A delightful Dorset retreat, this charming cottage is simply idyllic for couples on a romantic break and wishing to get away from it all. Sleeping two guests, the one-bedroom red-brick hideaway is set in the heart of rural Dorset, 8 miles from Dorchester and 11.5 miles from Blandford Forum. Lace up your walking boots and venture out into your tranquil surroundings. Follow the 6-mile circular walk of the Dorsetshire Gap, 4 miles away. Climb Bulbarrow Hill, 6 miles away, to absorb the panoramic views. Visit the National Trust’s Hardy’s Cottage, 5.5 miles away, to see the cob and thatched abode where the famous English novelist was born. Venture into Dorchester to stock up on local produce, dine out in friendly pubs, and explore its award-winning museums. While you are here, indulge in a little retail therapy in Brewery Square, famous for its dancing fountains.
Return from your many excursions to make yourselves at home in this welcoming cottage. Head into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner to savour a little downtime. The beamed lounge offers a calm ambience. Stoke up the fire in the wood burner or open the French doors to the garden, depending on the time of year. Feel the cares of the world lift from your shoulders as you sink back into a plump seat with the remote control to the Smart TV in your hand. Look out over the garden to the countryside beyond or head over to the dining table at the other end of the room to set it for your next romantic meal. The kitchen beyond has been equipped with everything you are likely to need to help you in your culinary endeavours. A wood and glass staircase rises to the first floor, where your gorgeous king-size bedroom, with its Egyptian cotton and goose down bedding, is located. Wake up to glorious views in here, too. Treat yourself to a hot soak in your en-suite bathroom, with its elegant free-standing roll-top bath, before heading out.
Delight in the pretty English country garden that this lovely cottage sits in. Dine on the patio and gaze over the lawn to see if you can spot deer or rabbits in the fields. There is private, parking for one car, up a set of steps from the rear terrace.