Cottage in West Dorset District
9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
A Cosy Dorset Retreat
The cottage has been lovingly refurbished to provide a comfortable and cosy home-from-home for up to 9 guests. Full of traditional charm and character, the cottage retains many of its original features, including exposed beams, brickwork and thick cob walls.
Nestled in the peaceful Dorset village of West Knighton, this cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside and the spectacular Jurassic Coast. And, for those evenings when you don't fancy cooking, there is the added bonus of the family-run New Inn pub right next door.
Sleeping Up to 9 Guests
The cottage has five bedrooms:
Three king-size bedrooms
One twin bedroom
One single bedroom on the ground floor
There is plenty of space for everyone to relax, with a comfortable sitting room, separate dining room, garden room and an enclosed rear garden.
Welcome Meals – Arrive & Relax
Why worry about shopping and cooking as soon as you arrive?
You can pre-order a delicious home-cooked family meal, freshly prepared by the chefs at the New Inn next door. Your chosen meal will be waiting for you in the fridge when you arrive, ready to simply heat and enjoy.
Choose from favourites such as:
Cottage Pie
Lasagne
Fish Pie
Thai Vegetable Curry
You can even order a meal for every night of your stay, making your holiday even more relaxing. Why not arrive to a delicious home-cooked meal with a chilled bottle of wine or two waiting in the fridge?
Meals are supplied in traditional family oven dishes and provide six standard portions. Meals must be pre-ordered before your stay.
The New Inn
The New Inn is a family-run pub situated right next door to the cottage. Enjoy a delicious meal in the pub, pop in for a drink, or simply take advantage of having a friendly local pub right on your doorstep.
Ground Floor
Sitting Room
A comfortable room with three sofas, a 55" Smart TV and ornamental fireplace.
Dining Room
Dining table with seating for up to nine guests.
Kitchen
Fully equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, breakfast table with four chairs and a Nespresso coffee machine.
Bedroom Four
A single bedroom.
Garden Room
A lovely additional space with comfortable seating and a coffee table, perfect for relaxing with a book or enjoying your morning coffee.
Utility Room
Washing machine/dryer.
Bathroom
Walk-in shower, bath, wash basin and WC.
Additional WC
Small separate WC.
First Floor
Bedroom One
King-size bed with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom Two
King-size bed with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom Three
King-size bed.
Bedroom Five
Twin single beds.
Outside & Parking
Enjoy the enclosed rear lawned garden, complete with garden furniture – ideal for relaxing after a day exploring Dorset.
There is a private driveway directly in front of the cottage. Cars can be parked one behind the other and, with sensible parking, up to three cars can fit on the drive.
If parking three cars on the driveway feels a little too complicated, don't worry – we are happy to offer overflow parking nearby, so there is no need to worry about finding somewhere for your vehicles.
Please note that barbecues are not permitted due to the traditional thatched roof.
Good to Know
Sleeps up to 9 guests
Bed linen and towels provided
TV and DVD player
High chair provided
Travel cot provided (please bring your own cot bedding)
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (additional charges apply)
Enclosed rear garden
Private driveway with parking for up to 3 cars when parked sensibly
Overflow parking available if required
The New Inn family-run pub next door
Personal toiletries are not provided, so please bring your own
Traditional thatched cottage with restricted ceiling height throughout
No BBQs or smoking due to thatched roof.
Wi-Fi
The cottage is a traditional property with thick cob walls, which can affect Wi-Fi strength in some areas.
As the cottage is in a rural location without fibre broadband, the internet connection can occasionally be less reliable or slower than you may be used to. We do our best to provide a good connection, but unfortunately it can sometimes be less consistent than we would like.
Internet access is provided for recreational purposes only and is not intended for business use. Speed and availability may vary from time to time.
A Little Piece of Dorset
The cottage is a traditional Dorset holiday home full of character, offering a relaxing and comfortable base for families and friends to enjoy the very best of the Dorset countryside and coast.
Set in the peaceful village of West Knighton, the cottage is a wonderful base for exploring Dorset. Enjoy beautiful countryside walks right from the doorstep, or take a short drive to the spectacular Jurassic Coast, with its stunning beaches and coastal scenery.
There are also plenty of family attractions, beaches and places to visit within easy reach, making thus cottage a great choice for family holidays, celebrations and group getaways.
With a family-run pub right next door, the option to have a delicious home-cooked meal waiting for you on arrival, and plenty of space to relax and enjoy time together, this cottage is the perfect place to slow down, unwind and make the most of your time in Dorset.
(Please Note – There is no hot tub at this cottage
We have asked the host to remove the hot tub from the listing, but unfortunately this information may still appear. We apologise for any confusion this may cause)
The cottage has been lovingly refurbished to provide a comfortable and cosy home-from-home for up to 9 guests. Full of traditional charm and character, the cottage retains many of its original features, including exposed beams, brickwork and thick cob walls.
Nestled in the peaceful Dorset village of West Knighton, this cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside and the spectacular Jurassic Coast. And, for those evenings when you don't fancy cooking, there is the added bonus of the family-run New Inn pub right next door.
Sleeping Up to 9 Guests
The cottage has five bedrooms:
Three king-size bedrooms
One twin bedroom
One single bedroom on the ground floor
There is plenty of space for everyone to relax, with a comfortable sitting room, separate dining room, garden room and an enclosed rear garden.
Welcome Meals – Arrive & Relax
Why worry about shopping and cooking as soon as you arrive?
You can pre-order a delicious home-cooked family meal, freshly prepared by the chefs at the New Inn next door. Your chosen meal will be waiting for you in the fridge when you arrive, ready to simply heat and enjoy.
Choose from favourites such as:
Cottage Pie
Lasagne
Fish Pie
Thai Vegetable Curry
You can even order a meal for every night of your stay, making your holiday even more relaxing. Why not arrive to a delicious home-cooked meal with a chilled bottle of wine or two waiting in the fridge?
Meals are supplied in traditional family oven dishes and provide six standard portions. Meals must be pre-ordered before your stay.
The New Inn
The New Inn is a family-run pub situated right next door to the cottage. Enjoy a delicious meal in the pub, pop in for a drink, or simply take advantage of having a friendly local pub right on your doorstep.
Ground Floor
Sitting Room
A comfortable room with three sofas, a 55" Smart TV and ornamental fireplace.
Dining Room
Dining table with seating for up to nine guests.
Kitchen
Fully equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, breakfast table with four chairs and a Nespresso coffee machine.
Bedroom Four
A single bedroom.
Garden Room
A lovely additional space with comfortable seating and a coffee table, perfect for relaxing with a book or enjoying your morning coffee.
Utility Room
Washing machine/dryer.
Bathroom
Walk-in shower, bath, wash basin and WC.
Additional WC
Small separate WC.
First Floor
Bedroom One
King-size bed with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom Two
King-size bed with en-suite shower room.
Bedroom Three
King-size bed.
Bedroom Five
Twin single beds.
Outside & Parking
Enjoy the enclosed rear lawned garden, complete with garden furniture – ideal for relaxing after a day exploring Dorset.
There is a private driveway directly in front of the cottage. Cars can be parked one behind the other and, with sensible parking, up to three cars can fit on the drive.
If parking three cars on the driveway feels a little too complicated, don't worry – we are happy to offer overflow parking nearby, so there is no need to worry about finding somewhere for your vehicles.
Please note that barbecues are not permitted due to the traditional thatched roof.
Good to Know
Sleeps up to 9 guests
Bed linen and towels provided
TV and DVD player
High chair provided
Travel cot provided (please bring your own cot bedding)
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (additional charges apply)
Enclosed rear garden
Private driveway with parking for up to 3 cars when parked sensibly
Overflow parking available if required
The New Inn family-run pub next door
Personal toiletries are not provided, so please bring your own
Traditional thatched cottage with restricted ceiling height throughout
No BBQs or smoking due to thatched roof.
Wi-Fi
The cottage is a traditional property with thick cob walls, which can affect Wi-Fi strength in some areas.
As the cottage is in a rural location without fibre broadband, the internet connection can occasionally be less reliable or slower than you may be used to. We do our best to provide a good connection, but unfortunately it can sometimes be less consistent than we would like.
Internet access is provided for recreational purposes only and is not intended for business use. Speed and availability may vary from time to time.
A Little Piece of Dorset
The cottage is a traditional Dorset holiday home full of character, offering a relaxing and comfortable base for families and friends to enjoy the very best of the Dorset countryside and coast.
Set in the peaceful village of West Knighton, the cottage is a wonderful base for exploring Dorset. Enjoy beautiful countryside walks right from the doorstep, or take a short drive to the spectacular Jurassic Coast, with its stunning beaches and coastal scenery.
There are also plenty of family attractions, beaches and places to visit within easy reach, making thus cottage a great choice for family holidays, celebrations and group getaways.
With a family-run pub right next door, the option to have a delicious home-cooked meal waiting for you on arrival, and plenty of space to relax and enjoy time together, this cottage is the perfect place to slow down, unwind and make the most of your time in Dorset.
(Please Note – There is no hot tub at this cottage
We have asked the host to remove the hot tub from the listing, but unfortunately this information may still appear. We apologise for any confusion this may cause)
Amenities at Beautiful Chocolate Box Cottage
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of West Dorset District
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Lovely cottage with plenty of space for 8 of us. The kitchen was nice and having two fridges was great. No ventilation in either of the en suites which wasn't ideal. The house has very low beams and 6 out of 8 of us whacked our heads once or twice (one person being left with a bleeding head). Needs better 'mind your head' signs or padding on the really low ones. Garden was lovely but it could really do with some decent/comfortable garden furniture. Nice pub next door with decent food.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Really nice property,super well located for the various Jurassic Coast attractions and a really nice pub next door. Good for a multi-family stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We had such a wonderful stay at Yoah Cottage! The house was nice and clean and so cosy! And the kids loved the big garden to play in. It was also very thoughtfull that the owner had put some toys in de kids room. We had two amazing dinners at the pub next to the cottage and have already talked about coming back next year. Would 100% recommend!
6 / 10Average·May 2024
On arrival all of the windows were open, which was we guessed to air it as there was a musty smell. The garden was not in a good condition and had many weeds and the grass was long in most areas except where new seeded areas were. Would not be suitable for children. The house is supposed to suit 9 people, and whilst there were plenty of plates, cups and glasses, there were only two saucepans - one small one for vegetables, and a milk pan. Certainly no where near enough for myself and 4 friends and so not for 9 people!
The worst thing was virtually no wifi - which meant no TV. I had to work each morning before we left for our sewing class in Poundbury and found it almost impossible as I could not access my business cloud documents or download emails. The owner sent in someone from the pub next door who after much poking around confirmed that the router was in the pub next door and serviced that and a number of other houses they owned. The property should have its own DEDICATED router/account and not a shared one. It made the week very stressful for me as the speed in the house was less than 5mb - when it worked!
Overall the location was nice, quiet and the house great for maximum of 5 people - e.g if 9 people were there and wanted to sit together it would be the floor as the lounge sat 6, and the sun room 4 unless everyone squashed it. It would have been nice to have cushions for the outside table.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(63 Ratings)
"Really nice property,super well located for the various Jurassic Coast attractions and a really nice pub next door. Good for a multi-family stay."
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