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The Old Police House - Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • A spacious bolt hole for two with an enclosed terrace
  • Decorated with care in a country style with a contemporary twist
  • Ideally placed on the fringes of Beaminster within easy reach of town centre amenities
Overview
Property code: 89479

A great choice for couples wishing to tour rural West Dorset and the Jurassic Coast as it's conveniently set beside the A3066. This property has a homely ambience and its own private terrace, which is fully enclosed. Beaminster has a good range of amenities including well-regarded restaurants and a choice of pubs. This area attracts many walkers as the picturesque countryside is home to sights such as Pilsdon Pen (6 miles), Ham Hill (14 miles) and the Cerne Abbas Giant (14.5 miles), which are all within easy reach. 5 miles south you will find the eclectic market town of Bridport or head 1.5 miles further to ever-popular West Bay. There are many attractions within 11 miles, including Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Eype, Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury.

A shared drive leads to the property, which is attached to the owner’s home, yet assures privacy. Once inside, you are met with a stylish open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with the contemporary kitchen area set to the left and comfortable seating with a Smart TV and dining area to the right. A door leads from here to the inviting super king-size bedroom and just opposite you will find the bathroom.

Heading outside and up a short, shared path to the side of the property will bring you to the enclosed gravelled terrace and small wildlife pond. There are steps up to it and furniture ideal for enjoying a sundowner.

  • 1 super king-size bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment
  • Travel cot available
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed gravel terrace with a small unenclosed wildlife pond along a short, shared path to the side of the property
  • Private off road parking for 1 car
  • Beach 7.5 miles, shop and pub under 0.25 miles
  • The property sits adjacent to the A3066, so care should be taken when exiting the driveway
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 46 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Edward, 20th September 2024

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Our first impressions of the property were positive. It was clean and tidy, and spacious, with pleasing decor and furnishings. The generous welcome pack was much appreciated after a long journey and we soon settled in with a warm drink and a delicious scone. It was situated within walking distance of the small town of Beaminster, which offered goodRead more facilities. It also provided access to the places of interest in West Dorset. All in all a very good choice for our short holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Barry, 30th August 2024

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Very friendly nothing they won't do for you to make your stay welcome.

Reviewed by Annette, 16th August 2024

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Very nice cottage clean and comfortable. Good location within walking distance of Beaminster which is a lovely little town. Welcome pack of scones and cider a really nice touch.

Reviewed by Wayne, 12th August 2024

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A lovely place to stay. This venue is well presented and you are greeted with a lovely welcome treat. Though we never met our hosts, the communication was excellent. The cottage is only a 2 minute walk from the village centre which has everything you would need for a great getaway. Several pubs, restaurants, takeaways, cafes and a small supermarketRead more. I would have no hesitation in recommending. Hide

Reviewed by Emma, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Janine, 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Rita, 26th July 2024

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A charming cottage, very tastefully decorated with all home comforts, including a fabulous queen size bed! Moreover, it is situated perfectly for a short walk for a good pub meal as well as to go exploring the county, or even skipping over into Devon! An absolute gem!

Reviewed by Sue, 20th July 2024

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Fantastic couple very welcoming Always in hand if needed Venue was amazing

Reviewed by Jennifer, 12th July 2024

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We loved the Police House it was absolutely beautiful , it was furnished with everything one needed and the welcome basket was delicious.

Reviewed by Denise, 14th June 2024

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Beautiful property. Very well equipped. Welcome treats were a nice touch. No hesitation in recommending it.

Reviewed by Patricia, 7th June 2024

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The Old Police House is an exceptionally clean, comfortable holiday property,with very friendly, obliging hosts who live next door . The little town of Beaminster is delightful and central for sightseeing

Reviewed by William, 24th May 2024

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Nothing to improve - maybe being able to have a DVD

Reviewed by Nancy, 10th May 2024

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the cottage is lovely the host could not help enought. all very clean also.Loved our walks to beaminster

Reviewed by Michael, 3rd May 2024

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The property was lovely and clean and a nice welcome to home made scones and cider left for you, felt at home straight away, nicely situated on main road to wherever you choose to explore West Bay and Weymouth is a nice beach to go to and Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks And Portland is a must to see for Landscape views, and nice little selection ofRead more pubs and shops and eatery's up the road in the town, whenever down in Dorset again will not hesitate to book here again. Hide

Reviewed by Dennis, 12th April 2024

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Very relaxing week in a perfect setting. Great walks on your doorstep some lovely places to visit and the beauty of Dorset to explore. Thanks to Rachel & Jimmy for making us so welcome, will definitely recommend it as a great place to stay.

Reviewed by William, 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Liam, 1st April 2024

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The old Police house is brilliant. The owners make you feel very welcome and the property has everything you need. It's also in a great location to explore different parts of Dorset. Would recommend to family and friends.

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 15th March 2024

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The cottage was spotlessly clean, smart, comfortable and well equipped. Particularly great were the welcome refreshments, very comfy bed, and powerful hot water supply for the bath & shower. Not shown in the pictures is a recently installed fence and gate to the front perimeter of the property which is a real help for dog-related logistics! The locRead moreation, within a short walking distance of Beaminster, 10 minutes' drive to Bridport and 15 to the coast, is good, but do take care on the main road. Hide

Reviewed by Sally, 16th February 2024

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Great cottage - very comfortable and clean. Beaminster is a lovely village with lots of places to eat and nearby places to explore. Definitely recommended!

Reviewed by Susan, 16th October 2023

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This is a charming cottage in the beautiful small town of Beaminster. It was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The delicious scones and fudge waiting for us on arrival was a lovely treat. We enjoyed several walks straight from the cottage and there are a good choice of pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Lynne, 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sandra, 25th August 2023

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A lovely peaceful break and enjoyed the welcome pack .

Reviewed by Patricia, 18th August 2023

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Had a lovely stay at The Old Police House. Accommodation was very clean and comfortable and nicely furnished. Can't fault it.

Reviewed by Ann, 11th August 2023

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Excellent accomodation in a lovely location. Helpful and friendly but not intrusive owners. Nice welcome package on arrival. A proper home from home equipped with everything you could need. Large comfortable bed and a hot shower ready to use whenever you needed it. Lots of easily accesible places to visit with in a short ride.

Reviewed by Barry, 14th July 2023

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The cottage is ideal for a base very clean superb bed would thoroughly recommend 10/10

Reviewed by Helen, 7th July 2023

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A great base from which to explore the wonderful Jurassic coast. Clean, comfortable, well equipped and good value for money.. Beaminster is a beautiful village with all amenities for eating and walks if you don't want to venture too far.

Reviewed by Diane, 23rd June 2023

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Beautiful property. Very clean and well equipped. Lovely big comfortable bed. Great location on the edge of the town with lovely walks across the road for our dog. Good base to explore Dorset. Lovely welcome gifts of home made fudge and scones, delicious! Very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Vivian, 16th June 2023

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This is a delightful place to stay. Very comfortable and the owners do everything possible to make the visit a happy one. Beaminster is a friendly little town and there are wonderful dog walks really close to the Old Police House. Highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Kathryn, 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Natalie, 26th May 2023

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Wow what a find! The hosts are wonderful and the cottage is immaculate. The homemade scones and fudge is amazing!!! We spent our 1st wedding anniversary here and the hosts even left some bubbles in the fridge. Thank you so much. Will be back!

Reviewed by Susan, 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen, 12th May 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Police House. A very clean and comfortable cottage with much appreciated treats on our arrival (especially the fudge!!). The weather during our stay was perfect which made our stay extra special. An excellent base to explore the local area. Would highly recommend staying at this cottage..

Reviewed by Andrew, 14th April 2023

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This small but extremely comfortable house is well placed for a walk to the facilities of Beaminster or a drive to the various beautiful places within west Dorset. There were lovely welcome gifts of scones and fudge. The one small issue that we had at the start of the holiday was rectified within a couple of hours and the owner texted us to ensure Read morethat we were kept up to date. Recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle, 10th April 2023

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A lovely homely house with wonderful facilities including a comfy bed! The location in great, close to the coast but also Beaminster is a beautiful village.

Reviewed by Tim, 3rd April 2023

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The cottage was lovely. Beaminster is a very pleasant town and we had a very relaxing few day's break. Many thanks. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to firends. Tim & June

Reviewed by Paul, 24th March 2023

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Great Location to explore Dorset - Short walk to town centre for Pubs to eat in the evening and shops - cottage very comfortable with everything needed included - thoroughly recommended

Reviewed by Valerie, 10th March 2023

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Worth staying lovely comfortable cottage. Will return!

Reviewed by Phil, 14th February 2023

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Lovely and cozy, plenty on the door step and short drives to lovely places like West beach and you can take the dog

Reviewed by Jose, 22nd December 2022

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A really nice Cottage to stay all on one level walks for the dogs outside the front door across the road the town centre is an easy walk shops pubs and even a hotel that you can can visit for dining wonderful hosts also a nice welcome pack

Reviewed by Ewan, 16th December 2022

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What a delightful property - situated just a few minutes walk from the bustling centre of Beaminster, and some great pubs and restaurants. The hosts did a great job of presenting the cottage and making us feel welcome. Everything felt brand new and spotlessly clean, and comfortable.

Reviewed by Jan, 2nd December 2022

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The weather was cold during our stay but the property was lovely and warm. The bed was very comfortable. We made full use of the walks round Beaminster with our dog. From the property it was only a short walk into lovely Dorset countryside . Beaminster is a lovely , friendly market town to explore.

Reviewed by Julie, 14th November 2022

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We loved everything about your place. Thank you so much

Reviewed by Joe, 4th November 2022

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The cottage is really cosy and in a fantastic location. There's a bunch of good restaurants in Beaminster, and would particularly recommend the Ollerod pub. The scones/cider provided by the owners was also a lovely bonus - would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by David, 22nd October 2022

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Very enjoyable stay at a very comfortable cottage. Two key must haves, good shower and comfortable bed, were spot on.

Reviewed by Melinda, 7th October 2022

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Fantastic stay in the old police House. The bed was queen size and I'm sure I read King size in the information/description but it was lovely and big. Overall the cottage was clean, tidy and had everything we need there. Even the towels in the bathroom were a Bath Sheet, so nice to have a decent size towel. A fab stay with great weather too.

Reviewed by Catherine, 30th September 2022

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A very comfortable and stylish place to stay - just the right size for 2 people. It was in easy walking distance of the town which had a good selection of places to eat out.

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