# Dove House and Swallows, Dorchester, Dorset Large holiday house and cottage sleeping 17 with an indoor swimming pool for family get togethers in Dorset ## At a Glance - Sleeps 13 - 17 - 9 bedrooms - Dining for 17 ## Images - Total images stored: 22 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/SSP_4623 Smaller.jpg (caption: Dove House Pool; alt: Dove House Pool) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Kitchen-01_(3).jpg (caption: Dove House refurbished kitchen and dining room; alt: Dove House refurbished kitchen and dining room) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/SSP_9725.jpg (caption: Swallows Bedroom; alt: Swallows Bedroom) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/SSP_4627 Smaller.jpg (caption: Dove House pool and garden; alt: Dove House pool and garden) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR4675.jpg (caption: Swallows Sitting Room; alt: Swallows Sitting Room) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5104.jpg (caption: Dove House dining al fresco; alt: Dove House dining al fresco) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR4913_0.jpg (caption: Tennis Court; alt: Tennis Court) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR4879.jpg (caption: Dove House garden; alt: Dove House garden) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5100.jpg (caption: Dove House at night; alt: Dove House at night) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5274.jpg (caption: Dove House bedroom; alt: Dove House bedroom) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5297.jpg (caption: Dove House bedroom; alt: Dove House bedroom) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5318.jpg (caption: Dove House Shower room; alt: Dove House Shower room) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5391.jpg (caption: Dove House kitchen area; alt: Dove House kitchen area) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5125.jpg (caption: Portico between house and indoor pool; alt: Portico between house and indoor pool) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5536.jpg (caption: Dove House sitting room; alt: Dove House sitting room) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5524.jpg (caption: Dove House sitting room with open fire; alt: Dove House sitting room with open fire) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5641.jpg (caption: Children's play area; alt: Children's play area) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5347.jpg (caption: Dove House bedroom; alt: Dove House bedroom) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR5627.jpg (caption: Ground Floor shower room Dove House; alt: Ground Floor shower room Dove House) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR4807.jpg (caption: Dove House Games Room; alt: Dove House Games Room) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR4725.jpg (caption: Swallows Garden; alt: Swallows Garden) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/_MAR4949.jpg (caption: The drive to Dove House and Swallows; alt: The drive to Dove House and Swallows) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Welcome to Dove House and Swallows - Winners of Dorset Tourism Self-Catering Holiday of the Year Gold Award 2020/21 2 outstanding self-catering houses nestling in 1,000 acres of Dorset farmland, just 5 miles from Dorchester and 10 miles from Weymouth. The perfect location for a family holiday, a quiet break or touring holiday in the English countryside. The exceptional accommodation is extremely spacious,with quality fittings throughout. Both Dove House and Swallows are quietly located down a mile long tree-lined drive. Dove house has exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool, and is perfect for larger groups. Dove House is a peaceful and luxurious house and ideal for a family holiday or small company training retreat sleeping 13 in 7 en-suite bedrooms. There is a large, enclosed garden area with patio and garden furniture, for the more energetic, there is also a hard tennis court that can be used by prior arrangement. Swallows is designed for 4 people to share in comfort. It has its own walled garden, a double and twin/double room and is furnished to the same high standard as Dove House. Of course, if you have a large group you may want to occupy both properties -together they accommodate up to 17 people. Situated close to the stunning Jurassic coast visitors to Dove House have a wealth of activities to choose from within an hours drive of the house with many interesting towns and picturesque villages, countryside and coastal walks with glorious scenery, historic houses and monuments and attractions designed for the many visitors to this lovely area. Children and families are especially well served and there are many places to entertain even the most demanding of children including Lodmoor Country Park, a Shipwreck Centre, Sea life Centre and Tropical Bird Park in Weymouth. Abbotsbury, which is close to the properties, has the oldest tithe barn in the country, a children's farm, play area and renowned Swannery. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** 1 small well behaved dog only in Swallows at a small extra charge - **Accessibility:** Please contact to discuss. Access statements available on owners web site. - **WiFi:** Dove house and Swallows both have superfast broadband. - **Kitchen:** Large, well equipped kitchen/dining room with 5 burner gas hob, 3 electric ovens, microwave, 2 dishwashers, 2 large fridges/freezer + 1 for drinks. - **Dining Room:** Stunning dining area in kitchen, table extends to seat 17 when combined with Swallows. French doors to patio for alfresco eating. - **Sitting Room:** Spacious living room with open fire and ample seating for all. Stocked games cupboard, books and videos. A great party room. French doors to garden. - **TV and Music Facilities:** TV, DVD player and sonos system. Full sky package in Dove House. Freeview in Swallows and Games Room. TVs in 2 bedrooms and kitchen also. - **Games Room:** Yes, with large flat screen TV (Freeview) DVD, table football and pool table. Sofas - **Heating and Open Fires:** Full adjustable biomass central heating throughout and open fire. Heated towel rails. - **Bedrooms:** Spacious comfortable en-suite bedrooms, Dove House has one on ground floor, floor plans on owners web site. All twins can be 6 ft doubles. - **Linen:** Quality fresh cotton linen and towels provided throughout, except cot bedding and swimming towels. - **Bathrooms:** Quality fittings in spacious en-suite bathrooms throughout. 2 bath/shower rooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 shower rooms. - **Children's Facilities:** Travel cots and high chairs available. Children's play area, secure pool. Stair gate. - **Outdoor:** Large secure gardens with covered portico area, patio and furniture with BBQ. Private walled and secure garden for Swallows - **Swimming Pool:** Dove house has exclusive use of an indoor heated swimming pool. Safe non-slip floor and fully lockable. 4ft depth throughout. Loo and shower. - **Parking:** Ample available. - **Smoking:** No smoking please. - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** We have two EV charging units at Dove House and one at Swallows. These are metered and charges are made after your stay. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/dove-house-and-swallows-dorchester-dorset#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-west-england) > [Dorset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/dorset) > [Dorchester](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/dorchester) ### Address Address: c/o Pidgeon House, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9DZ, GB Latitude: 50.7374769 Longitude: -2.5314723 ### About The Area Visitors to Dove House have a wealth of activities to choose from within an hours drive of the house. Interesting towns and picturesque villages near. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Ancient Roman market town of Dorchester, 5 miles with Tesco, Waitrose, M&S. Bridport 10 miles. Weymouth 10 miles. - **Shop:** 2 miles garage with shop. Home Delivery from Tesco and Waitrose. Little Waitrose 5 miles - **Food and Drink:** Saxon Arms at Stratton 4 miles. Extensive excellent places to eat within easy distances. See web site for more details. - **Airport:** Bournemouth - **Bus:** Dorchester, 5 miles ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Pippa James - Phone: +44 (0)1305 889 338 - Email: enquiries@dovehousedorset.co.uk - Website: https://www.dovehousedorset.co.uk