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Sturminster Newton, Dorset
A one bedroom coach house at Sturminster Newton with a fully enclosed garden, two dogs welcome, and the Stour Valley Path three tenths of a mile away.
Three tenths of a mile to the Stour Valley Path is the shortest approach to a rated walk of any Dorset property on this list. The Old Coach House at Sturminster Newton sleeps two with two dogs, for four hundred and twenty eight pounds and an early half past two arrival.
The Stour is the point of the place. Its path follows the river through the Blackmore Vale past the medieval town bridge and the mill, level going the whole way, which makes it the everyday walk regardless of the weather or how old the dog has got. Hambledon Hill is five and a tenth of a mile and we score it eight, Melbury Hill and Fontmell Down five and nine tenths, for the days when you both want a climb.
A fully enclosed garden with seating and a BBQ, and a town you can walk into, is the right combination for two dogs in a one bedroom property. The nearest beach is twenty miles off, so this is inland Dorset without apology. Twenty seven guest ratings at this price suggests plenty of people find that trade worth making.
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from £428 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Fully enclosed garden with seating and charcoal BBQ | Shops and pubs within walking distance, beach 20 miles | Private and secure parking for 2 cars | Regret no children or infants | Please call to en
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £428 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 14:30, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
Sturminster Newtons Old Coach House from £428 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Sturminster Newtons Old Coach House dog friendly?
Yes, the Old Coach House welcomes up to two dogs. It's a one bedroom property sleeping two people, so it's well suited to couples or solo travellers who want somewhere genuinely dog-friendly rather than just dog-tolerant.
Are dogs allowed at Sturminster Newtons Old Coach House year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the property's appeal is very much built around year-round use. The Stour Valley Path just three tenths of a mile away offers level, easy walking regardless of the weather, which makes it a practical choice in any season.
What should I know before visiting Sturminster Newtons Old Coach House with my dog?
The garden is fully enclosed, which is a real plus if your dogs need a secure outdoor space, and the town itself is walkable from the property. The nearest beach is twenty miles away, so this is a stay for those who love inland walking rather than coastal days out — the Stour Valley Path, Hambledon Hill, and Fontmell Down are the main draws here.
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Sturminster Newtons Old Coach House from £428 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk0.3 mi awayStour Valley Path (Sturminster Newton Section)
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A riverside section of the Stour Valley Path through the quiet Blackmore Vale, with Sturminster Mill as a highlight.
Walk5.1 mi awayHambledon Hill Circular
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A Dorset hillfort walk across one of England's finest Neolithic causewayed enclosures, with wide views over the vale.
Walk5.9 mi awayMelbury Hill and Fontmell Down Walk
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