Property details

Creaky Cottage is a stunning holiday cottage, located in the hamlet of Chebbard and close to the quaint and attractive villages of Cheselbourne, Melcombe Bingham, Ansty and Dewlish. The cottage is ideal for families or groups of friends gathering together for holidays and special occasions, with plenty of space for everyone. Wonderfully styled with high quality and tasteful furnishings, comfortable beds with 400 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding, and Hungarian goose down duvets and pillows for a further touch of luxury.

On the ground floor is an attractive sitting room with a wood burning stove, leading through to a family room with a second wood burning stove and Smart television. The property has a generous open-plan kitchen with Aga, and dining room with french doors that lead out to the wrap-around stone terrace and wonderful surrounding garden. There is a useful entrance porch and boot room, a utility/laundry room, and a ground floor bathroom. On the first floor are four well-appointed bedrooms, all with views over the beautiful garden and landscape, along with two generous walk-in shower rooms.

Creaky Cottage is ideally placed for countryside walks, and with numerous quaint villages within a short drive, there is plenty to explore within the area. The towns of Dorchester, Blandford, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Wareham and Wimborne are all within easy reach. The glorious Jurassic Coast, including famous Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door is just a short drive away, making the property perfectly situated for enjoying all of the delights of Dorset.

Layout

Ground Floor:
Entrance porch and cloak/boot room.
Sitting room
With two 3-seater sofas, two chairs, a well-stocked bookcase and a wood burning stove.
Family/television room
With two 3-seater sofas, two chairs, a Smart television, games cupboard and a wood burning stove.
Open-plan kitchen and dining room
Kitchen area
Well-equipped with an electric Aga with electric hob and an oil Aga also, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, island with breakfast bar and stools.
Dining area
With dining table seating eight guests, large dresser and french doors to the garden terrace.
Utility/laundry room
With washing machine, tumble dryer and airer.
Family bathroom
With bath and shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
With a 6' super-king size zip and link bed which can be split into twin 3' single beds upon request.
Bedroom two
With twin 3' single zip and link beds which can be zipped together into a 6' super-king size bed upon request.
Bedroom three
With a 5' king-size bed and built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom four
With a 5' king-size bed and built-in wardrobe.
Family shower room
With a large walk-in shower enclosure, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Second family shower room
With a walk-in shower enclosure, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside:
The property sits in an idyllic rural location surrounded by an extensive well-maintained garden which includes large lawned areas and mature shrubs and trees.
There is a large stone terrace running across the front of the cottage, extending around to the rear and both sides of the cottage.
A good quality charcoal barbecue is available. The first bag of charcoal is provided.
A large teak dining table and chairs for eight guests sits on the front terrace.
Parking for up to four cars with one external charging socket available for electric cars (a nightly charge applies).

Additional Information:
Infants and children are welcome. Two high chairs and a travel cot are available upon request. Please bring your own cot linen.
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). This property does not have an enclosed garden - please keep dogs on leads.
EV external socket at the front of the cottage for one car to be charged for a nightly charge – please bring your own lead.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use or streaming. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge.
Mobile reception is patchy. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.