Beehive Cottage is 200 years old and used to be the home of the district nurse.
Sit back and relax in the sitting-room which has a gorgeous original inglenook fireplace with a delightful wood-burner effect gas stove.
The courtyard garden is south-facing, making it a real sun-trap. Fully enclosed, the area makes a fantastic space for children and dogs to safely explore.
The well-equipped galley kitchen looks out over the pretty courtyard garden.
The master bedroom has a king-size double bed and lovely soft linens.
The dining-room is completely separate from the sitting-room, ideal for long lazy meals.
The modern ground-floor bathroom is a lovely bright space.
You will find it difficult to tear yourself away from this lovely wood-burner effect gas stove.
A view of the stairs with the traditional door. Should you wish to use a stair-gate, you will need to place it at the door of the twin room.
This pretty bedroom can either be made up as a king-size double bed (5') or two 2'6" twin beds.
Bee careful to not bump your head on the low lintels! These super sweet bees will help to remind you to take care.
This is the view towards the top of the stairs.
The television is cleverly hidden behind wooden doors.
Situated on a quiet square, in the village of Puddletown, Beehive Cottage lies opposite St Mary's Church.
Coffee in bed, perfect.
Impressive Durdle Door on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, just 12 miles from Beehive Cottage.
The kitchen has a characterful stable-door leading out to the pretty courtyard.
Rural Dorset, gorgeous all year round.
Welcome to Beehive Cottage.
Chesil beach on the Jurassic Coast road, from Weymouth to West Bay, magnificent views in both directions.
Nearby Hardy's Cottage, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy, is well worth a visit.
The safe, sandy beach at Weymouth still has a traditional Punch and Judy show in the summer months.
Bovington Tank Museum, home to the world's best collection of tanks, is seven miles from the cottage.
If you like primates, Monkey World is a rescue and rehabilitation centre, just eight miles from Beehive Cottage.
Beehive Cottage
40734.7 miles NE of Dorchester | Sleeps 4 (no children from 1 to 4)
7 Nights from £474
Mrs Whittaker April 2024
This is one of the best cottages we have stayed at. It was unseasonably chilly but on arrival the cottage was warm and cosy. There are loads of double electric sockets everywhere. Very convenient when there are phones, watches, trackers and toothbrushes to charge. It is dog friendly and there are several off lead walks within a short walking distance of the house. The position is in a quiet village street, parking by the front door and a lovely church opposite. Restaurant and pub a 5 minute walk away, also a well stocked Spar in the High Street. A very pretty village within short distance of many attractions. The stairs are steep and twisty but there are rails all the way up on both sides, so felt perfectly safe. Recommended highly...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
It is lovely to hear Beehive Cottage provided a warm refuge whilst the weather was not on your side! Thanks so much for your tips and recommendations, we are sure that future guests will find them useful. We hope you had a wonderful time in Dunstone. Lucy, Customer Support...
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Mrs Pankhurst October 2024
We had a lovely time at Beehive Cottage. This unique, historic little house is a delightful place to stay. We did lock ourselves out one day - but our host was along with the key very shortly. Thank you so much! We would be happy to return some time. ...
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Ms Nunn June 2024
Beehive Cottage is quaint, comfortable and cosy accommodation in a very pleasant location opposite the church in a delightful village. The back garden is an enclosed private sunny spot. Parking is excellent- right outside the front door, which is surrounded by a wonderful array of flowers and roses. Puddletown is an ideal location for touring the area, with pleasant local walks round the village. I would certainly return for another holiday....
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Mrs House February 2024
Quirky, no-frills cottage in a lovely location
Reply from Classic Cottages
We're delighted that you found the cottage so convenient for exploring. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Julie, Customer Support
Mr Evans August 2023
Fantastic old cottage in a great location. It seemed to be less than 30 minutes from everywhere we wanted to go - Weymouth, Abbotsbury, Corfe Castle, Thomas Hardy's Houses to name a few, But it was also in a great little town that had everything one needed - the Blue Vinny is an excellent pub 5 minutes walk away and very dog-friendly. There were good dog walks as well. Puddletown even featured in Alan Titchmarsh's documentary series on Dorset whilst we were there! The cottage is well-equipped with all one could need, and it was lovely to come back after a hard day's sight-seeing and sit in the small enclosed garden with a beer. Inside was more spacious than we expected, and had all one could need, with comfortable beds and great character. Outside was really pretty with beautiful flowers front and back. We were really sorry to have to go home, and would love to return sometime soon....
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