Situated in Dorchester, within 24 km of Monkey World and 39 km of Corfe Castle, Fern Cottage features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 40 km from Poole Harbour, 40 km from Golden Cap and 46 km from Bournemouth International Centre. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Each unit has a kettle, while some rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play tennis at the bed and breakfast. Sandbanks is 46 km from Fern Cottage, while Athelhampton House is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was excellent and personally attended by the owner. One on one service. Very friendly and helpful staff.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent facilities Brilliant value for money Friendly host Very accommodating to vegans
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Slept well and breakfast was spot on . Wholeheartedly recommend fern cottage and will stay again when I return. Thank you very much for a relaxing experience, was just what I needed

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fern Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adult only
    • Electric blankets
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Fern Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:30 to 21:30
    Check-out
    From 00:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Fern Cottage

    • The prices at Fern Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Fern Cottage is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Fern Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Tennis court
      • Tennis equipment

    • Fern Cottage is 5 miles from the centre of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Fern Cottage include:

      • Double