English Thatch Cottages Dorset UK

Selection of English thatched cottages for rent in Dorset UK.

Selection of English thatch cottages for rent in Dorset UK.

£230 - £550

Peacefully set in an unspoilt rural hamlet, just 6 miles north of Wareham and the Isle of Purbeck, this thatched cottage provides a delightful and comfortable holiday retreat. Bloxworth is an excellent base for exploring the historic market towns of Dorchester, Wimborne and Blandford Forum which are all within a 20 minute drive. The beaches at Studland, Swanage, Bournemouth and Sandbanks, as well as the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’ are easily accessible There are plenty of outdoor pursuits to enjoy locally including walking, cycling, horse-riding, quad-bike trekking, golf, sailing and fishing. Excellent pubs and local shops within 2 miles.

The cottage was refurbished to a high standard in 2006, and is tastefully decorated and well equipped. Downstairs the accommodation comprises fully fitted kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, freezer, electric hob/oven etc, comfortable living/dining room with ‘living flame’ stove and TV/video, double bedroom, and family bathroom with a cupboard housing the washing machine. Upstairs, there is one double bedroom and one single bedroom. A back hall has a door leading to the enclosed garden, with garden furniture and BBQ. Garage and off road parking is provided for two vehicles. All bed linen (duvets), central heating and power is included in tariff. Well behaved small dogs welcome by arrangement, but sorry, the cottage is not suitable for children under 8. Short Breaks subject to availability - please enquire for prices.

£430 - £1100

Little Meadows is a spacious Grade II listed luxuriously refurbished and appointed thatched property set in 1/3 acres of secluded grounds on the Isle of Purbeck, four miles away from the dramatic Dorset coastline of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The house comfortably accommodates 6-8 people.

Features include a double garage, a paved courtyard offering space for 3-4 cars, two bathrooms with power showers, one downstairs one upstairs, slate flooring and oriental rugs downstairs, hall and living room with fireplaces, exposed beams throughout the building. Fitted carpets upstairs, halogen lighting, a farmhouse pine kitchen and utility room, gas operated AGA oven, polished Purbeck marble and beech worktops. All kitchenware and tableware are of the highest quality. The hall contains restored Victorian mahogany furniture. The sitting room has a sofabed and TV, video, CD and satellite receiver. Upstairs there are three bedrooms - 1 double, and 2 twins.