Peach Tree Cottage

Dorchester, South West England

Ground floor lodge-style cottage ideal for exploring the Jurassic Coast
Short drive to Abbotsbury Swannery and subtropical gardens
Close to Weymouth's beaches and sealife centre
Many attractions within easy reach including Monkey World and Corfe Castle
Shared courtyard, cycle store and welcome pack provided

Peach Tree Cottage is a comfortable, lodge-style self-catering cottage in Dorchester, sleeping four, set in beautiful countryside just 12 miles from West Bay. It offers an ideal base for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the glorious Dorset landscape inland, with Abbotsbury Swannery and subtropical gardens just 5 miles away and Weymouth's beaches and sealife centre 7 miles away. Many more attractions, including Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum and Corfe Castle, are within easy reach, along with historic Dorchester itself. The cottage has a living/dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room, all on the ground floor, with free WiFi, parking for two cars, wheelchair access, and a shared courtyard, cycle store and utility room. Dorchester West station is 4.3 miles away.

How far to…

West Bay: 12 miles
Abbotsbury Swannery: 5 miles
Weymouth: 7 miles

Practical details

Parking: Parking for two cars

Accommodation on site

Lodge style properties

Details taken from the operator's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Disabled Access
✓ WiFi
✓ Parking
✓ Laundrette
🚌 Near a Bus Stop

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Weymouth Audio Tour: A Pier-to-Garden Odyssey

Christ Church, Weymouth, Weymouth · 7.6 mi

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy

The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 4.3 mi

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Sat 14 Nov · 12:00

Weymouth Audio Tour: A Pier-to-Garden Odyssey

Christ Church, Weymouth, Weymouth · 7.6 mi

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Sat 14 Nov · 12:00

Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy

The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 4.3 mi

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£393 per break

Sleeps: 4
Book with: cottages.com

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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Bowleaze Cove Good7.2 mi
Weymouth Lodmoor Excellent7.2 mi
Weymouth Central Good7.6 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

Dorchester West 4.3 miles
Dorchester South 4.5 miles
Maiden Newton 5.1 miles

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National Trust · 1.6 mi

Hardy Monument

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