Title: Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village Cottage in Dorchester with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/eaceb6f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/15d7ee40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/78fb25d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/3d1479e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/2ff0021d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in West Knighton, a charming Dorset village, this thatched cottage offers a country-contemporary feel. Enjoy family meals pre-ordered from the local pub and freshly prepared by their chefs. Relax with TV/DVD or explore the secluded garden while staying connected with low ceilings adding to its cozy ambiance. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village The cottage is a newly refurbished 4 bedroom cosy thatched cottage with a country but yet contemporary "feel". The cottage is situated in the sleepy Dorset village of West Knighton, with the added bonus of family owned local pub within a one minute walk. This cottage recently refurbished to a high standard with a secluded garden & parking out front. It sleeps 8 plus a travel cot. It has 4 bedrooms in total compromising of 2 king size bedrooms, 1 bedroom which has 2 singles beds, plus a king size bedroom downstairs. The twin bedroom has an en-suite, there is also a master bathroom with a shower and bath. On the ground floor there is also a bathroom with a shower. The cottage also has a newly equipped kitchen, separate washing machine, low ceilings and comfy lounge. TV/DVD. Welcome cooked family meals are available to pre-order, these are freshly prepared by the pub chefs so why not have a Cottage Pie or Thai Vegetable Curry or Lasagne or Fish Pie waiting for you when you arrive to just heat up, with a chilled glass of wine or two already waiting in the fridge. You could order a meal for every night so no hassle finding the local shop or cooking!! Meals are made in a traditional family oven dish, and serve 6 standard portions, they will be left in the fridge for your arrival and cost £25 each, wine can be pre-ordered to, with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot white wine, Merlot and Malbec in red, these are £15 a bottle, and must be pre-ordered by email. West Knighton is a great base for many countryside walks, and a short drive to the Jurassic Coast and if needed many many family attractions. West Knighton is a village and civil parish in south Dorset, England, situated 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of the county town Dorchester. It has an 11th-century church and a village pub. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 375. TV, DVD, sheets, duvets & towels provided. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59640000/59635100/59635075/0f9e5e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside West Knighton, nr Dorchester, Dorset - 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.690243,-2.372326&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ciltH%60jn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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G0-bCWpTr-jqhAkMsA-dmHDoOrs=) West Knighton, England #### What's nearby - Hardy Literary Locations - 6 min drive - 5.5 km - Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 8 min drive - 8.1 km - Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 8 min drive - 6.5 km - Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 9 min drive - 7.2 km - Weymouth Bay - 12 min drive - 9.9 km #### Getting around - Moreton Station - 9 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Coffee #1 - ‬7 min drive - ‪Trumpet Major - ‬6 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, and Max Gate. Hardy Literary Locations is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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