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Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, video game console, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sydling Saint Nicholas, England
  • Cerne Abbas Giant
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Weymouth Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cottage is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Cerne Abbas Giant and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. .This family-friendly cottage is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Chesil Beach and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Weymouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 32 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 38 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Durdle Door - 50 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Dorchester - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Three Compasses - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Finca - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gaggle of Geese - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside

Chelsea Cottage is situated in the heart of the Dorset countryside in the beautiful village of Sydling St Nicholas.

Enjoy all the facilities this house has to offer in a central "chocolate box" village location, surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside set beside stream. 5 spacious bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms, magnificent oak conservatory, 3 other receptions including games room and snug with electronic games, 55" SMART TV with electric woodburner in inglenook fireplace and a fantastic new gazebo with bar (June 2025)

Access to the property is via a covered porch from the driveway. Hall has exposed brickwork and spacious wardrobe for coats and shoes. To the left is the spacious main living room with exposed beams and brickwork. A wood burning effect fire greets you in the inglenook fireplace. This room has the SMART TV, triple aspect views and has french doors leading to the light and bright oak-framed conservatory/dining room. There is room for 10 people to enjoy leisurely meals around the dining table whilst overlooking the garden. The snug also leads off from the conservatory and has a TV, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii console and a selection of DVDs and games. The entrance hall gives access to a separate WC as well as the kitchen. Again with exposed beams and brickwork, this room has an electric oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, additional undercounter fridge and freezer and dishwasher as well as numerous cooking utensils. The separate utility room leading off has a washing machine and tumble dryer. Next door is a games room with table football as well as selection of games.

Upstairs there is a stylish and spacious super-king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room with WC, a king-size room or an inviting twin, both also with an en-suite shower room with WC. There is one further double bedroom on this floor with sloping ceilings and a contemporary bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC. There is a king bedroom on the second floor.

Heading outside via the conservatory, you can access the lawn that backs onto the property and looks out over the hills and pastureland behind the property. This level space also has a gazebo with a rustic bar where you can enjoy sundowner drinks, plus a hot tub.

There is an optional charge of £100 for use of the hot tub.

The house is eco friendly possessing solar panels and air source heat pump water and central heating. It has an unvented system allowing for powerful showers etc!

There are beautiful walks in the area which is an area of natural beauty with SSSI nearby, you could be in any century! Approximately 25 mins from the coast with beautiful rolling countryside all around.

This is the 4th year the property has been rented out and has excellent reviews from previous guests scoring 5* consistently for comfort and location.
"Fabulous property, the best place we've ever stayed in England. Sizeable and lovely living areas, great bedrooms, kitchen large and well equipped, a bright and airy conservatory, great place for the whole family to gather"
"Lovely spacious property for a large family, all the equipment etc you could need. The village it is in was lovely and quiet and we found it very easy to visit various places around the area including the beach. "
"A lovely large house and garden. Plenty of room to get together or have some space apart! Beds were really comfortable. A nice pub down the road"
"We had a magical time at your cottage"
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a video-game console is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This cottage also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note the house is close to a stream

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation