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View towards the character thatched cottage
Beautifully presented lounge with wood burner
Catch up with family and friends in the comfortable lounge
A warm welcome awaits
Relax by the cosy wood burner
Charming dining area
Spacious and welcoming hallway with dining area
Dine in style
Spacious kitchen overlooking the garden
French doors leading from the kitchen out to the patio and garden
Well equipped kitchen
Cosy snug with Smart TV
Beautiful Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom detail
Master bedroom overlooking the river
Stylish en-suite bathroom with separate shower
Take time for a soak
Elegant double bedroom overlooking the river
Stylish features
View towards the River Piddle from the bedroom
Twin bedroom overlooking the garden
Pretty single bedroom with additional pull out bed (available on request)
Shower room
Shower room
Patio area ideal for al fresco dining
Space for all the family in the garden
Enjoy a BBQ in the garden
River Piddle running through the garden
Relax in this beautiful riverside setting
Quiet lane leading to the historic village church
1 / 31  View towards the character thatched cottage
2 / 31  Beautifully presented lounge with wood burner
3 / 31  Catch up with family and friends in the comfortable lounge
4 / 31  A warm welcome awaits
5 / 31  Relax by the cosy wood burner
6 / 31  Charming dining area
7 / 31  Spacious and welcoming hallway with dining area
8 / 31  Dine in style
9 / 31  Spacious kitchen overlooking the garden
10 / 31  French doors leading from the kitchen out to the patio and garden
11 / 31  Well equipped kitchen
12 / 31  Cosy snug with Smart TV
13 / 31  Beautiful Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
14 / 31  Bedroom detail
15 / 31  Master bedroom overlooking the river
16 / 31  Stylish en-suite bathroom with separate shower
17 / 31  Take time for a soak
18 / 31  Elegant double bedroom overlooking the river
19 / 31  Stylish features
20 / 31  View towards the River Piddle from the bedroom
21 / 31  Twin bedroom overlooking the garden
22 / 31  Pretty single bedroom with additional pull out bed (available on request)
23 / 31  Shower room
24 / 31  Shower room
25 / 31  Patio area ideal for al fresco dining
26 / 31  Space for all the family in the garden
27 / 31  Enjoy a BBQ in the garden
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29 / 31  River Piddle running through the garden
30 / 31  Relax in this beautiful riverside setting
31 / 31  Quiet lane leading to the historic village church

Bridge Cottage - Piddletrenthide

Dorchester (6.5mls N), Dorset

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Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Thatched
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming rural retreat set in the Piddle Valley with many walking and cycling routes from the property
  • Plenty of room for all the family  to unwind in this spacious, traditional thatched cottage
  • Relax in the garden and listen to the soothing sound of the River Piddle which meanders through the grounds
Property code: 56025

This charming and unique detached cottage is set in a quiet village location alongside the river in Piddletrenthide, perfect for a peaceful retreat. Located in the beautiful Piddle Valley, many walking and cycling routes can be found leading from the door and take in the picturesque landscape that this area is renowned for. In minutes you can reach the county town of Dorchester, which has a great selection of restaurants, cinemas, pubs and shops. Why not take a trip to the coast and visit the sandy beach and historic harbour in Weymouth or go fossil hunting in Charmouth.

From the gravelled parking area next to the cottage, a short walk along the lane leads you to the front door, which opens into a spacious and welcoming hallway with dining area. The calming colours, character and charm of this traditional cottage is sure to make you feel right at home, with low ceilings and original beams to be admired throughout. Immediately to your left is a cosy snug with Smart TV. Heading across the hallway you will pass a separate WC before finding the stylish country kitchen. Overlooking the garden, this delightful room is an inviting space for the whole family to enjoy and is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. To the right of the hallway is a stunning lounge with a Smart TV and an abundance of character features, including a wood burner and exposed beams. Once back in the hallway, a set of winding stairs lead up to the landing on the first floor, where you will find a charming bedroom with a queen size bed and a beautiful en-suite bathroom where you can take a soak in the freestanding slipper bath, with shower and WC. Adjacent to here is a further double bedroom furnished with care and overlooking the river to the front of the property. Next is the bathroom, which has a shower over bath and WC. Two steps lead you to a generous twin bedroom which overlooks the garden and next door is a single bedroom with an additional pull out single bed (available on request at time of booking), which completes this floor.

Heading outside from the kitchen you will firstly find an inviting terrace with table and chairs. Ideally positioned behind the cottage it’s the perfect space to enjoy a quiet meal, or perhaps drinks in the evening. Leading on from here is a large lawn with a summer house, sure to keep all the family entertained. The river meanders through the garden (care to be taken with children and pets), creating the perfect setting for tranquil and relaxed days. Heading back to the side of the property, there is off-road parking for four cars.

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  • 4 bedrooms – 1queen size, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single with additional pull out bed (available on request at time of booking)
  • Sleeps 7+1 (additional single pull out bed in single bedroom, available on request)
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with slipper bath, shower and WC; 1 bathroom with a shower over bath and WC; 1 separate WC downstairs
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pubs within 2 miles
  • Bicycle storage available
  • Smart TV in lounge and snug  
  • Small charcoal BBQ available 
  • Please note river runs through the grounds and is unfenced (care to be taken with children and pets)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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View towards the character thatched cottage
Beautifully presented lounge with wood burner
Catch up with family and friends in the comfortable lounge
A warm welcome awaits
Relax by the cosy wood burner
Charming dining area
Spacious and welcoming hallway with dining area
Dine in style
Spacious kitchen overlooking the garden
French doors leading from the kitchen out to the patio and garden
Well equipped kitchen
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Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Maria 5th April 2024

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This was our second time in Bridge Cottage and we loved it even more! A cosy home from home and the location brings peace and tranquility to the craziness of life. Can highly recommend The Thimble Inn and the Highland Coos experience for real hands on farming experience (wear wellies). We plan to make this an annual family break - thank you again fRead moreor sharing your beautiful home! Hide

Reviewed by R 29th March 2024

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Lovely, well equipped cottage in a beautiful part of the country. Our stay was comfy and warm. No complaints from any of our seven guests.

Reviewed by Kellie 27th December 2023

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We loved our stay at the cottage as a family over the New Year period. We enjoyed visiting the area & would love to return one summer.

Reviewed by David 3rd November 2023

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Atmospheric character cottage in beautiful setting. Well equipped with very comfy beds and cosy lounge with log burner.

Reviewed by Susan 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lora 18th August 2023

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Lovely little find! We had a really comfortable and enjoyable stay in Piddletrenthide. Cottage was lovely and clean when we arrived and well equipped for our family. We all enjoyed the garden and padding in the Piddle! (although the garden isn't fully enclosed as the neighbours gardens also have access to the stream). Lots of day trips out to neighRead morebouring villages and beaches. Cerne Abbas is also worth a visit, only 10mins down the road. Lovely walks and pubs! Thank you for our stay Hide

Reviewed by Steve 16th June 2023

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This was our fourth visit to this lovely period cottage in a beautiful area of Dorset. The cottage is well appointed with a large garden. There are also lots of great walks nearby and the Thimble Inn for good food and service. There were cleaning issues this time on arrival which we've fed back to the owner. If you are looking for a quiet country hRead moreoliday in a quality property this is a good choice. Dogs love it too! Hide

Reviewed by Linda 9th June 2023

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Excellent cottage which had a lovely feel to it. It was well equipped clean and very comfortable. It was in a good location and easy to access the coast and tourist attractions.

Reviewed by Sue 2nd June 2023

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Lovely weeks break at Bridge Cottage. Well located for various places to visit. We also spent a lot of time in the propertys lovely garden which is very tranquil and relaxing. We had really good weather so the summerhouse gave comfortable shade when it was too hot to sit outside for too long. The rooms in the original part of the property were veryRead more dark as you'd expect from this sort of property, but as the weather was so good we were only inside later in the evening. Lovely break. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 21st April 2023

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Beautiful cottage for group of people or family gathering .

Reviewed by Elizabeth 13th April 2023

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Beautiful village. Lovely, comfortable cottage. Well equipped, we wanted for nothing. Idyllic location by a stream. We especially enjoyed sitting in the summer house in the early evening listening to the birds and watching the pheasants. We only had a short stay (3 nights) but we wish it could have been longer. Recommend.

Reviewed by Beverley 2nd December 2022

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Beautiful cottage with every thing you need for a comfortable holiday for 7. Loved our stay there.

Reviewed by Abigail 24th November 2022

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Loved our stay in this idyllic cottage, the flowing stream is a perfect setting for rest and relaxation. We were a family of 7 and yet there was plenty of room for us all, especially in the the dining room and cosy lounge (log burner was a fab treat after a cold winter's walk) and the kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and entertaining. WoulRead mored love to stay here in the summer to gain full use of the beautiful garden. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd September 2022

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Beautiful thatched cottage in an idyllic rural location. Six of us had a wonderful time at Bridge cottage for the week, the cottage was clean , warm and so well equipped . The garden was ideal for our spaniel, enclosed with a stream passing through. Great cottage that just needs a few improvements to make it five star.

Reviewed by Mike 20th August 2022

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Lovely Cottage and good for relaxing. Nicely equipped and great for walks in the countryside. Shame that the two nearest pubs have been closed for sometime and that was not mentioned in the write up for the property, so you have to get in the car and travel to Piddle Hinton for a good pub (The Thimble). Would come and stay again.

Reviewed by Graham 12th August 2022

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Clean and maintain better would make it a really nice holiday cottage

Reviewed by Ian 11th July 2022

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Very good cottage in heart of Dorset countryside. Well equipped, comfortable and charming - inside and out - it was the perfect location for our family and golden retriever. Lovely walks through the delightful church and into the surrounding fields and hills. Nice touches of flowers and welcome supplies. Thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by V 25th June 2022

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We had a family holiday, 5 adults, 2 grandchildren and 2 dogs. The space worked really well for us all and the garden was great! Super location to access all that's on offer in the area. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Sarah 17th June 2022

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We had the most perfect stay in an idyllic, stunning property! The summer house and river was an added bonus! The garden is absolutely gorgeous and doggy friendly! The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable.. I can't praise this property enough! Highly recommended! We were extremely sad to be leaving but will be back for sure.Read more. thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 10th June 2022

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We had a wonderful holiday in a very beautiful house in a perfect location.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 13th May 2022

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It is a lovely cottage and very comfortable, thank you. We loved the summer house, willow tree and stream. Great meals were cooked and enjoyed round the table. The location is wonderful, the Piddle valley and Cerne have great walks, you can enjoy a drink in the Brace of Pheasants in Plush and the New Inn at Cerne Abbas. You can also walk to the ThiRead moremble in Piddle Hinton for a meal and pick up provisions at the store in Cerne Abbas. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 6th May 2022

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. We have stayed here a few times and love coming here. Its a lovely, homely property with an attractive which the river Piddle runs alongside. Although all the nearby pubs are closed the Thimble Inn at Piddlehinton is worth the walk or short drive; its the perfect pub.

Reviewed by Robert 15th April 2022

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Lovely Cottage in a beautiful location

Reviewed by Shirley 8th April 2022

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Bridge Cottage is a charming cottage in an idyllic location. However, there were some specific weaknesses in the maintenance which we did not expect when paying such a relatively high rental price and which led to some problems for our family.

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