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4 bedroom accommodation in Puncknowle, near Dorchester
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9.4 out of 10
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4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
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Puncknowle, near Dorchester
- Hive Beach8 min drive
- Dorset and East Devon Coast9 min drive
- West Bay Beach12 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
4 bedroom accommodation in Puncknowle, near Dorchester
Carters Cottage boasts an idyllic location, set in an Area of Outstandning Natural Beauty and half a mile from the Jurassic Coast – perfect base for walkers.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil fired central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with terrace and garden furniture. Parking for boats/trailers. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. These delightful holiday cottages are set in the peaceful conservation village of Puncknowle, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Jurassic Coast is just 1½ miles away with superb scenic walking. Each cottage is finished to a high standard offering very comfortable holiday accommodation and is set in the same smart courtyard area as the owners’ homes. The ‘chocolate-box’ village of Burton Bradstock is 3 miles with a good small beach. Abbotsbury, along the coast, has its famous swannery and sub-tropical garden. Further east is the Victorian seaside town of Weymouth, with Blue Flag beach, sea fishing, windsurfing, Sealife Centre and two RSPB nature reserves. Monkey World and the Tank Museum near Wool are great places for a family day out. Dorchester, the county town also known as Thomas Hardy’s ‘Casterbridge’ is 30 minutes’ drive and has a lively weekly market and beautiful Maiden Castle. To the west is the market town of Bridport which was Thomas Hardy’s ‘Port Bredy’ and has the twice weekly market as featured in the popular TV programme River Cottage. The picturesque harbours of West Bay are a great place for fishing. Lyme Regis is an attractive seaside resort which enjoys a dramatic setting with high cliffs, landslips and handsome harbour, known as The Cobb. Both Lyme Regis and Charmouth are renowned for their prehistoric fossils which are displayed in the local museum and on sale in the fossil shops. Local pub serving good food 250 yards.
Free WiFi
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil fired central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with terrace and garden furniture. Parking for boats/trailers. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. These delightful holiday cottages are set in the peaceful conservation village of Puncknowle, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Jurassic Coast is just 1½ miles away with superb scenic walking. Each cottage is finished to a high standard offering very comfortable holiday accommodation and is set in the same smart courtyard area as the owners’ homes. The ‘chocolate-box’ village of Burton Bradstock is 3 miles with a good small beach. Abbotsbury, along the coast, has its famous swannery and sub-tropical garden. Further east is the Victorian seaside town of Weymouth, with Blue Flag beach, sea fishing, windsurfing, Sealife Centre and two RSPB nature reserves. Monkey World and the Tank Museum near Wool are great places for a family day out. Dorchester, the county town also known as Thomas Hardy’s ‘Casterbridge’ is 30 minutes’ drive and has a lively weekly market and beautiful Maiden Castle. To the west is the market town of Bridport which was Thomas Hardy’s ‘Port Bredy’ and has the twice weekly market as featured in the popular TV programme River Cottage. The picturesque harbours of West Bay are a great place for fishing. Lyme Regis is an attractive seaside resort which enjoys a dramatic setting with high cliffs, landslips and handsome harbour, known as The Cobb. Both Lyme Regis and Charmouth are renowned for their prehistoric fossils which are displayed in the local museum and on sale in the fossil shops. Local pub serving good food 250 yards.
Free WiFi
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesil Beach and Weymouth Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or The Tunnel Target Sports Centre.

Puncknowle, near Dorchester
What's nearby
- Hive Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
- Dorset and East Devon Coast - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
- Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
- Abbotsbury Swannery - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
- West Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Marquis of Lorne - 19 min drive
- Duck's Farm Shop & Cafe - 9 min drive
- The West Bay Hotel - 9 min drive
- Rise - 9 min drive
- Bridport Arms Hotel - 9 min drive
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