Hardy’s View, beautiful property set in a walled garden with 3 acres of land

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Stinsford, England
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hardy's Cottage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Dorchester

In Dorchester .Stay at this Dorchester lodge and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and 2 miles (3 km) of Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Terracotta Warriors Museum and Dinosaur Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Durdle Door - 31 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goldies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hardy’s View, beautiful property set in a walled garden with 3 acres of land

The property is nestled in the hamlet of Stinsford, merely 1.5 miles of the county town. Immerse in the beauty of this location, as picturesque riverside walks hug the charming River Frome, offering an idyllic opportunity for avid walkers to relish the countryside on the doorstep. Amidst this enchanting setting, is Kingston Maurward, a Georgian Mansion. Today, it stands as an agricultural education centre, welcoming visitors to explore its grounds frequently accessible to the public. Echoing with literary acclaim, Stinsford itself boasts a unique mention in the esteemed literary historian, Nikolaus Pevsner's 'The Buildings of England' series, owing to Stinsford House and the timeless 13th-century Church of St Michael, which holds the final resting place of the renowned novelist Thomas Hardy's heart. Dorchester is a vibrant town with its traditional weekly market and a number of chain and independent stores, plus a wide range of services. There is also a lively music scene, two cinemas, an arts centre, and a range of markets, festivals, and clubs

Property manager

Karen

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Hardy’s View, beautiful property set in a walled garden with 3 acres of land Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is excellent for people who are seeking some quite and would like to stay in short driving distance from Weymouth/Dorchester and want to enjoy what the area has to offer. The garden surrounding the property is gorgeous and a friendly doggo might welcome you if you are lucky enough. Karen made sure to provide in time all the details required on how to find and access the property, along with the parking space. It was probably the most recently renovated/ well kept and clean property i have had the chance to stay in the last 3 years. I will definitely keep an eye on it for my future visits at jurrasic coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely weekend break.

The place was well appointed and very comfortable. Lovely walks from the accommodation, interesting area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Thomas Hardy country

We had a relaxing time in Stinsford. The property was very comfortable. Everything we needed was provided. There were lots of lovely dog walks nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025