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Miller’s Cottage consists of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, coffee maker, and a living/dining room with TV and a woodburning stove. The bedroom consists of a double bedroom, serviced by a shower room with a walk-in shower and a handheld shower. Outside, there is enclosed, multi-level rear garden with patio, lawn, and furniture, plus roadside parking available. One well-behaved pet welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.3 miles, river 0.3 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Make Miller’s Cottage your next Dorset adventure. Note: Steps up to lawn in garden. Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of 150 GBP. Please note: This property only accepts 7 night stays and Friday changeover in August 2025 and 2026. Please enquire about shorter stays. Please note: This property accepts 2 night stays between Nov- end of March. The rest of the year the property only accepts a minimum of 3 night stays. Please note: This property does not accept 2 night stays over Christmas/ New year. Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of 150 GBP. Please note: The owners will provide a starter kit for the woodburning stove. Please note: This property only accepts 7 night stays and Friday changeover in August 2025 and 2026. Please enquire about shorter stays. Please note: This property accepts 2 night stays between Nov- end of March. The rest of the year the property only accepts a minimum of 3 night stays. Please note: This property does not accept 2 night stays over Christmas/ New year.

The friendly village of Puddletown is found beside the quaintly-named River Piddle, 4 miles east of the county town of Dorchester. Famously named Weatherbury by Thomas Hardy in his novels Far From The Madding Crowd, and Under The Greenwood Tree, Puddletown was in fact home to the Hardy family, and his parents are buried in the churchyard. The village is served by a well-stocked shop, whilst the pub serves good food and local ales. The countryside around Puddletown abounds in lovely walks and is dotted with pretty villages, including Tolpuddle, most well known for the origin of the Trade Union movement. Close by, Athelhampton House and Kingston Maurward House and gardens are well worth a visit. Just a short drive takes you to the scenic Jurassic coast, offering sandy beaches at Weymouth, rugged Portland and stunning walks along the coastal path. Puddletown makes a lovely Dorset village base from which to explore this most beautiful area.