Beautifully appointed Cottage With Open Parkland Views

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Alpaca Cottage is attached to the owner's house, but completely self contained

Our herd of 19 alpacas live in our field opposite the cottage (but CAN stray!)

We are situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The sitting room/kitchen is a decent size for 2, with a lovely open outlook.

The kitchen is well equipped. A washing machine is available for longer stays.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

1 bedroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Explore the area

Dorchester, Dorset

Maiden Castle13 min drive
Weymouth Beach20 min drive
Weymouth Harbour21 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Alpaca Cottage is freshly and stylishly presented. It is light and airy, and spacious enough for two. The cottage has stunning views over Capability Brown laid out parkland, some of which is ours and where our small heard of alpacas (18 or so) live. You would be welcome to participate at feeding time. We also have 3 rescue chickens (as yet un-named!) who are kind enough to provide fresh eggs for out guests when they are in the mood to lay! They have also been known to wander into Alpaca Cottage because, basically, they are quite nosey.

With the sitting room/kitchen, double bedroom and designer en-suite all located on the ground floor, it is ideal for those with limited mobility.

We can now also offer Alpaca Walks, which we are running commercially. If you would like to do this, please contact us for details and pricing. It is relaxing, interesting, and fun to interact with these characterful animals!

The cottage adjoins on one side to our house, but is completely self-contained with it's own front door. It has a separate outside area for al-fresco meals or drinks. Located off a private road, and set in the midst of numerous footpaths, as well as just by the National Cycle Path #26 ( bicycles are available for rent for £10 each for half a day) , this is a superb location for the active, or for those just wanting to kick back and relax.

The cottage is also close to the beautiful River Frome, which can be walked beside, or even paddled in! The wonderful Jurassic Coast is just 10 miles away, and the historic county town of Dorchester just 5 miles away, and wonderful Sherborne is 15 miles away. We do allow well behaved dogs, at extra cost.

Property manager

Paul Abadjian

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We can accommodate babies or toddlers easily.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please keep dogs on leads until the dog and the alpacas are shown to be mutually compatible. Dogs can be off-lead further away from the alpacas.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or South West Survival. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dorchester, Dorset

What's nearby

Maiden Castle - 13 min drive
Weymouth Beach - 20 min drive
Weymouth Harbour - 21 min drive
Abbotsbury Swannery - 21 min drive
Durdle Door - 29 min drive

Getting around

Maiden Newton Station - 5 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's Dorchester - 9 min drive
The Royal Oak - 9 min drive
Duchess of Cornwall - 10 min drive
Finca - 10 min drive
The Poet Laureate - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully appointed Cottage With Open Parkland Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully appointed Cottage With Open Parkland Views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully appointed Cottage With Open Parkland Views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully appointed Cottage With Open Parkland Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Roman Town House and The Keep Military Museum. Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Irene D.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The property was perfect, it had everything we needed for our stay, and the bed was so comfy, had the best nights sleep. It is situated in an amazing part of the country and the accommodation itself in beautiful gardens. Our host was able to give great suggestions for places to visit. Can't recommend the property more highly.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

bronwyn a., Sunshine Coast Australia

26 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place in a good location

Would recommend this place to anyone. Well thought out and easy to get to visit lovely villages . Neil was very helpful and advised Re dining in the area. Bed very comfortable. Lovely hot showers and good cooking facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable stay - truly a happy place

I stayed with my partner and my parents on the farm and everyone had the best time. The farm is beautiful, upon waking up you can already see the alpacas grazing. It's such an amazing getaway for switching off and enjoying time together. The Cottage as well as the Shepherd's hut are modern and up to amazing standards, with all the amenities you need for the perfect stay. The wifi works excellently, although I promise you you will hardly need it. Paul and Fiona are beyond welcoming and give you tips for the area. They go above and beyond to ensure you have the best time. The walk was our highlight, we laughed so much and each of us could walk their own alpaca. I can't praise this place enough. We gifted it for my dad's birthday and this is one to remember forever. So glad we did it - and hopefully, we'll be back! Thanks so much for the unforgettable weekend! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stafford C.

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

A very warm and cozy annexe. Well appointed, comfortable and clean. Type in address rather than post code, as post code is someway off where the property is situated. Will go back, thoroughly enjoyed our few days there, and the walks are just what we needed away from the hustle and bustle of life...

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Beautiful surroundings very enjoyable stay excellent accommodation hosts were fantastic information folder was brilliant and feeding the alpacas made it all a fantastic experience would highly recommend and will definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paul Abadjian

We have two apartments in Marbella. at La Mairena (8124909) and at Torre Real (8129804), one 1 bedroom apartment in Battersea, London (6845369), as well as Alpaca Cottage near Dorchester, Dorset (8150478). The Spanish apartments are both owned by Paul and his sister Jane Abadjian. Both apartments have been furnished and specified as homes, not merely as places to rent out, so the fixtures and fittings tend to be quite stylish and luxurious. The same applies to the London flat, which is owned by Paul and wife, Fiona.

Alpaca Cottage represents all that is best about rural England, while still being easily accessible from London. Alpaca Cottage adjoins Court Barn, where Paul lives with Fiona, but is self contained with its own entrance, and outseating area.

Paul and Fiona lives in west Dorset, with Sophie and Guinness, mother and son Spaniels and a small herd of 13 Alpacas ! They also offer a part of this property for holiday lets (Alpaca Cottage E 15146) Paul has enjoyed collecting classic Jaguars for more years than he cares to remember, and he and Fiona have enjoyed driving them in Russia, Argentina, the US, Australia and Tasmania.

Why they chose this property

First of all, please read the feed back from previous guests, which perhaps says more than we can!

This is a perfect quiet rural retreat with open views across Capability Brown laid-out parkland, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Jurassic Coast.

We do take well-behaved dogs for a £25 supplement.

The cottage is stylish and practical, and we also provide a truly comprehensive file with suggestions of walks, places to visit, pub and restaurant recommendations, local history etc etc.

There are several walks (both long and short) that you can do straight from your door, so you don't have to take the car, but if the weather has gone off (that CAN happen, even in Dorset!) we have a few interesting and fun driving tours included in the file. We also have bicycles to rent, as our drive forms part of The National Cycle Path.
We are perfectly placed to explore the Jurassic Coast-a World Heritage site....just 10 miles away.
We promise you a stay you will always look back on with affection, and hope to be able to welcome you soon to Alpaca Cottage!