The Rambler's Retreat
4 guests
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3 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
+1 extra toilet
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Located in the unspoilt hamlet of Benville (as once described by Thomas Hardy), this renovated cottage is ideally placed for a family retreat to West Dorset. Your host provides a starter pack with essentials like tea, coffee and biscuits, but if you need to stock up on extra bits, the village of Evershot also lies just two miles away. The charming location allows you to take in country views from just about every angle, while the inglenook fireplace serves as a lovely spot for unwinding after a lunchtime walk. Better still, you'll also have an outdoor dining patio and a garden to enjoy on warmer days. We recommend having a car here – you'll find private parking on the premises.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore the surrounding hamlets and villages of West Dorset
Breathe in the fresh country air over breakfast on the terrace
Cosy up by the Inglenook fireplace after a long afternoon of walking
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Home truths
Due to the location of this home, we recommend having a car for ease of getting around. Parking for up to three cars is available on the premises.
The cottage is spread over two floors and you will need to climb stairs to reach the double bedrooms.
While the home can sleep up to five people, the maximum occupancy is four guests.
Please be mindful of the low ceilings, especially in the living room.
While the third bedroom isn’t photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
If you’ll be staying with a little one, your host can provide a high chair, travel cot and stairgate upon request – just bring your own linen.
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
TV
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
Additional fees
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for an additional fee.
Guests are welcome to use the nearby country spa hotel for an additional fee.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Dorset AONB
It’s been more than sixty years since half of Dorset was classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and while the world has changed immeasurably in that time, this corner of England looks much the same as it did back then. The unique rock formations, picturesque coves and thriving sand dunes found along the Jurassic Coast are still as striking. The forests and fields of Purbeck continue to...
Get around
Train station
Maiden Newton
2 hr 3 min
Train station
Chetnole
2 hr 11 min
Train station
Yetminster
2 hr 33 min
Bus stop
School Corner
50 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Simon
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Simon and his team use their exceptional local knowledge to provide the best rural holiday homes. With you through every step of your holiday, they're always on hand to offer support. They'll take care of the details, so you can focus on creating lifelong memories.
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