed, as it is subject to availability and needs to be reserved in advance High-speed fibre internet connection. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
599908
Frequently asked questions
Does Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to the beach?
This cottage is 15.2 mi (30-min drive) from West Bay Beach and 15.8 mi (30-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms to downtown Dorchester?
This cottage is 0.4 mi away from Wraxall.
Lookout - part of beautifully restored former dairy that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews