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Old Dairy House

Arne, Dorset
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Gorgeous country house set in picturesque Dorset surroundings near the village of Arne
  • Former dairy with an abundance of character, including wooden beams and fireplaces
  • Magnificent, mature gardens, with lawns, play equipment, seating areas and scenic views

Property code: OC-WY343

A splendid, rural retreat, dating back to the 1600s, this enticing holiday home is set on the edge of an RSPB nature reserve on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck. Sleeping eight guests, and offering dog-friendly accommodation, it has four bedrooms and a wealth of original charm. Step out to explore the verdant Dorset countryside and follow footpaths with stunning coastal views through the nature reserve. Visit Wareham, 4.5 miles away, with its shops, eateries and quay, where there is a weekly market. You can also hire a boat here or take a cruise on a paddle steamer. Plan a trip to Studland Bay, 10.5 miles away, where you can swim from the sandy beach and walk through National Trust heathland.

Tear yourselves away from the views and enter this inviting abode to find it has two lounges where you and your group can settle on the comfortable seating in front of a roaring wood burner. One of these lounges also has a TV and DVD player for film nights together after your fun days out. The kitchen, with its blue units, has a large walk-in pantry and plenty of equipment to enable you to prepare hearty feasts for your party with the fresh Dorset produce you have purchased. There is a breakfast table in here and a large table through in the dining room. Also at this level is a family shower room. A second family shower room and a family bathroom are on the floor above. All four bedrooms are also up here. These include a super-king-size, a king-size and two twins. A laundry room, with washing machine and tumble dryer, can be accessed externally.

The impressive garden has extensive areas of lawn and beautiful mature trees. There is play equipment for children and a raised patio, with BBQs, for outside dining, relaxation and soaking up the far-reaching views.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 family shower rooms with WCs, 1 family bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC
  • Double oven, electric hob, fridge and dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair (please bring cot bedding)
  • 2 wood burners
  • TV, DVD, CD and radio
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please keep dogs downstairs
  • Large garden, with lawns, patio, play equipment, garden furniture and BBQs
  • Private parking for 5 cars
  • Shop and pub 3.5 miles, beach 10.5 miles
  • Please supervise children on the play equipment
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Banner

This property has been let with us for over 10 years and is managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Valerie, 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jake, 1st September 2024

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An amazing house and a beautiful garden in a perfect location - definitely somewhere we would love to stay at again!

Reviewed by Steven, 20th June 2024

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Really characterful cottage with a beautiful garden in a peaceful location, in easy walking distance of Arne RSPB reserve. Plenty of room for the 7 of us and one thing we particularly loved was the massive collection of books. In each room we'd come across another collection and we could easily spend another week there studying the book collection!Read more It was spotlessly clean and had everything we could need to really enjoy our week there, we didn't want to leave and definitely want to return. Hide

Reviewed by James, 21st October 2023

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We have stayed at this property on two previous occasions. This time the cleanliness of the kitchen, especially the sink and the lack of hoovering in some of the bedrooms was disappointing. We love staying in Arne and enjoyed our stay, it just needs a bit of tlc.

Reviewed by David, 7th December 2022

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Disappointing. We were expecting a property which had been updated more recently. Damp areas in the bathrooms. OK it's an old property but feel it could have been a lot better if some money was spent on it! Maybe better in the spring and summer when you can spend more time out of doors. Very good location though.

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Location

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