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The Old Dairy
Terrace/patio
Main entrance into The Old Dairy.
Kitchen Area
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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East Knighton, ENG
  • Place, Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Tank Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Cloakroom downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside

The Old Dairy is a stunning luxury five star gold one bed property nestled in a wonderful part of the Dorset countryside. Its secluded location on the outskirts of Winfrith Newburgh offers uninterrupted views of open fields and farmland perfect for a romantic break, honeymoon or peaceful holiday.
The faultless architecture provides not only visual pleasure, but a relaxed and practical environment to enjoy the perfect holiday. This private and romantic hide-away is perfect for couples wishing to experience life beyond the public gaze.

A magnificent 20ft glass and oak gable end ensures the open plan living room, kitchen and dining area are bathed in natural light. This combined with the splendid oak vaulted ceilings ensures that the entire property feels striking yet serene. The immaculately designed mezzanine gallery bedroom enjoys exceptional views of the rural landscape making your stay truly memorable.

The Old Dairy benefits from a private courtyard garden which lies adjacent to a small paddock, home to our chickens ducks and further afield our beehives with open farmland beyond.

* Sleeps 2
* Welcome Hamper
* King size bed
* 40' TV
* Central Heating
* Private drive with ample parking
* Free Wifi internet access
* Strictly Non-smoking
* Unsuitable for Pets
* No children


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Skirmish Dorset are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Knighton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • The Tank Museum - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Weymouth Bay - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside on 22 May, 2026 start from S$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Property Nestled In A Wonderful Part Of The Dorset Countryside located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Monkey World Ape Rescue Center, Durdle Door and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Weymouth Bay and The Tank Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful property in an attractive location. Plenty to do in the area and we also had good weather. Dorchester is well worth a visit and local NT properties also good to see. Jane was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sanjay s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good enjoyed the stay

Beautiful property, everything spot on, lovely welcome pack, great location, definitely will recommend & return 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Lovely property and in a great location for exploring Dorset
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

J v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay

Fine hous and location, nothing to wish.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden Gem waiting for you in Dorset

The Old Dairy certainly had the WOW factor. A stunning property in a great location for exploring Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing setting

The Old Dairy was a beautiful place to stay with everything we needed for our luxury stay, in wonderful surroundings and not far from the coast. Jane and Martin who own the property were very welcoming and helpful, definitely recommend a visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Over Too Soon!

From arrival to leaving we just loved the accommodation. A lot of thought had gone to ensuring an A1 stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday barn

Wow , what an amazing place to stay. Couldn’t have asked for a better place. Everything you needed for a wonderful holiday. The whole place was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully crafted space

A well appointed, clean and unique accommodation. The owners have thought carefully to provide all that was needed to make the trip hassel-free. All ideally located in a peaceful setting close to many of the attractions in Dorset.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Dairy Rural Retreat

Had a wonderful stay. A lovely rural retreat. A thoughtful surprise welcome pack. Excellent quality fixtures and fittings, couldn't fault it!. Would definitely return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trev B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Wedding Anniversary Break!

Thank you Jane for a wonderful welcome and superb accommodation. We can't fault it in any way. Extremely clean and comfortable. Very peaceful location and perfect for exploring both countryside and coast, walking and off road cycling. Great sightseeing never too far away. The regular visits of a local pheasant parading its colours across the patio was a bonus:) We highly recommend the Sailors Return for its local atmosphere, excellent menu and quality food/cooking. The Old Dairy and it's location was the perfect choice for celebrating a special milestone and we would happily return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Relaxing!

This rental lived up to what the listing said, and more. Convenient to everything we wanted to see, yet felt secluded. New or newer construction, charming and well appointed. Do not recommend for more than 2 adults, but would work if couple has young baby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Old Dairy

Spotlessly clean, spacious, well equipped and comfortable accommodation in a central situation for touring Dorset. Jane and Martin very helpful and friendly but not intrusive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Lovely cottage, great location

We loved this place! So comfortable, warm and welcoming. Exposed beams and a mezzanine bedroom give the place a stylish, country feel and the huge window facing out to fields was hypnotic. Jane was a friendly host, providing a cream tea with jam and homemade scones, and - apart from a brief intro to the cottage - left us to our own devices. Perfect location for exploring Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Tyneham Village.

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday break

Just nice to get away for weekend. Such easy access to Durdle Door, kimmerage and Swanage. Property is in beautiful condition, very relaxed and comfortable. Everything you would need was provided in property including a cream tea which was much appreciated. For 2 people, which the property is designed for it is ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

john W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Knighton, The Old Dairy.

Excellent in every way. All our needs catered for, modern appliances, comfortable place to be. sleeping area with en suite sited above in mezzanine area. outside seating area with views across open fields. Decent pub not far up the road, could be walked to. On arrival greeted with fresh milk, scones and clotted cream. Also fresh flowers in the cottage a lovely touch. The hostess was most helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Old Dairy

Our holiday at The Old Dairy was perfect. Everything was excellent. The owners were available yet unobtrusive. They were the nicest couple you could wish to meet. The property was about as rural as you can get with lovely outdoor seating areas. Indoors was kitted out to the highest standard. We went for walks from the property across heathland spotting stonechats and other rare birds. The holiday was great. We'll be going there again soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A brilliant staycation in a glorious Dairy

Location brilliant, car parked and the adventure begins. So many villages to see walking, most with pubs so NO DRINKING AND DRIVING. We were lucky with the weather, but who cares. Back at the Dairy after a full day out it was lovely to sit outside overlooking the farm beyond so peaceful. The Dairy was impressive, everything you could have wished for was there and so peaceful! We hope we can better this stay, but don't think so!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very spacious and well laid out. The ground floor is large and gives a feeling of calm. The large windows give a stunning view of the non intrusive field where deer regularily are seen feeding and grazing. The king sized bed has full view of the countryside through the large window and is perfect when enjoying the first tea of the day. Kitchen was perfect sized for cooking meals with every utensile to ensure an enjoyable cooking experience. The road accessing the property is very private and the property is not overlooked on any side. There is a pergola where plants cover inside of a polycarbonate roof. This was essential as it gives shade allowing you to sit on a sunrester out of the sun enjoying a drink. The sunrester can be pulled into the full sunshine, still maintaining full privacy. The Countryside pub is ten minutes walk through a unadopted lane and offers a great atmosphere and good food. The location to visit national park attractions is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Beautiful cottage very well equipped.

We spent a lovely week in The Old Dairy. The cottage provides a luxury home to spend time unwinding and enjoying the surrounding areas which are beautiful. Jane provides a delicious welcome gift of scones and a Victoria sponge cake which we thoroughly enjoyed. Although the cottage is next to the owners property it is not over looked and after an initial greeting from Jane we were left to enjoy the cottage safe in the knowledge we could contact Jane if we needed. The cottage provides a selection of information/maps of the local area. We enjoyed some beautiful walks. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

david u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!

What a fantastic place to stay. We stayed here for our Honeymoon, as we wanted somewhere peaceful to relax and unwind. We were greeted by a hamper with biscuits and clotted cream and scones, milk in the fridge and a bottle of bubbly. Such a lovely gesture. It was so lovely waking up to a beautiful views across the fields and watching the rabbits playing and we even saw a deer. The accommodation itself was so well equipped, it had everything you could need. It was very comfortable and clean, we were sad to have to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Knighton

The property was stunning and central to many areas within a 30 minute drive. Communication with host was excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property as advertised

Roomy and very good attention to detail. Good base for touring around
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kath B., Truro. Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful find

We loved everything about The Old Dairy. It was spotlessly clean, light, quiet, ideally located and had a lovely rural view. In how many holiday accommodations can you lie in bed first thing in the morning and watch fox cubs playing together in the field outside? Perfect for us being avid nature watchers. Thank you to the owners for the great welcome pack and for the beautiful fresh flowers on our arrival. We will definately return in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One Week Break

Perfect place for a quiet relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jane Tidman

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We have lived in The Old Barn since 2000 and completely renovated The Old Dairy in 2012.
We are delighted to offer this five star gold self-catering accommodation for couples wishing to holiday in this lovely part of Dorset.

Why they chose this property

The area is close to the superb Jurassic Coast with Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door only 3.5miles away.
Perfect setting to explore Dorset situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfect for a romantic break, honeymoon or relaxing holiday.

What makes this property unique

The Old Dairy has been built with exceptional detail. Using oak for all the wood externally and internally. The huge glass gable end to The Old Dairy looks out onto open fields.
Many species of wildlife are often viewed from the living area within The Old Dairy. Deer, badger, fox, buzzards and owls to name just a few.

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