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The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom

Family-friendly cottage in Dorchester with a hot tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Nestled in tranquil gardens, Maiden Newton Cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the private hot tub, snuggle up by the wood burner or explore fantastic country walks from your doorstep.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom

This stunning 1 bedroom cottage is set in tranquil gardens on the edge of Maiden Newton in the heart of West Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There are fantastic country walks right from the doorstep and it’s a short drive to the stunning Jurassic Coast with it’s pristine beaches. It’s a 5-minute walk to the village stores, a great dog friendly local pub and railway station.

There is a very comfortable super-king-size sleigh bed, powerful shower, fully equipped kitchen, reliable Wi-Fi with super-fast broadband, 40" smart TV, wood burner and private all-year-round hot tub.

We are super dog friendly, accept all breads and an unlimited number can stay for free. Be aware the garden is accessed via external steps or from the first floor landing so may not be suitable for elderly and infirm dogs.

Please take a look at our photographs and be aware that Google street views are very outdated and things have changed.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 7 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

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

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
Welcoming dogs only
7 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
England, Maiden Newton

What's nearby

  • Clay Pigeon Raceway - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Roman Town House - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Mapperton Gardens - 19 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 5 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis of Lorne - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Saxon Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Spyway Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 7 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom located?

Set in Dorchester, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Clay Pigeon Raceway, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Cerne Abbas Giant. Borough Gardens and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition are also within 9 mi (15 km). Maiden Newton Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet hideaway

Lovely airy cottage - exactly as it looks on the website.Perfect for a quiet retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Cottage was in a lovely location very peaceful setting however there were a couple cleanliness issues, black mould on alot of the tiles in the shower, the shower is definitely not made for anyone bigger than a size 14 and lots of limescale on the shower head the bed frame was very dusty and the toilet kept dumping water periodically which was annoying at night also we didn't realise you had to " book" the hot tub, that being said its was a lovely relaxing break and would definitely stay there again.. these issues didn't bother us but it might bother future guests head,the bed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne O.

Liked: Check-in, location

Lovely Location

We arrived at the property to check in at 16.15 to find that it hadn't been cleaned and was not read. We contacted the owners who came and we then had to vacate for several hours whilst they got it ready. We were very disappointed that they only offered us a 10 refund as the hot tub could not be used that evening, but the inconvenience for us was having to go out whilst the house was prepared when we had been travelling all day. Aside that, the house is in a lovely location, very quiet. It does need some TLC, felt that we had to wash dishes before we used them, there were no sharp knives, dishwasher was very dirty, shower looked grubby. Could be improvements on the cleanliness and some of the paintwork in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Had to contact the owner as the hot tub was not ready for our stay and had to be filled and warmed up. We then only had two nights in the hot tub instead of three we had paid for the hot tub via the booking agent but the owner was not aware of this !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Short Break

Lovely property, we parked up on arrival and didn’t get in the car until we left. Great walks on the doorstep. The garden was a real sun trap, and the hot tub was lovely after a long day walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

A lovely relaxed stay, nice peaceful area, plenty of places to walk, highly recommend gor a bit of r&r.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, perfect location

Highly recommend this beautiful property. It was fully equiped with everything we needed. Village with pub a few minutes walk away with many footpaths to explore. Hot tub an added benefit after long walks. We will definitely be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year break

Had a really nice break over new year.Lovely cottage in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Very relaxing. Will return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short stay

My husband and I stayed with our large dog for a short get away in Dorset. We had a fantastic stay and will absolutely be back. The bed was large and comfortable, kitchen stocked with everything we would need and the living room was very cosy. The hot tub was an added bonus after a long day out walking!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not luxurious as described.

When viewed 1st online, 14b Cattistock road showed the rear of a property with large garden. Reality, not so! Very narrow path to gdn, accessed from 2nd floor was not suitable for a large dog or to relax in. If the weather was wet, access from garden would be right next to bedroom. Not ideal for dog. Kitchen utensils were dirty or damaged. I do have Photos to back up this statement. Would describe this property as standard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great dog friendly bolt hole

We had a lovely stay, the property was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. The location for us was great, if you like walking then highly recommend. Within 40 minutes drive there is a large number of places to visit and the village has everything you need. Pub within a couple of minutes walk as well as shops for supplies. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay

The Old Coach House is excellent accommodation. Very well equipped and perfect for short breaks. It has a very comprehensive information pack covering everything that you will need including local walks, dog friendly attractions, places to visit and places to eat out. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamer dorset

Fantastic place well equipped everything you need home from home. Beds are amazingly comfortable. Very dog friendly gardens. Hot tubs are well needed best we have every used. Like location to everywhere. Lovely and peaceful, kitchen a little small we are tall so knocked our heads a few times. Overall top quality place. And would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely clean and modern place

Hot tub was amazing. As I'm a very light sleeper the Cockerel was an unexpected thing but all in all a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Mark and Karen were lovely hosts, and the property was perfect for what we wanted. Loved Dorset and surrounding area. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Really lovely cottage with a nice garden area that is a sun trap. We loved the hot tub and the wood burning stove, close to beaches and local woodland walks. The communication with the owners was fantastic and they helped us with any queries we had. My only observation would be that the hot tub is across the drive rather in the grounds of the property itself and I wasn’t expecting that from the on line photos or description.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location , wonderful place . Thank you so much for your hospitality . Kayla and Helen xxx

Very easy . Dogs welcome . Highly recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog designed property

Great property, the dog loved it, only thought from us is the interior lighting could be on separate switches it was very bright. Log fire was perfect and very warm. We will be back when the weather is better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Lovely place to base for the Jurrasic Coast. Quiet area & great facilities at the property - everything you need for yourself & your four legged friend! Hot tub a bonus after a long walk....
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

Cottage had everything we needed and more. Modern, clean & well maintained, with added extras for the dog. Great location to explore the county.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings ideal for exploring the sights Dorset has to offer

Great place in a nice little village with beautiful countryside and short distance from the Dorset coast. The local cafe also has an excellent full English breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Lovely cottage

Very nice cottage. We'll equipped, and beautifully presented. We have already re-booked with Mark & Karen later this year - say no more !

8/10 Good

Dolores K.

Lovely cottage very well equipped and very comfortable.

We had a great stay. We love Dorset and the cottage was really comfortable and in a good location to get around and see Forset.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay in the old coach house very comfortable and cosy great hot tub and really dog friendly can’t fault the cottage already recommending to friends and would definitely go back, good position for exploring Dorset and nice pubs to eat and drink in ,thanks mark and Karen.