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Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

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A wooden room with a bed, a table set for dining, and curtains with floral patterns.
A bed with a canopy, wooden headboard, and a small window.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a built-in sink, a small refrigerator, and a window above the sink.
A covered patio area with a wooden bench and a small seating area.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a small window, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Golf view

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Dorchester
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

Welcome to this delightful bijou cabin for 2, with characterful features, and a spacious patio with fire pit and orchard filled with bird song. The cabin is nestled along the picturesque Roman Old Sherbourne Road, set within the rolling hills of Dorset's beautiful countryside. Offering a perfect blend of rustic charm with it's four poster bed with white victorian coverings and modern comfort, Orchard Cabin is ideal for those seeking space, serenity, and a connection to nature.
Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, or a longer term stay in a peaceful yet well-connected location. Historians will love the heritage village, the use of Roman roads that lead you to excavate Roman villas and sites, Geologists can walk the Jurassic coast and look for fossils; walker can follow the coastal path or follow the footsteps of Thomas Hardy and Laurance of Arabia; as can book lovers when down for Dorchester's literary festival week and sport lovers can play golf, cycle the Iron man route, or sea swim in Weymouth Bay and its mirriad of coves.
Orchard Cabin is situated just minutes from the historic market town of Dorchester, you’ll enjoy easy access to local shops and transport links, and to unique attractions such as Monkey World, The Tank Museum and the Keep Military museum and the Sculptures by the Lake, while being surrounded by rolling hills and scenic walking trails.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience a slice of Dorset’s countryside charm under a myriad of twinkling stars, perfect for snuggling up in the rocking chairs by the fire-pit on the patio of Orchard Cabin.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Dorset National Landscape. You'll find features like breakfast (surcharge). A kitchenette is available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchenette, hair dryer, and shower
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Dorset National Landscape and a few minutes from Borough Gardens
This cabin offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Dorchester cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
On arrival please have a photo ID and proof of your home address available for us to photocopy. thank you
On departure, please ensure that you organise time 1/2 hour prior to your departure for a check out time and key hand over. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cabin hidden away for a break away, and a place to reset, So close to the beach and Weymouth town too was also a plus. thank you to Tracy the lovely host who made us feel so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
It's not that apparent from the map on the website that the property is close to the Old Sherborne road. Although it is shielded by bushes the road is unrestricted and noisy during the day and evening up to about 10pm. This reduces the enjoyment of the patio and cabin generally. You also need to drive when you go out as there is no footpath to nearby Charminster, unless you want to take your chances walking by the side of the busy Sherborne road.The cabin itself is cosy and set in nice countryside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ju h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A garden house between fields and road

A small cottage with a lovely terrace in the countryside above the road at the edge of a field. Very sustainably run and beautifully furnished. A short walk to town and the beach.Tracy is a very pleasant host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025