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Plum Cottage - An 18th Century cottage on the edge of Wimborne

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Plum Cottage, Wimborne: The kitchen at plum cottage
Plum Cottage, Wimborne: Relax by the wood burning stove
Plum Cottage, Wimborne: The Sitting room and dining area, with stairs leading to the first floor
Plum Cottage, Wimborne: The open-plan sitting and dining area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wimborne, Dorset
  • Wimborne Minster
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kingston Lacy House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Poole Harbour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Plum Cottage - An 18th Century cottage on the edge of Wimborne

One of a pair of 18th century gardener’s cottages set within a country estate, Plum Cottage exudes serenity. Its country chic style along with breath-taking views towards the River Stour and cricket pitch beyond provide a great hideaway to explore the stunning Dorset countryside. Chalk white walls, Farrow & Balls paints and re-upholstered vintage furniture provide the perfect space in which to relax and unwind.
​An elm dining table in Plum Cottage seating ten is perfect if taken with Apple Cottage and all want to dine together.

Plum Cottage sleeps six guests - but with a special twist, as the third bedroom is the Shepherd’s Hut in the garden. With a double bed and a wood burning stove, nothing could be cosier.

Foodies will be delighted to receive a welcome basket of local, homemade treats on arrival. Expect to be greeted with freshly baked bread from our local bakery, locally sourced free-range eggs, home-baked treats, locally produced jam and of course milk in the fridge and a selection of Dorset teas and ground coffee.

Apple Cottage is also available to book at this location.

Additional Information:
Plum Cottage can be booked alongside Apple Cottage to accommodate a maximum of 12 people. Discounts available when booking both cottages together - please call to discuss.
A welcome basket of logs is provided.
A high chair and travel cot is available on request (please provide own cot linen).
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Please bring your own dog basket.
A damage waiver is not included. Instead of taking an actual Damage Deposit, the owner will hold a 'card on file'. Instructions on how to do this in a safe and secure way will be sent to you a few days prior to arrival.

Ground Floor:
Sitting/dining room
With wooden floors, low ceiling beams and exposed stone work and cosy wood burn burning stove. There is an Apple TV with Netflix account, guests receive a £20 credit for Apple movies.
A large elm table with seating for six, however can accommodate ten if required when booking along with Apple Cottage.
Kitchen
With an electric oven and induction hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Cloakroom
With wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Master bedroom
With a king-size double bed. There are views across towards the River Stour and surrounding countryside.
Bedroom two
Has a large, hand built twin bunk-bed (full size single beds). Views across towards the River Stour and surrounding countryside.
Bathroom
With roll top bath with hand-held shower head attachment, wash basin, heated towel rail and wc.
Outside:
Bedroom three, a cosy hideaway within the Shepherd's Hut. With a double bed and wood burning stove.
There is a private cottage garden with outdoor furniture, fruit trees and a large, lawned area at the rear of the property.
Parking.

Property manager

Dorset Hideaways
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 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

Wimborne

Wimborne is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach, while Bournemouth Pier and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood or Vitality Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Wimborne, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tivoli Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kingston Lacy House - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Poole Quay - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Poole Harbour - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Parkstone Station - 25 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butchers Dog - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Green Man - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Long Johns Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Man in the Wall - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Plum Cottage - An 18th Century cottage on the edge of Wimborne pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Plum Cottage - An 18th Century cottage on the edge of Wimborne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Plum Cottage - An 18th Century cottage on the edge of Wimborne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Plum Cottage - An 18th Century cottage on the edge of Wimborne located?

Situated in Wimborne, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Wimborne Minster and Wimborne Model Town. Tivoli Theatre and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Special stay
Gorgeous cottage, comfortable and cosy. Ideal for a family break. Beautiful setting, couldn't have asked for more.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely cosy retreat
This was our fourth visit to Plum Cottage which probably tells you all you need to know! Cosy, comfortable cottage with everything you need for a lovely stay. Excellent location on the fringe of Wimborne and yet close to the coast and wonderful countryside.
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8/10 Good

Brilliant location so close to town and lots of routes out of town. Well presented and a bit quirky.
Only two of us staying and two friends for lunch one day. Loved the location and cottagey feel of the place. Wonderful to have free run of the wood pile as used the woodburner each evening, Found TV set up a bit complicated and had to replace batteries in one of the remote controls to stand any chance of turning it on! Lounge was a great spot as sun went down over the fields.

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Fabulous cottage spotlessly clean great location (cant believe you are on the edge of a lovely town!) So peaceful and relaxing . Cottage had everything you need even down to fabulous toiletries ! We will be back !
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10/10 Excellent

ANGELA M.

Brilliant!
The cottage is an absolutely wonderful place to stay. The MOST comfortable beds (including the Shepherd's Hut); lots of cooking utensils, lovely welcome pack, clean and a lovely garden to it in if the weather is kind. So convenient for browsing in the town and 5 minute walk to two well stocked supermarkets, yet so quiet because of its setting within the grounds of Deans Court. One of the best places we have ever stayed! And the sound of the lovely 12 bells of Wimborne Minster just drifting in well-struck fashion across to the cottage on a Sunday was great too.
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6/10 Okay

OUR EXPERIENCE AT PLUM COTTAGE
Although Plum Cottage is a pleasant cottage in an attractive and convenient location, our stay was inconvenienced by the lack of information as to how to work the oven, the central heating and the television. Fortunately we spent our first evening in a pub in Wimborne, but we could not start the cooker to boil our eggs for breakfast, even though I followed the instructions on the Welcome Sheet, "Press Power to start" and pressed the button "P". I called the local office, but the fellow who came also could not start it, so had to phone the Manager, who told him to press "I". How helpful is that?!. Changing the dial in the upstairs lobby to reset the central heating was also confusing, sometimes heating downstairs and then upstairs! And as for the double television set up, that, too, involved a lot of time-wasting trying to get the programme we wanted, since it uses different numbers than other televisions. Unfortunately it took the shine off the property, which is why we left the day before the booked departure date. Why can't you provide equipment instruction booklets like HPB do?

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