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A Stunning Dorset Thatched Cottage - Dog Friendly with Private Hot Tub

A Stunning Dorset Thatched Cottage - Dog Friendly with Private Hot Tub

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Exterior
Exterior
Sunset from the Hot Tub
Private kitchen
Dining

Overview of A Stunning Dorset Thatched Cottage - Dog Friendly with Private Hot Tub

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

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Moreton, Dorset, England
  • Popular LocationMonkey World Ape Rescue Center7 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Tank Museum10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurdle Door12 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Hayloft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Stunning Dorset Thatched Cottage - Dog Friendly with Private Hot Tub

Godwin's Cottage is a beautiful, refurbished 300 year old cottage, situated in the idyllic and peaceful village of Moreton, resting place of the legendary T. E Lawrence aka Lawrence of Arabia. The property and its surrounding area is steeped in history, beautiful countryside with the Jurassic Coastline just down the road. Godwin's has all the essentials to make your stay wonderful and a few added luxuries that make it that little bit extra special, including your own private roof terrace where you can enjoy a restful breakfast with the morning sun, or a glass of wine and dinner alfresco overlooking the stunning scenery and it is a great space for star gazing. Set within 2 acres of grounds, there is a private lawned area for you to use, ideal for a game of croquet or boule, or a place to unwind with a good book.. Also in the garden is a large fabulous Hot Tub to relax in while gazing over the countryside or watch the owls fly by at night time.

Property manager

Ruth Turnbull
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed
Parties/Event only if arranged through us.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We allow well behaved dogs. 2 maximum.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only
Please shut the gates when coming or going.
No extra guests or visitors allowed on the property without written consent from the hosts.
Hot Tub can be used anytime but the jets in the hot tub are only to be used between 10am and 9pm. This is due to being in a quiet and peaceful area.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Durdle Door Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Purbeck Shooting School or The Avenue Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Moreton, Dorset, England

What's nearby

  • Sculpture by the Lakes - 4 min drive
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive
  • The Tank Museum - 10 min drive
  • Lulworth Cove - 12 min drive
  • Durdle Door - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Moreton Station - 3 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ship Inn - 6 min drive
  • The Seven Stars - 4 min drive
  • The Blue Vinny - 10 min drive
  • Trumpet Major - 13 min drive
  • Black Bear Inn - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
January getaway
Warm and cosy for a New Year's getaway. Clean and full of character, the location of the cottage is great for the coast, Dorchester and many other interesting places. Enjoying the hot tub in January is also recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Lovely location, quaint property, great having private secure drive, friendly host. Will stay again if in Lulworth area👍x
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place to stay
Had a wonderful 2 night stay. We were left a lovely welcome pack, including fresh homemade bread and a bottle of wine. Sat in hot tub looking over the frosty fields in perfect peace & quiet, other than the wildlife. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab & quirky, brilliant stay!
If quirky, cute & remote is what you’re after then look no further. This cottage was an absolute joy to stay in. We stayed here for 4 nights as a mini moon after our wedding and it did not disappoint. Ruth the owner is absolutely lovely to deal with and she made the whole process from booking to check in seamless. Little added touches of fresh bread and strawberries when we arrived were so lovely and appreciated after a long drive. Sitting in the hot tub in the evening was amazing after a long day sight seeing. All in all we had an absolutely fabulous stay at Hedera Cottage and cannot recommend it enough. Thank you for having us stay in your beautiful home. Claire & Craig x
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Scenery in a Tranquil Settings
Amazing cottage, really friendly and welcoming hosts. Stunning location with everything we could of asked for with a little bit more. Our dog loved the stay as he met new friends and had a great safe and secure space to run around in. Local beaches are 15 mins away with local shops around 3-4 minutes drive was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Turnbull

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A little about us - Mike and Ruth. Our home Hedera Cottage is attached to Godwin's Cottage. Mike has lived here for a good many years and has worked long and hard on updating the cottages and grounds. It was in need of a bit of TLC when he took it on. He is a digital marketeer by trade and can be found a lot of the time sat at the kitchen table drinking masses of coffee tapping away on his keyboard. Ruth joined Mike a while ago after moving back to the UK after working in France for 17 years running a large Chateau. Furry Friends - Lulu an elderly black Labrador that is the Head of the family, Gordie another black Lab who likes to think he is head of the family and Harley our soft and loving Irish Wolfhound and Percy & Mayzee, 2 black cats who look down in disdain at the silly dogs. The garden is partitioned off so the animals will not disturb you, but are more than happy to play with new friends if you would like that. Occasionally the 2 daughters of the family return, normally when in need of a roast dinner or a bank balance top up. At the moment they are working hard and travelling the world.

Why they chose this property

Godwins is a place where you can totally unwind and relax. The property is edged by Laurel hedges at the front, surrounded by it's own grounds, approximately 2 acres and edged by open fields at the back and a horse paddock at the bottom of the garden. It is totally secluded and peaceful. All you tend to hear is the night time hooting of the owls, the morning song of the birds, the occasional bark of a deer (or dog!) and the whirring of the pheasant as he and his partner like to feed from our bird table ! So although being able to get into the hustle and bustle of the towns and tourists down the road, it is a haven to come back to in the evening and relax.

What makes this property unique

With the Cottages being approximately 300 years old and thatched, they are the quintessential aspect of the English countryside. They have masses of history. The property was the Estate Managers home for years and years. We have added to Godwin's a spectacular roof terrace which comes off the bedroom as we think it is an ideal place for a morning breakfast and some rest time and absolutely amazing for star-gazing and watching summer storms or watch the young Tawny Owls learning to fly from the roof terrace. The added addition of the Hot Tub in the garden adds a little more space to unwind and relax.

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