Creaky Cottage (12)

Creaky by name but not by nature, this generous and stylish detached cottage sits in a stunning rural location. With flexible accommodation for up to twelve guests, the cottage is perfect for gathering friends or family together. The space 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. Creaky Cottage sleeps eight guests, but for parties of up to 12 , guests can be split between Creaky Cottage, Piddle and Puddle Cottage, all situated next door to each other. These properties make the ideal holiday homes for families, or groups of friends, with plenty of space for everyone to spend time together, as well as privately. The cottages are wonderfully styled with high quality and tasteful furnishings, comfortable beds with luxurious cotton bedding, and Hungarian goose down duvets and pillows for a further touch of luxury. On the ground floor of Creaky Cottage 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 seating 12 guests with french doors that lead out to the wrap-around stone terrace and wonderful surrounding garden. 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 useful entrance porch and boot room, a utility/laundry room, and a ground floor bathroom. On the first floor are four well-appointed bedrooms, sleeping eight guests all with views over the beautiful garden and landscape, along with two generous walk-in shower rooms. Next door to Creaky Cottage, you will find Piddle & Puddle Cottage, two semi-detached cottages adjoined with through doors internally, for those wishing to accommodate a further four guests. Both Piddle & Puddle boast tasteful furnishings, wood burning stoves, open-plan living, luxurious bedrooms, and roll-top baths. The Chebbard Farm Cottages are 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. Additional Information: Infants and children are welcome. high chairs and a travel cot are available upon request (please provide your own cot linen). Three well-behaved dogs are welcome (additional charge). Please note this property does not have an enclosed garden - please keep dogs on leads. Creaky Cottage accommodates eight guests and a further four can be accommodated in Piddle & Puddle Cottage next door to Creaky Cottage. Please note, no dogs are permitted in Puddle Cottage. Off-road parking for six cars. A charcoal barbecue is provided Guest access Creaky Cottage (Sleeping eight guests) 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 also an oil Aga, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, island with breakfast bar and stools. Dining area With dining table seating 12 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: There is a large stone terrace running across the front of the cottage, extending around to the rear and both sides of the cottage. Outside dining table and chairs seating eight guests. Puddle Cottage (Sleeping two guests) Ground floor Open-plan sitting/dining and kitchen area Kitchen area With an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. Dining area With dining table seating three guests, and french doors to the garden and patio area. Sitting area With a wood burning stove, a two seater sofa,an arm chair, and Smart television First Floor Bedroom With a king-size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and en-suite bathroom. En-suite bathroom With roll-top bath and hand-held shower attachment, walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Outside: Patio area at the front of the cottage with garden furniture seating four guests Large enclosed lawn at the front of the property. Piddle Cottage (Sleeping two guests) Ground floor Open-plan sitting/dining and kitchen area Kitchen area With an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. Dining area With dining table seating two guests, and french doors to the garden and patio area. Sitting area With a wood burning stove, a two seater sofa,an arm chair, and Smart television First Floor Bedroom With a king-size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and en-suite bathroom. En-suite bathroom With roll-top bath and hand-held shower attachment, walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. Outside: Patio area at the front of the cottage with garden furniture seating four guests Large enclosed lawn at the front of the property.