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

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave. A wooden staircase is visible in the background. - The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom (Maiden Newton)
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom (Maiden Newton)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a window with curtains, and a radiator. - The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom (Maiden Newton)
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a wooden gate. - The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom (Maiden Newton)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a wooden staircase. - The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom (Maiden Newton)
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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 transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area

Dorchester is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Dorset National Landscape, while Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Mapperton Gardens, or check out an event or a game at The Avenue Stadium. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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Maiden Newton, England

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    33 min drive - 23.3 km
  • A beach with striped beach chairs and umbrellas, a sandy shore, and a cityscape in the background.
    Weymouth Beach
    38 min drive - 33.9 km
  • A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.
    Durdle Door
    57 min drive - 40.7 km
  • The ruins of a medieval stone structure with arches and towers, surrounded by greenery.
    Corfe Castle
    57 min drive - 55.5 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
  • The New Inn
    11 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 at The Old Coach House in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Beauty - 1 bedroom?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 National Landscape and Cerne Abbas Giant. Borough Gardens and Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). Maiden Newton Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly what we needed. It is in a lovely village with all amenities. The bed is super comfy, the garden is a very private sun trap, and the hosts left a variety of dog beddings, towels and toys which came very handy as we had forgotten to bring our dog's bed.We enjoyed a lovely walk to Cattistock and back, and visited West Bexington for a lovely day by the sea.Would definitely recommend to other dog parents and keen walkers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
The property was not particularly clean. The outside area at the back was grubby,and neglected therefore we never used it. The shower needed a deep clean. The bedroom carpet was stained. The sofas were still damp from an attempt to clean them. Overall downstairs there was a pervasive smell of dog, which the fabreze the owner supplied did little to mask. The bed linen however was pristine and the mattress very comfortable! The kitchen was clean and adequately equipped. Overall below par.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming to pets. Lovely big comfy bed. Everything you need for a great holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely warm and well equipped cottage. Friendly village with mud free walks which were just the job due to the non stop rain!
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Very relaxing. Will return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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