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Cottage in Lower Bockhampton

The Old Post Office (15262)

Perfect for walkers and book lovers, this enchanting thatched cottage nestles within the charming hamlet of Lower Bockhampton.. Ground Floor: Living room: With 32" Freeview TV and CD player. Dining room. Kitchen: With breakfast area, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed. Bedroom 2: With twin beds.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Rear garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Enjoy a real taste of rural Dorset in this Grade II listed, 18th-century thatched cottage. Settle in and feel at home; the cottage is full of historic character and original features, and is comfortably furnished, with plenty of books to enjoy in the cosy living room. The kitchen/breakfast room looks over the peaceful cottage garden, a great place to relax while looking out for finches, woodpeckers and other feathered visitors. The cottage lies in the hamlet of Lower Bockhampton, which was the setting for Thomas Hardy’s novel ’Under the Greenwood Tree.’ The River Frome meanders through the village, home to a renowned restaurant, and you can walk or cycle along the river path to the county town of Dorchester with its many museums, shops and attractions. Another walk from the front door takes you through the woods to Thomas Hardy’s cottage at Higher Bockhampton. The lake and gardens of Kingston Maurward are on the doorstep, and golf and fishing are available nearby. There is so much to do in this beautiful part of Dorset. Have a day out on the spectacular Jurassic Coast, enjoying magnificent clifftop views from the South Coast path and take in Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, or evocative Tyneham village. For family fun, hop on the Swanage Steam Line and visit Corfe Castle, or head to Monkey World, the Bovington Tank Museum or the Dinosaur museum in Dorchester. Just 7 miles away is Weymouth with its glorious sandy beaches, Georgian seafront, old harbour and traditional entertainment. Heading west on one of Britain’s most beautiful roads will take you through Abbotsbury, with the Swannery and Subtropical Gardens, to lovely Bridport and West Bay. Sandy beaches at Weymouth, 7 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile. Free WiFi

$246 per night

Tiny home in West Stafford

The Old Reading Room West Stafford

The Victorian Reading Room of West Stafford is of historical importance. Used before the war as a reading room for the villagers and estate workers, the newspapers were provided, the village shop in the late 1930s, then a garage, workshop and a store room for the church. We have now lovingly restored, decorated and furnished this amazing building into a cosy self catering holiday retreat, "far from the madding crowd" Open plan, comfy sofa bed, wood burner, country walks and fabulous village pub.

$147 per night

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Cottage in Dorchester

Stunning cottage in the heart of Hardy's country

Bockton Cottage is Located in a pretty, peaceful hamlet deep in Hardy's country. The cottage is comfortable yet spacious, with two reception rooms, a kitchen diner, four bedrooms and large private garden. A stone's throw from Hardy's cottage and plenty of walking/cycle tails from the door. There plenty of restaurants/pubs in easy reach and dozens of activities to keep the whole family happy. Two miles from the historic county town of Dorchester and just 20 minutes drive from Weymouth beach.

$245 per night