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The Courtyard House, Dorchester

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A rustic wooden table with a plate of fruit, a vase of flowers, and two wine glasses.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, white cabinets, and a large window.
A room with a dark blue sofa, floral curtains, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, a patterned rug, and classic furniture.
A coastal marina with boats docked, a sandy beach, and residential buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Dorchester, Dorset
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Harbour
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About this property

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

The Courtyard House, Dorchester

Dating from the mid 18th century, The Courtyard House is a tasteful and beautifully appointed property accommodating up to 8 guests, or for larger parties can be taken with its neighbour The Garden House, subject to availability. Both properties can be booked as a combination in Park House, accommodating up to 19 guests.

Enjoying far reaching rural views, this handsome, semi-detached property provides all the splendour and elegance of the Victorian era along with the comforts and luxuries of the modern age, thanks to a sensitive and thoughtful renovation. Guests can enjoy the spacious sitting room with high ceilings, dual aspect tall windows and a roaring open fire. The modern kitchen has ample facilities to cater for everyone, along with a dining table seating up to 10 guests, providing a sociable area for preparing and enjoying those special occasions. Also on the ground floor are a useful utility room and a spacious cloakroom/wc (complete with arm chair).

The bedrooms are located on both the first and second floors, with a super-king size bedroom and a king-size bedroom on the first floor; both with en-suites. On the second floor are two further bedrooms, one with a double bed, and the other with twin single beds. Both of these rooms have an additional 'day' bed for a third guest in each if required. A bathroom is also located on this level.

The Courtyard House and The Garden House are ideally located for visiting the county town of Dorchester, Ringstead Bay, Weymouth Beach and the charming Lulworth Cove.

Additional Information:
One well behaved dog welcome on request (small additional charge).
A high chair and travel cot is available upon request.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Hardy Literary Locations. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Max Gate and 5 minutes from Hardy Literary Locations
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Courtyard House, Dorchester Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very special family reunion!

Its not easy to find a comfortable, good quality residence for an extended family of 20 to stay at but this exceeded our expectations! Having also booked the property next door, we had lots of space in a home away from home. Facilities are excellent and we had a wonderful BBQ on a really high quality gas barbecue burner in the Courtyard which was a really good location - enclosed so younger children were safe yet spacious for bigger ones and the adults. Delightful decoration within and an excellent nights sleep in comfortable beds. With wonderful views who could ask for more! We'll be back!! ....and a big thank you to the owners who were discreet but there if you needed anything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Our stay at courtyard house was truly wonderful. We made a lot of use of the kitchen facilities, which were better than your average holiday stay! The house was tasteful, comfortable and everything we were looking for. Thank you so much for hosting us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Wonderful property

We stayed at the Courtyard House in July 2021. It was perfect for a group staycation. The house is beautiful and stunningly decorated. We also found the location great for getting to the surrounding areas (Lulworth cove etc) and made the most of the spacious courtyard for outdoor dining and drinks. Our host Morag was lovely and very helpful both in advance and during our stay and we loved being in such a beautiful setting next to Came House. Would highty recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy family holiday for all

We all enjoyed ourselves, each found something special., walks, birdsong, decor, comfy beds.....everyone happy.