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2 beds
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
The Experience
Rural chic at its best! A thatched 18th-century cottage bursting with character and clutter-free style. Dreamy window seats, an inglenook fireplace, oak floorboards and latch doors, exposed beams, cob walls, wood-burners, a rustic antique dining table, a vintage leather armchair… fresh flowers, soft furnishings, candles and contemporary artwork complete the picture. Picasso print line drawings dot the kitchen – a long, narrow Victorian addition with stone flooring, a painted dresser and all you’ll need. Up the cottagey stairs to the oh-so-pretty bedrooms, light and luxuriously carpeted with views of church, water meadows and woods beyond. Both have king-size, French style, cream iron beds, crisp white cotton and chests of drawers; the larger gets a buttonback chair, the smaller, a cast-iron fireplace, and the spacious bathroom between them has sumptuous towels and toiletries. All this, and a herb and flower-planted garden, in the quietest part of a most attractive village in Dorset. Fantastic for cycling and chalk ridge walks, and a ten-minute drive from Georgian Blandford. It’ll be hard to leave.
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Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- From 3pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Booking restrictions
- Short breaks available. Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Dogs
Water bowl, food bowl and a doggie treat.
Dogs £10 per dog per stay. Max. 2.
Secure garden and miles of beautiful country walks right on the doorstep.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £98
- Weekly price
- from £750
- Damage deposit
- £350
- Surcharges
- £10 per dog, per stay.
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From £982 beds2 bedrooms
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Reviews
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With 53Durweston we found our ideal holiday destination. A pretty cottage in a quiet rural location; spotlessly clean, comfortable with absolutely everything provided, and a secure sunny garden where we could relax with our dog.
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Lovely stay, very pretty cottage and wonderfully clean. Beds were super comfy which is always a plus. I can recommend this to anyone, and great location in peaceful village for exploring the local area. We had a great time.
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This is a perfect cottage in a wonderful location. Emma ensures a beautiful stay where you sense everything in every room smacks of quality. It is spotless throughout and very classy. You can eat in, or there's a romantic little garden and a lovely walk to the local Inn with good food and drink. We will be visiting for a third time when we can.
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This is a home away from home. The house is lovely and very well equipped, the host was very helpful and quick to respond and Durweston is a pretty little village set in some beautiful countryside. We would love to visit again.
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A beautiful cottage set in tranquil surroundings opposite the village church. The interior was fitted to a high standard and particularly tasteful. Everything we needed for a relaxing few days. Thanks Emma, a lovely property.
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Absolutely charming thatched cottage in a lovely part of Dorset. Absolutely spotless, with everything one might need, including lovely treats in the bathroom and a very thoughtful welcome hamper. We will definitely be returning, when we can!
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We echo previous reviews. A delightful cottage set in a lovely area for walks and pub lunches. The booking could not have been simpler>
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Absolutely stunning cottage with everything we could need. Emma was very helpful and fast to respond. We’ll definitely look forward to returning!
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We had a lovely week in this very comfortable cottage. Had everything we needed and the added extras were very welcome. Beautiful area with great local walking.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our week at 53 Durweston. The cottage is extremely comfortable with everything you could possibly need and the bonus of two wood-burning stoves. It is well situated for country walks, the market town of Blandford Forum only a short distance away and the beautiful coastline within a 30-minute car ride. Emma provided lots of information on places of interest and good local pubs and shops. We would love to return next year.
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An exceptionally lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Dorset. Spacious, cosy, beautiful, thoughtfully designed and equipped cottage, all the extras to make you feel cosseted. A real find - thank you so much Emma.
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We are an elderly couple who fell on our feet at 53 Durweston. Desperate to have a break during Covid, this was just what we needed. Well presented cottage, comfortable beds, squidgy pillows and soft towels, immaculately clean and to top it all - fresh flowers, bread, milk, wine, chocolate and treats for the dog. Excellent days out with the dog - the perfect get away. Thank you Emma, we have come back rejuvenated.
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Lovely thatch cottage, beautifully modernised whilst retaining loads of character. Tasteful, quality furnishings and linens. No expense spared. Additional items eg bath robes, toiletries and welcome pack are thoughtful touches. Comfy beds. Great walks on the doorstep. Super week.
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A beautiful cottage in a pretty village location. Tastefully decorated with a mixture of traditional and modern. Spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable. The welcome package of bread, milk, wine, chocolates and flowers was especially appreciated. Super soft pillows were an added luxury.
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Beautiful cottage, perfect stay. The hosts left wine and bread for us which was a lovely touch :). Gorgeous little village and cottage well maintained. Would definitly recommend.
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This is a charming Dorset cottage, with great attention to detail. The kitchen is very well equipped, so great if you want to eat in. Super comfortable beds, high quality linen and towels were much appreciated. There are some lovely walks direct from the door, but it is also well placed to access other Dorset treasures by car.
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If you are looking for a welcoming cottage with tons of charm, yet confortable and bright I highly recommend 53 Durweston. 2 bedrooms, a little garden, a serene view over to the church opposite and special touches such as freshly cut flowers and fluffy bathrobes. Really the gem that the photos promised.
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We adored 53 Durweston. It's such a charming little cottage with beautiful views over the church yard. Lovely decorated, very clean and bright. Could not recommend it more
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A very stylish and comfortable cottage. Proper art on the walls, lovely fresh flowers and thoughtfully equipped. We will definitely go back.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Emma Perry
- With so many beautiful walks from your doorstep you can certainly leave the car parked up for the day.
- The lovely Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is just a short drive away although we like to put our walking shoes on and meander our way through the beautiful grounds of Bryanston School next to the river Stour
- The stunning Jurassic Coast with cliff top walks and beautiful sandy beaches lies just 35 minutes away by car. Our favourite beach is Studland which boasts amazing views, horse riding, sailing and water sports. It really does cater for everyone.
- The superb hill fort of Hod Hill has the greatest views over rural Dorset and is home to spectacular wild flowers and butterflies. Enjoy a breathtaking walk towards the summit of Hambledon Hill, an iron age Hill fort and why not take a picnic.
- You may want to take the opportunity to visit Bath or Salisbury during your stay. They are both an easy drive away or you may choose to visit Shaftsbury and Gold Hill (which is where the memorable Hovis Ad was filmed)
- Lovely local pubs for great food and drink. I will be very happy to introduce you to our favourites.
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We had a wonderfully relaxing week in this delightful cottage. The decor is just right, tasteful but homely and immaculately clean. We had a lovely bottle of wine and various other welcoming gifts (including treats for my dog) and every conceivable need was catered for. The beds were very comfortable. It is within easy driving distance of Cranborne Chase with its superb views. We fell in love with various villages: Iwerne Minster, Chettle and Farnham. The first two have lovely village shops (we had coffee at Iwerne a couple of times) and The Museum pub in Farnham was a good find.