Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views

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A patio area with a barbecue grill, two alpacas, and a wooden building with a gravel driveway.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A large house with a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.
A bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a dresser, and a view into another room.
A house with a garden in front, a wooden fence, and a brick wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Dorchester, Dorset
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Dorchester, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dorset County Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Roman Town House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dinosaur Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 2 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Borough Gardens, The Keep Military Museum and Maumbury Rings. Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dorchester West Station is only a 2-minute walk and Dorchester South Station is 8 minutes.

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. 149 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation in a stunning location, and the host was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay, fantastic location, friendly and welcoming hosts, close to many places to explore or just great walks outside the door in some beautiful countryside. Very dog friendly too. The accommodation had everything you could need and was very clean and comfortable .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay-the cottage was excellent and in beautiful surroundings. The hosts gave a very comprehensive pack of information about the local area and it was a fantastic base for exploring Dorset. We would love to return at some point and would highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in countryside location with fabulous views over the alpaca field. Cottage itself had everything we needed for a relaxing view days with lots of information provided on local area. Very welcoming hosts in Paul and Fiona and their dog Guiness, added bonus was Paul's collection of classic cars which is available for guests to view.I would definitely recommend staying in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a few days with our dog in this lovely property, it's comfortable, clean with view of the Alpacas
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A breath of peace and tranquility. A moment to pause, relax and enjoy. A stunning beautifully appointed space, everything we needed and more. Gorgeous views of the alpaca and welcomed visits from Guinness ( the resident spaniel)to ensure we had settled in and brought snacks!!Paul & Fiona were incredibly hospitable and provided a wealth of information about the surrounding area. They recommended walks, driving routes & pubs all very useful and fun to explore. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It all went too quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, great location, friendly welcome, alpaca feeding was a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host, very comfortable cottage with fantastic amenities. Some nice walks around the area and not far to drive to local landmarks and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic short break, property was beautiful and had everything we needed. Absolutely loved the alpacas, unique experience, come prepared with carrots! Lots to see and do in the area, lovely walks straight from the cottage. Appreciated the welcome from the owner and the comprehensive welcome pack, very useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage and lovely location

We loved staying here. Waking up to see the Alpacas every morning was a treat and the area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely everything perfect and very comfortable and cosy
Alpaca residents in field opposite cottage. An added bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul and Fiona are the kindest, most helpful, generous, gracious hosts we've ever met. They made our stay in their lovely Alpaca farm property, relaxing and very comfortable. They went out of their way to help us when we had issues with our rental car, en route to their cottage.The cottage and property are beautiful. We definitely recommend this cottage and hope to stay again in the future. Thank you Paul and Fiona for a truly wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely property

Very pretty with lots of interesting places to visit within close distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Great walks from the cottage and lots to do nearby (with a car). The alpacas are fun to watch and loved chatting with their caretaker, Fiona. Note, washer/dryer is in a separate barn so access needed to be coordinated.Host kindly provided tea, sugar, biscuits and cream upon our arrival!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really great place to stay, excellent accommodation, friendly and approachable hosts. Beautiful setting in countryside. Lots of local walks and within easy reach of Dorset Coast. The nearby Greyhound pub was good recommendation from Paul and Fiona.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful place

Very beautiful place to stay. Informative and friendly host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage in peaceful and relaxing surroundings, perfectly placed to easily explore the Dorset scenery and attractions. Despite the weather being cold and wet, the cottage was always warm and cosy and the view from the windows over the alpaca field was perfect entertainment, Great communication with the owner Paul throughout. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property easy to locate. Parking very close to property. Welcomed by the host who explained things to us.We looked out at the park land where the alpacas were which was a delight and being able to walk over to see them and even help with feeding was very special.We had a comfortable and relaxing short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting and scenery

Lovely stay at alpaca cottage. Beautiful scenery and easy to reach Dorset attractions. Little cottage has everything you need for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed short break

Enjoyed our 2nd stay at Alpaca Cottage. Comfortable, clean and well equipped. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and a great view

Loved our short break in the country and seeing the Alpacas every day. The property it clean and has everything you need for a stay, and better still it is dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique cottage

Possibly one of the best places we've stayed in! Comfy, cosy and classy. Great location, loved the walks nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2023
Many thanks Clare So glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again, either at Alpaca Cottage, or one of our other places! Best Paul and Fiona
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Dorset Break

Lovely three days in Aloaca Cottage, very quiet and comfortable as described and well located for days out in lovely Dorset region with good walks and great beaches only a short drive away. The Cottage is very well appointed and perfect for a few days of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Spent 3 nights in April 2023, could easily have stayed much longer. Cottage is lovely, lots of great walks and pubs locally. Appreciated all the local knowledge and suggestions from the hosts. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique fantastic stay

We had such lovely time in the cottage set in the most unique and beautiful place with Alpacas. The host was very welcoming and made us feel at home. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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