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HAMLET, 1LEVEL, PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDEN., MAX 2 MEDIUM SIZE DOGS £20 PER DOG.

Holiday home in Dorchester with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Old Dairy.
Exterior
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2172.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Winfrith, 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 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

HAMLET, 1LEVEL, PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDEN., MAX 2 MEDIUM SIZE DOGS £20 PER DOG.

Old Dairy is set in the heart of the countryside in a hamlet, amongst six other cottages, with an abundance of wildlife, making an ideal holiday cottage for two. Light and airy, with an abundance of beams, Old Dairy is a lovely barn conversion, with an fully fitted kitchen, open plan lounge/dining area, large patio windows onto private garden, modern bathroom neighbouring double bedroom with kingsize bed, exposed beams, wardrobe. Kitchen, gas hob, electric oven, fridge, ice box, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Tasimmo coffee machine. Open plan lounge with Freesat TV, Netflix, DVD, Alexa, iPod dock, Stereo, independent fibre wifi, dining table/chairs, bathroom, shower cubicle, WC, totally enclosed garden, large patio with private lawned area. Furniture, rotary clothes dryer, Gas central heating, parking for one car, Bed linen/towels provided. Extra charge of £20 per dog, 1-2 small-medium sized well behaved dogs welcome. PLEASE NOTE, dogs need to be added at time of booking for surcharge of £20 per dog.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our property is pet friendly for up to two well behaved, medium sized dogs, and there is a surcharge of £20 per dog.

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 holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Durdle Door and Dorset and East Devon Coast reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Skirmish Dorset. The Blue Pool and Tea House and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Winfrith, ENG

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Tank Museum - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lulworth Castle - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Weymouth Bay - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Reef Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Man O'War Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HAMLET, 1LEVEL, PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDEN., MAX 2 MEDIUM SIZE DOGS £20 PER DOG. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at HAMLET, 1LEVEL, PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDEN., MAX 2 MEDIUM SIZE DOGS £20 PER DOG. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HAMLET, 1LEVEL, PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDEN., MAX 2 MEDIUM SIZE DOGS £20 PER DOG. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HAMLET, 1LEVEL, PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDEN., MAX 2 MEDIUM SIZE DOGS £20 PER DOG. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HAMLET, 1LEVEL, PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDEN., MAX 2 MEDIUM SIZE DOGS £20 PER DOG. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from The Tank Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Purbeck Shooting School. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Durdle Door Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 220 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It a very lovely find, we'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time of staying at this property and it was just as good as the first time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic place to stay and all the little extras we loved ,lovely outside garden to relax in, great hosts and will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been going to The Old Diary for 10 years and always have a wonderful stay. It has everything you need and is quiet and secluded.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cosy little cottage of the beaten track… but ideally located to explore south east Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this beautiful dairy was amazing it was spotlessly clean had everything that you needed very comfortable great shower. Kitchen had everything you needed spotless very peacefull amazing watching the birds and hedgehogs really relaxing week
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a lovely comfortable home from home where we wanted for nothing, even had bowls and a towel for the dog provided.Was super clean, had everything you could possibly need, very comfortable and a gorgeous place to rest and relax after seeing the beautiful surrounding area which included the stunning Lulworth cove just minutes drive away.Very good shower with plenty of hot water too. Easy to find if follow instructions which are provided, very quiet and secluded with a lovely fenced in garden to sit in and a lovely welcome with keys in the property which was all ready to settle into.Loved it, will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Excellent, secluded location

A very nice, quiet and relaxing stay.Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Superb

From the quiet private garden to the thoughtfulness of Lynne absolutely everything you could wish for in the cottage. We definitely will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david O.

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

Quiet paradise

A perfect quiet location with cows and birds at your door sort of.Everything you could need is available as is communication with the owners, very approachable.Hard not to give this property 12 out of 10 EXCELLENT
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice property, and very friendly and helpful owners. The property had everything we needed and is in a lovely location. Watching the birds on the feeders on the miserable days, mirninfs and evenings was lovely.Lynne and Alec thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

The Old Dairy

Lynne and Alec were perfect hosts for our short 3 day stopover. The facilities and setting are excellent. Very convenient for our short tour of the Jurassic Coast before jumping on a ferry to the Isle of Wight. We would absolutely recommend the Old Dairy for a Dorset vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Peaceful, dog friendly accommodation

Perfect space to relax and enjoy dorset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Lovely little place

Perfect location. Super accommodation , so quiet !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Great place

Easy to find, central for many places and wonderful to find a place that loves dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., Dunstable, UK

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

Lovely short stay

Great location to many of the popular tourest attractions. Had everything we nèeded, wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Place

The unit is great and a good central location in the area. There was a hot water issue and the plumber could not come until the day after we were to leave. The hosts gave us a couple of options which were very much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

The old dairy

Wonderful break, lovely accommodation, very quiet, ideal hub, Lynne was very helpful. We had a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gemma c.

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

Great stay and fantastic location for exploring the area.

The property was perfect for our break away, just as described. The check in and out process was so easy and hosts were available if needed but we had peace and quite in the property. Great inclosed garden for the dog - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Holiday in Dorset

Lovely two week stay-very comfortable with enclosed garden for the dog. Only thing missing was a tea pot! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Fabulous stay

What a great find. The Old Dairy was in a lovely peaceful area but close to lots of amazing places to visit.It was the most well thought out accommodation we’ve stayed in. We’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

Peaceful, a lovely rest in a lovely place

Lovely barn conversion, well equipped, comfy, warm, great private garden for dogs, lovely grounds. We love it here. Excellent location, so close to many places... Weymouth, Dorchester, Wareham etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

A lovely stay.

We really enjoyed our stay here! The barn was warm and cozy but I can also imagine in summer it would be light and airy. We had everything we needed for our stay and the location is great for exploring Dorset!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

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

September stay

Excellent property with lots to do around the area
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

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

Great base for Jurassic Coast

Warm and cosy base from which to explore the Jurassic Coast - we walked everyday and could return to a cosy place with excellent kitchen facilities and inviting couches .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lynne O'Reilly / Alec Edmonds

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We are a local family, having lived just outside of Swanage for many years so have an excellent knowledge of the area and local facilities. We now live in a neighbouring cottage to Old Dairy, where we are enjoying the wonderful wildlife and countryside surrounding us.

Why they chose this property

Stepping inside Old Dairy, this property envelopes you with a wonderful feeling of privacy, but spacious both inside and out.
Although set in the heart of countryside, the location is ideal with the coast 3 miles away, set on the Jurassic coast, and a village just a mile away, with ample shops and a mainline
station, but near to all Dorsets attractions.

What makes this property unique

Old Dairy is approached by a tree lined drive, which is a wonderful habitat to pheasants, ducks, deer and many species of birds. There is a pretty garden adjacent to facilites for car parking, and a barn that used to be home for dairy cattle, but now home to owls and our pet ponies. The whole area is surrounded by fields, with a wonderful feeling of open space.

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