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Cosy thatched cottage minutes from the sea, nestled in gentle rural countryside

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Snail's Place
the cosy living room
the inglenook fireplace
the dining area
double bedded room (1)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Winfrith Newburgh, ENG
  • Durdle Door
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lulworth Cove
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy thatched cottage minutes from the sea, nestled in gentle rural countryside

Nestling in the rolling South Dorset Downs and within the natural beauty of Hardy country, Winfrith Newburgh is a quiet conservation village complete with medieval church and manor house, and is only 3 miles from the 'Jurassic Coast' - designated as England's first natural World Heritage Site - with its spectacular scenic wonders of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. They are a short five minute drive away, or even within walking distance for the more adventurous. To the North lie the famous cottage and birthplace of novelist Thomas Hardy at Higher Bockhampton, 18th century Milton Abbey, and Milton Abbas. Other places of interest include Abbotsbury Swannery, the magnificent Maiden Castle just outside Dorchester, one of the largest collections of army fighting vehicles in the world at Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World, Corfe Castle, and the natural wonder of the Blue Pool near Wareham.
Small well behaved pets allowed, charges apply.

Property manager

Kelly Rose
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Durdle Door Beach. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Winfrith Newburgh, ENG

What's nearby

  • Durdle Door - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Tank Museum - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 15 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Finleys Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy thatched cottage minutes from the sea, nestled in gentle rural countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy thatched cottage minutes from the sea, nestled in gentle rural countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy thatched cottage minutes from the sea, nestled in gentle rural countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy thatched cottage minutes from the sea, nestled in gentle rural countryside located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Durdle Door Beach, Durdle Door and Man Of War. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Weymouth Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Fell in love with Winfrith and the cottage had such charm. Managed to bump my head a few times on the low ceiling and my handicapped son struggled a bit with the stairs but, overall, a gorgeous place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Snails Place Cottage
Tiny cottage. Don't bring large luggage. Managed to park outside the door each time we left. Handy village shop a short walk away. Coast bus route goes by the door. A lovely location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Comfortable, well appointed cottage in close proximity to Lulworth and Durdle Door. Re contents, the knives really need sharpening, and one spare loo roll would have been very welcome. Otherwise everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snail’s Place
Just used as a base whilst visiting family nearby. Pretty property in rural village with stunning scenery on the doorstep. Only one tiny negative - the bathroom sink was blocked with hair. Easily fixed and didn’t take away from the overall stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Birthday Break
The cottage was smaller than it looked on listing! Lovely area, I would have liked up to date information/leaflets on local attractions and village walks. Paying for a weekend away, I do not expect to put out the rubbish and strip bed linen etc. first time ever!! But we enjoyed our short break, celebrating my birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage, clean, quiet location close to the coast
We had a lovely stay here. Very cute and cosy cottage. The place is kept very clean, not a sign of dust anywhere! I have dust allergies so I was very pleased. Clear instructions for check in and in the cottage. Ground floor does have very low ceiling, not an issue, just mind your heads. Perfect for a quiet place but close to the Jurassic coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brandon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Lovely cottage. Quiet village. Only issue was that someone parked directly in front of the front door, so we couldn’t park there and had difficulty squeezing through to the front door. I suggest putting up a sign asking others not to park there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fanny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute
A lot of thoughts has gone into the details to make the property very welcoming: mirrors in the bedrooms, tea towels as well as towels, soaps and washing up liquid provided, wooden logs for the fire, little notice boards to explain everything. The seating downstairs is very confi and the kitchen is very well equipped. The only thing I would say could be improved is the mattresses on the single beds, they are not 100% confi for adults; but it didn't spoil our stay. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mini break from London
We spent a perfect weekend away from London with our 2 daughters (2 & 4) in this sweet cottage in the most idyllic village. Very comfy and perfect location to explore the beautiful Dorset coast including Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Kelly couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful at the last minute! Many thanks and we can't wait to visit next time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
This quaint cottage was perfect for our weekend, the purpose of which was a friends wedding nearby. It was well equipped and although we did not have time to explore the local area it is well situated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend getaway
Had everything we needed and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice cottage
just as described
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Perfect launch pad for Dorset coast. The cottage is very cosy, the master bedroom particularly spacious. Some really good pubs within walking distance. Very quiet. Watch out downstairs if you’re tall. Would definitely return though.

8/10 Good

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snails Cottage, Winfrith Newburgh
A really quaint cosy cottage, not for anyone over 5'8" as you will have to contend with beams and doorways. Excellent location for walks to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Excellent bus service to Corfe Castle and Steam Train, then Swannage. Property very clean, has everything you need for your stay. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June half term
Beautiful cottage. Central to many places I Dorset! Weymouth lulworth cove
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country and close to some stunning scenery.
Lovely cottage overall. A few points: Upstairs storage heater did not work no matter what we tried. Single beds are really too small for adults (2'6"). Given external temperature (2-3C at night), you can only reach a decent internal temp (say 20C) with extra heaters.

10/10 Excellent

Anne K., Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and open fire
Great stay and two great walks on SW Cpastal Path
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter H., Croydon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winfrith Break
The cottage was very cosy but plenty of room. It was well equipped and we did not want for anything. A nice village served by a very good village store. Shame that the weather was not so kind.

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good cottage with couple of things to bear in mind
Very nice and clean property. However ceilings and lights v low and stairs would be impossible for v old or young. Great location, shop and pub a big plus but noisy road with tractors v early in morning. Taxi info would have helped but found good one and left in book.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage!
Such a lovely cottage in a really nice village. Perfect location for exploring the area.

8/10 Good

Julie-ann M., Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snails Place .... quaint little cottage
Yes mind your head if you’re nearly 6ft or above! Lovely escape to Dorset for the bank holiday.

8/10 Good

Caitlin Farrow

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Dorset cottage
Lovely cottage in a great location for visiting local beaches and sites (although the road it's on is busy and traffic goes through quite fast). Cottage itself is basic but clean and cosy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post-pandemic family-together time in our favourite county!
Great location - lovely, friendly village away from the main August Dorset hot-spots!

8/10 Good

Stella R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
charming cottage in lovely location
as above

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Rose

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We first discovered Snail's Place in 1977 when it was a derelict ruin, as you can see from the picture in the front porch. By 1979, this picturesque 17th century thatched cottage (a Grade II listed building) had been completely restored by an Old Buildings Preservation and Restoration Trust, sympathetically blending exposed beams, traditional fixtures and fittings together with modern household facilities. The cottage was our base for many family summer holidays during the early years with our two young daughters. Now they are grown up, we spend more time travelling, often enjoying the delights of Italy, and especially our grand-daughter who lives there, and our restored 200 year old Italian farmhouse Villa Gelsi in Le Marche, which is also available for rental – see www.villagelsi.com.

Why they chose this property

After cancelling a much needed holiday in Corfu with our daughters in 1977 because of illness, we eventually found an alternative escape in Dorset. Staying in a local pub at Lulworth, we fell in love with the area. Returning the following year, we discovered the ruin we had seen the previous year was being lovingly brought back to life. We started chatting to the architect who showed us some of the intricate details of the restoration being undertaken. We became so absorbed in the project that we determined that our wishful thinking had to be transformed into reality. So for us, Snail's Place became a dream come true, a quintessential Grade ll thatched cottage with a rose climbing round the front door. Magic!

What makes this property unique

Snail's Place is an ideal location for those who enjoy the pleasures of walking, with glorious rolling countryside within easy reach. There are a multitude of beaches along the coastline, all ideal for families - from the broad sands at Weymouth to the west to the four-mile stretch of golden, sandy unspoilt beach at Studland to the east. There is no shortage of places to eat - from a host of local, and more distant pubs serving good wholesome food, to smart restaurants for that special night out. You can spend your time immersed in the numerous attractions that are on offer in the area, or enjoy a peaceful picnic in the surrounding countryside. There is so much to see and do, both for the young, and the not so young. And all within easy reach of Snail's Place.

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