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Plush Cottage

Plush, Dorset (Ref. 1184354)

Dream Cottages rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Electric car charging
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

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1 Customer Review(s)

  • Graham

    “We had a great stay!”

    The garden is beautiful and the thatched cottage feels like stepping back in time, but it has all the modern comforts you need. Inside the house was spotless and well cared for. The bedrooms are spacious, the kitchen well appointed, and there is lots of space to spread out and relax (we're a family of 4 but comfortably sleeps 8). The study is a great for working or for kids to play. Ours loved having movie night on the projector and roaming around in the garden! Plush is very peaceful, with ...

    The garden is beautiful and the thatched cottage feels like stepping back in time, but it has all the modern comforts you need. Inside the house was spotless and well cared for. The bedrooms are spacious, the kitchen well appointed, and there is lots of space to spread out and relax (we're a family of 4 but comfortably sleeps 8). The study is a great for working or for kids to play. Ours loved having movie night on the projector and roaming around in the garden! Plush is very peaceful, with brilliant pub on the doorstep and scenic walks straight from the door - we managed to the top of the hill and loved the panoramic views, as well as well as trips to Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle. Great to have an EV charger too. Recommend.

    - Graham, May 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words we are delighted you enjoyed it! Hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x large single, 1 x bunk bed
  • Bathroom with bath, basin, and WC
  • Shower room with shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Central heating
  • Oven, hob, Aga (with small induction hob available), microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, Bluetooth projector, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. In rent
  • Highchair, stairgate, steps for bathroom, and cot available
  • Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
  • Garden with patio and lawn
  • Off-road parking for two cars, though the space may be snug for larger vehicles
  • EV charging is available at the property via the Monta app (guests will need to bring their own tethered charger)
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Pub 0.1 miles, shop 5.5 miles
  • Note: Small seasonal stream in garden; low barrier present but children and pets must be supervised
  • Thatched roof safety - no smoking or naked flames within 5m (incl log burner, candles, BBQs, fire pits)

The property

Plush Cottage is a Grade II listed, 18th-century thatched cottage, located in a Dorset village at the centre of Thomas Hardy country.

Sleeping seven guests plus a cot, the cottage is ideal for families, keen walkers and those with an interest in Dorset’s literary past, with the building itself featured in Tess of the d’Urbervilles.

Inside, the interiors are full of character, with low beams, thick stone walls and areas of exposed brickwork shaping the living spaces.

The kitchen is arranged around a traditional AGA, alongside a small induction hob, and includes a dining table seating 6–8 guests, making it a natural place for shared meals and unhurried evenings.

Guests can relax in two separate living areas: a sitting room with a 43-inch Smart TV, and a study/snug with a Bluetooth projector, desk space, reliable BT Fibre plus broadband, and garden views, well suited to reading, writing or quieter downtime.

The accommodation is set across the original cottage and a later extension.

Three bedrooms are located in the original part of the house, a king-size room, a large single and a bunk room, served by a spacious family bathroom.

The thatched roof and thick walls help maintain a consistent temperature throughout the year.

The extension adds a fourth bedroom, which can be arranged as a super-king-size or a twin, along with a separate shower room and independent access, providing flexibility for a range of group layouts.

Outside, the garden surrounds the cottage with lawned areas and established planting, and in wetter months a gently flowing stream runs along the rear boundary.

It offers an inviting setting for morning coffee, time spent with a book or evenings outdoors with the scent of honeysuckle.

Off-road parking is available for two cars, with EV charging provided.

The cottage sits less than 100 metres from the Brace of Pheasants, an award-winning Dorset pub well known for its food and local ales.

A variety of walks begin directly from the doorstep, giving access to the Wessex Ridgeway and wide-reaching views across West Dorset.

Hardy’s Cottage is close by, making this a well-placed base for literary walks through the landscapes that inspired his writing.

Dorchester lies within easy reach and offers museums, shops and historic attractions, while Sherborne is home to its notable castle.

The UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Chesil Beach, is also easily accessible, providing dramatic scenery and rewarding coastal walks.

Whether exploring Hardy’s Wessex on foot, visiting the Jurassic Coast, or spending time together in a historic Dorset cottage, Plush Cottage is a strong base for discovering the countryside, coast and culture of the area.

EPC Rating: Band E

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

PLUSH

Cerne Abbas 4.5 miles , Minterne Magna 6.9 miles; Dorchester 9.9 miles, Sherborne 15 miles.

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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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