53 Durweston

Blandford Forum, Dorset
Self-catering
+44 (0)7966 490836
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Per night
£150 - £270
Per week
£800 - £1450

2 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Perfect for lovers of the quintessentially English cottage - carefully renovated and classily stylish - a ramble to nearest pub

Per night
£150 - £270
Per week
£800 - £1450

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£150 - £270 per night

£800 - £1450 per week

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.

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

Pricing

Nightly price
from £150
Weekly price
from £800
Damage deposit
£350
Surcharges
£20 per dog, per stay.
1 Cottage for 4
From £1502 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
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.

Reviews

Diana, Dorking

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.


Debbie, Haslemere

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.


Maureen, Durham

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.


Jo, Verwood

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.


Lucy, London

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.


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.