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Tranquillity Cottage

Cottage in Dorchester with kitchen and fireplace

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Living room/dining room | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh
Living room/dining room | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh
Living room/dining room | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh
Living room/dining room | Tranquillity Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Weymouth Bay
  • Place, Lulworth Cove
  • Place, Lulworth Cove Beach
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tranquillity Cottage

This pet friendly thatched cottage is just 3 miles from Lulworth Cove and the spectacular rock formation of Durdle Door.. Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Gas central heating, electric, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for open fire available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Payphone (honesty box). Large enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, BBQ, summerhouse and pond. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the garden.. Tranquillity Cottage is a delightful 17th-century thatched cottage, located just 3 miles from the UNESCO Jurassic Coastline with highlights such as the beauty spot of Lulworth Cove and the spectacular rock formation of Durdle Door and Lulworth Castle almost on the doorstep.

Offering very attractive and comfortable accommodation, this property boasts its own large garden bordering open countryside. One of a small row of Grade II listed cottages, it nestles in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Traditionally decorated and with beams and exposed brickwork throughout you’ll have no trouble relaxing in this wonderful cottage. Open the front door and step into the charming, beamed living/dining room, with an open fire in an inglenook fireplace and cosy furniture to snuggle into it’s a perfect getaway at any time of the year. The country style kitchen is well-equipped for cooking a superb holiday feast. Steep, curving stairs take you up to the first-floor landing with the twin bedroom leading to the double bedroom. Both the bedrooms have sloping ceilings and beams.

This is Hardy Country, with Dorchester, 8 miles, the centre of events in The Mayor of Casterbridge. Weymouth, 11 miles, with its award-winning golden sandy beach and traditional harbour front. An award-winning traditional village store is just 200 yards, as well as a choice of good pubs serving food nearby. It is also a great location with so many popular tourist attractions less than 10 miles away, including Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum and National Trusts Corfe Castle, Arne Nature Reserve, Ringstead Bay and Kimmeridge Bay with Etches Fossil Collection, all of which all make great family days out.

Slightly further afield, you can visit Swanage, Poole and Poole Quay and Harbour which boast the second largest natural harbour in the world and from here you can take the ferry to Sandbanks or Brownsea Island Nature Reserve with its red squirrels. Or even take the ferry for the day to visit the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. Shop 200 yards, choice of good pubs serving food nearby.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

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There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

There are low banisters at the property.

Only dogs allowed at the property.

There is open water in the property grounds.

There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.

Suitable for up to 1 pet

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 no 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Dorchester

Dorchester is home to this cottage. Purbeck Shooting School and Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Fantasy Island Fun Park. Pirate Adventure Mini Golf and SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Weymouth Bay - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Reef Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquillity Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquillity Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquillity Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquillity Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquillity Cottage located?

Situated in Dorchester, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Durdle Door Beach, Man Of War and Durdle Door. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Weymouth Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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