The Carriage House - Puncknowle Manor Estate - Dorchester - Dorset

The Carriage House is set in the heart of rural West Dorset, a short walk from Chesil Beach and just a five minute drive to the sandy beach at Burton Bradstock.

Located on an Estate overlooking the peaceful Bride valley, with picturesque villages, surrounded by rolling hills. Puncknowle itself is a small farming village with convivial pub just 2 minutes walk from the Carriage House.

The Carriage House is ideally located for those wishing to explore the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, as well as Bridport, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth.

The centrally heated Carriage House, with its views over fields in which calves and horses graze, has been newly converted and decorated, and is well equipped with modern appliances for all your needs, including complimentary high-speed wireless broadband. There is an enclosed courtyard and parking.

The upstairs living area contains a fully-equipped kitchen/living room, with stunning views over the Bride Valley from the upper deck. There is also an en-suite double bedroom. Downstairs is another double bedroom, and a twin room. A shower room also contains a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The Carriage House can accommodate 6 adults, a cot and trundle bed are also available. This accommodation can be combined with the Farmhouse next door to provide for up to 19 adults in eight bedrooms. Contact us for details.

Rent is inclusive of all bed linen and towels (except beach towels), heating and electricity, and initial fuel for the barbeque.

Directions to The Carriage House

Use the map in "?Contact Us?"to find village of Puncknowle. Head East through the village, with the Crown Inn on your left and the Church on your right.

Look for the farm entrance on your right, opposite Looke Lane. Turn into the farm, and go uphill a short distance past the farm buildings. The Carriage House is in the lane on the right-hand side. Turn right before the Farmhouse on the corner of that lane, and park on the gravelled area just past the Carriage House.

The nearest mainline station is Dorchester South. There is a bus service from Puncknowle to Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth. Bridport has a large Morrison’s, whileDorchester a Waitrose and Tesco.

Bridport Market is held each Wednesday and Saturday, and Dorchester Market is held each Wednesday.

The tariff runs from Saturday to Saturday. Arrivals no earlier than 4pm, please, and departures no later than 10am.

A non-refundable 25% deposit secures a booking. The balance is due four weeks your arrival.A ‘good housekeeping’ deposit of £100 is requested with the balance, to be returned one week after your stay. School holidays (at peak prices), and short breaks, are available upon request. No Pets allowed!

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Tourist Board

WEEKLY TARIFF 2008/9

Tel 01308 897706 • Mobile 07717 290096 • Cheques should be made payable to Sarah Wild
Please note that, due to its layout, The Carriage House is not suitable for disabled guests.

September £700

October £650

November – February £650

Weekend rate £350
(4pm Friday – 4pm Sunday)

Christmas, New Year £1,000

Easter & half term breaks £850

March – June £700

July – August £850