Title: Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village 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 # Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village Cottage in Dorchester ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/eaceb6f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/2ff0021d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/78fb25d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/3d1479e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91698000/91697921/15d7ee40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in West Knighton, a charming Dorset village, this thatched cottage offers a country-contemporary feel. Enjoy family meals pre-ordered from the local pub and freshly prepared by their chefs. Relax with TV/DVD or explore the secluded garden while staying connected with low ceilings adding to its cozy ambiance. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village The cottage is a newly refurbished 4 bedroom cosy thatched cottage with a country but yet contemporary "feel". The cottage is situated in the sleepy Dorset village of West Knighton, with the added bonus of family owned local pub within a one minute walk. This cottage recently refurbished to a high standard with a secluded garden & parking out front. It sleeps 8 plus a travel cot. It has 4 bedrooms in total compromising of 2 king size bedrooms, 1 bedroom which has 2 singles beds, plus a king size bedroom downstairs. The twin bedroom has an en-suite, there is also a master bathroom with a shower and bath. On the ground floor there is also a bathroom with a shower. The cottage also has a newly equipped kitchen, separate washing machine, low ceilings and comfy lounge. TV/DVD. Welcome cooked family meals are available to pre-order, these are freshly prepared by the pub chefs so why not have a Cottage Pie or Thai Vegetable Curry or Lasagne or Fish Pie waiting for you when you arrive to just heat up, with a chilled glass of wine or two already waiting in the fridge. You could order a meal for every night so no hassle finding the local shop or cooking!! Meals are made in a traditional family oven dish, and serve 6 standard portions, they will be left in the fridge for your arrival and cost £25 each, wine can be pre-ordered to, with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot white wine, Merlot and Malbec in red, these are £15 a bottle, and must be pre-ordered by email. West Knighton is a great base for many countryside walks, and a short drive to the Jurassic Coast and if needed many many family attractions. West Knighton is a village and civil parish in south Dorset, England, situated 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of the county town Dorchester. It has an 11th-century church and a village pub. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 375. TV, DVD, sheets, duvets & towels provided. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59640000/59635100/59635075/0f9e5e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside West Knighton, nr Dorchester, Dorset - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=59635075&PinnedHotelID=59635075&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88291100/88291090/65fcb7be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historical, Characterful, Converted Old School House Lower Bockhampton - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=88291090&PinnedHotelID=88291090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33579400/33579390/a9e58d17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edwardian House in the Heart of Weymouth 200m from Sandy Beach by the Sea Weymouth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=33579390&PinnedHotelID=33579390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18930000/18922100/18922077/f4ce8e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful large Georgian house with a big garden. 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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 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.690243,-2.372326&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ciltH%60jn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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G0-bCWpTr-jqhAkMsA-dmHDoOrs=) West Knighton, England #### What's nearby - Osmington Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles - Bowleaze Cove Beach - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles - Weymouth Beach - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles - Weymouth Harbour - 25 min drive - 13.7 miles - Durdle Door - 27 min drive - 11.8 miles #### Getting around - Moreton Station - 9 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coffee #1 - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Trumpet Major - ‬6 min drive - ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village located? > Situated in Dorchester, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Max Gate. Hardy Literary Locations is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma A. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We loved this lovely property. It was very spacious and bright. The owner was always on hand with any queries we had. We ordered the fish pie for when we arrived and it was delicious. There is a park and ride 20mins away which is perfect for getting to Weymouth beach. Highly recommend booking to have dinner at the new inn pub which is less than a min walk down the hill. Beds are comfortable and they have travel cots which is great. The showers were lovely and spacious too. ##### Emma A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dilys N. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous new year Excellent property which was spotless, warm and cosy. A brill time was had by all 8 adults. We went to the black dog in Broadmayne New Year’s Eve. Everything we could wish for. Didn’t want to come home but all good things come to an end. Would recommend and definitely visit again. ##### Dilys N. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mete A. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy, pretty and comfortable break We strongly recommend the property to families as it was everything we hoped for. Nearby pubs for food and drinks as well as great proximity for the coastal walks. One downside is the weak internet connection hence the patchy access to favourite family shows on the streaming services on the main TV. ##### Mete A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LOUISE M. 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great comfortable stay. We had a comfortable stay at Steps Cottage. It was the perfect house for our family and thank you very much indeed for providing the baby high chairs, the travel cots - all set up for us ready to use and some biscuits and many bits and pieces provided which made our stay easier. The house was great with ample crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and everything we needed for a smooth holiday We would give you 5+ stars for all that. The Christmas decorations, trees, lights and tinsel, toys for the children were all great and it felt very Christmassy. We loved our stay and by some miracle!! managed to vacate the property by 10.30 am as agreed with all the children. The house was warm and cosy, the internet is not great but we were carrying a 'firestick' which made that side of things easier for the children. The beds were comfy and all the towels fluffy. The beds were comfy. It was a lovely quiet place to stay and we would stay there again. Stacey answered all our questions and responded by providing everything we needed including travel cots for the babies and high chairs. Thanks we enjoyed our stay very much and would stay again. ##### LOUISE M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette S. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Holiday We booked for a week, to stay at this lovely cottage. In a quite village, owner was helpful. We ordered two meals , from the local pub The New Inn. Which they also own, each meal serves 6 and only costs £20. Very filling and lovely meals . We would stay again , has a bus stop if needed . But only a short drive to get places, such as. The Durdle Door, Weymouth, monkey world and Slip N Slide ##### Annette S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham K. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Four go mad in Dorset (hardly!) We were two middle aged couples looking for a comfortable cottage as a base for some walking in Dorset, and Steps Cottage fitted the bill perfectly. Plenty of space and well equipped, although some deckchairs in the garden so that we could have enjoyed the weather after returning from our walks would have been welcome. Stacey was a great host, as were the staff at the very nearby New Inn - highly recommended for great ale and some good cooking. Already planning a return visit. ##### Graham K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen Y. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Steps Cottage was a beautiful holiday home which has been refurbished to a high standard. The property is clean and well equiped. We ordered a welcome meal which was delicious and took care of the first nights meal, we also ate at the New Inn which was also lovely. We would happily stay again! ##### Helen Y. 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