Charming cottage in scenic North Dorset

Entire cottage in Child Okeford, United Kingdom

  1. 3 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Andrew
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

50-min drive to New Forest National Park

This home is near the national park.

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Aplands Cottage is a cosy two-bedroom cottage situated in the village of Child Okeford. This delightful village is in the heart of the rolling North Dorset countryside at the foot of Hambledon Hill. Amenities include an excellent local pub less than a minute from the property and a well-stocked village shop. The location is perfect for walkers and families as a base for getting to all the best that Dorset offers. Just so you know, the cottage does not have a rear garden.

The space
Aplands Cottage is located in the village of Child Okeford and was formerly a worker's cottage for the land behind it. The newly refurbished property has a small front garden and no rear outside space. It sleeps up to 3 people (1 double and one single bed).

Living Area
A small and cosy living area with a large 3-seater leather sofa and working log burner. Guests can view the smart TV on the 37-inch TV with a Yamaha sound bar, which can also be used for music streaming.

Kitchen
The well-equipped kitchen features marble worktops, integrated fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, full-size Bosch dishwasher, microwave, LG 7kg washer/dryer, induction hob, Bosch single oven, Nespresso coffee machine and cafetiere.

Bathroom
The bathroom and toilet are downstairs at Aplands Cottage. The bathroom features a shower, bath, toilet, and sink. Fresh towels are provided for guests.

Bedroom 1
The main bedroom has a double bed, Emma mattress, fresh linen with a minimum 400-count count, a small open wardrobe, and a tallboy chest. It overlooks the road (Gold Hill) with a view towards open countryside in the distance.

Bedroom2
Single bed with Emma mattress, fresh linen with minimum 400 count, small open wardrobe and overlooks neighbouring gardens.

Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the cottage as well as front outdoor area.

Other things to note
Aplands Cottage is situated on the road through Child Okeford and near a very popular pub. On most occasions, it is possible to park immediately outside the property (the space is small and overlaps the neighbours fence), but parking cannot be guaranteed. Parking is available throughout the village and on-street. As mentioned elsewhere, there is no rear outdoor space at Aplands Cottage - the outdoor space is to the front of the property.

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free on-street parking
37-inch TV with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, Roku
Free washer – In building

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 37 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Child Okeford, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Set in the heart of North Dorset, in the shadow of Hambledon Hill in the Dorset Downs and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Child Okeford is a picturesque English Village which typifies the best of English community life. There is a lovely and well-stocked village store and two pubs. The Saxon (nearby the property) has been recently taken over and has become very popular. The Bakers Arms is in the centre of the village neat to the village shop. Guests have almost immediate access to beautiful, peaceful countryside - perfect for cycling, walking - or just to take in nature. Child Okeford is perfectly located for those wanting to explore Dorset in full.

Guests really are spoiled for choice in deciding how to spend their time. Most attractions are well within 60 minutes travel time, Places to visit and explore include the famous Jurassic Coast, Corfe Castle & Swanage. Further West, you'll find the lovely beaches near Bridport and up to Lyme regis. You can visit the towns of Sherbourne and its famous Abbey, take a walk up the 'Hovis Hill' and enjoy the stunning views in Shaftesbury, drive over to see the Cerne Abbas Giant, a trip to Dorchester and Weymouth, visit the glorious National Trust Kingston Lacey house and gardens, Bovingdon Tank museum and so much more...

Meet your host

Superhost
74 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: Lord Williams School
Hi, I’m Andrew, and beside me is my best friend and wife, Janine. We live in the charming village of Okeford Fitzpaine with our two wonderful children, Theo and Sapphina. We feel incredibly fortunate to call this beautiful corner of the world our home, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Whether you’re staying at Willow Brook Barn or Aplands Cottage, we look forward to welcoming you and helping make your stay truly special.

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