Large house in Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester - sleeps 17

Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LS.
Property Reference: W44119

Bedrooms - 9

Sleeps - 17

Bathrooms - 9

Pets welcome - 2

Exterior | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Exterior | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Living room | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Living room | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Living room | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester
Living room | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester
Kitchen | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester
Kitchen/diner | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Reception of dining area | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester
Dining Room with open fire | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester
Landing | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Double bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Double bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Single bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Double bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Double bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Double bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Twin bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Twin bedroom | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Garden | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, nr. Dorchester
Charming lawned garden | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester
Delightful lawned garden | Churchview House, Winterbourne Abbas, near Dorchester

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Churchview House 9 bedrooms, sleeps 17

Located close to the beautiful, county town of Dorchester, Churchview House offers excellent accommodation for a large gathering of family or friends.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Living room 1: With 40” Freeview TV, DVD player and French doors leading to patio.
Dining room: With two open fires, drinks fridge and wooden floor.
Kitchen: With electric oven, gas hob, range, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, beams and tiled floor.
First Floor:
Living room 2: With 40” Freeview TV and DVD player.


Bedroom 1: With double bed, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With double bed, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 3: With double bed, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Bedroom 4: With twin beds, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.


Bedroom 5: With twin beds, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 6: With single bed, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Two staircases (one steep) t


Second Floor:
Bedroom 7: With double bed, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 8: With double bed, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 9: With twin beds, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available. Wi-Fi. Welcome pack. Small enclosed lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps into the garden. This property has a security deposit of £100.

Extra Amenities

In the small village of Winterborne Abbas, in west Dorset’s Hardy Country, this large, 300 year old, former guest house is conveniently located next to the main road, making an ideal base for venturing out on day trips and exploring this wonderful area. Churchview House offers great accommodation for 17 guests, which is excellent for family or group gatherings. The house offers 2 living rooms, a large dining area with open fires, and 9 bedrooms, of which 8 are en-suite, all with TV’s the other having a bathroom next door. It is in an ideal location near Dorchester (4 miles) which is the county town of Dorset, and Bridport (10 miles) and West Bay (12 miles).

The amazing Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon is 5 miles with many water sports available. Travelling a short distance along the causeway, you can enjoy stunning views from Portland and the famous Portland Bill Lighthouse, all the way over to Lyme Bay, and along this famous stretch of English coastline, now designated as the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, with its superb coastal walking and scenery. Within easy driving distance, enjoy family days out at Weymouth with its stunning, award-winning sandy beach which the children will love, visit the Sea Life Adventure Park and Sea Life Tower, or perhaps try some windsurfing in Portland harbour.

There are many attractions in this lovely part of the world; Dorchester has many museums, there is the Tank Museum at Bovington, Monkey World, Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. Further west, enjoy a day out taking in the famous Cob and harbour at Lyme Regis with its beach and quaint shops. Sherborne, Poole (28 miles) and Wareham (22 miles) are also worth visiting for many further attractions. Beach 5 miles. Shop and restaurant 2½ miles, pub ¼ mil

Self-catering features

  • Open Fire / Woodburner
  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Open Fire
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • Decorated at Christmas
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Washing Machine
  • Pet Friendly
  • Coastal
  • Welcome Cottages
  • Coastal within 5 miles
  • Parking - On Site
  • Great Value Properties
  • Property Security Deposit

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