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The Old Rectory Lodge

Chilfrome, Dorset
Self-catering
+44 (0)7973 927208
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Per night
£140 - £240
Per week
£980 - £1680

5 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Comfortable, traditional, accessible and in the grounds of an old rectory with meadows and the river Frome nearby for summer dips

Per night
£140 - £240
Per week
£980 - £1680

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£140 - £240 per night

£980 - £1680 per week

The Experience

All on one floor so perfect for those with limited mobility: find wooden parquet floors, plenty of space, antique furniture and comfy bedrooms. Wide doors lead to the bathroom with its walk-in shower and fluffy towels. The sitting room has a gas burner for cosy evenings, two sofas and an armchair and pretty curtain fabrics. Find a homemade cake, bottle of wine and local Dorset treats on arrival in the kitchen – it’s brand new and will keep even fussy cooks happy with a big island for prepping.

Views from everywhere are lovely. Sit on your own south-facing patio with a table and chairs, wander the beautiful garden, try your hand on the tennis court (bring your own racquets and balls), wander through mature trees and smooth lawns to the river.

You’re near the Frome Valley Trail for walking and cycling, or join the Wessex Way. The nearest beach is West Bexington, a 20-minute drive, Bridport has a fabulous Saturday market. It’s lovely and peaceful with no road noise at all.

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We think you'll love

  • The wonderful walks all around
  • The total quiet apart from countryside sounds and much birdlife
  • Being so close to two good pubs - The Acorn Inn (5 miles) and The Fox & Hounds (0.5 miles) which opens again at the end of August
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You should know

  • There's a sofabed for an extra guest
  • The owners' dogs and cat will be ambling about

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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Pricing

Nightly price
from £140
Weekly price
from £980
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available at no charge.
1 Cottage for 4
From £1405 beds3 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 3 nights on weekdays. 3 nights at weekends. 5 nights in high season.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Pubs/restaurants 0.5 miles.

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Reviews

Nessie is the most wonderful host, clearly wanting the best for her guests. The suite is situated in the most picturesque Dorset village surrounded by lush water meadows and rolling hills. So many places nearby to visit particularly if you are a lover of everything Thomas Hardy. Not too far to the beach at West Bexington and to the fabulous Chesil Beach. Dorset at it's best!
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Julie, Kingsbridge

We spent a wonderful week at The Old Rectory Lodge, my sister and myself, plus our elderly mum. The cottage was ideal for mum's limited mobility, all level, wide doorways, and even a shower chair. We had fantastic weather, so we enjoyed the grounds, the tennis court and riverside setting all the more. Nessie provided an amazing hamper of local goodies and we had some wonderful days out at Mapperton, Sherborne, Cerne Abbas, Abbotsbury and Beaminster. Thank you for a memorable stay.

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Annie and Nick, London

We found ourselves far from the madding crowd in this obscure corner of Dorset resting up from the rigours of London. Everyone is so happy here from Mapperton to Beaminster and back from Bridport we were only met by joyous smiles. We even had a lovely time on Chesil Beach! After walks or tennis, a cool down in the river was perfect, followed by a hot shower! A slice of home-made cake and dinner with home grown runner beans! Thank you very much

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Marie-Clare, London

The Old Rectory Lodge is a beautiful house in a stunning location, the surrounding gardens are so lovely and with a young family were perfect for games. The house is very comfortable and well equipped and as hosts Vanessa and David are extremely helpful and accommodating. We had a perfect sunny week with lots of visits to nearby beaches and would love to return.

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Laura, Stamford

Thank you for having us in your wonderful, quiet, relaxing cottage. Everything was perfect. We loved meeting your beautiful dogs. All your food recommendations were spot on, but the Crab House Café was outstanding. We learnt a lot about Thomas Hardy, had some fabulous walks and hope to visit again one day. Many thanks.

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Location

The neighbourhood

The house sits in the Frome Valley with its patchwork of green fields, gentle hills and mellow stone villages; pure Thomas Hardy. A 20-minute walk will take you to The Fox & Hounds in Cattistock; in the other direction the coffee shop in Maiden Newton. It's a 10-minute drive to Evershot and The Acorn Inn, or smarter food at Summer Lodge Hotel. Dorchester has a good museum, Mapperton has a Jacobean house and magnificent Italianate garden. Pack up a picnic.

Local points of interest from Nessie Owen

  • There's a beautiful 12th century church next door with an ancient Cedar tree in the church yard which is reported to be healing - it certainly gives you an air of calm and tranquility! The garden and grounds offer many peaceful spots to hide away.
  • We are 15 minutes from Bridport, West Bay and Burton Bradstock which have glorious walks along the Jurassic Coast. Why not walk from Charmouth to Seatown and have lunch at The Anchor Pub, taking in Golden Cap! On a good day it can't get more special
  • There are lots of gourmet pubs and restaurants nearby including Hix in Lyme Regis (40 mins), Summer Lodge (10 mins), The Seaside Boarding House (20 mins), Fox and Hounds in Cattistock (2 mins), The Crab Shack in Weymouth (25min) to name a very few!
  • Glorious walks and Bike Rides straight from the house, including The Frome Trail along the River Frome, a walk up the Ilchester Estate valley and masses of bicycle rides. You don't need to get into a car to find a glorious walk, if you don't want to!
  • Dorchester is only 20 minutes away for Thomas Hardy fans and Lulworth Cove, Corfe Castle are within an hours drive. There is a river near the house for fun swimming (an idyllic spot for picnics!}
  • A new level cycle path has opened nearby to Bridport along the old Uploaders railway line. Electric bikes for hire if you want to take it easy! This is a great family bike ride in stunning countryside all the way to the Jurassic Coast

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Introducing

Nessie Owen

Nessie used to cook for parties and weddings, David worked for Formula 1. They've lived here for some time and have two young children. They built the lodge for David's parents, and are still working on the rectory - a never-ending project. They know this area well and can tell you about all the best walks with your dog.

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