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Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May)
Holiday home in Dorchester with kitchen and patio
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399.3 sq ft
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Explore the area

- Place, Weymouth Beach
- Place, Weymouth Harbour
- Place, Chesil Beach
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May)
Courage Cottage is a two bedroom detached barn conversion situated in an historic Georgian farmyard.The barn was converted in 2013 so has all modern conveniences. It is totally individual and situated in a very quiet, rural setting. The local village of Winterborne St Martin has a pub and excellent farm shop: both with restaurants. Dorchester is 2 miles away and has every facility including good rail connections in all directions.
The outdoor pool is heated from Mid-May to Mid- September
Local attractions within easy reach by car include: Durdle Door and the famous Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and Portland with Olympic sailing facilities, Hardy's Cottage, Maiden Castle, Radipole lake (for Bird watching), Dinosaur museum, Cerne Abbas Giant, stunning coastal walks along the Jurassic coastline, Horse riding, Tank museum, Monkey World, Abbotsbury Swannery, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle, Swanage steam railway, Nature reserves, many beautiful country houses and excellent unspoilt beaches and coastline.
The outdoor pool is heated from Mid-May to Mid- September
Local attractions within easy reach by car include: Durdle Door and the famous Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and Portland with Olympic sailing facilities, Hardy's Cottage, Maiden Castle, Radipole lake (for Bird watching), Dinosaur museum, Cerne Abbas Giant, stunning coastal walks along the Jurassic coastline, Horse riding, Tank museum, Monkey World, Abbotsbury Swannery, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle, Swanage steam railway, Nature reserves, many beautiful country houses and excellent unspoilt beaches and coastline.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Dorchester
Located in Dorchester, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Dorchester, England
What's nearby
- Weymouth Beach - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
- Weymouth Harbour - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
- Weymouth Pavilion - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
- Osmington Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
- Chesil Beach - 32 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- The Royal Standard - 7 min drive
- Coffee #1 - 6 min drive
- The Old Ship Inn - 6 min drive
- Victoria Hotel - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Richard and Marieke Hosford
Languages:
English, French, German, Dutch
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