About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Pound Cottage in Dorchester offers a 4-star holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a beautiful garden and river views. A cozy fireplace and seating area provide relaxing spaces for all visitors. Convenient Amenities: Free on-site private parking is available. Additional amenities include a walk-in shower, refrigerator, microwave, and TV. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Eggardon Hill-National Trust (3.7 mi), Cerne Giant (8.7 mi), and Bournemouth Airport (40 mi). Activities such as fishing and cycling are popular.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is so peaceful, no mechanical Sounds, just birds singing
Joe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It’s a cosy and comfortable cottage perfect for a few nights, if not longer. We really liked the location, it was quiet and secluded, but having the visitor centre and cafe around the corner was handy. Everywhere we wanted to go was never more...
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great accomodation and location helping the wildlife trust

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 8.9Based on 98,374 reviews from 20785 properties
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Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Pound Cottage is a detached cottage in Lower Kingcombe, near Maiden Newton in Dorset. Hosting one bedroom containing a double and a day bed, along with a shower room, this property can sleep up to two people. Additionally, there is a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with woodburning stove and bread oven. Off-road parking in allocated space - Note: The cottage is located within a small car park which is used by staff, volunteers and those visiting the nature reserve - one space has been allocated to Pound Cottage guests and cottage visitors are welcome to use the other available spaces. The property has no private outdoor seating, but at the back of the property there is an enclosed Orchard which you access using a small gate. The Orchard is part of the nature reserve and allows public access but is still peaceful and relatively private. Pound Cottage is a lovely property from which you can explore the beautiful county of Dorset. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome Please note: This property only accepts arrivals on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Please enquire if you are wanting to book a midweek check in.

Neighborhood info

Maiden Newton is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset, around 9-miles north-west of the county town Dorchester. It is surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to its own beautiful countryside. The village is home to shops, pubs and restaurants, having everything you need for a lovely self-catered stay.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Pound Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

Pound Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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