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Surrounded by beautiful views, this is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 711 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester
  • Popular LocationMonkey World Ape Rescue Center29 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Tank Museum30 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurdle Door38 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)61 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.

Surrounded by beautiful views, this is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday.

Accommodation comprises four bedrooms. There is a sitting room with open fire, television and panoramic outside views.

The fully equipped kitchen has an Aga cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining room table can seat up to eight guests.

This is Thomas Hardy country, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just off the Wessex Ridgeway walkers’ path, set in the hills and woods of central Dorset. The Jurassic Coast with its dramatic cliffs and coves, as well as ancient abbeys and castles, wonderful gardens, lovely old towns, and even a tank museum, are all within a half hour drive.

Greygles is an old Dorset word for the bluebells that abound in the local woods in Spring.

Additional Information:
Logs for open fire included.
Two travel cots, highchair and a stair gate available upon request - please bring your own cot linens.
There is off-road parking for 2–3 cars and a garage.
Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).
A Z-bed is available, making it easy to sleep up to eight (prior arrangement necessary).
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use or streaming. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.

Ground Floor:
Sitting/dining room
With open fire, 22” Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player, dining table for eight guests and French doors leading to a patio.
Kitchen
With electric Aga, electric hob and oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, walk-in larder with washing machine.
Bedroom one
With a king-size bed, large built-in cupboard and chest of drawers.
Adjacent bathroom
With bath, wash basin and WC.
Shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom two
With king-size bed.
En suite bathroom
With roll top bath, shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With two single beds.
Bedroom four
With a single bed.

Outside:
There is a south-facing patio and large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
A Wendy House for young children - overlooked from the kitchen window.
A space for two cars and a garage.

Property manager

Dorset Hideaways

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

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Vrbo Property
561702

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

This vacation home is located in Dorchester. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Badger Watch Dorset. Traveling with kids? Consider Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Skirmish Dorset. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 29 min drive
  • The Tank Museum - 30 min drive
  • Lulworth Cove - 37 min drive
  • Durdle Door - 38 min drive
  • Durdle Door Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 25 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Vinny - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Thimble Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Giant Inn - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surrounded by beautiful views, this is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Surrounded by beautiful views, this is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surrounded by beautiful views, this is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surrounded by beautiful views, this is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday. located?

Set in Dorchester, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Badger Watch Dorset, and Sculpture by the Lakes. Shillingstone Railway Project and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Very nice indeed. The only slight negative was the steep staircase that would need to be navigated from bedroom 3 and 2 upstairs if the bathroom was needed in the night. We had 2 small children who could use the master bedroom so ok. Otherwise very comfortable and well stocked. But I was worried about the Aga but found there was an electric oven as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem
A lovely country house in a beautiful location. Would go again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Devon, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Greygles, Melcombe Bingham May 2021
I spite of terrible weather for much of our stay, we enjoyed our time in this lovely cosy cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet location for a family holiday.
Clean and tidy property with a fully equipped kitchen for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020