Title: Characterful Seaside Family Cottage in Ringstead, Dorset Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Characterful Seaside Family Cottage in Ringstead, Dorset

Cottage in Dorchester with balcony and fireplace

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Characterful Seaside Family Cottage in Ringstead, Dorset provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Fireplace

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Characterful Seaside Family Cottage in Ringstead, Dorset

Ridgeway is a purpose built family home by the sea in the beautiful Ringstead Bay near Weymouth in Dorset. The house has a large private garden and plenty of parking, inside on the ground floor there is a generous sized lounge with attached kitchen and breakfast bar, kingsize bedroom with adjacent bathroom. Upstairs there are a further two generous bedrooms (1 double and 1 Twin room) for the family to relax and enjoy.  
  
All just a few yards from the sea on Dorset's South Coast Path, perfect for walking, sailing, windsurfing and kite boarding or just relaxing on the beach. Ideal location for exploring the world famous Jurassic Coast and the iconic Durdle Dor.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden

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## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

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 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

### 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

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

Dorchester is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Lulworth Cove. Fantasy Island Fun Park and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting. [Visit our Dorchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester.dx182509)

[View more Cottages in Dorchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Cottages.d182509-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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Dorchester, England

### What's nearby

- ![Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182682/c5ed7add-c104-42ce-8724-4a699e31d6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Weymouth Bay  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- ![Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182682/c5ed7add-c104-42ce-8724-4a699e31d6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- ![Jurassic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998143517/df9d8755-7b81-4a85-a556-f42f0cd6c73d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dorset and East Devon Coast  
1 min walk \- 0.1 miles
- ![Weymouth Beach which includes a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092157/fe1fc8cb-3085-4f78-ab83-d886d53de42b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Weymouth Beach  
17 min drive \- 7.5 miles
- Ringstead Beach  
1 min walk \- 0.1 miles

### Getting around

- Dorchester West Station  
26 min drive
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)  
75 min drive

### Restaurants

- Hurricane Terrace & Bar  
11 min drive
- The Park  
15 min drive
- Waterside Sports Bar  
14 min drive
- The Beachside Cafe  
14 min drive
- Live Lounge  
10 min drive

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