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Situated 16 km from Golden Cap, The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 25 km from Portland Castle, 26 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 28 km from Portland Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set 37 km from Monkey World. This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Rufus Castle is 28 km from the apartment, while Athelhampton House is 30 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 64 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Puncknowle
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful property, clean, modern and a lot bigger IRL than the pictures suggest.
  • Rosemary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s location with views of the beautiful countryside and set in a pretty village. Tiny jug of milk in fridge and 2 cookies. Tea, coffee and sugar provided but no condiments.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was in a stunning location with beautiful views. It was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The shower was huge and there was a lovely little kitchen. The property was in a quiet location with plenty of parking...
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fab ... it was self catering (so breakfast was fab too!) Good dog walking. Lovely quiet spot and great views across the countryside. Handy for beaches (though mainly shingle so hard work to walk on!) and some fantastic views inland...
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for a few days away with our dog. Bed and sofa were really comfortable and the shower was great. Extremely clean with hob and combi microwave for cooking. There are walks on the doorstep and beaches a few minutes drive away. Local pub was...
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful location with nice walks for your dog and nice local pub in village
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation is situated in a very quiet location in a pretty village. The accommodation was immaculately clean. It has a roomy bathroom with great shower & handy kitchen. The bed & sofa are very comfortable. The WiFi works well. Tea &...
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable very well equipped apartment very quiet with lovely views
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So lovely and peaceful with a view. Everything so clean and comfortable. Very friendly host. All the facilities I needed (except maybe an ice box).
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation. Well designed, great fresh decor and everything you need for a short break. Really quiet road and ideal location for the coast.

Hosted by Kevin

9.6
9.6
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Kevin
The Captain's Retreat is a one bedroomed, self contained place and which is ideal for exploring the Jurassic coastline and West Dorset countryside. Ideally situated in the idyllic village of Puncknowle, the coast at West Bexington is under two miles away and the towns of Bridport, Weymouth and Dorchester are nearby. Puncknowle itself has a traditional Dorset pub, The Crown, and there is the Parlour restaurant, The Club House, Hive Beach Cafe and many other eateries nearby.
The Captain's Retreat is situated on a no-through road and therefore is ideally suited for those who are looking for peace and tranquility. Puncknowle is a quiet Dorset village, away from any main roads, and is in the heart of the west Dorset countryside. It has a village pub and a farm shop nearby. Three miles away there is the village of Burton Bradstock and which has a garage, pubs, post office and other amenities. Free parking is provided for The Captain's Retreat. There is a bus service along the nearby B3157 to Weymouth and Bridport.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free WiFi 49 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    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
    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
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    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 The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly

    • The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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    • The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly is 400 yards from the centre of Puncknowle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Captain's Retreat, Quiet 1 Bed Dog Friendly offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):