Set deep in the countryside yet only 10 miles from the coast and a wealth of attractions for all interests.
Meadow Views is a pretty, mid-terrace, Victorian cottage retaining a wealth of period features set in the hamlet of Lower Waterston, less than 2 miles from Puddletown. The interior, which has been sympathetically modernised, is decorated with antiques and little touches which help to create a true ‘home away from home’ holiday experience so that guests can settle in quickly and relax. Whatever the season, there are stunning views over the gardens at the back to the nearby River Piddle and water meadows beyond. Finches, woodpeckers, house martins, pheasants, grouse, owls, bustards, rabbits, deer and badgers have all been seen from the upstairs windows. Guests invariably wake up to the sound of cattle lowing in the nearby fields. Many of Thomas Hardy’s novels such as ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ and ’Tess of the D’Urbervilles’ refer to places in the surrounding countryside. For example, Puddletown became Weatherby, and Hardy based Weatherby Farm on Waterston Manor to which this cottage is one of three original farm worker’s cottages built in 1885. The cottage lies 5 miles east of Dorchester with its many attractions and excellent facilities, yet is within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Chesil Beach and Weymouth. The area caters for a wide variety of interests locally. Pastimes popular with guests are walking, bird-watching, visiting nature reserves, historic houses, museums, beautiful gardens. West Dorset is renowned for its picturesque pubs serving excellent food, notably fish, and scrumptious Dorset cream teas. Family attractions include Monkey World, the Abbotsbury Swannery and The Tank Museum. A well stocked shop with a butcher’s can be found 2 miles away. Shop and pub/restaurant 2 miles.
Ground Floor:
Living room: With Freesat TV and DVD player.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and tiled floor.
1 deep step down to…
Utility room: With dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, shower cubicle and toilet.
Steep stairs to…
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request).
Bathroom: With bath, shower attachment and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and superfast fibre broadband included. Doggy extras. Small, enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 4 years old.
