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Shepherds Retreat - Wool

Wool, Dorset
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Contemporary cottage in a peaceful village setting, within easy reach of local amenities
  • An ideal base for touring the Jurassic Coast and picturesque Isle of Purbeck, with good road links nearby
  • This property has a homely ambience, wood burner and charming enclosed garden
Property code: 91264

Tucked away in the village of Wool, this home from home makes a great base for those wishing to tour, with the ever-popular Jurassic Coastline under 5 miles away. Some of Dorset’s best loved attractions are within 10 miles, including Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Corfe Castle, the riverside town of Wareham, the Tank Museum and Monkey World. Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts can explore a section of the South West Coast Path, head to Swanage and visit Durlston Country Park or simply relax on the sandy beach. Nature reserves at Arne and Studland are filled with flora and fauna or visit one of the museums in the county town of Dorchester where you can learn about this area’s rich history.

This property is set within a small development and is accessed via the main entrance at the front. Once inside you are met with a welcoming entrance hall with a useful separate WC and a door to the kitchen/diner on the left. This stylish open plan space has room to enjoy leisurely meals together and a utility room leading off it. On the other side of the hallway is the dual aspect lounge, which has furniture positioned so you can enjoy the wood burner or your favourite shows on the Smart TV. Heading upstairs you will find the three bedrooms, one of which is a king-size with an en-suite. The remaining two bedrooms are comfortable doubles and completing the accommodation is the contemporary bathroom.

Double doors open from the lounge into the fully enclosed garden. With numerous places to sit and pretty planting, this is the ideal spot in which to unwind.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size & 2 double
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (1st basket of logs included October to March)
  • Smart TV available in the lounge
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • BBQ
  • Enclosed garden with patio, gas BBQ seating areas and lawn
  • Off-road parking available for 2 cars, further roadside parking subject to availability
  • Beach 4 miles, shop and pub within 450m
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Fiona 19th October 2024

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Lovely, comfortable house. In the centre of a village with convenient local shops, chippy etc, and a short drive to lots of gorgeous countryside and beaches. We had a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Roger 5th October 2024

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Spotlessly clean and well equipped property in a really good location for coast and inland days out! Some very nice pubs nearby and the Ship Inn Wool only a 5 minute walk away, all were dog friendly - a good base all round which set us up for a lovely week away in beautiful Dorset. Favourite beaches for our dog were on the Studland Peninsula great Read moreif you are a National Trust member too! Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Paige 28th September 2024

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Lovely, clean & well equipped home. Perfectly located close to anywhere you would like to visit.

Reviewed by Clare 14th September 2024

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Lovely immaculate clean house and secure garden. Everything you could possibly need and more . Fabulous location for exploring Dorset , highly recommended and will be returning again soon.

Reviewed by Kevin 7th September 2024

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Very clean and well equipped house in a good location for the surrounding area. Welcome hamper was a nice touch, lovely garden and a nice quiet area. Handy local shops.

Reviewed by Teresa 17th August 2024

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Wonderful cottage with everything we needed. Great location for visiting many attractions in Dorset. Nice pubs with good food within walking distance also general store, chinese takeaway and fish and chip shop.

Reviewed by Lian 27th July 2024

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Absolutely loved this house, everything was there that was needed and a good spec. too. Very pretty secured garden too. The location is in a village with amenities, couple of pubs and perfect for exploring Poole, Bournemouth, Durdle Door, Swanage, to name a few. The house is very clean and dog friendly, we loved it and really didn't want to leave. Read moreThe owners really have thought of everything. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 20th July 2024

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Reviewed by Rachel 13th July 2024

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Lovely big house, nice enclosed garden in a quiet area. A great base for exploring Devon. Would definitely recommend! Friendly hosts.

Reviewed by Karen 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Pamela 1st June 2024

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This house stands out as exceptionally spacious and smart ie 3 double bedrooms . The location is central to all the attractions so one can either make short drives or use public transport. Useful shops nearby. Excellent value.

Reviewed by Judith 11th May 2024

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Lovely house, real home from home, all equipment to a high standard. Location. Eth good as a centre to explore Dorset.

Reviewed by Iain 6th April 2024

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Great location for many attractions and points of interest. Felt very much at home in such a comfortable property which had all the facilities you could need. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Malcolm 30th March 2024

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Fantastic house in a great location close to shops,trains & buses. Spacious, comfortable, well presented with a very much appreciated welcome pack on arrival. No issues & would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Helen 21st February 2024

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Well situated location for days out. Tank museum and monkey world literally 5 minutes away. Dursley door and the cove 10 minutes drive. Shops and takeaways 2 minutes walk. Lovely property, well maintained and equipped. We have a dog that barks and this was ideal as it is detached, set back from the road, with enclosed garden. Property absolutely prRead moreistine and lots of dog friendly mats, beds and towels for muddy paws provided. Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 21st October 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location. So clean, well appointed and so many lovely little touches, such as cotton wool in the bathrooms (something I always forget!), loo roll, washing up liquid, tea, coffee and milk. The bottle of fizz was also a lovely surprise. Very warm and cosy and within easy reach of the Jurassic coast, Corfe Castle and Arne NatRead moreure Reserve. Would definitely come back again. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 14th October 2023

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Reviewed by Vivienne 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Pauline 30th September 2023

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A very comfortable and stylish holiday house with a lovely enclosed garden. Every space with quality furniture and equipment. We were very impressed. The location is excellent for exploring both the Jurassic coast, RSPB Nature Reserve well worth a visit even if you are not a member but enjoy various habitats and wildlife. Brownsea Island was beautiRead moreful with good views of red squirrels. The Castle Pub at Lulwoth serves good food Worth the slightly higher price Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara 9th September 2023

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This property is a 'home from home'. It's clean and tidy with some thoughtful touches. A great location for seeing the best of Dorset.

Reviewed by Amanda 2nd September 2023

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Excellent location for seeing this part of Dorset, very clean and well equipped cottage.

Reviewed by Nina 26th August 2023

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Loved staying there, kitchen was extremely well stocked. Including separate washer and dryer, dishwasher ( don't open during a wash, it messes up), weigh scales, a dog bed, vacuum, enclosed garden, and a short walk to the train station. Really clean tidy and comfortable. Could do with another or bigger sofa.

Reviewed by Mark 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 1st July 2023

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Immaculate house, gorgeous garden. We thoroughly recommend staying here and we will definitely rebook. The welcome basket was a lovely touch - Great to be able to make a cuppa on arrival! The kitchen cupboards had everything you'd need to cook meals inc oil, s&p, herbs & spices. Just add the food. Bathrooms had fluffy towels, powerful showers and sRead morepare loo rolls! Bedrooms had comfy beds with lovely linen, loads of hangers and a decent hairdryer. Garden - just lovely with so much comfy seating Hide

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