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Poacher's Cottage

Buckland Newton, Dorset
Self-catering
+44 (0)1300 345295
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From
£80 - £197
per night

From
£566 - £1380
per week

A village setting for this family-friendly cottage-in-a-row with private garden next to the owners' pretty 17th-century thatched house

2 bedrooms

Sleeps 4

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

A marvellous spot to bring children; you’ll find a cot, stairgate, games and books, a heated swimming pool, a big communal garden for romping and a very pleasant pub to which you have your own gate. Here you’ll find a further 5 acres, a play bus and good food. Evenings having a barbecue on your private patio will be lovely, or in winter you’ll be cosy round the wood-burner in the sitting room.

Bedrooms continue the theme of pastel shades with a nod to wildlife in the artwork and have nice views; the shared shower room is gleaming. There’s room for everyone to help in the well-equipped kitchen and you’ll find all the basics for cooking along with eggs, homemade cake, milk, bread and butter. You eat at a round table in the sitting room.

There are marked walks straight from the back door and you’ll find details in an information pack. Children will adore petting the pygmy goats in the pub garden.

We think you'll love

Settling in to the proper Dorset countryside and learning about the area and its history
Setting off on lovely long walks with a picnic in summer, coming home to cook supper or nip to the pub if you're feeling lazy
Exploring Sherborne or Dorchester, bringing back market food to cook

You should know

There are other holiday cottages in the row and the owners' house next door
The pool is communal and open May to September
Sorry, no dogs

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

Nightly price: from £80
Weekly price: from £566

1 Cottage for 4: From £802 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: 20% discount if only 2 guests and only use the one bedroom for bookings until end of April. The perfect opportunity to have a few nights away without the crowds!

Booking information

Check in: 4pm
Check out: 10am
Other details: Minimum night stay: 2 nights. 7 nights in summer school holidays. .
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

We had a wonderful time here! The cottage was perfect for what we needed and the hosts were outstanding with lots of little extras that really made this stay special. The garden was brilliant for our Easter egg trail and the secret gate to the local pub was fab. We would(and have) recommend this for a wonderful little getaway for a family!

Victoria, Fairford Mar 2024

Poacher's Cottage is an ideal place to relax and unwind. It is in a peaceful location but close enough to many points of interest in beautiful Dorset. Both the cottage and garden are very well looked after with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed walking in the garden and the local village walk. Adele and Nigel are very welcoming and Adele made us a very delicious lemon drizzle cake. We would love to come again.

Natalie, Winchester Feb 2024

Poachers cottage is warm, super cosy and spotlessly clean, equipped with everything you could possibly need for a really comfortable and relaxing stay. Our children loved the twin room and basket of toys kindly supplied by Adele as well as the fantastic garden, climbing frame and swings. We enjoyed relaxing on the comfortable sofas by the log burner in the evenings. Thank you for a fantastic few days, we will definitely be back!!

Harriet, Kingsbridge Dec 2023

If you like hosts that are there for you and enjoy making your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible then you could not ask for better than Adele and Nigel. They love sharing the produce from their beautifully stocked kitchen garden and you can spend endless hours just exploring the thoughtfully landscaped gardens or take a leisurely walk in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

Jenny, Sawday's Inspector Nov 2023

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Location

The neighbourhood

It's a wonderfully peaceful place. As well as the pub there is a local store and post office in the village. At the next village you can visit the famous Cerne Abbas giant. Sherborne and Dorchester are both about 10 miles away for big shops and a huge choice of restaurants. Sherborne has market days on Thursdays and Saturdays and glorious West Bay beach is a 40-minute drive for a day out at the seaside.

Local points of interest from Adele Murray

Dorchester – the county town. Visit the Roman Town House and Amphitheatre and also stand in the dock where the Martyrs stood trial.
Sherborne – a beautiful and historic market town, home to Sherborne Abbey, Castle (the former home of Sir Walter Raleigh) and Gardens. The town itself has a wide range of individually owned shops, boutiques and antique shops to while away the afternoon.
Milton Abbas – the epitome of a Dorset village, dozens of beautiful thatched cob cottages lining each side of the only road in and out of the village, complete with pub and tea rooms serving delicious food. The Abbey church close by is also open to the public.
Weymouth – The classic English seaside resort and a favourite bathing place of George III. Sandy beaches with brightly coloured beach huts, punch and judy and donkey rides, sit comfortably alongside a back drop of independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
Wareham – sits on the banks of the River Frome and is a saxon walled town. A great place to wander around with various unique shops and cafes. Hire a boat or kayak or for the less energetic board a river cruise to while away an hour or two.
Jurassic Coast – a World Heritage site, stretching from Studland Bay, on the southern shore of Poole Harbour, to Exmouth in East Devon. The Dorset coast incorporates just over 80 miles of the South West Coast Path along this stretch.

Introducing

Adele Murray

Nigel and Adele love living in such a pretty part of Dorset. Having spent 10 years owning a large holiday cottage business in Cornwall, they know exactly what guests are looking for. They do everything they can to help you relax, feel at home and make wonderful holiday memories. They are on hand to give advice but are utterly unobtrusive. Adele bakes delicious cakes.

Poacher's Cottage

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Adele Murray

Poacher's Cottage

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Adele Murray

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