Guests say
Little Orchard is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Dorchester, Dorset, praised for its beautiful garden, large conservatory, and quality bedding. The property offers a comfortable and private stay, with a well-maintained garden and a convenient village location. Guests appreciate the detailed information provided by the owners and the property's suitability for family holidays.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The cottage is situated in a friendly village with a well-equipped shop and a recommended fish and chip shop nearby. It serves as a great base for exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside, with a pub and several shops within a short stroll.
The property is spacious with comfortable bedding and a variety of living spaces. However, multiple reviews suggest that the sofas and easy chairs are in need of replacement due to discomfort, which impacts the overall comfort score.
The cottage is well-equipped with a modern kitchen, a variety of games, and ample space. Some reviews mention a need for more hanging wardrobe space and updates to certain areas like the ensuite. The lack of a shower outside the main bathroom is noted by guests.
While the reviews highlight the detailed information provided by the owners and the well-thought-out amenities, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to score the thoughtfulness based on this criterion.
About this property
Tucked away in the idyllic Dorset village of Maiden Newton, Little Orchard is ideally placed for combining coastal and countryside holidays with families or friends. A pretty and peaceful village, the bustling town of Dorchester lies just 7 miles and the magnificent Jurassic coast can be reached within 30 minutes.
Little Orchard is set back from a quiet, no through road, a gated gravel driveway leading up to the house with plenty of parking outside. Step into the hallway that leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room equipped with a range cooker and everything you need to comfortably, cater for your staycation in Dorset. There is a useful utility room and a separate ground floor cloakroom. For formal occasions, a separate dining room is the place to gather and perfect for Christmas and celebratory meals and after a day exploring, kick back and relax on squashy sofas and enjoy a film or favourite TV show in the comfort of the living room. Most of your time however, will be spent in the spacious conservatory equipped with a farmhouse dining table and comfortable seating with a wood burning stove to stave off Autumn and Winter evening chills. The room is bright and airy with views out across the magnificent garden to the side and rear. Tiled floors provide a Mediterranean vibe and invite you to unwind in this beautifully light and airy atmosphere.
Head upstairs and off the landing you will find four lovely bedrooms providing your party with plenty of sleeping versatility. Each one dressed in crisp white linen, there is a super-king, two king size rooms and a twin room. A family bathroom with double-ended slipper style bathtub & separate shower allows for a relaxing soak or refreshing drench to start your day.
The wraparound garden at Little Orchard is a colourful array of mature planted beds and a lovely large lawn with a pebbled seating area equipped with garden table and chairs providing a place for summer barbecues and alfresco dining.
Maiden Newton is a picturesque village with a store and a great pub. The beautiful rolling landscape affords wonderful walking both coastal and inland. Enjoy the scenery from the Hardy’s monument and wander around the pretty village of Abbotsbury before heading to the subtropical gardens or Abbotsbury Swannery. Bridport and the seaside resort of West Bay where the TV series Broadchurch was filmed are within a 30 minute drive and an undulating breath taking scenic walk along the coastal path will bring you to the Hive Beach Café, perfect for afternoon tea and cake! There is much to do and plenty to see in this beautiful part of the world, however if all you want to do is to put your feet up and unwind, Little Orchard makes for a perfect choice for restful holiday at any time of year.
Maiden Newton is a town-sized village in the county of Dorset and surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within the village you'll find shops, a pub and a restaurant. Maiden Newton is also home to the Church of St. Mary, which is one of the most interesting buildings in the village. The church door is thought to be the oldest wooden church door in England. For fine beaches, fossils and cliff walks, look no further than the South Dorset Heritage Coast where you'll also find the towns of Lyme Regis, with its famous Cobb, Charmouth, with its sandy beach, or West Bay, where you can fish off the pier.
Accommodation
Four Bedrooms; 1 x superking, 1 x king, 1 x king with en-suite WC and 1 x twin.
Bathroom with roll top bath, shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloak room.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility room.
Sitting room.
Dining room.
Conservatory with dining and seating area and wood burning stove.
Oil fired central heating & wood burning stove.
Range with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV (terrestrial channels are available, plus access to Netflix and iplayers for BBC, ITV and Channel 4) and WiFi.
Books, games, DVDs and outdoor games equipment provided.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Enclosed garden with seating.
Sorry, no dogs and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Fireplaces in the dining room, sitting room and bedrooms are not in use
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
Reviews (14)
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Frazer
The House is extremely spacious and fully equipped with everything you will need. There are a great selection of games and puzzles which kept us entertained in the evenings and the kids loving playing badminton in the garden. The house is within easy reach of many attractions including Abbotsbury Swannery, Monkey World and Weymouth beach which we visited. The only thing that could be improved, which has been mentioned on previous reviews, is the sofas could do with an update as they are sagging. This however did not spoil an otherwise fabulous stay. Would highly recommend.
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Matt
Superb location, lovely garden, great village with a friendly local pub. Highly recommended - couldn't fault anything. Matt.
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Beverlie
As suggested downstairs, we only really used the conservatory and the kitchen which were exceptional. King sized beds were comfortable and the bedding top quality. There were only 2 of us, but with up to 6 people a shower (other than the one in the bathroon) would really be needed as would a lot more hanging wardrobe space. Loads of shelves and cupboards. Would have liked to know which days the recycling was collected. Really enjoyed our stay.