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Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

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Outdoor dining
TV
5 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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West Knighton, nr Dorchester, Dorset, England
  • Place, Bowleaze Cove Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Harbour
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of Max Gate and Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope. The cottage includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Osmington Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Bowleaze Cove Beach - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Weymouth Harbour - 25 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Durdle Door - 27 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

Yoah Cottage has been lovingly refurbished to provide a comfortable & cosy stay. Yoah still boosts many original character with exposed beams & brickwork. The cottage is situated in the sleepy Dorset village of West Knighton, with the added bonus of family-owned pub next door. Yoah sleeps up to 9 guests, with 5 bedrooms compromising of 3 king size bedrooms, 1 twin room, plus a single bedroom downstairs. Plenty of parking with a garden to enjoy.

Welcome cooked family meals are available to pre-order, these are freshly prepared by the pub chefs so why not have a Cottage Pie or Thai Vegetable Curry or Lasagne or Fish Pie waiting for you when you arrive to just heat up, with a chilled glass of wine or two already waiting in the fridge. You could order a meal for every night so no hassle finding the local shop or cooking!!

Meals are made in a traditional family oven dish, and serve 6 standard portions, they will be left in the fridge for your arrival and cost £25 each, wine can be pre-ordered to, with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot white wine, Merlot and Malbec in red, these are £15 a bottle, and must be pre-ordered by email.

West Knighton is a great base for many countryside walks, and a short drive to the Jurassic Coast and if needed many many family attractions.

TV, DVD, sheets & towels provided.
Please note there is not a hot tub at this property.... we have asked VRBO to remove this.... apologies.

Ground Floor

Sitting Room - with three sofas, 55" smart TV and ornamental fireplace.

Dining Room - with table & seating for nine people.

Kitchen - with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, breakfast table & four chairs and Nespresso coffee machine.

Bedroom Four - With a single bed.

Garden Room - with coffee table and seating.

Utility Room - with washer/dryer.

Bathroom - with walk-in shower, bath, wash basin & WC.

WC - 1 small WC


First Floor

Bedroom One - with king-size bed, en-suite shower room.

Bedroom Two - with king-size bed, en-suite shower room.

Bedroom Three - with king-size bed.

Bedroom Five - twin single beds.

Outside - Enclosed rear lawned garden with garden furniture.
Please note barbecues are not permitted at this property due to the thatched roof. There is off road parking for 3 cars to the front of the cottage.

Additional Information
There is a high chair and travel cot provided at the property (own bedding needed).

Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charges apply).
The cottage is next door to The New Inn, a dining pub which is also owned by the family.

As this is a traditional thatched cottage the ceiling height is restricted throughout.

Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time.



The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and a travel crib.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We are in a quiet village so please consider neighbours and parites/music to stop at 11pm in the evening.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 2 well behaved dog, must be kept of furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Please bring own stair gates

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 9
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Dorchester, close to Osmington Bay Beach, Bowleaze Cove Beach, and SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth. You'll also find Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside good for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 24.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside.

Reviews

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

COLIN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful property next to a very helpful pub. Quite a distance from the coast but plenty to see nearby.The kitchen was well equipped and enough for everybody/The beds were comfortable and clean linen and towels. We wish this had been put in the description. Getting in contact with anyone before the stay was very difficult/Parking space for three cars was very tight., we now know why.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cracking property very well equipped, excellent all round cottage, lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious cottage, comfortable and homely. Extremely well equipped. Beautiful rear garden, with unusual arbutus [strawberry] tree, excellent for our dog. A very friendly and helpful host at the inn next door, who also looked after the cottage. Can recommend the large lasagna, fish pie and Thai curry dishes prepared by the inn's chef. No complaints or quibbles whatsoever.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H., United Kingdom

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

Beautiful historic cottage,well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess Brinkworth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

We have just returned from a wonderful few days at Yoah Cottage. It is very clean and comfortable and in a great location. The pub is right next door and has fabulous views over the Dorset countryside. The food is also lovely, we were sad that we weren’t there for a Sunday carvery. The only constructive criticism I would give is that the house sleeps nine people, and some of the equipment in the kitchen is inadequate for this many people. There in only one larger pans, and the kettle is very small and takes a long time to boil. The pans also don’t work very well with the halogen cooker and took ages to get to temperature. We had an issue with the WiFi on the first day, but Stacey was very quick to get it sorted and was always on hand if we needed anything. Other than that, it is a faultless cottage, and we would stay there again. Just be mindful if you are over 5ft 2 As the ceiling height and door frames are Police, they can be a police officer very low! The
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

The cottage was very attractive, clean and comfortable. We booked a 3 night stay for 4 couples over the August Bank Holiday weekend for a family gathering nearby. The location was perfect with the added bonus of the New Inn pub next door who provided us with a delicious meal bank holiday Monday. This was pre-ordered and delivered to the cottage - ideal! A larger kettle in the kitchen would be useful as the current kettle required boiling twice each time we wanted to make 8 hot drinks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Georgous cottage

6 Adults, a toddler and 2 dogs stayed for a 3 night family break. Very comfy beds and cosy rooms, en-suites were small but not really a problem but the main downstairs bathroom lovely and large. Lovely meals supplied by the pub next door. Great location. I do feel the garden needs some tlc. Lively
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie-Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house but garden poor and virtually no wifi/TV

On arrival all of the windows were open, which was we guessed to air it as there was a musty smell. The garden was not in a good condition and had many weeds and the grass was long in most areas except where new seeded areas were. Would not be suitable for children. The house is supposed to suit 9 people, and whilst there were plenty of plates, cups and glasses, there were only two saucepans - one small one for vegetables, and a milk pan. Certainly no where near enough for myself and 4 friends and so not for 9 people! The worst thing was virtually no wifi - which meant no TV. I had to work each morning before we left for our sewing class in Poundbury and found it almost impossible as I could not access my business cloud documents or download emails. The owner sent in someone from the pub next door who after much poking around confirmed that the router was in the pub next door and serviced that and a number of other houses they owned. The property should have its own DEDICATED router/account and not a shared one. It made the week very stressful for me as the speed in the house was less than 5mb - when it worked! Overall the location was nice, quiet and the house great for maximum of 5 people - e.g if 9 people were there and wanted to sit together it would be the floor as the lounge sat 6, and the sun room 4 unless everyone squashed it. It would have been nice to have cushions for the outside table.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay in lovely Dorset cottage

We (7 adults, 2 children and 1 dog) had a lovely New Year break in this cottage. The location is great (with the pub next door) and the village itself and nice and quiet.The cottage has everything you need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roz c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location for exploring Jurassic coast

Lovely old thatched property , perfect for a girlie weekend away. Beware anyone tall as low beams/ceilings in places. I would thoroughly recommend pre ordering food for the house from the pub next door - very cheap, very generous portions and very delicious. Probably the best cottage pie we’ve ever had!!! Great location being only 10 mins from Weymouth and 20mins to Lulworth Cove. Also it’s worth a stroll through the village as there are some beautiful old properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday weekend

My Husband loves Dorset, and how better to spend time in this lovely county celebrating his 60th birthday than in this adorable thatched cottage. Full of character yet modern, clean and comfortable. We all loved staying at Yoah Cottage with the added bonus of The new Inn next door. Would highly recommend this accommodation for a break in the country
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ravinder K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dorset Break

The cottage is on a nice location and is spacious. What let it down for us was that it was not very clean. It was dusty, the bathrooms needed a good going over and hair was blow led in the plug holes. What an absolute shame the owners didn’t think to get this sorted, as with a few minor changes it would have scored much higher.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleasant house and locality

Took some time to get used to low doorways (and a few headaches) but overall we all enjoyed our stay very much and Stacey was just great.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a quiet location

The house was very clean and comfortable. It’s on a road but it’s a very quiet road so we didn’t notice any traffic sounds. Beautiful village setting with easy access to nice beaches and walks. Thankyou for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Beautiful property, very clean and well equipped. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Duncan

Really good place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Village thatch cottage

Great stay. kitchen well equipped, comfortable lounge and bedrooms. Good option to have food from pub next door. Great to be out of main towns but close enough to get everywhere easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, thatched cottage.

The cottage was stunning -perfect English thatched cottage -beautiful and spacious with comfortable beds and we loved watching the sun set over the fields from the back garden. We took our golden doodle dog and went on many walks all around the incredible coast. The pub supplied 2 meals -fish pie and veg curry and both were delicious. A peaceful little village with walks straight from the house too. We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely characterful house!

A lovely house for a weekend with friends, very clean and tidy with comfortable beds and linen. Great views across the fields from the garden with a quirky layout inside, so watch your heads! Pretty, quiet village and close to the coast for a day trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely, comfortable house. The pub next door are fantastic - we pre-ordered lasagne and ordered chips and garlic bread. They helped us carry through to the cottage. Very impressed. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

I booked this cottage for its location as my son was getting married in Dorchester. We needed enough bedrooms for seven people and it fitted the bill. But it was so much better than its location, beautiful place to stay and the New Inn next door made it for us. The seven of us had dinner on Friday night- fabulous and then the four of us still standing on Sunday the pub welcomed us again. Thoroughly recommend, we all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

10 minuntes from Dorchester and the coast. 18mins to Durdle Door. Lots of walking from the front door too. The hosts were readily available and sorted us out when needed. A gtreat stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Christmas

Thank you once again for our amazing Christmas weekend at yoah cottage. What a beautiful cottage to stay at. We had the most magical time. Highly recommend visiting the pub next door, so welcoming and great food. Will be booking again for sure x
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022