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Property facts
- Property
- Apple Cottage is a 1700s stone-and-slate self-catering holiday cottage in the Dorset countryside.
- Property type
- Entire home, rented exclusively to one group at a time.
- Sleeps
- 5 guests.
- Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms (one kingsize, one double, one single) — 3 beds total.
- Bathrooms
- 1 (bath and separate shower).
- Living space
- Fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room, lounge with a log burner, and a conservatory.
- Garden
- A very large enclosed garden with a BBQ and fire pit, visited by birds and wildlife.
- Pets
- Dog-friendly.
- Parking
- Free private driveway parking for up to 5 cars.
- WiFi & entertainment
- Free WiFi, 43" TV with DVD player, board games and books, dedicated workspace.
- Laundry & linen
- Washing machine provided; bed linen and towels included.
- Location
- Countryside between West Stafford and Crossways, with a nature reserve directly across the road. About 4 miles from Dorchester, 8 miles from Weymouth, ½ mile to the village shop & Post Office.
- Nearest station
- Moreton (Dorset), a quiet branch line beyond the garden with no overnight trains.
- Host
- Sandra, an Airbnb Superhost for 8 years; family-run and lives next door.
- Guest rating
- 4.84 out of 5 from 77 reviews (Communication 4.9, Location 4.83, Cleanliness 4.78, Value 4.77).
- How to book
- Enquiry-led — no online price or online booking. Send an enquiry through the website form or use "Call Now" to check availability and get a quote. Also on Airbnb.
| Place | Approx distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | ~4 miles | Nearest town |
| Weymouth | ~8 miles | Sandy beach & harbour |
| Village shop & Post Office | ~½ mile | Walkable |
| Nature reserve | Across the road | On foot |
| Moreton (Dorset) station | Nearby | Hourly London Waterloo–Weymouth line |