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Old Dairy House

Arne, Dorset
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Gorgeous country house set in picturesque Dorset surroundings near the village of Arne
  • Former dairy with an abundance of character, including wooden beams and fireplaces
  • Magnificent, mature gardens, with lawns, play equipment, seating areas and scenic views

Property code: OC-WY343

The Old Dairy House is a beautiful spacious cottage nestled in the tiny village of Arne, near Wareham and is situated on the edge of the RSPB nature reserve, with walks leading out towards Poole Harbour.

Originally built around 1560 and steeped in history, it was a working dairy up until the Second World War. The cottage was partially rebuilt in the 1950s following damage from the war but the character has been maintained alongside being tastefully refurbished with modern facilities and lovingly provided with an abundance of books and games for the whole family to enjoy.

Multiple doors lead out onto the substantial mature garden that children and adults alike will enjoy exploring. It has been lovingly designed and maintained with plenty of seating, wooden swing and rope swing and ladder plus a raised seating area with breath taking views across the harbour.

Wareham is a historic market town with 9th century earth ramparts known as the 'town walls'. The Quay is at the heart of the town and various music events happen here during the course of the year. To the south of Arne is the quintessential village of Corfe Castle with its ruined castle remains dominating the landscape - run by the National Trust its a fascinating place to explore at any time of the year. 

For a traditional seaside experience head to Swanage with its sandy beaches, heritage steam railway and local ice cream! From here you can explore the cliffs and coast from Durlston Country Park - pack a picnic and enjoy the views!

First floor

Shower room with W.C.

Kitchen with large walk in pantry, fridge dishwasher, double oven and electric hob

Dining room with large dining table and seating for 10 plus highchair

First sitting room with flag stoned floor, large open fireplace with log burner

Second sitting room with ample comfortable seating, open fire place with log burner, large flatscreen TV, DVD, CD and radio

Second Floor

4 Bedrooms 1) 6ft Superking-size bed, 2) 5ft king-size bed, 3) twin 3ft beds 4) twin 3ft beds

Shower room with W.C. and basin

Family bathroom with roll top bath, shower, W.C. and basin

Externally

Parking private driveway with ample parking for up to five cars

Laundry Room with washing machine and tumble dryer

BBQ both gas and charcoal BBQs are provided in the summer months

Fuel oil

Linen and towels are provided (not beach towels)

Travel cot provided. Please bring your own cot linen

WiFi included- High speed Full Fibre internet with download speeds of 150Mb.

Pets one dog welcome, please do not allow upstairs

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 family shower rooms with WCs, 1 family bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC
  • Double oven, electric hob, fridge and dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair (please bring cot bedding)
  • 2 wood burners
  • TV, DVD, CD and radio
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please keep dogs downstairs
  • Large garden, with lawns, patio, play equipment, garden furniture and BBQs
  • Private parking for 5 cars
  • Shop and pub 3.5 miles, beach 10.5 miles
  • Please supervise children on the play equipment
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

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This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by James 29th March 2025

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Location is fantastic if youre looking for peace and quiet.

Reviewed by Valerie 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jake 1st September 2024

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An amazing house and a beautiful garden in a perfect location - definitely somewhere we would love to stay at again!

Reviewed by Steven 20th June 2024

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Really characterful cottage with a beautiful garden in a peaceful location, in easy walking distance of Arne RSPB reserve. Plenty of room for the 7 of us and one thing we particularly loved was the massive collection of books. In each room we'd come across another collection and we could easily spend another week there studying the book collection!Read more It was spotlessly clean and had everything we could need to really enjoy our week there, we didn't want to leave and definitely want to return. Hide

Reviewed by James 21st October 2023

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We have stayed at this property on two previous occasions. This time the cleanliness of the kitchen, especially the sink and the lack of hoovering in some of the bedrooms was disappointing. We love staying in Arne and enjoyed our stay, it just needs a bit of tlc.

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