2 Bed Cottage in Dorchester

About this property

Situated in a secluded position within the extensive grounds of the owners’ home, where a warm welcome awaits , this property offers delightful countryside walks direct from the doorstep. Set in the rural village of Ansty which boasts a popular village pub, farm shop and Post Office, ideal for stocking up on supplies and enjoying a hearty meal after a long walk. Around a thirty to forty minute drive will bring you to the breathtaking Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site with stunning beaches and bracing cliff-top walks. The historic towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Blandford Forum are easily accessible and there are also a host of pretty, well-known villages nearby to discover. There are many more attractions within easy reach to suit all tastes and these include numerous National Trust properties and gardens, Monkey World, Corfe Castle, Bovington Tank Museum, Lulworth Cove and Castle, Durdle Door, Abbotsbury Swannery and many more. Also within a short drive are fishing lakes or take a stroll from the property up to Rawlsbury Camp, an Iron Age hillfort.

Take a few steps up to the front door and enter into the hallway, a handy WC immediately by the entrance to the property, the accommodation has been tastefully decorated with clean modern tones and newly fitted appliances. Prepare delicious meals in the kitchen, which has plenty of natural light and enough surface space for many hands to make light work. Here you will find an electric oven and hob, microwave, filter coffee machine, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and small breakfast table for light meals and drinks. In the evening, dine at the table in the open-plan lounge/diner before taking to one of the comfortable sofas that overlooks the garden through patio doors. This cosy space also features a wood burner, Smart TV and Blu-ray player. Off the spacious hallway are two well-presented bedrooms, one king-size and one super king, which can be made into a twin on request. The bedrooms share a shower room with WC.

Stepping outside from the lounge area, down a few steps and into the pretty, fully enclosed garden, you will find a raised patio with outside seating and a charcoal BBQ, perfect for summer meals overlooking the rolling countryside beyond, An ideal space for all to enjoy. There is parking for 2 cars.

Additional information and rules

. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 super-king-size zip & link which can be made into twins (please request at time of booking)

- 1 shower room with WC, 1 separate WC

- Electric oven and hob, microwave, filter coffee machine, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher

- Smart TV and Blu-ray DVD player in lounge

- Wood burner (first basket of logs included)

- Fully enclosed garden with patio, outdoor furniture and charcoal BBQ

- Off road parking for 2 cars

- Pub, well-stocked convenience store and Post Office within walking distance

- Beach at Weymouth approximately 35-40 minutes' drive

- Regret no children under the age of 16

- Please call to enquire about adding a second dog