River Cottage

Sleeps details: 6 + t/cot
Brochure code: E3655
Brochure page number: 278

In the grounds of one of the finest 15th century country houses in England, this charming thatched cottage offers very comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings near the banks of the River Piddle. As well as shared use (free of charge) of the owners’ 3 green, 9 tee golf course, which lies beside the cottage’s own garden, visitors to River Cottage also enjoy complementary passes to Athelhampton House and Gardens (open to the public) and access to the licensed restaurant for lunches and cream teas during opening hours (Sunday-Thursday in summer, Sundays only in the winter). A village shop and pub serving food are just 1 mile away and the county town of Dorchester (5 miles) offers good shopping and a host of amenities, including cycle hire for exploring the area’s glorious countryside and delightful villages. Within easy reach are famous Cerne Abbas Giant cut into the chalk of the hillside, the Abbotsbury Swannery and the famous resorts of Weymouth, Bournemouth and Poole, Salisbury with its famous cathedral and spire, and rural West Dorset Hardy Country. Shop and pub serving food 1 mile. Ground floor: Living room with French doors and wooden floor. Dining area/kitchen. 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 1 twin (6ft zip and link, can be double on request) bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Steep second staircase to first floor: 1 double (four poster) bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Elec woodburner in living room inc. Gas CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Digital TV. DVD. M/wave. Washer/dryer. D/washer. Fully fenced garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking. No smoking. Easy walking access. Friday to Friday. • 20% reduction –2 persons