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The Old Cheesehouse, Beaminster. Large, comfortable house in rural West Dorset.

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Exterior
Exterior
Dining
Dining
Private kitchen
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Beaminster, Dorset
  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre
    5 min drive
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    9 min drive
  • Mapperton Gardens
    9 min drive
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Super King size bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin bedded room on Ground Floor

2 Single Beds

Twin bedded room on Lower Ground Floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom for bedroom on LG floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom for Main Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Old Cheesehouse, Beaminster. Large, comfortable house in rural West Dorset.

The Old Cheesehouse is surrounded by beautiful countryside, fabulous views and amazing walks. Deceptively spacious the house has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a large kitchen-dining room, a mezzanine work space and a super space for pets to dry off or snooze quietly with underfloor heating. The stream through the garden is mesmerizing from the bridge, and walks for miles around right from the door. Located at the end of a no through country lane, yet in easy walking distance of the town.

Located at the end of a no through country lane, with only one other property beyond. Rural location with wonderful views. The town and all its amenities are just an easy mile walk.

Spacious accommodation set over three levels ensures guests have plenty of privacy, as all three bedrooms are on different floors.

Accommodation includes:

Ground Floor
- Entrance lobby - with space for boots/shoes and coats.
- Inner lobby with stairs to first and lower ground floor.
- Bedroom 3 - two single beds. The window has a wooden venetian blind; great for privacy during the day and black out at night.

Lower Ground Floor
- Sitting area ideal for reading, working, play room or pet area.
- Shower room for bedroom 3. WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
- Bedroom 2. Two single beds (which could be made in to a double), double aspect with double blinds; one is sheer for daytime privacy, the other for blackout at night.
- En-suite for bedroom 2. WC, wash hand basin, bath, and shower over.
- Large open-plan kitchen and dining room.

The kitchen is well equipped with 4 ring induction hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, and dishwasher. There are plenty of pans, dishes, knives and other utensils together with crockery, cutlery, placemats, jugs and vases to make mealtimes a visual pleasure.
The dining area is double aspect with large picture windows, wonderful views and double French doors to the garden.

Glazed double doors lead to;
- Sitting room - vaulted and beamed ceiling, picture window with seat and views across the countryside, plenty of games available, Smart TV with Netflix and Prime included.

First Floor
- Stairs up to landing/storage area with door to;
- Mezzanine area overlooking the sitting room. Ideal reading or working area.
- Master bedroom with superking size bed, large picture window to enjoy the lovely views from bed.
Double aspect looking East and West. The curtains are lined in black out to help ease you into sunrise.
- Master en-suite with WC, wash hand basin, bath, and separate shower cubicle. Wooden venetian blind to provide privacy.

Outside
- There is a parking area to the front of the property for up to 3 cars.
- There is an enclosed garden to the rear, which is terraced on various levels.
- There is a stream and a bridge which is fenced and gated for safety.
- The garden is south-east facing and backs on to farmland.

General Information
The heating and hot water is provided from the Rayburn. It provides heat for the radiators in all carpeted rooms and under floor heating for the remaining rooms. By request the Rayburn can provide cooking in winter time (in addition to the electric oven).

The water is spring fed, filtered and softened, providing beautiful drinking water.

Dogs are permitted. There is a charge of £20 per dog per stay
We welcome dogs (maximum of 2) but please do not bring any other pets (eg cats, fish, reptiles, hamsters, rabbits etc). Thank you!

Guests have exclusive access to the entire house, garden and parking area. There are footpaths right from the door with access to lots of very beautiful West Dorset countryside.

Beaminster is a lovely small town with all amenities: Post Office, pharmacy, Co-op, bookshop, grocery, butcher, baker, delicatessen, gift shop, restaurants and cafes.

Bridport and West Bay are only 20 minutes away with the Bridport market on Wednesdays and Sundays, and boat trips from West Bay. Plenty of beaches to explore along the Jurassic Coast. Lyme Regis is about 40 minutes drive.

The nearest train station is in Crewkerne 15 minutes away - we can help you organise a taxi.

There is so much to do in the local area, from fossil hunting to donkey walking to boat trips to hiking, and Dorset is well-known for its wonderful food and restaurants - there are lots of flyers in The Old Cheesehouse to help you make the most of your trip. We hope to see you soon!

Property manager

Anna Hazlehurst

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Caution: house and garden have multi-levels

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No climbing in the garden (or house!). Running water, steep sides, and many levels - please be careful.
Private water supply - filtered and softened but limited - please be considerate to the other 2 houses using the same water supply.
Muddy shoes and dirty dogs: please take care to keep the house tidy and clean. Wet shaking dogs leave marks on paintwork!

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Beaminster

Beaminster is home to this cottage. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Bridport Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club and South West Coast Path Section 47 Trailhead. Mapperton Gardens and Abbotsbury Children's Farm are also worth visiting.
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Beaminster, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 5 min drive
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min drive
  • Mapperton Gardens - 9 min drive
  • West Bay Beach - 21 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marquis of Lorne - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Pymore Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Ollerod - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Cheesehouse, Beaminster. Large, comfortable house in rural West Dorset. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Old Cheesehouse, Beaminster. Large, comfortable house in rural West Dorset.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Cheesehouse, Beaminster. Large, comfortable house in rural West Dorset.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Cheesehouse, Beaminster. Large, comfortable house in rural West Dorset. located?

Situated in Beaminster, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mapperton Gardens. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mangerton Mill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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