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Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage.

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Exterior
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 411 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cattistock, Dorchester
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In Dorchester .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Clay Pigeon Raceway and 9 miles (15 km) of Cerne Abbas Giant. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mapperton Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 37 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Weymouth Harbour - 41 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 41 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Durdle Door - 61 min drive - 26.8 miles

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saxon Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Marquis of Lorne - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Spyway Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Inn - ‬16 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.

Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage.

Church Cottage is an attractive, thatched cottage nestling proudly next to the church in this friendly and popular Dorset village. The cottage has been carefully and beautifully furnished with each room lovingly dressed with eclectic art which perfectly compliments the stylish hand chosen furniture. The generous sitting room is the perfect space in which to unwind with bookshelves offering an extensive library for guests to enjoy whilst relaxing in front of the gas log fire on the sumptuous sofas. French doors open on to a sunny private terrace with elegant wooden benches which are perfect for enjoying the tranquil setting with a good book, and further up the wide garden steps is a beautiful second terrace with a table and chairs, just perfect for al fresco dining, where you can enjoy pretty views over the neighbouring churchyard and surrounding cottages. The light contemporary kitchen is very well equipped and guests can enjoy dining at the circular table.

On the first floor there are two spacious and comfortable en-suite bedrooms, both tastefully presented with stylish furnishings and each with a television.

Additional Information
Underfloor heating throughout the property.
A stair gate, high chair and travel cot are available on request. Cot suitable for babies older than 24 months. Please bring own travel cot for smaller babies. No cot linen is provided.
One small dog welcome (small additional charge).
*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use or streaming. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
With electrically controlled gas log fire with remote control, a 48" hidden television with Sky HD and a DVD player and ample comfortable seating.
There is a stereo with an integrated speaker system and iPod connection, an extensive selection of books and games and french doors out to the terrace.
Kitchen and dining room
With a circular table and chairs for four guests, a contemporary kitchen with stone worktop, a Stoves range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and a television with Sky.
Cloakroom
With wash basin and WC.
First Floor:
Bedroom one
With a king-size bed and a television with Sky.
En-suite shower room
With wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
Twin single beds and a television with Sky.
En-suite bathroom
With bath and shower over, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Enclosed garden adjacent to the church yard with outdoor benches on a terrace and wide steps leading to a raised garden with a further table, chairs and a garden room. Barbecue.
Parking for two cars in front of house.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • 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
  • Property does not allow children
  • 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

  • This property does not allow children.

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

Cottage
Vrbo Property
556722

Frequently asked questions

How close is Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.8 mi (49-min drive) from Chesil Beach and 11.7 mi (33-min drive) from West Bexington Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. to downtown Dorchester?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Cattistock.

Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage in a very friendly and attractive village

Unfortunately we had to cut our stay short in this lovely property but we shall certainly be back. The owner has thought of everything for a comfortable holiday combined with stylish well appointed rooms. Welcoming locals and good walks with our dog. You will always know the time as the church has Westminster chimes!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Disappointing

Initially the cottage looks stylish but you don't have to be there long before you realise it's very tired and needs a refresh and deep clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Cottage

Church Cottage is simply outstanding, the location, decor and facilities made for a great holiday. Cattistock is a beautiful village with very friendly locals, beautiful buildings and lovely walks. We will definitely be returning next year and hopefully the pub will be back open by then!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Beautiful Cottage

Lovely cottage in a great village, with all the amenities you will need. It’s a very comfortable home with a special garden with the church tower at the bottom. Very well placed for visiting the surrounding countryside and beaches. Would love to visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First time booking

First time of using Dorset Cottages, and had a very good experience, whether we were online or on the phone. Once at the cottage all was as we were expecting and we just got on with our holiday, ideal ! Lovely part of the country, lots to explore. Only downside, the local pub was being refurbished, just means we have to come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Stylish Cottage for Exploring Dorset.

Church Cottage is an amazing place to stay. It is exceptionally well equipped with ultra-modern facilities and it proved to be both comfortable and stylish. It is situated in a friendly village which has a shop for essentials and a welcoming pub. There are many local walks and it is in an ideal location for exploring the coast and countryside of Dorset.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Fab week in Dorset

Church Cottage was described as the "fancy one" by the guy in the local pub (lovely food - book for a table!) and it is that...lots of equipment/facilities and everything you could ask for really. Beds were really comfortable, plenty of space to relax and watch tv/play games - the owners have done a great job of maximising the space and providing everything you could possibly need. We stayed a week with our daughter and dog and had a great time. Lovely tea shop in the village as well as the shop, really friendly locals and lots of nice walks nearby. We visited the coast most days and enjoyed the decent weather - traffic around Dorchester can be busy but lots of alternative routes to avoid the hotspots. We would highly recommend Church Cottage and Dorset, we will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful cottage in friendly village

Only guests in Church Cottage can see the attention to detail that the owner has put into the design and construction on such a restricted plot. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Much needed post-lockdown break in a fabulous setting.

We spent a week just post lockdown in Church Cottage and the sun shone every day! The cottage was charming. Very comfortable and homely, light and airy. We hardly used the car at all, as we found gorgeous walks immediately out from the village in every direction. We used the delightful village shop every day and people were very friendly and welcoming. The welcome hamper that was waiting for us in the cottage on our arrival was superb with everything we could possible need for the first evening and the next day. The constant hot water was wonderful and the cottage was warm and cosy and the beds super comfy. It was a wonderful break after a very long and arduous winter. A real treat!