Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May)

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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Dorchester, England

Weymouth Beach13 min drive
Weymouth Harbour13 min drive
Bowleaze Cove Beach21 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Courage Cottage is a two bedroom detached barn conversion situated in an historic Georgian farmyard.The barn was converted in 2013 so has all modern conveniences. It is totally individual and situated in a very quiet, rural setting. The local village of Winterborne St Martin has a pub and excellent farm shop: both with restaurants. Dorchester is 2 miles away and has every facility including good rail connections in all directions.
The outdoor pool is heated from Mid-May to Mid- September
Local attractions within easy reach by car include: Durdle Door and the famous Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and Portland with Olympic sailing facilities, Hardy's Cottage, Maiden Castle, Radipole lake (for Bird watching), Dinosaur museum, Cerne Abbas Giant, stunning coastal walks along the Jurassic coastline, Horse riding, Tank museum, Monkey World, Abbotsbury Swannery, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle, Swanage steam railway, Nature reserves, many beautiful country houses and excellent unspoilt beaches and coastline.

Property manager

Richard and Marieke Hosford

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Dorchester, England

What's nearby

Maiden Castle - 19 min walk
Weymouth Beach - 13 min drive
Weymouth Harbour - 13 min drive
Bowleaze Cove Beach - 21 min drive
Chesil Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

Dorchester South Station - 12 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's Dorchester - 6 min drive
Brewhouse & Kitchen - 6 min drive
The Royal Standard - 7 min drive
Duchess of Cornwall - 6 min drive
Finca - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Maiden Castle, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Avenue Stadium. Maumbury Rings and Borough Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Andrew T.

29 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, needs some TLC

First impressions were disappointing, would have helped if the doorstep had been swept. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofas, effective under-floor heating, no BBC channels on TV though. The shower is quite small and both bathrooms would benefit from redecorating. Previous visitors appear to have been very happy with the property so perhaps our expectations were too high. The location is excellent with just a short walk along a very quiet lane to Maiden Castle.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye B.

11 Jan 2024

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

Courage Cottage

Courage Cottage is in a lovely quiet farm estate. With plenty of nature right outside the lovely big windows. This is a lovely barn conversion, very comfortable with everything you will need. We stayed during the Christmas period and was greeted with a lovely decorated Christmas tree, which was a lovely touch. We hope to return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATE W.

14 Sept 2023

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

The perfect holiday stay

We have always returned to this property year after year , the host is very welcoming . The property accommodates 5 of us well . The gardens and the pool are a bonus and the area is worth exploring.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H., Haldenwamg, Deutschland

21 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a great break at this lovely cottage with plenty of character! The garden is beautiful and the kids loved the swimmingpool. Many thanks for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin B.

3 June 2023

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

Beautiful cottage

We loved this cottage. It had everything we needed. The children were chuffed with the swimming pool, and the dogs loved the outside space to run around. We especially liked the formal garden. It was well kept and pretty. Anyone staying here will be very happy.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023