Water Meadows Cottage in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

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Pet-friendly
Dryer
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Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Maiden Newton, England

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
‪10 min drive‬
Weymouth Beach
‪24 min drive‬
Dorset and East Devon Coast
‪25 min drive‬
Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This stunning 2 bedroom cottage is set in tranquil gardens on the edge of Maiden Newton in the heart of West Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There are fantastic country walks right from the doorstep and it’s a short drive to the stunning Jurassic Coast with it’s pristine beaches. It’s a 5-minute walk to the village stores, a great local pub and railway station.

One bedroom has a king-size bed, the other can be made up as twin beds or a super-king-size; they both have their own en suite shower room.

There is reliable Wi-Fi with super-fast broadband, a 50" smart TV and private all-year-round hot tub.

We are super dog friendly, accept all breads and an unlimited number can stay for free.

Please take a look at our photographs and be aware Google street views are very outdated and things have changed.

Property manager

Mark Butcher

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 7 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dorchester

Dorchester is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesil Beach and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Dinosaur Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Mapperton Gardens and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens.

Maiden Newton, England

What's nearby

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Weymouth Beach - 24 min drive - 26.3 km
Dorset and East Devon Coast - 25 min drive - 21.1 km
West Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
Durdle Door - 33 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

Maiden Newton Station - 5 min walk
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Three Compasses - ‬11 min drive
‪Marquis of Lorne - ‬19 min drive
‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬18 min drive
‪The Spyway Inn - ‬13 min drive
‪Saxon Arms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Meadows Cottage in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 7 total).

What time is check-in at Water Meadows Cottage in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Meadows Cottage in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water Meadows Cottage in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty located?

Set in Dorchester, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Borough Gardens and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition. Dinosaur Museum and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). Maiden Newton Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

3 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Village Life

Very comfortable very clean very quiet and the hot tub was a bonus

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

19 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Holiday Cottage

Very clean and comfortable cottage. Owners very friendly. Great to find somewhere that really welcomes dogs, with added touches of dog toys, towels, throws. Gardens very safe. Great central location for visiting the whole of Dorset and local amenities close by. Certainly hope to return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN B.

28 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Cay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Dorset

This property met all of our needs. It was the perfect size for us and very convenient to the train station and some hiking trails. Mark and Karen were great with recommendations and answering questions. The check-in process was very easy and we were greeted with milk and cookies. Grocery shops were very convenient. All appliances had detailed written directions on how to use. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard L.

14 August 2024

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not a good as it looks

Heating not working plug in radiators with very few sockets to plug into. Shelf over basin very hard to brush your teeth and shave. Lack of drying facilities wheh the weather is bad. Dog walking

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

andrew l.

27 November 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

Nice place and have been twice now but I have to be honest that I was shocked at damp and mould on walls/ceiling and around patio doors in back bedroom. No problems anywhere else in property with damp. If this property has a cleaner coming in to turn it around then I think they need to be spoken too, as when you look close it’s not great. I would return if things improved as it a lovely setting and location

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALISON M., Birmingham

17 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful setting. Mark and Karen are great hosts and provide lot of information regarding the cottage and local walks and days out. Very dog safe garden with an enclosed hot tub. Would recommend to others.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL P.

1 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water Meadows

Lovely little cottage, peaceful location with lovely walks for the dog. We all really enjoyed our holiday. Shame only one pub within walking distance but we travelled a bit further afield and found some very nice ones! Hot tub much appreciated 🙂

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Philip C., Uk

8 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Nice property, everything you need on hand, good base to explore Dorest

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

22 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing hidden away gem

A lovely gem of a place in an old style village with all you need, the property has all you need even for your dogs. lovely hot tub to soak in, some lovely local walks meeting the locals and there dogs. Local to Weymouth with a fantastic beach and the Jarassic coast just 15mins away. But overall we will be returning as like i have said its a gem of a place to stay with that little bit of luxury. See you again soon

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

3 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant.

Very pleasant little place to visit, cottage had more than enough space for my family of 4x good communication from host, lovely little village and nice local pub and shop where the people couldn’t do enough for you. Weymouth beech very close and Dorchester, had nice visits to both. Overall a very nice little trip just before xmas.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

islam g.

29 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb place!

The facilities were excellent. Karen & Mark ensured our stay was relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Yvonne T.

12 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our stay

Excellent booking process overall stay very good. The 2 issues we had please bare in mind my mother is 83 and both blind and hard of hearing. It would have been useful to know about the steep pathway to the property and also the very steep steps in the back yard. But the hot tub was excellent we would come back just for that.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

28 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September Getaway

This cottage has everything you need for a relaxing stay (for you and your dog!). We enjoyed it very much. The hot tub was a bonus. Everything was in order when we vacated the cottage so we were surprised to get a message from the owners asking us about a wet patch on the carpet. This was not of our doing and was soon resolved - a consequence of the cleaner’s COVID sprayer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miriam m.

27 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maiden Newton

Lovely cottage, very clean. Enjoyed the tranquil gardens with private hot tub.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Damon W.

8 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Nice property small kitchen but everything needed to cook etc supplied. hot tub a bonus enjoyed our stay 😃👍🏻

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

25 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday

Great location nice and quiet nice gardens and hot tub good dog walks and an nice village. plenty of places to visit within 30mins.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

22 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Very clean, really well equipped, homely, lovely location, helpful owners. Clear communication and easy booking and checking in. Would 100% recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

vicki F.

15 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing holiday

Great property, well equipped, I came armed with essentials like tea, washing up stuff etc as I normally do for self catering but all that was there. Even pg tips and a pint of milk in the fridge. Super king size bed was a luxury - we normally look forward to heading home to our own bed but not this time! Lovely private setting, hot tub brilliant. Would definitely return 👍

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

rebecca b.

8 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

brains holiday

this is a fantastic place to stay and a quiet relaxing pretty place which is a ideal base to travel to other locations such as weymouth lyme regis and with the addition of the hot tub just makes this an unforgettable holiday with very friendly hosts

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Christine C.

21 September 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Relaxing stay

Very quiet relaxing stay .... beautiful local walks ... friendly hosts ...

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

20 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Great property, very well equipped. Lots of local information at the property for dog walks and places to visit. Wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary L.

15 May 2019

April Break

We had a wonderful time at Maiden Newton property 8123718, Lovely well equipped very comfortable cottage/ bungalow with a gorgeous hot tub in a very private & quiet garden. The village was very welcoming too in the shop,garage & pub we felt like one of the residents.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

10 May 2019

Comfortable village base for exploring west Dorset

A comfortable cottage comprising two good size en-suite bedrooms with comfy beds and good storage.Both rooms have french windows leading to an outside space. The Sitting room/ diner has a large TV and a four seater table . The internal kitchen is small but well equipped. We enjoyed using the hot tub - good for easing the muscles after a day’s walking and exploring . The weather was quite chilly during our stay and we had a minor problem with the radiator in the sitting room . Lesley the manager responded quickly to my text and the problem was soon resolved . The village has a pub and a restaurant and a village shop open every day until 9pm. This property is well situated for exploring the Abbotsbury/Dorchester/ Lyme Regis area and we would definitely stay here again if we return to this area.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

1 April 2019

Lovely cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. The hot tub was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mark Butcher

My wife and I moved to Dorset in 2004 to escape the rat race. Karen who came from a busy secretarial background in London, now works part time for the NHS and I continue to run a small architectural practice. We both love running our two holiday lets and welcoming guests to this lovely area.

Why they chose this property

West Dorset is fantastic area with beautiful countryside and a fantastic coast line. There is so much to do and see, after 20 years we are still finding new places to visit.

What makes this property unique

Both of our cottages are decorated and furnished to a high standard with very comfortable beds. Each have their own private hot tub and despite being very dog friendly the highest standards of cleaning are maintained.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property