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| Keepers Cottage is set in a half acre of rural tranquility, a few minutes from Thomas Hardy's cottage, yet only two miles from the centre of the historic county town of Dorchester and just 10 minutes from the outstanding Dorset coast - the 'Jurassic Coastline' designated a world heritage site by Unesco. Athelhampton House, Kingston Maurward and Hardy's house Max Gate are also close by. The detached, character cottage in the very heart of Hardy's Wessex overlooks water meadows and provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside, unspoilt and so little changed since the days of Hardy. |
 | There are just three charming, spacious and well-equipped bedrooms decorated to a high standard in a tasteful country style, whilst the antique brass, pine and French beds provide for a most comfortable and atmospheric stay. |
| Start your day with an AGA cooked traditional English or continental style breakfast, with many choices to suit your requirements, served in the dining room with its colour washed walls, antique pine furniture and views onto the cottage garden. |  |
| Dinner may be enjoyed at the local pub, 'The Wise Man', restored, refurbished and under new ownership from May 1st 2008. There are also local restaurants which likewise has been under new ownership since the start of 2008. Both are within easy walking distance, approx 1/2 mile. Just leave the car and relax! Dorchester also has many fine establishments to suit a variety of tastes. |
 | Former London teachers Angie and Ray offer a warm welcome to all their visitors to this beautiful part of the country. Relax and enjoy tea and Dorset apple cake on arrival. Unwind amidst the wonderful pastoral scenes that surround you, immortalised as Thomas Hardy's 'valley of the great dairies'. |
| A special experience in a special place Let us spoil you amongst unspoilt surroundings From the moment you arrive you are our main concern Help and advice is always ready to hand We offer what we're all seeking ...TIME Time to spend as you please, away from the madding crowd! |
| SPECIAL OFFER 3 nights for the cost of 2 Mondays to Thursdays, November to February inclusive, apart from Christmas period. |
| Selection of Visitors Comments "Thank you for your wonderful hospitality! The peace and tranquility of your lovely home is priceless" - Chrissie, Manchester "You have created a haven of peace" - Joyce, Isle of Wight "We loved the swallows nestling in the doorway, the pheasants walking on the lawn, the house, the hosts and the lovely surroundings" - Steve & Christine, Birmingham "What a find!!! Excellent hospitality, wonderful, comfortable room and very friendly hosts - see you again" - Lynne & John, Surrey "Lovely place, wonderful breakfast and warmest welcome we have had. Wish we could have stayed more" - Alexandre & Helge, Berlin "The loveliest B&B we have ever experienced" - Jan & Len, London. "Best place in Northern hemisphere" - Hans, Australia. "Thank you for so much beauty" - Anne, North Yorks. "The loveliest B&B, great atmosphere, great view, great people, Thank you" - Stefania, Australia. "So good to come home to. Once again you have given us great joy" - Harry & Margaret, Sydney. "Thank god we found this place - 'tis wonderful" - Andrew and Susan, San Francisco "Thank you, marvellous people - heaven on earth!" - Thomas and Andrea "The friendliest B+B in the world!" - Lindsay and Mark, Notting Hill, London "An amazing find, amazing attention to detail throughout - the perfect getaway! - Daniel and Sarah Chichester "Serene, relaxing, enchanting" - Gavina and Gabby, London "The most beautiful bed and breakfast and warm welcoming people that we have encountered in the UK" Matt and Alison, Sydney, Australia "Best B&B ever!" Karen and Cliff, Surrey. "So quiet, many birds, so many different flowers. All the things in all the rooms belong together" Dorothe, Holland. |
HistoryKeepers Cottage was originally built as the game keeper's cottage to West Stafford Manor house, which remains our closest neighbour across pasture land and water meadows and is currently owned by the Oscar winning writer of the screen play for 'Gosford Park'.. Described as an imposing building of 1633, incorporating part of an earlier property which dates back to Norman times, it is mentioned in the Domesday Book as part of the village of Frome Belet. |  |
| Heart-halt and spirit-lame City-opprest Unto this wood I came As to a nest; Dreaming that sylvan peace Offered the harrowed ease Nature a soft release From men's unrest "In a Wood" from Thomas Hardy's, 'Wessex Poems' published by Macmillan |  |
 Keepers Cottage | Recommended Garden VisitsTintinhull /Hadspen - Gardens of Penelope HobhouseEast Lambrook Manor - Garden of Margery Fish Mapperton - Film location for 'Emma', 'Tom Jones' and 'Restoration' Forde Abbey - Cistercian Monastic Building Stourhead -18th century landscape garden Compton Acres - Nine different gardens of the World Montacute - Elizabethan House, formal gardens Ivy Cottage - Outstanding stream-side cottage garden Sticky Wicket - Designed for both colour theme and conservation Lytes Cary Manor - N.T. house, walled gardens & estate Knoll Gardens - specialists in grasses |
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