Cerne Abbey Cottage

Dorchester, South West England

Self-catering cottage within the grounds of a Grade I listed abbey estate
Kitchen features a firestove and wood-burning stove
Five to ten minute walk to the famous Cerne Abbas Giant
Village pubs, shop and church within easy walking distance

Cerne Abbey Cottage sits within the grounds of a Grade I listed estate in Cerne Abbas, near Dorchester. This self-catering cottage, which sleeps 2, has a double bedroom and a separate bathroom with a bath, plus a kitchen with a firestove and a wood-burning stove, along with Wi-Fi and private parking. Guests are free to explore the abbey grounds throughout their stay. Cerne Abbas is on the doorstep, with three pubs, the village shop and St Mary's Church all a short walk away. The Cerne Abbas Giant is a five to ten minute walk from the abbey, and footpaths lead straight from the door into the Cerne Valley and the wider Dorset countryside.

How far to…

Cerne Abbas Giant: 5-10 min walk
St Mary's Church: 150 metres
Station: 4.6 miles

Practical details

Check-in: from 3pm
Check-out: by 10am
Parking: private parking included

Accommodation on site

Self-catering cottage

Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ WiFi
✓ Parking

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£501 per break

Sleeps: 2
Book with: cottages.com

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