PLUSH COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Plush

Plush Cottage in Plush, Dorset sleeps seven people in four bedrooms.

Plush Cottage is a cottage in Plush, Dorset. The cottage is also perfect for walking and experiencing Hardy's Wessex, and the house was featured in Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and consists of a kitchen/diner and a sitting room. The kitchen/diner is equipped with an oven, hob, Aga (with small induction hob available if needed), microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, and toaster, along with dining space for enjoying meals together. The sitting room offers seating and a Smart TV and a Bluetooth projector. The bedrooms consist of four rooms, a super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), a king-size, a large single and one bunk bedroom. There is a bathroom with a bath, basin, and WC, and a separate shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. The property benefits from central heating, and WiFi is provided. Fuel and power are included in the rent. Bed linen and towels are also included in the rent. Highchair, stairgate, steps for bathroom, and cot available. Outside, Plush Cottage offers a patio and lawn, providing space to spend time in the fresh air. Off-road parking for two cars, though the space may be snug for larger vehicles. EV charging is available at the property via the Monta app (guests will need to bring their own tethered charger). A pub is just 0.1 miles from the property, and a shop is 5.5 miles away. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Choose Plush Cottage for a charming village break in Dorset. Good Housekeeping Bond of 450 GBP

Amenities: Central heating. Oven, hob, Aga (with small induction hob available), microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, Bluetooth projector, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. In rent. Highchair, stairgate, steps for bathroom, and cot available. Bed linen and towels inc. In rent. Garden with patio and lawn. Off-road parking for two cars, though the space may be snug for larger vehicles. EV charging is available at the property via the Monta app (guests will need to bring their own tethered charger). One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Pub 0.1 miles, shop 5.5 miles. Note: Small seasonal stream in garden; low barrier present but children and pets must be supervised. Thatched roof safety - no smoking or naked flames within 5m (incl log burner, candles, BBQs, fire pits)

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: Plush is an idyllic Dorset hamlet nestled within the Dorset Downs, surrounded by rolling chalk hills and peaceful rural scenery. The village features traditional thatched cottages and a historic manor house, set among quiet lanes and open countryside. Attractions include local walking trails, with the Hardy Way passing directly through the hamlet and linking places associated with Thomas Hardy. Plush also offers gentle routes across the surrounding chalk hills, rewarding walkers with wide, rural views. Dining options centre on The Brace of Pheasants, a well‑regarded inn offering home‑cooked Dorset dishes. Everyday essentials and supermarket shopping can be found in Dorchester, around eight miles to the south. A short drive away is Cerne Abbas, home to Cerne Abbey and the Cerne Abbas Giant, which together offer rich history and dramatic hillside scenery, ideal for anyone wanting a mix of heritage and walking routes. Also within an hour is Minterne Magna, known for Minterne Gardens and St Andrew’s Church; its colourful seasonal planting and peaceful woodland paths make it a lovely choice for visitors seeking tranquillity and natural beauty.