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Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Dorchester

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Buckland Newton, England
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Badger Watch Dorset
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In Dorchester .You'll find Badger Watch Dorset and Cerne Abbas Giant within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Clay Pigeon Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Badger Watch Dorset - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Poole Harbour - 43 min drive - 32.0 miles
  • Durdle Door - 48 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 64 min drive - 39.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sherborne Station - 21 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rose and Crown Inn Sherborne - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬14 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.

Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like!

Poacher's Cottage is part of a collection of 4 tastefully renovated holiday cottages which can be found in the pretty village of Buckland Newton.
The cottage over looks the stunning gardens and included in the stay is use of the shared heated outdoor pool (May to September).
The cottage has a good size lounge and dining room with comfy sofas set around a log burner. The kitchen has been thoughtfully equipped with all the amenities you would expect including a full size fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and Nespresso Coffee Machine.
Upstairs all beds are made up with high quality white linen, non-feather pillows and duvets and super comfy mattresses for those lazy mornings in bed. The large rainfall walk-in shower is an added luxury and fluffy white bath and hand towels are provided. We do advise guests to bring an extra towel to use for the swimming pool.
Please be aware that there is a step down from the sitting/dining-room into the kitchen and from the kitchen to the outside patio. The staircase is quite steep and narrow. As you would expect in a property of this age, there are some low beams and lintels which all add to the character of this gorgeous cottage.

From the kitchen door at the back of the cottage is your own private patio with table and chairs and bbq (bbq coal can be provided at a charge) overlooking and leading onto the gorgeous communal gardens.
Guests are encouraged to explore the beautiful and well stocked country garden; you’ll be sure to find a sunny spot or shady corner to relax with a book.
We can provide baby/toddler items; such as travel cot, highchair, booster seat, step, bedguard, etc. Just contact us to let us know should you require anything.
You can rent the cottages individually or take over more than one for a larger group booking. Dominey’s Yard can sleep a total of 18 guests, accommodated in 3 x 2-bedroom cottages and 1 x 3-bedroom cottage. See our other cottages; Gamekeeper’s Cottage, Woodcutter’s Cottage and Gardener’s Cottage for more information.
Poacher’s Cottage is the situated at the left end of the terrace of cottages.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

572032

Frequently asked questions

How close is Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like! to the airport?

This cottage is 34.4 mi (60-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like! to downtown Dorchester?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Buckland Newton.

Log burner, heated pool, pub- what's not to like! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H., Carno, Powys

Liked: Cleanliness

Little gem

Lovely cosy cottage, spotlessly clean, very quiet. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024