The Old Rectory Lodge
Chilfrome, near Cattistock, Dorset
- Cottages
- Walks from the door
2 bedrooms
5
Tucked away in the hamlet of Chilfrome, just along the valley from Cattistock in Dorset, The Old Rectory Lodge is a stone cottage with a new tiled roof and rambling gardens, the River Frome a stone’s throw away and glorious walks in every direction.
Pet Perks
- Walks from the door, with miles of quiet valley to explore
- Rambling gardens to potter around
- The River Frome a stone’s throw away
- Everything on one floor, which is handy for older dogs
- Hosts who know the area well and can recommend the best dog walks
Facilities
For your dog
- Walks from the doorFrome Valley walks from the cottage
About The Old Rectory Lodge
Picture a stone cottage with a new tiled roof in a quiet Dorset valley, with the River Frome a stone’s throw from one side and an unspoilt valley on the other, where you can tromp for miles and hear nothing but birdsong. That’s The Old Rectory Lodge, which sits in the hamlet of Chilfrome, near Cattistock and a mile from Maiden Newton, and shares the rambling gardens of a Georgian rectory with hosts Nessie and David.
Although it looks as though it’s been here for centuries, the cottage was built just 12 years ago to a very high spec, so you get the traditional charm without the draughts. There are two good-sized bedrooms, with a super king in the main room and twin beds in the other, plus a dressing room with a sofa bed, so it sleeps up to five. The huge kitchen has an island, an Everhot and a normal cooker, and the sitting room has two big sofas and a gas fire, with French windows onto the stone patio. Underfloor heating runs throughout, keeping everything lovely and warm in winter.
Everything is on one floor, with wide doorways and a walk-in shower, which makes it a great choice for several generations travelling together. There’s a tennis court in the grounds too, and Nessie can provide home-cooked meals to pop in the oven if you ask.
Dogs are welcome here, but suitability matters. Nessie and David have a cat and two elderly dogs of their own on site, so if your dog is particularly excitable, reactive or has a high prey drive, please check with them before you book. Gentler guests are in for a treat, with gardens to potter around and walks from the door, including the Frome Valley Trail and the Wessex Way close by.
The Fox and Hounds in Cattistock is an easy stroll for a pub lunch, and there are more good pubs nearby, including The Acorn at Evershot and The Anchor at Seatown, a good reward after walking up Golden Cap. You’re 20 minutes’ drive from Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, and 40 minutes from Lyme Regis and Lulworth, so there’s plenty of Dorset to explore. Nessie and David are always happy to help plan your days out.