Piddle Inn

Piddle Inn, a house consists of a kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, and toaster, and a living/dining room with TV and dining table. The bedrooms consist of three doubles and twin, serviced by four shower rooms and a cloakroom. You'll find a shop in 0.1 miles and a pub in 0.3 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Outside, there is a terrace with furniture and ample off-road parking. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Travel cot and highchair available. Sorry, no smoking. Piddle Inn is a wonderful escape to Dorset, whatever time of year. Note: Property is a former pub.

The pretty West Dorset village of Piddletrenthide can be found in the quaintly named Piddle Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, only 8 miles from Dorchester, situated off the main road on a private track. The village is surrounded by glorious countryside, with direct access to public footpaths abounding in superb walks. Interestingly the young Thomas Hardy, as an architect's assistant, worked on the parish church. A great base for touring, there is much to see and do within a short drive of this picturesque area, including the world-famous Cerne Abbas giant, where you can find the nearest shop for the essentials, whilst the bustling market town of Dorchester, with its array of interesting shops, pubs, restaurants and museums is well worth a visit. Within easy reach is the family friendly seaside resort of Weymouth and the Jurassic coast, and also dramatic Portland, venue for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. With Bournemouth and Poole only 40 minutes away, this is altogether a super holiday destination at any time of the year.

Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.