524 Pamphill Green Cottage

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts will love this rustic little retreat, perched in open countryside in rural Dorset. Sitting prettily on the Kingston Lacy estate there’s the whole estate to wander as well as glorious walks from the door, so it’s a great spot if you can’t wait to get your walking boots on.

Cosy is the key word for this little cottage, and so once you’ve finished admiring the thatched roof and stepped inside, you’ll feel the charming interiors start to work their magic too. Downstairs, there’s the snug wooden beamed living room, with squishy sofa and a woodburner to warm up cold toes after a day outdoors. The wooden kitchen has a character-packed Victorian quarry tiled floor with wonderful countryside views, and there’s also a separate dining room. Upstairs, the charm continues with gently sloping ceilings, exposed beams and wooden floors. The two bedrooms and bathroom all have a wonderful sense of history and warmth. Outside, you’ll find a lawn at the front of the cottage and an informal garden at the back, complete with table and chairs for alfresco country lunches.

If you can bear to leave your bolthole, you’ll find the whole of the Kingston Lacy estate on your doorstep. There’s plenty to see indoors and out. The family home, re-imagined as a Venetian palace, holds a treasure trove of art and exotic items and the largest private collection of Egyptian artefacts in the UK. And the gardens are also pretty special, so don’t miss the Japanese Garden or a wander through the Kitchen Garden (Queen Victoria once sent her gardeners for inspiration). The wonderful independent Pamphill Dairy is also worth a stop for a fabulous cream tea or picking up some local meat.

Less than 5 miles from the cottage, you can explore Badbury Rings Iron Age hill fort, Holt Heath National Nature Reserve with its wonderful reptiles and butterflies, and Abbott Street Copse with its spectacular bluebell displays. Or head along the River Stour for pretty walks right from the cottage door. There's somewhere for a drink just down the road, and you can pop into the historic town of Wimborne for independent shops, cafes and restaurants. The bright lights and seasides of both Poole and Bournemouth are also less than 13 miles away if you fancy a trip to the coast.

Heating: Night storage heating included. The fire will be laid for you on arrival with enough fuel to get you started. Additional logs can be purchased in advance through the contact centre. Logs are available at £9 per bag and this includes kindling.

Parking: Parking is available for one car with further parking at the end of the track. Approach is down an uneven track and should be approached with care.

Garden: Open lawn to the front of the cottage and informal garden to the back. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Utilities/Electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer. There is no freezer at the cottage but there is an ice box in the fridge.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Please note: The stairs in the cottage are very steep and narrow.

Care should be taken by tall visitors due to low doorways, beams and ceilings.