87379 Cottage in Dorset, Minterne Magna, Dorchester
Visitors to the historic village of Minterne Magna will delight in exploring the stunning Minterne Gardens, which host a wide range of flowering plants, set in a beautiful Himalayan valley surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside. Home to a notable collection of rhododendrons, the garden is of particular merit in the spring with daffodils, bluebells, primulas, and ornamental cherries blooming under the canopy of trees.
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Accommodation Details
1 bedroom super king size. 1 wet room with shower and WC. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Welcome hamper included with locally sourced products. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Wood burner (all logs provided). Smart TV available in the lounge and DVD player, Amazon Alexa which can connect to the record player and radio, selection DVDs, record player with selection of records. Pool towels supplied. Bathrobes are provided. Selection of environmentally friendly toiletries. There is a hairdryer in each bedroom. Terrace with furniture and coal BBQ (coal provided). Ample off road parking. Freshly prepared food by a brilliant chef can be arranged with the owner. Free daily access to Minterne Gardens between 10 am and 6 pm dogs on leads are welcome in the garden. Tennis racquets and balls provided. Shared outdoor heated pool (please bring pool towels), with changing room, from April until the end of October, between 10am 12 noon and 4pm 6pm daily each property will have a designated 2 hour slot each day (varying times) for the pool, with sole use of the pool times will be displayed in the cottage on arrival . Dogs must be kept on a lead when in the main gardens. Beach 15 miles, shops and pubs 2 miles. Please note: Shared estate can be booked with property 87050 and 88100.
Further Details
Visit the famous hillside giant in the nearby village of Cerne Abbas (2 miles), where you will also find local amenities. 10 miles away is the county town of Dorchester, which has a bustling high street, cinemas and museums. Charming Sherborne is also within 10 miles and has two castles and a striking abbey. This property forms part of the Minterne Estate and sits within an idyllic walled garden, which is accessed on foot. A private entrance gives access to the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This characterful room has a fireplace fitted with a wood burner, Smart TV, DVD player, Record player, radio and Amazon Alexa, a lovely space to relax and to dine just opposite. The kitchen is set to the right of the room and has a gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Just next door is a wet room with a shower and WC. Winding cottage style stairs rise to the first floor and a mezzanine style bedroom which is set into the eaves. This spacious room has a super king size bed and lovely views, making it a wonderful space for two. Heading outside you will find a terrace, coal BBQ (coal fully stocked for your stay) with furniture and privacy screening. Beyond this, there is a shared walled garden with a lawn tennis court and a heated outdoor pool with a changing room. The pool is open from April to October, with access permitted between 10 am and 6 pm daily and access is private for Pool House guests between 12 noon and 4 pm). Access to Minterne Gardens is included, daily from 10 am to 6 pm. There is ample off road parking, within a shared yard approx. 20m from the property..
Features
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- Complex of properties
- Cottage
- Decorated for Christmas
- Downstairs bathroom
- Internet access
- Open fire / woodburner
- Romantic
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
7-Day Forecast
Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Minterne Magna is detailed below.
Wed 27th | Overcast clouds | 7°C 1°C | 18mph | 0.0mm | 1,014mb | |
Thu 28th | Light rain | 8°C 1°C | 15mph | 0.4mm | 1,027mb | |
Fri 29th | Overcast clouds | 11°C 8°C | 15mph | 0.0mm | 1,023mb | |
Sat 30th | Light rain | 13°C 11°C | 17mph | 0.1mm | 1,020mb | |
Sun 1st | Moderate rain | 12°C 7°C | 18mph | 10.1mm | 1,011mb | |
Mon 2nd | Light rain | 8°C 5°C | 12mph | 0.3mm | 1,014mb | |
Tue 3rd | Moderate rain | 7°C 4°C | 18mph | 28.5mm | 1,004mb |