Dog friendly cottage, sleeps 2 - Frome St Quintin, Dorset

Stay in this romantic bolthole which is set in an extensive 5 acres of privately owned land. You can meander around the shared lawns, enjoy an evening tipple next to the ornamental pond or take a morning coffee out onto your private balcony. Walking routes are in abundance from the property, so you can explore the Dorset countryside on foot.

Charming, stylish and practical, this cottage has exposed beams and characterful furnishings throughout, making it a welcoming base for your self-catering stay in Dorset. The lounge/kitchen/diner is all open-plan, ideal for socialising, cooking together or simply cosying down and watching a film one evening. A bathroom completes the downstairs and you will also have access to a shared utility room.

Heading upstairs, the spacious king-size bedroom has French doors that open up onto a private, enclosed balcony. Outside, there is seating to relax and admire the spectacular private gardens or enjoy a meal alfresco. Frome St Quintin is a tranquil hamlet situated 12 miles from Dorchester, a bustling market town with an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants.

Head to Cerne Abbas (7 miles) and the famous, mysterious, chalk giant carved into the hillside. Spend a day sunbathing at the remarkable Weymouth Beach (20 miles) or visit Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary. Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty encompasses coastal cliffs, forests, heathlands and rolling hills, offering plenty of opportunities to walk, cycle, hike or spot wildlife.