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The Hayloft is a holiday cottage in Dorchester, Dorset. Book The Hayloft online today. This page contains information about The Hayloft including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £357.00 per week.
Overview
Set in the tranquil Dorset countryside, this property is well equipped, furnished and decorated to a high standard throughout, providing comfortable holiday accommodation. Three Double bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite (bath, basin and WC), 2 x double with eaves and en-suite (shower, basin and WC). Ground floor basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area and patio doors to garden. Sitting room with open fire with log burner and patio door to garden.
Situated on the edge of the famous village of Tolpuddle, this charming semi-detached cottage is full of character. With three en suites and a cosy open-fire with log burning stove for chillier evenings, or winter breaks, this home-from-home is able to sleep a total of six people over three double bedrooms. With patio doors opening onto the garden, visitors can enjoy al fresco dining, or just a cool glass of something refreshing on hot summer evenings, surrounded by the glorious local countryside. This is a great base for exploring all Dorset has to offer. Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
The Hayloft is provided by Sykes Cottages. On this page you can find info, photo galleries, reviews and weather. To check full details, view availability and book online, please use the button below.
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil central heating with log burner in sitting room. LPG hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD, CD player/radio and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack of fuel for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Lawned garden to rear with two patios and garden furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome (to be supervised at all times). Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.5 miles, pub 10 mins walk. Note: There are horses stabled opposite the cottage. Max 6 people inc. infants.
Location, Location, Location!
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Just eight miles from the bustling market town of Dorchester lies the quaint little village of Tolpuddle. Surrounded by glorious countryside, this charming settlement combines a tasteful mix of modern and thatched properties and is situated by the quaintly named 'River Piddle'. Nearby, the chalk downlands provide lovely walks through the gently rolling hills and quiet country lanes. Underlying its current tranquillity though, the village has a proud history and a local museum tells the story of Tolpuddle's six famous martyrs who held the first Trade Union meeting in 1831. The area boasts a number of other attractions, such as Athelhampton House, home to Lawrence of Arabia and the lovely nearby towns of Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth. With such a wide variety of activities within easy driving distance, this lovely little location makes an excellent spot for an unusual and varied holiday.
Reviews
"The Hayloft is a tastefully decorated and well furnished cottage with lovely countryside views tucked away in a quiet spot on the edge of Tolpuddle. The cottage offers excellent self catering facilities and is in a good location for exploring Dorset. There is an enclosed child/ dog friendly garden at the rear. No local shops in the village, but there is a good pub/ restaurant (The Martyrs Inn) about 10 minutes walk away. Two of the three double bedrooms were a bit on the small side (for doubles) but perfectly okay."
"Second visit and hope to visit again soon. My wife who uses crutches and mother in laws who uses stick's to get around found the stairs no problem. The owners were around if you wanted them and were very helpful. Has ever thing you could want."
"Superb property with everything we needed and very good owners who left us alone unless we needed help One of the nicest properties we have so far rented Lovely countryside and handy to travel to all Dorset has to offer"
"We really enjoyed our stay at The Hayloft. The cottage is beautifully furnished, not like a typical holiday rental quality at all. We travelled with 2 youngish children and my older mum and the cottage suited us all - having 3 ensuite loos plus a downstairs toilet was a real bonus. Just a small thing - if you're taking a telly fan, the tv has very limited channels. There is a dvd player there though and we were so busy out enjoying the area it didn't matter to us. the garden is fully enclosed and safe for the dog and we we found the whole area to be really doggy friendly - including the pub 5 mins walk away that served lovely food and the stately home (Athelhampton House) down the road. Highly recommended."
"The cottage was great, with friendly owners, it was spotlessly clean and well equipped, we would visit again, fantastic views and well positioned for visiting places of interest,"
"Great location, lovely comfortable well equipped cottage. Lots to see and do in the area with children. This cottage is excellent value for a great stay in Dorset."
"had a great week at the hayloft everthing you could want. very frendly owner who lives next door. would love to stay longer. back again soon."
"We spent new year with friends in this beautiful well equipped cottage in lovely surroundings. Warm and cosy with a log fire and three en suites. Friendly landlady, close by for any queries. Local pub a short stroll away. Good country walks as well as coastal trails and places to visit. Ideal."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at The Hayloft soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at Dorchester (observations for Dorset).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | 4°C - 11°C | 0.65mm | 15mph NNW | 65% | 1,005mb | 66% | |
| Tomorrow | Moderate Rain | 5°C - 10°C | 7.45mm | 13mph NNW | 95% | 1,002mb | 86% | |
| Saturday | Moderate Rain | 6°C - 11°C | 8.87mm | 18mph NNW | 100% | 1,001mb | 86% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 6°C - 10°C | 6.56mm | 16mph NNW | 100% | 1,001mb | 94% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 4°C - 12°C | 0.42mm | 16mph NNW | 19% | 1,017mb | 78% | |
| Tuesday | Broken Clouds | 6°C - 13°C | 0.00mm | 14mph NNW | 74% | 1,011mb | 73% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 6°C - 15°C | 1.83mm | 8mph NNW | 73% | 1,012mb | 70% |