{"id":157478,"date":"2026-03-27T02:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/lilac-cottage\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T02:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:30:11","slug":"lilac-cottage","status":"publish","type":"property","link":"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/lilac-cottage\/","title":{"rendered":"Lilac Cottage"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Picturesque walking routes begin from the doorstep<\/li>\n<li>Access to a large shared outdoor heated swimming pool and children&rsquo;s play area<\/li>\n<li>Perfect base to explore Dorchester, Sherborne and Milton Abbas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>About the property<\/h3>\n<p>Lilac Cottage is one of four cosy cottages set within mature and extensive grounds in the Dorset countryside. Enjoy spending quality time together in front of the wood-burning stove, dining alfresco in the garden and making the most of the estate&rsquo;s facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool (open between May &ndash; September) and play area. Should you wish to venture out, you are perfectly placed to discover the historic streets of Dorchester, the market town of Sherborne, the spectacular Jurassic Coast and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>If you love the sound of this place but need more bedrooms, the cottage can be booked with <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/honeysuckle-cottage\/\">Honeysuckle Cottage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/myrtle-cottage\/\">Myrtle Cottage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/foxglove-cottage\/\">Foxglove Cottage<\/a> via our <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/guest-services\/\">Guest Services<\/a> team.<\/p>\n<h3>The space<\/h3>\n<p>The property begins with a warm and inviting living room, complete with an inviting two-seater sofa, an armchair and a four-seater dining table. Wherever you choose to perch, the toasty log-burning stove and Smart TV are perfectly positioned to provide a cosy place to unwind.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the kitchen features everything you will need to prepare delicious meals. You will have access to an electric oven and hob, a dishwasher, washing machine, a fridge\/freezer and a Nespresso coffee machine.<\/p>\n<p>Venture upstairs to the second floor where you will find two individually designed bedrooms, one of which has a double bed and one with twin beds. On this floor you will also find the main bathroom with a large shower.<\/p>\n<p>Outside, you will have access to a garden with a patio, garden furniture and a BBQ, perfect for dining alfresco or enjoying a morning coffee in the sunshine. This leads on to the large communal gardens to discover at your leisure.<\/p>\n<h3>Shared facilities<\/h3>\n<p>All guests of the cottages have access to a large outdoor heated swimming pool (open between May &ndash; September) and a children&rsquo;s play area with garden games. Home-grown fruit and vegetables are available seasonally and the owner offers a delicious selection of home-made cakes to make your stay extra special.<\/p>\n<h3>Guest access<\/h3>\n<p>The owners will greet you on arrival and show you into the property.<\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability<\/h3>\n<p>We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep in mind<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Check-in:<\/strong> from 16:00<br \/>\n<strong>Check-out: <\/strong>by 10:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deposit:<\/strong> Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 70 days before the date of travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accidental Damage Deposit: <\/strong>To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of &pound;250 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.<\/p>\n<h3>House rules<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No smoking\/vaping<\/li>\n<li>Please keep noise to a minimum<\/li>\n<li>No pets allowed<\/li>\n<li>Children of all ages are welcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a glance Picturesque walking routes begin from the doorstep Access to a large shared outdoor heated swimming pool and children&rsquo;s play area Perfect base to explore Dorchester, Sherborne and Milton Abbas About the property Lilac Cottage is one of four cosy cottages set within mature and extensive grounds in the Dorset countryside. 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