Beautifully appointed west Dorset Cottage With Open Parkland Views

Dorchester, Dorset
$206 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay



Alpaca Cottage is freshly and stylishly presented. It is light and airy, and spacious enough for two. The cottage has stunning views over Capability Brown laid out parkland, some of which is ours and where our small heard of alpacas (18 or so) live. You would be welcome to participate at feeding time. We also have 3 rescue chickens (as yet un-named!) who are kind enough to provide fresh eggs for out guests when they are in the mood to lay! They have also been known to wander into Alpaca Cottage because, basically, they are quite nosey.

With the sitting room/kitchen, double bedroom and designer en-suite all located on the ground floor, it is ideal for those with limited mobility.

We can now also offer Alpaca Walks, which we are running commercially. If you would like to do this, please contact us for details and pricing. It is relaxing, interesting, and fun to interact with these characterful animals!

The cottage adjoins on one side to our house, but is completely self-contained with it's own front door. It has a separate outside area for al-fresco meals or drinks. Located off a private road, and set in the midst of numerous footpaths, as well as just by the National Cycle Path #26 ( bicycles are available for rent for £10 each for half a day) , this is a superb location for the active, or for those just wanting to kick back and relax.

The cottage is also close to the beautiful River Frome, which can be walked beside, or even paddled in! The wonderful Jurassic Coast is just 10 miles away, and the historic county town of Dorchester just 5 miles away, and wonderful Sherborne is 15 miles away. We do allow well behaved dogs, at extra cost.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 55 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 646 Sq Ft (60 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Marina Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Aaron H.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    Lovely property, great location, friendly welcome, alpaca feeding was a bonus

  • Shane W.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Very welcoming host, very comfortable cottage with fantastic amenities. Some nice walks around the area and not far to drive to local landmarks and beaches.

  • Samantha C.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Had a lovely weekend at the Alpaca Cottage. Was welcomed by Jane who explained everything and was very friendly. Was also around at the alpaca feeding time and was advised to participate which was a great experience. Very impressive car collection and allowed to sit in each for photos. The cottage itself was perfect in every way, home from home, would highly recommend and will return. Thank you for everything Sam & Wendell

  • Sarah G.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    Absolutely everything perfect and very comfortable and cosy

  • Margaret M.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    A lovely cottage in a beautiful situation. Very comfortable. A very relaxing break. Highly recommended.

  • Nina M.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Beautiful property and grounds. We stayed in both evenings as were there for a rest. Well equipped kitchen. The only reason for not giving five stars is that we both feel the Mattress, pillows and towels would benefit from an update. Responsive host. Thorough Welcome File ad lots of books on the local area. No wifi for one of the evenings - it’s a rural location so perhaps that’s to be expected. Brilliant to see the Alpaccas. Such a unique stay.

  • David H.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    A really great place to stay, excellent accommodation, friendly and approachable hosts. Beautiful setting in countryside. Lots of local walks and within easy reach of Dorset Coast. The nearby Greyhound pub was good recommendation from Paul and Fiona.

  • Valerie F.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Very pretty with lots of interesting places to visit within close distance.

  • Artur W.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Very beautiful place to stay. Informative and friendly host. Highly recommended.

  • Sharon L.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    We managed to book a couple of nights away at this charming property. It looks out onto gorgeous Parkland, and there were walks from the doorstep, which was perfect for us as we had our dog. We had some lovely days out within a 45 minute drive of the property and the owner recommended some decent pubs in the locality. We definitely recommend Alpaca cottage and would come again! Thank you

  • Peter W.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    Loved our short break in the country and seeing the Alpacas every day. The property it clean and has everything you need for a stay, and better still it is dog friendly.

  • Helen P.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We spent a long weekend in this fantastic, well appointed property, which is really spacious. The property is finished and furnished to a high standard and is really well equipped. There is a good sized open plan living and kitchen area. A large bedroom, which has a very comfy king sized bed, with a huge shower room.We received a very warm welcome from the host and the wonderful alpacas.We will definitely be back.

  • Maria H.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 4, 2025

    Alpaca cottage is delightful and cozy. The decor and furnishings are lovely and all of a high standard. It is very well equipped with everything you need. The bed is extemely comfortable. The view over the country park is beautiful from inside and sitting outside the cottage. Watching the cute alpacas calming grazing was relaxing, and I enjoyed feeding them. They are great characters!I was unwell while I was there, but it was a peaceful place to recuperate. Jane was very kind and helpful to me while I recovered, for which I'm very grateful. I will be back to enjoy it more fully next time.

  • Paul V.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Lovely three days in Aloaca Cottage, very quiet and comfortable as described and well located for days out in lovely Dorset region with good walks and great beaches only a short drive away. The Cottage is very well appointed and perfect for a few days of relaxation.

  • Marta I.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    We had a lovely few days at the cottage. It has everything you could need for your stay. Very much appreciated how the owners have made the space so cozy and gave all kinds of recommendations. Great location for exploring Jurassic coast, Weymouth, Corfe castle… Would have loved to stay longer!

  • Rose H.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Alpaca Cottage. Wonderful views, quiet and relaxing. The cottage had every requirement we needed and the hosts had considered every detail for their guests. The cottage is located in a very pretty part of Dorset with easy access to the coast and inland. We would certainly recommend.

  • Angela A.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    The hosts were really lovely, the cottage is in a lovely setting. I would recommend Alpaca Cottage to anyone.

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