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Coastal Blue

Ringstead, near Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Large, welcoming family home with private steps down to the beach and sun deck with sea views
  • Start each day with a dip in your private outdoor pool (heated May–Sept, weather dependent)
  • Relax in the summer house which has a sofa bed, a TV and a fridge
Property code: OC-C32279

Stay at this gorgeous four-bedroom family home for a dreamy beach getaway with your crew (doggie guests also welcome). It’s set right on the pebbled shores of Ringstead Bay, a peaceful spot with little more than a charming cafe and sweeping coastal views. Iconic natural landmarks abound nearby, including Durdle Door (5 miles) and Lulworth Cove (5.5 miles) which you can easily walk to. History buffs will adore exploring the Jordan Hill Roman Temple (4 miles). The vibrant seaside town of Weymouth (7 miles) is home to sandy beaches, a crescent-shaped bay and Jurassic Skyline. From here, head to the Isle of Portland (13.5 miles) for more excellent walks and rock climbing. Looking inland, Lulworth Castle (13 miles) and Dorchester (8.5 miles) are well worth a visit – especially if you're a Thomas Hardy fan. Stop by Max Gate, his former home, or venture to his birthplace in Higher Bockhampton (10 miles).

A gravel drive and five-bar gate welcome you to this spacious semi-detached retreat. Step inside to find a handy utility room (with a washing machine) on one side and a WC on the other. Further along the hall is the heart of the home – a fabulous open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area that opens up to the garden and pool. Perfect for sociable suppers, the large dining table sits beside a modern kitchen. The lounge has a comfortable L-shaped sofa, a Smart TV, and sliding doors leading to the garden. One bedroom is on the ground floor – a king-size with en-suite shower and WC. Upstairs, a galleried landing with a picture window gives you your first panoramic sea view. This floor includes a shower room with a WC, a flexible twin/super-king-size bedroom and a spacious family bedroom with a king-size bed, a single, and an additional pull-out bed (on request). This room also has an en-suite bathroom with a bath, a shower and WC. There’s also a double bedroom with en-suite shower and WC.

The outdoor area is a playground for fun, with a fully enclosed garden, a raised sun deck with stunning sea views and a hot tub in which to enjoy them from, private steps down to the beach, and a pool heated from Easter to October half term (weather dependent). A summer house with a sofa bed, TV, fridge, shower room and WC provides an extra chill-out zone. There’s also a gas BBQ for al fresco feasts, plus private parking for four cars (and a fifth space available in an adjacent car park). Please note: a static caravan within the boundary is used as an office but is unoccupied during guest stays.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 family bedroom with a king-size bed, a single bed and an additional pull-out bed, 1 double room, 1 twin room with zip-and-link beds (can be arranged as a super-king-sized on prior request)
  • 5 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs; 2 shower rooms with WCs; 1 en-suite bathroom with bath; separate shower and WC; 1 separate WC
  • American-style fridge-freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 dishwashers
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • 2 highchairs and a travel cot available
  • Smart TV in lounge and 2 bedrooms
  • Enclosed garden with hot tub, swimming pool, gas BBQ, seating areas, raised sun deck with furniture and stunning panoramic views of the coast
  • Summer house with sofa bed, TV and fridge
  • Private steps to the beach from the garden
  • Swimming pool is heated from May to Sept (weather dependent)
  • Please note, a pool attendant will visit daily and a gardener is in regular attendance
  • Please supervise children and dogs near the pool
  • Private parking for 4 cars (5th space available in an adjacent car park if required)
  • Cafe 150 metres, beach 150 metres, pub 1 mile, shop 5 miles
  • Sleeps 9+2 with an additional 3ft single bed available on request in the family room
  • Please note, there is a static caravan within the boundary of the property. This is an office space for the adjacent caravan site and is not slept in when the house is occupied
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Alan 13th June 2026

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Fabulous week spent in this lovely house by the sea. Despite the weather being unseasonably cold we enjoyed the house, the heated pool and the wood fired hot tub. The house was perfect for our family holiday and our dogs appreciated the warm welcome and their welcome pack. The owner was very quick to respond when we had any issues at the property, Read morethank you. Comfortable accommodation with all the amenities including laundry room and swim towels. Lovely walks locally with a pub about twenty minutes walk on the coast path. Loved watching the wind surfers in the bay and lounging on the top decking. Great place and we will hope to be back. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 5th May 2026

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We could not fault our stay, it was perfect in every way. The property owner & warden went above & beyond. It is a hidden gem. We didnt want to leave. They had literally thought of everything. Cant recommend enough.

Reviewed by Michelle 10th September 2025

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Perfect in every way! Remote and yet easy to get to Weymouth and other attractions. The views are so stunning and the garden beautiful. The hosts are lovely and easy to contact. We felt so at home, we cant wait to come back!

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.