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Old Rectory View

West Bay (7mls NE), Dorset

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A spacious rural retreat hidden away in the countryside, perfect for being in harmony with nature
  • Relax in the lay-z-spa hot tub and enjoy views over the beautifully kept garden and rolling hills beyond
  • Ideal for walkers and cyclists with plenty of stunning routes to explore from the doorstep
  • Property will be accepting one dog from 2 August 2024
Property code: 59666

This remarkably spacious property is attached to the owner’s home where a warm welcome awaits yet your privacy is assured and is set just outside the rural hamlet of West Compton, nestling under Eggardon Hill. It is the perfect spot for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers alike. The historic town of Dorchester is just a short drive away and offers a great selection of shops, pubs and attractions for everyone to enjoy. You could explore the county museum, which is well worth a visit, or try out one of the many eateries. This property is the ideal base for those wishing to explore West Dorset and beyond. You will find an abundance of pretty towns and villages easily accessible from here, as well as the stunning Jurassic Coast where you can fossil hunt or simply relax on the beach.

Stepping inside the property via the private entrance, there is a welcoming, spacious entrance hallway with a door to a separate WC. The hallway then leads through to the kitchen/diner which has delightful views over the rear garden. The well-equipped kitchen is a great social space to prepare a family meal with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Enjoy your meals in the dining area with seating for four. Just next door to the kitchen/diner is the stylish lounge which has plenty of room to relax in, with a Smart TV and DVD and wood burner effect electric fire, making it the perfect space to unwind and watch your favourite movie after a day of exploring. From here you can enter the bright and airy conservatory, where you can read a good book or simply enjoy the views. From the hallway, take the wide staircase to the first floor where you will find the two bedrooms. The first bedroom is light and airy with beautiful views over the garden and countryside beyond, in this room there is a super-king-size. The second bedroom is a twin with zip-and-link beds which can be made into a king-size (on request at time of booking), which has lovely rural views of the surrounding area. Completing the inside of the property is the bathroom with shower over bath and WC on the first floor.

Heading out of the property from the conservatory, there is an enclosed garden with a patio area, garden furniture and BBQ, perfect for a spot of al fresco dining, or relax in the lay-z-spa hot tub and enjoy the far reaching views. Off-road parking is available for two cars towards the front of the property and bicycles can be stored easily by the front door in the wall mounted bicycle racks.

 

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  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size and 1 twin with 2'6" zip-and-link beds which can be made into a king size on request at time of booking
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Lay-z-spa hot tub
  • Hot tub towels are provided, please take your own beach towels
  • Travel cot and highchair are not provided, guests are welcome to take their own
  • Smart TV and DVD in lounge
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Storage for bicycles
  • Beach 7 miles, shop 3 miles and pub 2 miles
  • Property will be accepting one dog from 2 August 2024
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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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 Lilian 15th September 2023

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Comfortable, relaxing, spacious and felt like home, would return again and again!

Reviewed by John 8th September 2023

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Lovely peaceful stay at Old rectory view. Plenty of space and hosts were great.

Reviewed by Andria 25th August 2023

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Beautiful accommodation, clean and presentable. Bedding crisp and clean and beds very comfortable. Owners very helpful and approachable. House is nestled in the middle of nowhere and the views are incredible!

Reviewed by Michelle 4th August 2023

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We had a wonderful time staying at Old Rectory View. It was like a home from home. We were initially worried about being in the middle of nowhere, but we were surprised at how quickly we adapted to the peace and tranquil surroundings. It is situated in an ideal place, not far from the beaches. We didn't have to drive more than 45 mins to see all thRead moree sights. The house is beautiful and the children loved the garden, hot tub and the dogs (Barley and Waffle) that live next door. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 28th July 2023

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Lovely house and very affable hosts

Reviewed by Franzi 21st July 2023

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Thr cottage was very well equipped & in a very quiet, rural location. Our hosts were very friendly & helpful. We would definitely enjoy staying at this cottage again. Many thanks.

Reviewed by Denis 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Roger 2nd June 2023

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A lovely cottage and garden, well-equipped with good quality appliances. Owners friendly and helpful. Beaches and tourist locations within half an hour drive. Hot tub good for relaxing after a day out.

Reviewed by Andrew 26th May 2023

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Fantastic holiday home overlooking the countryside. Great base for exploring further a field Dom & Pomme great hosts. This is our second visit and we enjoyed it as much as the first stay.

Reviewed by Matthew 12th May 2023

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What a wonderful find this cottage was! Our hosts and their beautiful cottage made our little family holiday as close to perfect as possible. The annex is so spacious (the photos don't do it justice) and it is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Brilliantly located for all Dorset destinations, this felt like a wonderful peaceful ruralRead more retreat. We'll certainly be heading back...hopefully soon! Thank you Dom and Pomme! Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 28th April 2023

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Fabulous cottage bright and airy with plenty of space. Spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could need. Area is lovelly and plenty to keep entertained. The owners were very friendly and available if required. Absolutely fabulous holiday was had by all, would happily visit again if in the area.

Reviewed by Sue 14th April 2023

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A real home from home in a beautiful location. Well equipped with everything you could possible need for a great vacation. Clean and welcoming. The owners were very friendly and helpful whilst respecting our privacy.

Reviewed by John 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Margaret 10th September 2022

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We loved our stay at this cottage. The setting is beautiful and peaceful and the accommodation had everything we needed and more. We really can't rate this place and our hosts highly enough. We have every intention of returning.

Reviewed by Andrew 2nd September 2022

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Old Rectory View Annexe is extremely spacious,( even for 4 people). Spotlessly clean, every amenity and more, thought of for your stay, from a welcome tray, eggs, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, hand soap to start you off with, to cleaning products! Very tidy garden, table and chairs, bbq, and the hot tub, to enjoy the views, and so quiet! Plenty of parkRead moreing space at the front of the property, This property is in an excellent location for lots of places to visit, we will definitely be back to stay!! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 19th August 2022

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Beautiful spacious accommodation equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The views and peaceful surroundings were lovely too. Location was excellent for visiting numerous attractions. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, we had an excellent time.

Reviewed by Zoe 12th August 2022

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We loved staying here. The surroundings were beautiful and only a short drive to the coast or local pubs. It was the best equipped holiday cottage we have ever stayed in. Everything was quality and the beds really comfortable. Owners were super friendly and helpful. We also loved the welcome package of home made cake and freshly laid eggs. We hope Read moreto return soon. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 5th August 2022

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Beautiful, light and airy accommodation with plenty of space for a family. Has the benefit of feeling like you are away from it all, hidden in the countryside but you are no more than 15 minutes from stunning beaches and idyllic towns. Very welcoming and accommodating owners with a lovely presented cottage.

Reviewed by Chris 29th July 2022

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Lovely rural location. Very quiet and relaxing place to stay which makes a good spot to drive out to many attractions in Dorset and the surrounding area. The house was extremely nice, very clean and spacious. Had all the equipment you would need for a "home away from home". Very nice touches from the very welcoming and friendly owners, such as a loRead morevely welcome pack including some excellent Rocky Road brownies and home grown vegetables! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 22nd July 2022

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We had the absolute best time here! This holiday accommodation is some of the most spacious and well equipped we have ever stayed in. Beautiful views, amazingly peaceful and our boys loved the hot tub, they used it every day. Whilst local attractions are not on your doorstep everything is easily reachable by car in under 30 minutes and we spent lotRead mores of time in West Bay, Lime Regis and Charmouth. Highly recommend this lovely place and it's hosts. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 1st July 2022

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Wonderful place to stay in a beautiful location close to Dorchester and coast. Private gardens were delightful as were the brownies on arrival. Big thanks to Dom and Pomme for their hospitality. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Eileen 24th June 2022

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Much larger property than appears on the website photos. Very comfortable. Excellent beds, quality bedding and towels. Nice touch providing separate towels for the spa tub. Pomme and Dom discreet hosts. A lovely welcome pack on arrival. Well equipped kitchen. Property well looked after and clean. Property is 'off the beaten track' on single track rRead moreoads but not busy, so easy to get to and you do get used to it very quickly. Very close to West Bay and Dorchester not too far. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd June 2022

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Arrived back home yesterday afternoon after a weeks stay - from the minute going up the drive we thought this looks special and it didn't change when entering the door Immaculately presented with excellent taste in furnishings and decor- the views from almost every window was priceless of the surrounding Dorset countryside. Having spent a lot of tiRead moreme travelling around the south and south west in view of the current travel madness I have no qualms in saying I think Dorset country side wins out Hide

Reviewed by Walter Ian 22nd April 2022

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