Welcome to Keepers Cottage. This single-storey barn conversion is set round a grassed courtyard near Winterbourne Stickland, and sleeps four people in two bedrooms.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove. Electric heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Further fuel can be purchased from owner. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Covered bike storage. Enclosed, private garden with lawned area, patio and picnic bench. Shared front lawned area. Shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Dogs to be kept on a lead whilst on the premises due to nearby livestock.
Location
Keepers Cottage is a single-storey cottage in a lawned courtyard setting, a mile from Winterborne Stickland and four miles from Blandford Forum. The cottage has a king-size double with en-suite shower, a twin bedroom and a bathroom. There is a kitchen, and a sitting room with dining area and woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking, a private patio area, shared lawn and shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Keepers Cottage is close to local walks, pretty villages and bustling market towns, as well as for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the rest of this lovely area.
Winterborne Stickland is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering good walks and superb views. Take a visit to the market town of Dorchester, home of Thomas Hardy. Within an easy drive lies the Jurassic Coast with sandy beaches at Weymouth and Swanage and cliff top walks along the South West Coastal Path.
Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Reviews of Keepers Cottage
"We stayed here for 5 nights in October half term with our teenage daughter & 2 dogs. The cottage has been very well converted & everything you may need is provided. The beds were of good quality & comfortable ( not always the case when renting a cottage!) & the kitchen had a good dishwasher & washing machine. There is a small enclosed garden which is also a bonus when on holiday with dogs as we were able to let them out in the morning without worrying about the road ( or getting dressed!) . Lovely walks opposite too. There are lots of places to visit , we loved Burton Bradstock & the Hive Beach Cafe (see separate review). We also went to the New Forest as our son lives in Southampton & we visited him a couple of times whilst there. Would definitely recommend this property."
Reviewed by pinkskiddly on 30/10/2016
"The photos of the property do it no justice! It is far more spacious than it looks, we were pleasantly surprised. Imaginatively converted and beautifully furnished. "
Reviewed by Mrs Haskew on 30/07/2016
"We were particularly impressed by the well thought out provision of kitchen equipment. It was all spectacularly clean as well. We would certainly book the cottage again."
Reviewed by Mrs Head on 23/07/2016
"A lovely cottage in an amazing location. We couldn't have asked for a better place."
Reviewed by Mrs Knight on 23/02/2016
"The cottage is good for dogs as it has a large entrance hall with stone flooring, so after a dog walk you can towel down the dogs without messing up other rooms. there are a lot of good walks in that area Cottage is well maintained, while we were there the grass was cut & the windows where cleaned inside & out."
Reviewed by Mr Wheeler on 14/11/2015
"The Cottage was very clean and well maintained, this is important to us as we like to cook at home. The garden was ideal for our dog and the outside seating area was bright and sunny."
Reviewed by Mr Halstead on 03/10/2015
"The cottage was positioned perfectly to explore the major attractions of Dorset. The surrounding area was beautiful and the size and condition of the cottage exceeded our expectations. A great choice and one we would go to again and recommend to family and friends."
Reviewed by Mr Street on 08/08/2015
"This is a fantastic cottage, furnished to a high standard. It is modern, warm, well equipped and spacious. The standard of cleanliness is exceptional. It has a pleasant garden area with garden furniture and a shared games room useful for children and young people."
Reviewed by Mrs Simpson on 20/07/2015
"The location was great for exploring the area and the accommodation was fantastic. Very clean and everything was of a high standard."
Reviewed by Mr Hawkins on 20/06/2015
"The accommodation was very spacious and very comfortable. Clearly much thought had been given to the fitting out of all rooms which had been undertaken to a high standard."
Reviewed by Mr Matthews on 21/02/2015
"Very spacious and clean, and the garden was great for the dog."
Reviewed by Mr Halstead on 11/11/2014
"The cottage was well appointed and the location was great for exploring North Dorset. The local pub in Winterborne Stickland, The Crown Inn was welcoming and the food was very good."
Reviewed by Mr Hawkins on 11/10/2014
"On arrival we found a wonderful courtyard of cottages, the whole outside area was very clean and tidy. On entering the cottage we found a cake, pint of milk tea and coffee, which was a lovely touch. The cottage itself is furnished to a very high standard with plenty of room. It is perfectly sited to explore Dorset with lots of lovely walks and beautiful scenery on the doorstep. You are only 1 mile from Winterborne Stickland which has a very friendly pub serving good food and a post office with small store. Everyone we have met was very friendly. A great holiday experience, we will definitely be returning"
Reviewed by Des H on 09/10/2014
"The Cottage was beautifully decorated, spacious and situated in a very peaceful and beautiful part of the country. The shared games room was a particular favourite."
Reviewed by Ms Barry on 11/09/2014
"A beautiful, well appointed cottage which we would book again. The only downside from our perspective was its distance from the sea and local amenities."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 17/08/2014
"Spacious, clean and comfortable accommodation and a great base for exploring Dorset."
Reviewed by Mrs Cooke on 09/08/2014
"The flexibility and convenience of not being limited to a schedule was great. The slightly remote location inland made for a very peaceful and quiet week. It was within reach of a lot of interesting places."
Reviewed by Mr Slot on 19/07/2014