The Cottage, Ilsington Lawn
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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 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 Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player |
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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 is scheduled for early 2012. Upstairs the cottage has a main bedroom with a king-sized bed, TV and lovely views of ancient water meadows, a small twin bedroom and a bathroom. Downstairs there is sitting room with TV, radio/CD/cassette player, a dining room and separate, well-equipped kitchen. It is pleasantly furnished with 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. 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 9.
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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The West Country / Dorset region
Dorset is home to many a quaint village and is famous for its rolling countryside and pretty beaches. Its Jurassic coast has earned it 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, 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, 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
 31 Jul 2011 |
The locality of the cottage is very good to explore the county of Dorset as it is very conveniently situated just off the A35. The cottage is very comfortable with everything necessary for your stay. The owners, Nick and Lauran, are extremely welcoming and helpful but will not intrude on your visit. My boyfriend and I have now visited twice and fully intend to return. There is a very good gastropub just opposite the cottage with great food, good service and a very friendly atmosphere. |
Guestbook for The Cottage, Ilsington Lawn
We just wanted to say thank you so much again for our lovely stay. The cottage was so adorable and such a welcome break! We had everything we could possibly need and beautiful views out of each window. The reflexology was so helpful and an added extra to a very relaxing mini break. Thank you for making our stay so special.
R & D B, Hampshire
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in The Cottage, a cosy pied-a-terre ideally situated for anyone following the Thomas Hardy trail. It is also just a short drive to Weymouth, a classic English seaside resort of the sort one remembers from childhood - even down to the Punch and Judy Show. The well-stocked Puddletown village shop catered admirably for all our self-catering needs."
A & C B, Kent
We had a lovely stay at your Cottage. Thank you very much indeed for making us so comfortable.
M V, Hants
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 4 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 325 | 95 | 95 | 3 Nights | |
| 11 Feb 12 | 19 Feb 12 | £ 355 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 325 | 95 | 95 | 3 Nights | |
| 3 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 330 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 380 | 85 | 85 | 4 Nights | |
| 15 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 365 | 105 | 105 | 3 Nights | |
| 5 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 390 | 115 | 115 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 505 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 435 | 120 | 120 | 3 Nights | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 28 Jul 12 | £ 645 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Jul 12 | 18 Aug 12 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Aug 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 435 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 4 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 350 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 11 Feb 12 | 19 Feb 12 | £ 380 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 350 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 3 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 360 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 415 | 100 | 100 | 4 Nights | |
| 15 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 400 | 105 | 105 | 3 Nights | |
| 5 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 430 | 115 | 115 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 555 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 475 | 120 | 120 | 3 Nights | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 28 Jul 12 | £ 645 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Jul 12 | 18 Aug 12 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Aug 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 27 Dec 11 | 4 Jan 12 | £ 515 | 110 | 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 4 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 370 | 105 | 105 | 3 Nights | |
| 11 Feb 12 | 19 Feb 12 | £ 399 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 370 | 105 | 105 | 3 Nights | |
| 3 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 375 | 110 | 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 435 | 100 | 100 | 4 Nights | |
| 15 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 420 | 110 | 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 5 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 445 | 115 | 115 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 495 | 120 | 120 | 3 Nights | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 28 Jul 12 | £ 645 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Jul 12 | 18 Aug 12 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Aug 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
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 9.
Availability
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