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Old Rectory View

West Compton, near West Bay, Dorset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A spacious rural retreat hidden away in the countryside, perfect for being in harmony with nature
  • Relax in the lay-z-spa hot tub and enjoy views over the beautifully kept garden and rolling hills beyond
  • Ideal for walkers and cyclists with plenty of stunning routes to explore from the doorstep
Property code: OC-59666

This remarkably spacious property is attached to the owner’s home where a warm welcome awaits yet your privacy is assured and is set just outside the rural hamlet of West Compton, nestling under Eggardon Hill. It is the perfect spot for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers alike. The historic town of Dorchester is just a short drive away and offers a great selection of shops, pubs and attractions for everyone to enjoy. You could explore the county museum, which is well worth a visit, or try out one of the many eateries. This property is the ideal base for those wishing to explore West Dorset and beyond. You will find an abundance of pretty towns and villages easily accessible from here, as well as the stunning Jurassic Coast where you can fossil hunt or simply relax on the beach.

Stepping inside the property via the private entrance, there is a welcoming, spacious entrance hallway with a door to a separate WC. The hallway then leads through to the kitchen/diner which has delightful views over the rear garden. The well-equipped kitchen is a great social space to prepare a family meal with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Enjoy your meals in the dining area with seating for four. Just next door to the kitchen/diner is the stylish lounge which has plenty of room to relax in, with a Smart TV and DVD and wood burner effect electric fire, making it the perfect space to unwind and watch your favourite movie after a day of exploring. From here you can enter the bright and airy conservatory, where you can read a good book or simply enjoy the views. From the hallway, take the wide staircase to the first floor where you will find the two bedrooms. The first bedroom is light and airy with beautiful views over the garden and countryside beyond, in this room there is a super-king-size. The second bedroom is a twin with zip-and-link beds which can be made into a king-size (on request at time of booking), which has lovely rural views of the surrounding area. Completing the inside of the property is the bathroom with shower over bath and WC on the first floor.

Heading out of the property from the conservatory, there is an enclosed garden with a patio area, garden furniture and BBQ, perfect for a spot of al fresco dining, or relax in the lay-z-spa hot tub and enjoy the far reaching views. Off-road parking is available for two cars towards the front of the property and bicycles can be stored easily by the front door in the wall mounted bicycle racks.

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size and 1 twin with 2'6" zip-and-link beds which can be made into a king size on request at time of booking
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Lay-z-spa hot tub
  • Hot tub towels are provided, please take your own beach towels
  • Travel cot and highchair are not provided, guests are welcome to take their own
  • Smart TV and DVD in lounge
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • EV charger - Accessed via an app upon arrival
  • Storage for bicycles
  • Beach 7 miles, shop 3 miles and pub 2 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Richard 22nd June 2026

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A really lovely spacious home in a very rural location. Owners on site and two lovely friendly dogs, made us feel very welcome indeed.

Reviewed by Edward 13th June 2026

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Reviewed by Valentin 24th May 2026

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One of the nicest house and hosts. We could have not asked for more.

Reviewed by John 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Roger 12th September 2025

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This is a lovely cottage it had everything you could possibly want. Dom and Pomme are wonderful hosts, and the welcome tray with fantastic brownies was very much appreciated. The location for us was amazing with walks from the door and great for birdwatching. You are not far from the coast and close to plenty of nature reserves and places of intereRead morest. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 29th August 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely scenic location. Thank you Dom and Pomme for making us feel so welcome. The tea tray with delicious homemade cakes, plus milk and eggs were very much appreciated after a long journey. The cottage is very spacious and comfortable. The beds and bedding were so comfortable and we had good nights sleep. Very relaxing and qRead moreuiet and we had such a wonderful time. Theres lots to do in the area whatever the weather and I would really recommend staying at this property. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 8th August 2025

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Fantastic location. Superb place to stay. Excellent hosts. It will not disappoint. 100% recommended.

Reviewed by Anthony 25th July 2025

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very clean and comfortable accomodation coupled with adjacent friendly and helpful owners make this the perfect holiday choice.

Reviewed by J 18th July 2025

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Lovely rural location. Property spacious, clean, bright and well appointed. Pomme and Dom, the owners who adjoin the property very welcoming. Great welcome basket with home made brownies and fresh flowers on the table from their garden. The property although being rural is very well situated for getting to the coast and many other attractions in weRead morest Dorset. We were reluctant to leave and look forward to returning to this property in the not too distant future. Hide

Reviewed by Ellen 4th July 2025

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Not just a vacation rental, but a special place. Lovely house, all comforts, waking up with a view on dorset hills, beautiful garden. The hospitality of the owners made us feel very welcome. All in all, very recommendable. Ellen and Hlne (Amsterdam, the Netherlands), Frances (Coombe Kingston)

Reviewed by Philip 6th June 2025

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Really lovely quiet rural location and wonderful garden. The property was very clean and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. You won't be disappointed staying here

Reviewed by Stuart 2nd May 2025

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This was one of the best houses we have rented for a holiday. Well equiped, very spacious, and comfortable. The owners, Dom and Pomme were very welcoming and also gave us tips on places to visit we had not got down on our itinerary! Set in very peaceful countryside with lovely views, but easy to get to all the main tourist places - it was a lovely Read morechange for us townies. We found West Bay to be delightful and not far to travel on an evening. Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 18th April 2025

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A really lovely and spacious cottage, fully equiped, beautiful garden and very welcoming and friendly owners.

Reviewed by Sue 13th April 2025

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A beautiful cottage, well equipped and very comfortable. The views are amazing. The garden and hot tub helped make our stay very relaxing. Dom and Pomme are very friendly and helpful hosts.

Reviewed by Caroline 11th October 2024

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Very spacious property in a quiet rural location yet in easy reach of coast and places of interest.

Reviewed by Graham 4th October 2024

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Fantastic weekend. Lovely cottage. Friendly owners.

Reviewed by Daphne 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by N 5th September 2024

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If you want a quiet and peaceful location for your holiday, this is a wonderful place to stay. The property is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, surrounded by a beautiful garden. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful and it is easy to get to many of Dorset's top tourist locations.

Reviewed by Matt 9th August 2024

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A lovely, very spacious and very well equipped property. Dom and Pomme were very generous and friendly hosts and theres plenty to do in the local area. The children loved the hot tub and playing with the very friendly and gentle dogs. We had a lovely family holiday and hope to visit again.

Reviewed by Anthony 2nd August 2024

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excellent accommodation in a lovely location

Reviewed by Fiona 26th July 2024

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The accommodation was beautifully presented and very well equipped, with thoughtful touches at every turn. Nestled in the countryside we had the delights of local wildlife. On awaking from a restful nights sleep the lovely views of the hillside and deer were amazing. The owners have provided everything for a delightful stay, I would highly recommenRead mored the Old Rectory View to all travellers. Hide

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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.