• Entire home
  • 2500 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
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Escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay is a recently renovated vacation home in Dorchester where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. The vacation home also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Providing a terrace and river views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruit. This vacation home is non-smoking and soundproof. You can play table tennis at the vacation home, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. If you like to discover the area, skiing, snorkeling and windsurfing are possible in the surroundings and escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay can arrange a bicycle rental service. Monkey World is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Corfe Castle is 24 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth, 29 miles from escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Russell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely spacious accomodation, with everything needed to make it a fabulous get away, spending time with those you hold dearest, and in a location that is just idyllic. Loads of beautiful places to explore and all within close proximity of the...
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Alan is located above the venue, and met us immediately on arrival. We had a quick tour of the facilities, and he answered all our questions. Extremely friendly welcome. Alan has the right approach - on hand if you need him, but we weren't...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such an unusual and quirky stay. Host Alan great with communication and happy to help with any problems. Location very peaceful, local pub called the Thimble has great food. Heating put on when we requested it.

Hosted by alan

9.2
9.2
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

alan
a very English village - escape the ordinary - 300 year old riverside Inn Time to indulge yourself, relax, kick back the shoes, arm chairs, sofas, log fires or sun loungers these are order of the day, ramble, roam, explore, allow your senses to take you on an experience; your Private property for your Personnel event 4 to 8 guests 4 double bedrooms all with private en-suite facilities, possibility of up to 13 guests by prior agreement its time for... Gather Family & Friend’s for Anniversaries, Corporate events, Sports teams, even Weddings, Milestones in life’s adventure, whatever the occasion we maybe able to assist. Collect your favourite people around you, view the photos & plans, get an idea of what to expect; 12 min 7 miles Dorchester 30% price reduction on bookings of 7 days + 40% price reduction on bookings of 28 days + further guests under 16 on sofa bed for 2 plus 2 separate mattresses, all for occasional use not in dedicated bedrooms, cot for under 2's; Village Inn, reserved for guests who desire something a little more than the standard holiday let, an exciting property awaiting your visit; bed linen and towels for up to 8 guests Pets charged at fifty GBP each per stay, refundable if not additional cleaning required as per House Rules
I have been in the hospitality business since 1999 originally in the glorious Corbière Hills of the Aude department of France, then incorporating a Spanish Finca in the wild hills behind Malaga; moving back to the UK to probably the most beautiful Tudor Manor in Devon & Dorset where the holiday letting service continues; now I am passionate about offering a comfortable & memorable holiday break in the lovely Dorset country village of Piddletrenthide. My ethos is reflected in the service, facilities & care I try to take to provide you with all the ingredients you will need for an enjoyable stay here in the Piddle Inn. I am sure you will be as inspired as I am by this lovely house in such a beautiful location, it just waits to be occupied by appreciative guests to enjoy the vast reception areas with their friends and family
This is the archetypal English countryside; Dorset chalk river Valley, undulating hills with wood outcrops; pre historic giant fertility man on hill side; Norman Abbey ruins, fabulous coast & swimming 20 minutes; at least 5 excellent pubs; County town of Dorchester 6 minutes, Georgian & Tudor ports of Weymouth & Portland from 25 minutes;
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Game room
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 300 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 376. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3 years old
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£30 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed by request
£30 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib or 2 extra beds available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 30

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £300 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay

  • escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental
    • Public Bath
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beach

  • escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay is 5 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay can accommodate this group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay on this page.

  • Yes, escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at escape the ordinary - private self catered holiday home stay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.