Pretty Dorset Cottage with Outdoor Pool & Village Pub
This newly renovated 19th century cottage is one of four sharing a heated outdoor pool and acres of country gardens a short drive from the pretty towns of Dorchester and Sherborne and within 30 minutes of the many charming seaside towns along the Dorset coast. The cottage itself has its own private patio with BBQ leading on to the communal grounds and 'secret gate' to the village pub, which has a lovely beer garden and a reputation for good food and drink. The cottages come with a touch of luxury in the form of homemade cakes in the welcome basket, big fluffy towels in the bathrooms, Nespresso machines and country contemporary interiors.
Details
- Standard nightly rate GBP £350
- Date range available31/08/2026 - 25/09/2026
- Minimum stay (nights)2
- Maximum guests 4
- Number of bedrooms2
- Number of bathrooms1
- Cancellation PolicyNon-Refundable - No refund if cancelled after booking confirmation.
House rules
- No Smoking Inside
- No Parties
- No Pets
Inside the property
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Coffee Machine
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Iron & Board
- High-Speed Wi-Fi
- Crib/Cot
- Highchair
- Heating
- TV
- Open Fire/Log Burner
- Allocated Parking
- Pool heating
- Kids Toys/Books
- Play Area
- Chef Services
- Babysitting Services
- Outside Space
Onsite & nearby amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Pool Fence/Alarm
- Grocery store
- Restaurant/Bar
- BBQ
- Parking
- Play Area
Accommodation Overview
Entry to the cottage leads you straight to the lounge which has the original ‘Dorset winder’ staircase up to the bedrooms, and a door leading to the fully equipped kitchen and cloakroom/WC. Upstairs there is a double and twin room, the twin has space for a cot and a modern bathroom with bath tub and over bath shower. The cottage has a private patio with picnic table and BBQ, leading to the communal gardens. If you're lucky, you might catch fresh produce ready to pick from the owner's kitchen garden.
Local Area
Peace and tranquillity rule the day at Dominey’s Yard, with beautifully landscaped gardens but a 'secret gate' leads to a family friendly village pub with beer garden, good reputation for food and a mini herd of pygmy goats that are always a huge hit with animal lovers! Set in the pretty village of Buckland Newton there is a well stocked village shop, large play area and playing field within a 10 min stroll down the country lane. Slightly further a field within a short drive are Sherborne and Dorchester. The former is 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. Dorchester is the county town with attraction including the Roman Town House and Amphitheatre. Milton Abbas the epitome of a Dorset village is also within a short drive and boasts dozens of beautiful thatched cob cottages plus a pub and tea rooms serving delicious food. Weymouth with its beautiful sandy beach is just 30 mins drive and the Jurassic coast is also within easy reach.
Anything else guests should know?
Please note: This cottage retains its original ‘Dorset winder’ staircase to the upstairs bedrooms and bathroom. This staircase is steeper and narrower than a modern staircase, so care must be taken and the cottage may not be suitable for some guests with more limited mobility. The cottage is set in the middle of the row of 4 terrace cottages. Check-in from 16.00 Check-out by 10.00
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Meet your host
My husband, Nigel, and I run Dominey’s Yard and love living in such a pretty part of Dorset. “Having spent 10 years owning a large holiday cottage business in Cornwall,…
My husband, Nigel, and I run Dominey’s Yard and love living in such a pretty part of Dorset. “Having spent 10 years owning a large holiday cottage business in Cornwall,…
Meet your host
My husband, Nigel, and I run Dominey’s Yard and love living in such a pretty part of Dorset. “Having spent 10 years owning a large holiday cottage business in Cornwall,…
My husband, Nigel, and I run Dominey’s Yard and love living in such a pretty part of Dorset. “Having spent 10 years owning a large holiday cottage business in Cornwall,…