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Highlights
- Discover nearby landmarksNear Dorset and East Devon Coast
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Washing machine
- Garden
- Internet access
- Refrigerator
Explore the area
Dorchester, South West England
- Weymouth BayPlace, Weymouth Bay1 min walk
- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural BeautyPlace, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty1 min walk
- Dorset and East Devon CoastPlace, Dorset and East Devon Coast5 min walk
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)73 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE ORCHARD, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Ringstead
The Orchard in Ringstead, Dorset, sleeps four guests in two shepherd hut bedrooms.
The Orchard is a characterful shepherds hut holiday retreat in Ringstead Bay, Dorset, The property offers three individual shepherds huts. One shepherd hut is an open‑plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area, log burner and logs and underfloor electric heating in all huts. Kitchen amenities include an electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, washing machine, kettle and toaster additionally within the living hut there is a bathroom with bath, walk‑in shower, basin and WC. The sleeping accommodation is arranged across two external huts, comprising of one hut with a double bed and a further hut with twin beds. Fuel and power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside there is a private garden with furniture and off‑road parking for two cars. Two well‑behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. The Orchard offers a distinctive base for exploring Dorset.
Please Note: This property can only accept a Friday changeover. In some circumstances it may be possible to arrange another day but only by prior agreement with Dream Cottages. If booking is a non standard changeover the check in time will be 6pm.
Please note re dogs: Up to 2 dogs welcome but please remember that these are relatively small spaces therefore no dogs are allowed in the sleeping huts and if your dog gets wet or muddy, we ask please that you to wash them and then allow them to dry in the outside kennel provided before they come into the main hut. If you are unhappy with these house rules then the Orchard may not be suitable for you. Please note: The entrance from the parking area is on a bridge over a small stream. Please note: The property is handily situated near to the popular Reef Cafe.
Amenities: Underfloor electric heating in all huts. Oven, hob, washing machine, kettle, toaster. Log burner with logs. TV. WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars available. Private garden with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. No smoking. Shop 4.3 miles, pub 4.3 miles, beach 0.1 mile (3 min walk).
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: Ringstead is a village and civil parish resting near the Norfolk coast, a few miles away from the popular resort of Hunstanton. This quaint village is a peaceful settlement, with a general store and a pub serving food. For more shopping and dining options, guests can head to the coast for a variety of restaurants, or head inland to one of the surrounding villages and towns, such as Fakenham and Swaffham. You can enjoy incredible natural beauty at the RSPB Titchwell Marsh, Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve, and Ringstead Downsand, while the resort of Hunstanton offers more attractions including SEA LIFE Hunstanton and lovely sandy beaches. Further afield, historical architecture is bountiful, with Bircham Windmill, Houghton Hall & Gardens Norfolk and Castle Rising within each reach of the village, and a handful of museums dotted around the encompassing coast and countryside.
The Orchard is a characterful shepherds hut holiday retreat in Ringstead Bay, Dorset, The property offers three individual shepherds huts. One shepherd hut is an open‑plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area, log burner and logs and underfloor electric heating in all huts. Kitchen amenities include an electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, washing machine, kettle and toaster additionally within the living hut there is a bathroom with bath, walk‑in shower, basin and WC. The sleeping accommodation is arranged across two external huts, comprising of one hut with a double bed and a further hut with twin beds. Fuel and power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside there is a private garden with furniture and off‑road parking for two cars. Two well‑behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. The Orchard offers a distinctive base for exploring Dorset.
Please Note: This property can only accept a Friday changeover. In some circumstances it may be possible to arrange another day but only by prior agreement with Dream Cottages. If booking is a non standard changeover the check in time will be 6pm.
Please note re dogs: Up to 2 dogs welcome but please remember that these are relatively small spaces therefore no dogs are allowed in the sleeping huts and if your dog gets wet or muddy, we ask please that you to wash them and then allow them to dry in the outside kennel provided before they come into the main hut. If you are unhappy with these house rules then the Orchard may not be suitable for you. Please note: The entrance from the parking area is on a bridge over a small stream. Please note: The property is handily situated near to the popular Reef Cafe.
Amenities: Underfloor electric heating in all huts. Oven, hob, washing machine, kettle, toaster. Log burner with logs. TV. WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars available. Private garden with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. No smoking. Shop 4.3 miles, pub 4.3 miles, beach 0.1 mile (3 min walk).
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: Ringstead is a village and civil parish resting near the Norfolk coast, a few miles away from the popular resort of Hunstanton. This quaint village is a peaceful settlement, with a general store and a pub serving food. For more shopping and dining options, guests can head to the coast for a variety of restaurants, or head inland to one of the surrounding villages and towns, such as Fakenham and Swaffham. You can enjoy incredible natural beauty at the RSPB Titchwell Marsh, Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve, and Ringstead Downsand, while the resort of Hunstanton offers more attractions including SEA LIFE Hunstanton and lovely sandy beaches. Further afield, historical architecture is bountiful, with Bircham Windmill, Houghton Hall & Gardens Norfolk and Castle Rising within each reach of the village, and a handful of museums dotted around the encompassing coast and countryside.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 12119868
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Dorchester
Dorchester is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Fantasy Island Fun Park and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Dorchester, South West England
What's nearby
- Weymouth Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Ringstead Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Dorset and East Devon Coast - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Weymouth Beach - 23 min drive - 13.5 km
Getting around
- Moreton Station - 21 min drive
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
- Hurricane Terrace & Bar - 11 min drive
- Live Lounge - 10 min drive
- Waterside Sports Bar - 14 min drive
- The Red Lion Hotel - 12 min drive
- The Black Dog - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is THE ORCHARD, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Ringstead pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at THE ORCHARD, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Ringstead?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at THE ORCHARD, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Ringstead?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at THE ORCHARD, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Ringstead?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is THE ORCHARD, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Ringstead located?
Situated in Dorchester, this cottage is steps away from Weymouth Bay and Ringstead Beach. Dorset and East Devon Coast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.
About the host
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