Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views | Cottage in Dorchester

9.8 (149 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Dorchester Cottage | Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views

1 Bedroom Cottage in Dorchester

Alpaca Cottage is freshly and stylishly presented. It is light and airy, and spacious enough for two. The cottage has stunning views over Capability Brown laid out parkland, some of which is ours and where our small heard of alpacas (18 or so) live. You would be welcome to participate at feeding time. We also have 3 rescue chickens (as yet un-named!) who are kind enough to provide fresh eggs for out guests when they are in the mood to lay! They have also been known to wander into Alpaca Cottage because, basically, they are quite nosey.
With the sitting room/kitchen, double bedroom and designer en-suite all located on the ground floor, it is ideal for those with limited mobility.
We can now also offer Alpaca Walks, which we are running commercially. If you would like to do this, please contact us for details and pricing. It is relaxing, interesting, and fun to interact with these characterful animals!
The cottage adjoins on one side to our house, but is completely self-contained with it's own front door. It has a separate outside area for al-fresco meals or drinks. Located off a private road, and set in the midst of numerous footpaths, as well as just by the National Cycle Path #26 ( bicycles are available for rent for £10 each for half a day) , this is a superb location for the active, or for those just wanting to kick back and relax.
The cottage is also close to the beautiful River Frome, which can be walked beside, or even paddled in! The wonderful Jurassic Coast is just 10 miles away, and the historic county town of Dorchester just 5 miles away, and wonderful Sherborne is 15 miles away. We do allow well behaved dogs, at extra cost.

Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views is located in Dorchester. Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Dorchester has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Dorchester, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Paper towels
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
General
  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • On the river
  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: we can accommodate babies or toddlers easily.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

David H.
Sep 14, 2025 12:14:30 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A really great place to stay, excellent accommodation, friendly and approachable hosts. Beautiful setting in countryside. Lots of local walks and within easy reach of Dorset Coast. The nearby Greyhound pub was good recommendation from Paul and Fiona.
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