In the grounds of one of the finest 15th century country houses in England this charming thatched cottage offers very comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings near the banks of the River Piddle. As well as shared use (free of charge) of the owners’ 3 green 9 tee golf course which lies beside the cottage’s own garden visitors to River Cottage also enjoy complementary passes to Athelhampton House and Gardens (open to the public) and access to the licensed restaurant for lunches and cream teas during opening hours (Sunday-Thursday in summer Sundays only in the winter). A village shop and pub serving food are just 1 mile away and the county town of Dorchester (5 miles) offers good shopping and a host of amenities including cycle hire for exploring the area’s glorious countryside and delightful villages. Within easy reach are famous Cerne Abbas Giant cut into the chalk of the hillside the Abbotsbury Swannery and the famous resorts of Weymouth Bournemouth and Poole Salisbury with its famous Cathedral and spire and rural West Dorset Hardy Country.
Accommodation
Entrance hall. Cosy sitting room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ fire wooden floor and French doors to decked patio. Well equipped modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom with TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (6’ double by arr) TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Steep second staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with four poster bed TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
Facilities
Detached Non Smoking Four Poster Enclosed Garden Pub Close By Short Break Pet Friendly Easy Walking Access Linen (duvets) and towels inc Elec and full gas CH incElec ‘wood burner effect’ fireDigital TV3 TVs DVD
RadioMicrowaveDishwasherAuto wm/dryerT/cotHighchairHairdryerParkingFully fenced garden with patio and furnitureBarbecueRiver (outside garden - toddlers beware!)Easy walking accessPetsNo smoking
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Property Address
River Cottage Athelhampton House Athelhampton Near Dorchester DT2 7LG Dorset
