In Dorchester .At this Dorchester vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 9 miles (15 km) of Shillingstone Railway Project. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and Badger Watch Dorset.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 32 min drive - 16.3 miles
The Tank Museum - 34 min drive - 17.6 miles
Lulworth Cove - 46 min drive - 22.7 miles
Durdle Door Beach - 49 min drive - 22.4 miles
Durdle Door - 53 min drive - 22.6 miles
Getting around
Dorchester South Station - 25 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
The Thimble Inn - 20 min drive
Royal Oak Inn - 16 min drive
The Antelope Inn Pidney - 15 min drive
Gaggle of Geese - 24 min drive
Hambro Arms - 12 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.
Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views
Accommodation comprises four bedrooms. There is a sitting room with open fire, television and panoramic outside views.
The fully equipped kitchen has an Aga cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining room table can seat up to eight guests.
This is Thomas Hardy country, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just off the Wessex Ridgeway walkers’ path, set in the hills and woods of central Dorset. The Jurassic Coast with its dramatic cliffs and coves, as well as ancient abbeys and castles, wonderful gardens, lovely old towns, and even a tank museum, are all within a half hour drive.
Greygles is an old Dorset word for the bluebells that abound in the local woods in Spring.
Additional Information: Logs for open fire included. Two travel cots, highchair and a stair gate available upon request - please bring your own cot linens. There is off-road parking for 2–3 cars and a garage. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). A Z-bed is available, making it easy to sleep up to eight (prior arrangement necessary). 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/dining room With open fire, 22” Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player, dining table for eight guests and French doors leading to a patio. Kitchen With electric Aga, electric hob and oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, walk-in larder with washing machine. Bedroom one With a king-size bed, large built-in cupboard and chest of drawers. Adjacent bathroom With bath, wash basin and WC. Shower room With shower, wash basin and WC.
First Floor: Bedroom two With king-size bed. En suite bathroom With roll top bath, shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Bedroom three With two single beds. Bedroom four With a single bed.
Outside: There is a south-facing patio and large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. A Wendy House for young children - overlooked from the kitchen window. A space for two cars and a garage.
Property manager
Dorset Hideaways
Languages
English
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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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
House
Vrbo Property
561702
Frequently asked questions
How close is Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views to the airport?
This vacation home is 30.7 mi (62-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views to downtown Dorchester?
This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Melcombe Bingham.
Greygles - Surrounded by beautiful views Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sergey D.
May 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet at the heart of Dorset
The house if located in a peaceful village of Melcombe Bingham, surrounded by thatched roof cottages and shielded from views by lush green of the garden. We barely saw or heard any neighbours in our 4 days there. The house is quite spacious (more than it may seem from the outside) and has a great home feeling to it. The host was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our time at Greygles and would be happy to return.
Sergey D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
John W.
Aug 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Very nice indeed. The only slight negative was the steep staircase that would need to be navigated from bedroom 3 and 2 upstairs if the bathroom was needed in the night. We had 2 small children who could use the master bedroom so ok. Otherwise very comfortable and well stocked. But I was worried about the Aga but found there was an electric oven as well.
John W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Helen N.
Jun 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem
A lovely country house in a beautiful location. Would go again.
Helen N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim D., Devon, UK
May 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Greygles, Melcombe Bingham May 2021
I spite of terrible weather for much of our stay, we enjoyed our time in this lovely cosy cottage.
Jim D.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nicola R.
Aug 27, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet location for a family holiday.
Clean and tidy property with a fully equipped kitchen for a large family.