Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Garage parking available
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Dorset National Landscape
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester
Dorset National Landscape
Place, Dorset National Landscape
1 min walk
Durdle Door
Place, Durdle Door
57 min drive
Poole Harbour
Place, Poole Harbour
58 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms
En-suite with Bedroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Ground Floor: Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
Ground Floor: Shower Room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester
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.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Dorchester
Dorchester is home to this holiday home. Dorset National Landscape and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Badger Watch Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and Skirmish Dorset. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Thimble Inn - 20 min drive
Blue Vinny - 18 min drive
The Antelope Inn Pidney - 15 min drive
The Royal Oak - 23 min drive
Gaggle of Geese - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester?
As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,581, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Greygles - Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester located?
Set in Dorchester, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dorset National Landscape, Badger Watch Dorset and Sculpture by the Lakes. Shillingstone Railway Project and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Dorset Hideaways
What makes this property unique
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.
Languages:
English
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