Ruth’s is a converted detached coach house which lies in the centre of Charminster, a village steeped in history and at the centre of a Conservation Area. This perfect family cottage, which is cosy in the winter and airy in the summer, is just 2 miles from the county town of Dorchester, and 6 miles from Cerne Abbas, home of the iconic Cerne Abbas giant.


Guests can expect a warm welcome upon arrival, with fresh flowers to greet you and delicious home baked treats such as cake and biscuits to tempt your taste buds. Sit back with a nice cuppa, relax and enjoy the start of your holiday.


This delightful property has several interesting features, such as the lovely double wooden entrance doors with high, pitched ceilings upstairs. Downstairs the spacious cottage kitchen/dining room has a really welcoming feel and is perfect for a family get together. The entrance hall leads to the cosy living room, with patio doors leading to an enclosed and sheltered courtyard. The family bathroom and small utility room also lead from the entrance hall. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a small cloakroom with sliding door. To the front of the cottage, a gravel drive leads to a private parking area for one car. As well as a patio to enjoy sitting outside , there is a grass area available at the side of the property for your pets ( not enclosed ).


Just around the corner you’ll find the River Cerne, a safe and nearby source of fun for families, great for paddling and picnics. St Mary’s Church is also close by, a picturesque village church with Saxon origins.


There are two pubs and a Post Office/shop within walking distance of Ruth’s and Charminster, surrounded by beautiful countryside, is crisscrossed with footpaths leading the walker to short or long walks - ideal for dog walkers and hikers alike.


Weymouth’s award winning, family friendly beach is not far and the Jurassic coast, which has World Heritage status, offers fabulous walks and fossil hunting opportunities, pretty villages, rolling countryside and gastronomic excellence. There are also several historic houses and gardens in the area: Wolfeton House and Minterne Gardens are close by.


In the heart of Hardy country and not far from Thomas Hardy’s birthplace, Charminster is ideally situated to enjoy Dorchester’s thriving town centre, with the newly built Brewers Square, two cinemas, several museums such as the award winning Dinosaur museum, and lots of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants.


Bedrooms:1) Double with skylight and full length feature window 2) twin with skylight and built-in wardrobe.


G/F family bathroom: bath with shower, W.C. and basin


First floor cloakroom: first floor, W.C and basin with sliding door


Living room: comfortable seating, electric log effect fire, TV/DVD and patio doors leading to an enclosed courtyard


Kitchen/dining room: spacious and sociable, with a pretty seating area, terracotta stone tiles and wooden units, microwave, range cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, air fryer


Hall: coat hooks and boot poles


Utility room: washing machine


Linen and towels provided: please bring your own beach towels


Cot, stairgate for downstairs only and booster seat available on request: please bring your own cot linen


Wi-Fi: included


Garden: enclosed courtyard with seating and charcol BBQ


Fuel: gas central heating, Combi hot water system


Parking: private parking for one car. Second car by agreement with the home owner


EV charging is not available at this property. Local EV charging within 1/2 a mile in the village.


Pets: 2 pets allowed










House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin

- 1 family bathroom with a bath with shower and WC; 1 separate WC

- Range cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, air fryer

- Utility room with washing machine and clothes airer

- Welcome pack with home-baked treats

- Travel cot, stairgate for downstairs only and booster seat available on request. Please bring your own cot linen

- TV/DVD

- Please bring your own beach towels

- Enclosed courtyard with BBQ and seating

- Private parking for 1 car. Second car by agreement with the home owner

- EV charging is not available at this property. Local EV charging is within 1/2 mile in the village

- 2 x village pubs 0.5 miles, shop 2 miles, beach 9 miles

- 2 pets welcomed


Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin

- 1 family bathroom with a bath with shower and WC; 1 separate WC

- Range cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, air fryer

- Utility room with washing machine and clothes airer

- Welcome pack with home-baked treats

- Travel cot, stairgate for downstairs only and booster seat available on request. Please bring your own cot linen

- TV/DVD

- Please bring your own beach towels

- Enclosed courtyard with BBQ and seating

- Private parking for 1 car. Second car by agreement with the home owner

- EV charging is not available at this property. Local EV charging is within 1/2 mile in the village

- 2 x village pubs 0.5 miles, shop 2 miles, beach 9 miles

- 2 pets welcomed



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.