About this property
Resting in the bustling town of Dorchester, Dorset is this delightful, semi-detached house of Beech Tree Cottage. Within easy reach of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and West Dorset Heritage Coast, whilst enjoying easy access to a range of attractions, Beech Tree Cottage makes for an ideal holiday home for a family of five. After parking in one of the two off-road parking spaces, make your way inside to find yourself in a bright and pleasant sitting room, a space boasting a teal and cream colour scheme, along with ample plush seating set in front of the TV. If you're looking for another lovely sitting area, continue through to find the welcoming conservatory where more sofas await. Move through the property to discover a well-equipped kitchen, where the chef of the group can find an array of fantastic appliances, including a fridge/freezer and washing machine, making your self-catering stay a breeze! When dinner is ready, enjoy it in the dining room with your loved ones, as you crack open a bottle of bubbly and toast to this seaside escape. As day turns to night, climb the stairs to discover three bedrooms, with one being a king boasting velvet, teal finishes, another being a stylish twin room, and lastly, the single room with a raised single bed; all the bedrooms are served by storage for your belongings. The first floor additionally hosts a family bathroom, where you can soak up in the bath, or quickly freshen up in the ground-floor cloakroom. To the rear of the property is an enclosed rear patio, where you can savour a morning coffee or enjoy a spot of alfresco dining. Wander into the town of Dorchester to find a great range of amenities and attractions, including a selection of museums to intrigue the history buffs of the group, from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum to the Keep Military Museum, along with the stunning green spaces of Borough Gardens and Maumbury Rings, where you can embark on a leisurely stroll or relish a sunny picnic. For a day by the coast, venture south to Wymouth, where you can bask in the sun on the sands of Weymouth Bay, and take the kids through the fantastic Sandworld, Escape Dungeons and SEA LIFE centre. Why not travel further south to the Isle of Portland, where you can visit the renowned Portland Castle, embark on a hike around the perimetre of the Island, and explore the beauty of King Barrow Quarry. There's so much more to see in this stunning region, with Dorset AONB's Valley of Stones National Nature Reserve and the West Dorset Heritage Coast's lengthy Chesil Beach resting moments away from the home-from-home. For an idyllic stay that you'll always cherish, look no further than Beech Tree Cottage.
The market town of Dorchester lies in south Dorset and boasts a fabulous array of eateries, pubs, shops and attractions. Visitors can enjoy touring one of the town's many museums, including The Keep Military Museum and the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, before savouring a picnic at the Maumbury Rings or Borough Gardens. A short trip out of town can bring guests to the fantastic Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens, for a day out to remember.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x twin (can be a super king upon request), 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with gas fire.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Conservatory
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
TV, DVD player, CD player, selection of books and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Reviews (11)
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Helen
The house was clean and had everything you could need for a stay.
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Alan
It was in an ideal location for walking into town, Dorchester having many places of interest to see, and within easy driving distance of the coast and other places of interest such as Tolpuddle. Parking is a little awkward but this problem was solved by leaving the gate open, driving straight in and reversing out although this may be more difficult with a very large car. The only criticism would be that the bathroom would benefit from an update particularly the blind and flooring. Blinds would also have been appreciated at all windows in the main bedroom as we were woken extremely early on several mornings by the sunlight flooding in - no complaints about the sunshine though!!
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Judy
It was very well equipped, with all one would need for an enjoyable few days though we missed having a garden for our evening drinks. As has already been stated in previous reviews, the parking is difficult, not helped by the fact that there is nowhere else nearby to leave a car as Beech Tree is surrounded by houses with allocated parking spaces. Some of the photographs in the house details are misleading as we could find no river walk/ bridge nearby. Unfortunately, the shower curtain had mouldy yellow marks along the bottom. Would recommend that it is put through the washing machine after each stay. Wall light near the window in the dining area needed a new bulb. Despite these minor points we were particularly impressed by the quality furniture/ fittings, especially in the bedrooms - plenty of drawers, wardrobe space and hangers!