The Cottage, Ilsington Lawn
About the home
Situated in a secluded country setting, yet within easy reach of all Dorset, The Cottage is a great choice for those who wish to stay a while and explore Hardy country with the freedom of self-catering. Enjoy the small but pretty cottage garden; stroll out of the garden gate, walk over the little River Piddle to the old village centre with its church and thatched cottages dating from the sixteenth century; visit other typical Dorset villages, stately homes, the coast or countryside.
Puddletown is a pretty, typical Dorset village which has a well-stocked village shop and is within easy reach of Puddletown Forest and other good walking areas. An excellent gastro-pub is a few minutes' walk away, and Dorchester has a 24-hour Tesco, 10 minutes'drive away.
B&B with private access and your own key also available.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Ringstead (Weymouth), 12km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Our period cottage has newly-installed gas central heating, and a new bathroom (with a shower over bath) was installed earlier this year. Upstairs the cottage has a main bedroom with a king-sized bed and lovely views of ancient water meadows, a small twin bedroom and a bathroom. Downstairs there is sitting room with satellite TV, radio/CD/cassette player, a dining room and a separate, well-equipped kitchen with walk-in pantry. It is pleasantly furnished with new fitted carpeting throughout, plenty of light, ceilings of a good height and attractive views. However, it's an old-fashioned cottage and, although it offers a welcoming rustic charm, it would not suit those seeking a contemporary feel.
We also offer B&B facilities (sleeping up to 3 people) in a separate 2-roomed suite with private access so you can come and go as you please.
Further details outdoors:
The pretty cottage garden is long and narrow and enjoys the sun until mid-afternoon in summer. The footpath from the cottage gate crosses the little river Piddle and leads into the heart of the old village which has an excellent gastro-pub and a well-stocked village shop with late opening hours. The Cottage has its own carport with secluded parking as well as plenty of parking for visitors.
Further details
The Cottage has a steep staircase (with a handrail on both sides), so we don't accept children under 7.
Conditions
We ask for a deposit of £150 per week with the balance payable no later than one month before arrival. We require a security bond of £150 either before or on arrival which is refundable at the end of stays, assuming no damage.
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Enquire nowThe West Country / Dorset region
Dorset is home to many a quaint village and is famous for its rolling countryside and pretty beaches. This year Weymouth hosts the 2012 Olympic sailing and Paralympic events. Its Jurassic coast has earned dorset a World Heritage Site status. Dorchester was a central hub for the Romans so as a direct result many old Roman roads are dotted through the chalk ridged landscape of Dorset, which of course makes for wonderful walks. Dorset is also famous for its literary inhabitants most notably Thomas Hardy who drew inspiration from the breathtaking scenery.
The Dorchester / Puddletown area
Only a short drive away from Ilsington Lawn are numerous famous Dorset attractions - Monkey World, for example, Cerne Abbas and its chalk giant, Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach, Studland Bay, Weymouth and Portland - hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events - pretty villages, historic buildings and beautiful gardens. There’s something for everyone here, all year round. The celebrated Jacobean Athelhampton House is within a mile. Tolpuddle - world famous for the martyrs who instigated the trades' union movement - is just a mile or so beyond. The Tolpuddle Festival and Hardy week take place in July, the Dorchester Show at the end of August, the Steam Fair at the beginning of September.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bournemouth: 15 km |
| Railway: | Dorchester: 7 km |
| Ferry: | Poole: 12 km |
Just a ten-minute drive from Dorchester, this is an excellent location for easy access to all of Dorset, and beyond. Poole/Bournemouth, Purbeck, the Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Site), Weymouth and Portland - the venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events - Bridport and Sherborne are all within easy reach.
Activities near Dorchester
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 10 Sep 2012 |
The cottage is attached to the owners' house but is completely private and secluded. It's not massive but has all the basics you should need for a holiday and as a couple with an eight-month old it worked really well. It has a very homely feel to it - we had become quite attached by the time we were due to leave! A separate dining room meant we didn't need to cram into the smallish kitchen to eat, and because the kitchen has a separate pantry with fridge, there's actually plenty of room left for preparing food. The garden is very pleasant although doesn't get sun late into the afternoon. There is a pub directly across the road though, which has a huge garden and gets sun into the evening (great food too). The cottage is well located. There's a large Tesco nearby and Dorchester's also close by with lots more shops. You can reach a lot of great beaches in about 20 - 30 minutes' driving. All in all we would definitely recommend it. The owners Lauran and Nick are really nice and very much left us to ourselves, but were very helpful the couple of times we needed advice or help with the cottage. |
![]() 02 Sep 2012 |
A great relaxing holiday in a beautiful setting. Amenities within the cottage were good, very clean and a well stocked kitchen with both washing machine and tumble dryer. Lauran was great, full of local knowledge and has her guests interests at heart. The reflexology was fantastic and relaxing. All in all I cannot recommend this highly enough. |
![]() 28 Aug 2012 |
We found this cottage was ideal for our visit to Thomas Hardy country: the perfect base for walks through Puddletown Forest to Hardy's birthplace and for touring to Dorchester, Stinsford, and to the coast. The cottage is furnished with attention to cosy detail. The fabrics and furniture have been carefully chosen to enhance the warm home-from-home feel. We appreciated the friendly welcome, fresh flowers, and other thoughtful preparations made by the owner. The pretty little garden leads to a quiet lane into the village--and the village shop for provisions. A nice aspect is the view from the main bedroom across the meadow. Watch for deer, herons, egrets and buzzards! |
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
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| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 535 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Jan 13 | 16 Feb 13 | £ 310 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 16 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 360 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 23 Feb 13 | 29 Mar 13 | £ 310 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Mar 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 395 | £ 100 | £ 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 365 | £ 95 | £ 95 | 3 Nights | |
| 25 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 435 | £ 110 | £ 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Jun 13 | 13 Jul 13 | £ 475 | £ 115 | £ 115 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Sep 13 | 5 Oct 13 | £ 435 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Oct 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 405 | £ 105 | £ 105 | 3 Nights | |
| 26 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 535 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Jan 13 | 16 Feb 13 | £ 320 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 16 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 380 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 23 Feb 13 | 29 Mar 13 | £ 320 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Mar 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 415 | £ 100 | £ 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 385 | £ 95 | £ 95 | 3 Nights | |
| 25 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 455 | £ 110 | £ 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Jun 13 | 13 Jul 13 | £ 495 | £ 115 | £ 115 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Sep 13 | 5 Oct 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Oct 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 415 | £ 105 | £ 105 | 3 Nights | |
| 26 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 535 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Jan 13 | 16 Feb 13 | £ 325 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 16 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 399 | £ 95 | £ 95 | 3 Nights | |
| 23 Feb 13 | 29 Mar 13 | £ 325 | £ 90 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Mar 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 435 | £ 100 | £ 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 415 | £ 100 | £ 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 25 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 475 | £ 110 | £ 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Jun 13 | 13 Jul 13 | £ 510 | £ 115 | £ 115 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Sep 13 | 5 Oct 13 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Oct 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 425 | £ 110 | £ 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 26 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property does not have weekend tariffs.
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We make a �£30 cleaning charge, unless you're happy to leave The Cottage as you found it, in which case we're happy to waive this charge.We don't have credit/debit card facilities but are happy to accept a UK bank cheques as advance payments, cash or travellers' cheques. We also accept IBAN/SWIFT and PayPal transactions, although we ask that you pay any charges incurred.Please also note that we don't accept children under 7, or pets.
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