Title: 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton Cottage in Dorchester with kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897500/32897454/6ac9911b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897500/32897454/58ece7db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897500/32897454/72894261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897500/32897454/581c0401.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897500/32897454/f0d11f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton Perfect for walkers and book lovers, this enchanting thatched cottage nestles within the charming hamlet of Lower Bockhampton.. Ground Floor: Living room: 32" Freeview TV, CD Player Dining room. Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Rear garden with patio, garden furniture and summer house. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Enjoy a real taste of rural Dorset in this Grade II listed, 18th-century thatched cottage. Settle in and feel at home; the cottage is full of historic character and original features, and is comfortably furnished, with plenty of books to enjoy in the cosy living room. The kitchen/breakfast room looks over the peaceful cottage garden, a perfect spot to sit and relax while looking out for finches, woodpeckers and other feathered visitors. There is also a lovely summerhouse for you enjoy if the weather turns chilly. The cottage lies in the hamlet of Lower Bockhampton, which was the setting for Thomas Hardy’s novel ’Under the Greenwood Tree.’ The River Frome meanders through the village, home to a renowned restaurant, and you can walk or cycle along the river path to the county town of Dorchester with its many museums, shops and attractions. Another walk from the front door takes you through the woods to Thomas Hardy’s cottage at Higher Bockhampton. The lake and gardens of Kingston Maurward are on the doorstep, and golf and fishing are available nearby. There is so much to do in this beautiful part of Dorset. Have a day out on the spectacular Jurassic Coast, enjoying magnificent clifftop views from the South Coast path and take in Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, or evocative Tyneham village. For family fun, hop on the Swanage Steam Line and visit Corfe Castle, or head to Monkey World, the Bovington Tank Museum or the Dinosaur museum in Dorchester. Just 7 miles away is Weymouth with its glorious sandy beaches, Georgian seafront, old harbour and traditional entertainment. Heading west on one of Britain’s most beautiful roads will take you through Abbotsbury, with the Swannery and Subtropical Gardens, to lovely Bridport and West Bay. Sandy beaches at Weymouth, 7 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile. Free WiFi There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. Towels are not included. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38440000/38436900/38436872/b520b8f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast Wyke Regis - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 108 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=38436872&PinnedHotelID=38436872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116600000/116598700/116598670/d04ebc03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Weymouth Weymouth - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi £241 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=116598670&PinnedHotelID=116598670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32932900/32932821/e633bebb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquillity Cottage Winfrith Newburgh - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=32932821&PinnedHotelID=32932821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97890000/97882800/97882717/88274cce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Court House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Cerne Abbas - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=97882717&PinnedHotelID=97882717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72580000/72575300/72575206/w1436h1080x243y0-c1c75d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cartshed Osmington - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=72575206&PinnedHotelID=72575206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105612800/105612731/7802d475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 14 Nothe Parade - Waterfront Holiday Cottage Weymouth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=105612731&PinnedHotelID=105612731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113380000/113373200/113373187/8c8f0af3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Live the coastal cottage dream in Dorset AONB Osmington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=113373187&PinnedHotelID=113373187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41890000/41886200/41886142/1c411d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stable Conversion Near Lulworth Cove/Jurassic Coast Dorchester - Kitchen - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 110 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=41886142&PinnedHotelID=41886142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39070000/39066600/39066505/fab2206f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Church Cottage - An idyllic and charming thatched cottage. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-15262-15262 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton Dorchester ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.71708%2C-2.39659&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wWYaEpj39CpCJoHP0tBYzvAweJw=) Lower Bockhampton #### What's nearby - Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - Hardy's Cottage - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles - Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles - Durdle Door - 33 min drive - 15.2 miles #### Getting around - Dorchester South Station - 11 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive - ‪Trumpet Major - ‬5 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tom Brown's - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Lower Bockhampton located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Hardy's Cottage. Max Gate and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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