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# Log burner, heated pool, pub - what's not to like!

Family-friendly cottage in Dorchester

## Photo gallery for Log burner, heated pool, pub - what's not to like!

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the pretty village of Buckland Newton, Poacher's Cottage offers a charming retreat with a log burner in the lounge and comfy sofas. The cottage has its own private patio with BBQ facilities, overlooking gorgeous communal gardens where guests can explore and find sunny spots to relax.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space

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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.

### Log burner, heated pool, pub - what's not to like!

Each cottage has their own private patio and garden. Set in the grounds of the gardens there is large heated outdoor swimming pool (May – September) and children’s play area with garden games for all to enjoy. Home grown fruit and vegetables are available seasonally and Adele offers a small but delicious selection of home made cakes cooked fresh to order to make your stay with us even more enjoyable.  
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are present in all cottages.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool
- Heated pool

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Heated pool

### 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
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Composting
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Garden
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Towels (changed on request)

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- Parking included

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### 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 not allowed

### 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.

### Property is also known as

572032

## 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%7C50.84258%2C-2.44504&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rT_SUp31UZQLTazNtAmBRnWgOJ4=)

Buckland Newton, England

#### What's nearby

- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- Badger Watch Dorset \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Poole Harbour \- 43 min drive \- 32.0 miles
- Durdle Door \- 48 min drive \- 26.8 miles
- Center Parcs Longleat Forest \- 58 min drive \- 41.0 miles

#### Getting around

- Sherborne Station - 21 min drive
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Thimble Inn - ‬10 min drive
- ‪The Rose and Crown Inn Sherborne - ‬14 min drive
- ‪The Fox Inn - ‬23 min drive
- ‪The White Hart - ‬14 min drive
- ‪The New Inn - ‬8 min drive

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## Log burner, heated pool, pub - what's not to like! Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Nikki H.

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Little gem

Lovely cosy cottage, spotlessly clean, very quiet. Friendly hosts.

##### Nikki H.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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