Cottage in North Dorset District
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About this cottage rental
Plush Cottage is a cottage in Plush, Dorset and consists of a kitchen/diner and a sitting room. The kitchen/diner is equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, and toaster, along with dining space for enjoying meals together. The sitting room offers seating and a TV. The bedrooms consist of four rooms: three doubles and one bunk bedroom. There is a bathroom with a bath, basin, and WC, and a separate shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. The property benefits from central heating, and WiFi is provided. Fuel and power are included in the rent. Bed linen and towels are also included in the rent. Outside, Plush Cottage offers a patio, providing space to spend time in the fresh air. A shop is located 5.5 miles away, and a pub is just 0.1 miles from the property. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Choose Plush Cottage for a charming village break in Dorset. Good Housekeeping Bond of 450 GBP
Amenities: Central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. In rent. Bed linen and towels inc. In rent. Patio. Off-road parking is provided for two cars, though the space may be snug for larger vehicles. EV charging is available at the property via the Monta app. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: Area may flood in winter; cottage will close in unsafe weather, flood barriers present but not in use during stays. Note: Small seasonal stream in garden; low barrier present but children must be supervised. Note: First‑floor windows have no restrictors due to listed status, please supervise children near open windows. Note: The bunk room is accessed through the main bedroom, making it an ‘inner room’, fire alarms are positioned for early warning to account for this, however guests should also familiarise themselves with the evacuation route. Thatched roof safety - no smoking or naked flames within 5m (incl log burner, candles, BBQs, fire pits).
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: Plush is an idyllic Dorset hamlet nestled within the Dorset Downs, surrounded by rolling chalk hills and peaceful rural scenery. The village features traditional thatched cottages and a historic manor house, set among quiet lanes and open countryside. Attractions include local walking trails, with the Hardy Way passing directly through the hamlet and linking places associated with Thomas Hardy. Plush also offers gentle routes across the surrounding chalk hills, rewarding walkers with wide, rural views. Dining options centre on The Brace of Pheasants, a well‑regarded inn offering home‑cooked Dorset dishes. Everyday essentials and supermarket shopping can be found in Dorchester, around eight miles to the south. A short drive away is Cerne Abbas, home to Cerne Abbey and the Cerne Abbas Giant, which together offer rich history and dramatic hillside scenery, ideal for anyone wanting a mix of heritage and walking routes. Also within an hour is Minterne Magna, known for Minterne Gardens and St Andrew’s Church; its colourful seasonal planting and peaceful woodland paths make it a lovely choice for visitors seeking tranquillity and natural beauty.
