• Entire home
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site

Pound Cottage is located in Dorchester, just 13 miles from Golden Cap and 26 miles from Monkey World. The property is around 17 miles from Athelhampton House, 19 miles from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, and 22 miles from Sherborne Old Castle. Rufus Castle is 26 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests at Pound Cottage can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Portland Castle is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Portland Museum is 26 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 40 miles from Pound Cottage.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
6.9
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.8
Low score for Dorchester

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,364 reviews from 21526 properties
21526 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Pound Cottage is a detached cottage in Lower Kingcombe, near Maiden Newton in Dorset. Hosting one bedroom containing a double and a day bed, along with a shower room, this property can sleep up to two people. Additionally, there is a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with woodburning stove and bread oven. To the outside there is off-road parking in an allocated space outside the property, and a private enclosed orchard to the rear. Pound Cottage is a lovely property from which you can explore the beautiful county of Dorset. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome. Note:Property only accepts arrivals on a Friday and a Monday Please note: This property only accepts arrivals on Friday and Monday enquire if you are wanting to book a midweek check in.

Neighborhood info

Maiden Newton is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset, around 9-miles north-west of the county town Dorchester. It is surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to its own beautiful countryside. The village is home to shops, pubs and restaurants, having everything you need for a lovely self-catered stay.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Pound Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Pound Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

    Check-out

    Until 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.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    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

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Pound Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Pound Cottage

    • Yes, Pound Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Pound Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • Pound Cottage is 9.9 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Pound Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Pound Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Beach

    • Pound Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • Check-in at Pound Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.