Tranquillity Cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Tranquillity Cottage
This pet friendly thatched cottage is just 3 miles from Lulworth Cove and the spectacular rock formation of Durdle Door.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Gas central heating, electric, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for open fire available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Payphone (honesty box). Large enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, BBQ, summerhouse and pond. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the garden.. Tranquillity Cottage is a delightful 17th-century thatched cottage, located just 3 miles from the UNESCO Jurassic Coastline with highlights such as the beauty spot of Lulworth Cove and the spectacular rock formation of Durdle Door and Lulworth Castle almost on the doorstep.
Offering very attractive and comfortable accommodation, this property boasts its own large garden bordering open countryside. One of a small row of Grade II listed cottages, it nestles in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Traditionally decorated and with beams and exposed brickwork throughout you’ll have no trouble relaxing in this wonderful cottage. Open the front door and step into the charming, beamed living/dining room, with an open fire in an inglenook fireplace and cosy furniture to snuggle into it’s a perfect getaway at any time of the year. The country style kitchen is well-equipped for cooking a superb holiday feast. Steep, curving stairs take you up to the first-floor landing with the twin bedroom leading to the double bedroom. Both the bedrooms have sloping ceilings and beams.
This is Hardy Country, with Dorchester, 8 miles, the centre of events in The Mayor of Casterbridge. Weymouth, 11 miles, with its award-winning golden sandy beach and traditional harbour front. An award-winning traditional village store is just 200 yards, as well as a choice of good pubs serving food nearby. It is also a great location with so many popular tourist attractions less than 10 miles away, including Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum and National Trusts Corfe Castle, Arne Nature Reserve, Ringstead Bay and Kimmeridge Bay with Etches Fossil Collection, all of which all make great family days out.
Slightly further afield, you can visit Swanage, Poole and Poole Quay and Harbour which boast the second largest natural harbour in the world and from here you can take the ferry to Sandbanks or Brownsea Island Nature Reserve with its red squirrels. Or even take the ferry for the day to visit the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. Shop 200 yards, choice of good pubs serving food nearby.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the ocean
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. 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.
About the area
Located in Dorchester, this cottage is by the ocean. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
Situated by the ocean, 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).
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Tranquillity Cottage Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Cottage exceeded my expectations, inside it was quite spacious especially the kitchen, which had everything you could possibly need. Bathroom is a decent size, plenty of hot water and towels.
The garden is large and well presented and perfect if you’re taking your dog.
I was aware of the small, steep stairs from reading reviews, but found that handrails were in the right positions. We only had guests for one night so walking through one bedroom to get to the other was not an issue. The beds were comfortable, plenty of storage.
I didn’t realise that the cottage was right on the road, so care needed when you went out, mostly light traffic but there is buses and during our stay the farmers were harvesting! This did not affect our stay and I would say it was a clean, comfortable cottage which is nicely situated.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephen Willday
8 Nov 2025
The cottage was very clean when we arrived.
The cottage was very clean when we arrived. It had everything we needed and reflected well the price we paid for the week. This property is several hundred years old so some things are awkward,like the stairs and door ways.
Stephen Willday
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pam
24 Dec 2020
What a charming cosy comfy and beautiful cottage! The upgraded duck blue kitchen is large and wonder
What a charming cosy comfy and beautiful cottage! The upgraded duck blue kitchen is large and wonderful to cook in and so well stocked with useful utensils. The garden is magical - long and green even in the winter where I sat outside and had breakfast weather permitting. Very warm . So clean and tidy too!
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Pam
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ruth
9 Nov 2020
Loved it and had a much needed break.
Loved it and had a much needed break. Bedrooms directly leading into one another wasn’t ideal and definitely not suitable for 4 adults - best for family with two small children. However, it was really well equipped, clean, comfortable and great garden and log fire. Lovely walks round and about and ideal location for exploring Dorset. Would definitely consider returning to this cottage:)
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Ruth
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Daisy
12 Oct 2020
We had a wonderful stay at Tranquility Cottage.
We had a wonderful stay at Tranquility Cottage. It was incredibly cosy and comfortable, we loved the fire and the kitchen. It was well equipped with everything we needed, including a lovely bottle of wine! The garden was great too, really big, would be lovely in summer. The location was also great, a very short drive to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with Kimmeridge Bay, West Bay and Old Harry's Rocks also all in reach.
The only two minor issues for us was the shower was really weak and leaky (this could be replaced) and the main road a little noisy in the night.
People with mobility issues would definitely find the stairs a challenge, but this wasn't a problem for us.
Overall, a really lovely stay, we would recommend!
Kate, the housekeeper was also really lovely and helpful.
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Daisy
From a partner site
8/10 Good
David
19 Nov 2019
Really good cottage - some nice touches, bit quirky in places but that is what you would expect.
Really good cottage - some nice touches, bit quirky in places but that is what you would expect. No complaints
David
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
23 Sept 2019
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Wonderful stay
Andrew
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Sept 2019
Cosy, large garden, good kitchen, quaint.
Cosy, large garden, good kitchen, quaint. Shower not great and bed not particularly comfort nor big enough.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
E
3 Sept 2019
Excellent place to explore Dorset.
Excellent place to explore Dorset. Good equipment in the kitchen. Traffic noise invasive at night when windows open because of the heat.
Zu laut, zu ungepflegt, ein lieblos gestalteter, überwuchernder Garten mit verlottertem Hof, Gartenhaus und rostigen Möbeln. Insgesamt ist es eine lieblos gestaltete Unterkunft, die in die Jahre gekommen ist un keinerlei Kompfort bietet. Wir haben uns hier leider nicht wohl gefühlt. Diese Unterkunft möchten wir nicht weiterempfehlen.
Silke H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2019
Excellent cottage, kitted out with all you need.
Excellent cottage, kitted out with all you need. Great kitchen and lounge and superb garden.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 Apr 2019
Lovely historic cottage with thatched roof in quaint Dorset village.
Lovely historic cottage with thatched roof in quaint Dorset village.
Good amenities with fire place and nice garden
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tina
26 Feb 2019
Lovely cottage.
Lovely cottage. Very cute. Just needs a teapot! X
Tina
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kay
14 Jan 2019
Great cottage, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, lovely enclosed garden.
Great cottage, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, lovely enclosed garden. There is a lovely homely feel to it.