Gardener's Cottage is one of four charming cottages, collectively called Dominey's Yard, which sit in the pretty village of Buckland Newton at the head of the Piddle Valley. The village has a popular family run pub, and a village shop just a few minutesÕ walk away, and is ideally situated being within easy reach of the Abbey town of Sherborne and the County town of Dorchester. The Jurassic coast with its beautiful beaches and the SW coast path is only 18 miles away, making the location of your holiday home ideal.
On arrival at the cottage, you will enter through a small porch in to a generous and open-plan sitting room with feature brick fireplace and wood burning stove, and a separate dining area. A step leads you down to the bright and well-equipped kitchen, which includes a central island, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine, and there is a ground floor shower and cloakroom. The cottage stairs lead you up to the three beautiful bedrooms, a large super king-size with en-suite shower room, a king-size and a twin, and an attractive family bathroom.
The cottage has its own private patio and garden, and guests can enjoy sharing the extensive grounds which are beautifully planted and maintained, and there is a large heated outdoor swimming pool (available May Ð September), and a childrenÕs play area with garden games for all to enjoy. Home grown fruit and vegetables are available seasonally at Dominey's Yard, and there is much wildlife to enjoy watching whilst relaxing in the special setting.
Situated in beautiful Dorset countryside on the edge of the Dorset Downs and within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gardener's Cottage is perfect for those who enjoy nature, walking and exploring the outstanding countryside. With many quaint and picturesque villages close by including Cerne Abbas with its famous hillside Giant, you will be spoilt for choice when staying in this comfortable and charming cottage.
If additional accommodation is required, the neighbouring cottages of Gamekeeper's, Poacher's and Woodcutter's can also be booked subject to availability.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!