Limekiln HouseChaldon Herring (East Chaldon), Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8DN
COVID-19
Guests self-check in and will have the
house and garden exclusively for themselves. The house will be thoroughly serviced and
sanitised between bookings. Grocery deliveries are available from local supermarkets, Winfrith village store and the local Sailor's Return pub. The Sailor's Return also offers a takeaway
service from their doorstep and delivery at pre-arranged
times. There are numerous quiet traffic-free walks directly to Lulworth Cove, the cliff-top, Durdle Door and the coast, no social distancing issues.
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website was last updated on 25.02.2021 |
Dorset self-catering holiday accommodation for Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, the Jurassic Coast, Monkey World and the isle of Purbeck. |
Contact: 07900 596166 / 07885 220035 limekiln@eastchaldon.com
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Location: 200 yards off of the lane
between Winfrith Newburgh and East Chaldon (Chaldon Herring).
Midway between Dorchester and Wareham. The local pub, The Sailors Return,
serves good food and local brews. Children and dogs are
welcomed. The pub is is half a mile from the house, along the
lane. Lulworth Cove is four miles by road or a three
mile stroll on
permissive tracks through the countryside. The house just over a mile from the coast, in
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site and an area of Special
Scientific Interest. The house
is located in an elevated rural position, surrounded by fields
with uninterrupted views and no houses or traffic nearby. The
plot is an acre of terraced lawns, with garden seating on the
patio, barbecue and secure parking on gravel in the grounds. Bedrooms: Five bedrooms: two
en-suite doubles and two en-suite twins on the first floor, a double with private bathroom
on the ground floor. Double beds minimum 5ft and twin
beds 3ft. Bedrooms are equipped
with bedding, hand and bath towels, soap, hair-dryer, torch, WiFi, hairdryer, radio /
alarm clock, terrestrial and satellite TV with Freeview and
Netflix. There are no attic rooms. Separate ground floor
toilet with hand basin, six toilets in total. Two cots and two
high chairs are always available. A single folding bed with
bedding and towels is available at no extra charge. Dining room: The separate dining room
comfortably seats up to twelve persons around a large
purpose-built Devon pine table. Large serving dishes etc. are
stored in the wall unit. The room opens onto the patio through
sliding doors. The sound system in the sitting-room is
switchable to this room. Sitting-room: Seating sixteen on five
sofas. A wide selection of books, wood-burner, 42" Smart HDTV
with Netflix and Freeview, DVD player, dozens of popular DVD's
and a selection of children's DVD's. Oak sideboard, board
games, upright piano (tuned regularly!), stereo with CD player
and iphone dock and dozens of CD's. Stereo switchable to any
combination of sitting-room, dining room, kitchen and outside
patio seating and barbecue area. Kitchen and utility
room: A modern, fully-equipped
kitchen with a central island, six hob electric Rangemaster
110 with two ovens and grill. Breakfast room area with seating
for six and sliding doors leading to the patio. Two
dishwashers, washing machine, two tumble dryers, upright
fridge-freezer, 1000 watt microwave, steam iron and board,
ample crockery, cutlery and modern kitchen appliances.
Everything you could require to cater for a dozen or more
people. Local
area: The thatched village pub in East Chaldon, the Sailor's Return, is a half-mile, serving excellent food in the restaurant and bar. Plenty of parking and outside garden seating. Children and dogs are welcome. A popular venue with a relaxed welcoming atmosphere.
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The garden
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Garden views. The bridleway passes the house, through the valley to the Jurassic Coast,near Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. |