Welcome to the stunning Oak Tree House. The perfect base for gathering friends and family for a magical rural break just 10 miles from the Jurassic Coast.
The kitchen runs right through and out onto one of terraces - it is just the most perfect socialising space.
The grand sitting-room is triple-aspect with two sets of doors onto the terraces and lots of comfy seating - it's the ideal space to gather everyone together and enjoy indoor/outdoor living.
Upstairs boasts four stunning bedrooms, the principal being the largest with luxury en suite and super-king size bed.
The sense of scale of Oak Tree House continues outside to the double terraces. So much space for everyone to gather, chat, play and dine.
Every room has understated style and the entrance hall sets the tone beautifully.
The fully equipped kitchen is a wonderful light space and perfect for large groups.
Lots of storage, space to move and a wonderful large gas range and electric oven.
This lovely little nook at the end of the kitchen has comfy seating and is the perfect spot for a morning coffee with the doors open to the garden.
Or maybe just chat to the chef from the comfort of your sofa!
Completing the kitchen-area is this spacious utility/boot-room with washing machine, sink and plenty of storage.
Back out into the hall you will find your way to the formal living spaces...
The striking dining-room is set for eight and it's dual-aspect provides the most wonderful light and atmospheric room.
The dining-room has doors straight out to the terrace and of course your four-legged friends are more than welcome.
What cosy sitting-room is complete without a wonderful wood-burner? The perfect space for chilly nights in or with the doors open for those warm summer nights...
Heading back into the entrance hall you will find the downstairs office space.
Set up as the ideal spot if you need to lock yourself away and catch-up on some work or calls.
Completing the downstairs is the all-important downstairs WC.
Imagine waking up in this luxurious super-king bed and opening the balcony doors to bird song and the silence of the countryside.
The en suite is tastefully appointed with a deep claw-foot bath and shower over.
Bedroom 2 is beautifully styled and feels incredibly cosy. Once again featuring a super-king bed and total tranquility.
Leading off bedroom 2 you will find its luxury en suite.
The large en suite is quite stunning. Lots of natural light, a deep bath and power shower - just perfect for getting you started or winding you down.
Bedroom 3 is serene and wonderfully spacious. It features large luxury single beds and lovely views out.
The tasteful and understated decor runs through all the bedrooms...
Bedroom 4 continues the theme of space and calm and once again is set up with two large luxury single beds.
Each bedroom has a different aspect to enjoy...
This bathroom boasts some country-chic styling and a wonderful deep bath with shower over. It serves bedrooms 3 and 4.
Dining and socialising options for you on the main terrace which leads directly from the kitchen.
The gently landscaped gardens are a delight. Note that the top section of the garden can be enclosed and secured from the little pond.
To the right of the house is the games-room and to the left sits the owner's property.
Anyone feeling competitive? Darts, table-tennis and table football on offer here in the garage space next to the house.
Come evening time the house becomes the most idyllic spot to relax, feast, chat, and laugh with your nearest and dearest.
Perhaps a spot for a quiet moment whilst food is being prepared...
The entrance to Oak Tree House is just at the start of the private road. The double gates provide lots of privacy and security.
The property is surrounded by open fields, walks and bridle paths right outside your door. An OS map of local walks is provided by the lovely owner.
Bridport is a thriving town just a few miles from the Jurassic Coast and just 15 minutes from Frampton. Lots of shops, eateries and a wonderful market twice a week.
The world famous Chesil Beach is just 20 minutes away and a must see.
Lulworth Cove remains one of the Jurassic Coast's most stunning natural locations.
One of Dorset's most iconic landmarks, Durdle Door, is just 30 minutes along the coast.
Burton Bradstock, just 15 minutes away, is one of the Jurassic Coast's most beautiful little villages.
Oak Tree House
6112 - New5 miles NW of Dorchester | Sleeps 8 + 2 cots*
10% off for parties of 6 + cot or less and 20% off for parties of 4 + cot or less at certain times of the year, view offer...
7 Nights from £1456
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Thatched village pub with good selection of beers and excellent menu for lunchtime and evening meals.
October 2011
The Saxon Arms
Consistently good food served by friendly staff in pleasant surroundings. We ate there every night for a week and had really good food.
April 2009
Excellent food at excellent prices.
- K Johnson
Nearby beach
Also known as Chesil Bank, Chesil Beach needs little introduction. A rolling pebbly strip, Chesil Beach stretches for an impressive 18 miles, separated from the mainland in parts by Fleet Lagoon. Providing ample space for securing a quiet spot, Chesil is found at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.
May 2013
What a beach!!
Just fantastic. This is my most favourite beach(so far) in UK!
Truly beautiful
July 2010
Chesil Beach is a pebble beach, 18 miles long and it stretches west from Portland to West Bay. For much of its length it is separated from the mainland by an area of saline water called the Fleet Lagoon.
As featured on the BBC's Coast series (28/7/2010)
September 2009
Fascinating Fossils
Fond chilhood memories of trawling slowly along the beach; the excitement at turning over each new stone that it might be THE ONE, the final resting place of some perfectly preserved prehistoric creature, lying in wait for thousands and thousands of years to be discovered. Would love to return and find some of those elusive ammonites one day.
Nearby walk
Crowned with the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort, Eggardon affords king-of-the-castle-views across the Dorset countryside. There are two Bronze Age burial mounds here too.
See the skies above Eggardon Hill alive with colour at the annual Eggerdon Kite Festival, held here in September.
August 2023
Phenomenal view!
Although finding somewhere to park was not straightforward (there is no official parking) it was worth the visit. A nice easy walk around the hill and incredible views if you have the right weather.
December 2021
A lovely walk
Beautiful spot and lovely views. A must.
September 2020
Beautiful at sunset!
We like ancient history, so perhaps if you don't you might not find this place as fascinating, but it is beautiful at sunset and the views across Dorset out to see are absolutely stunning!
March 2011
This hillfort is easily accessible from the road and provides fantastic panoramic views of the coastline of Lyme Bay, and inland over the Marshwood Vale.
Nearby town
Frampton is a charming village located on the River Frome and a short drive from Dorchester. Surrounded by tranquil countryside, there are many walking trails from the village and a selection of independent shops and cafes.
Also nearby
A traditional English country pub with amazing views of the Dorset countryside. Locals, walkers and cyclists are made very welcome and it's the perfect place for refreshments after a climb up nearby Eggardon Hill. Bring your dog, they are welcome too.
October 2023
A great find
Went to the pub for a meal. Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meal. The food was excellent. Being a coeliac the chef went out of his way to cater for my needs.
August 2023
Good food, good view
This was a great pub on a lovely summer evening for sitting outdoors. The "pods" they have allow you to enjoy the fantastic view without feeling the breeze. Food was excellent.
August 2021
Friendly local pub with great garden
Went here three times on holiday. Very friendly free house with good range of beers, simple but great menu and lovely garden with little pods. Worth booking ahead
August 2017
Wonderful food and a very friendly welcome.
July 2017
Spyway Inn
Pretty Garden, good food and drinks! The owners are very friendly!
September 2011
Good pub food with good service.
June 2011
Excellent food - idyllic setting.
If you feel like a something to eat in an idyllic setting away from everything, then this is the place to go. The food is excellent, not expensive and the menu caters for practically everyone - I say 'practically' everyone because there is always that one person for whom it won't! For us though, this is certainly an Inn that we shall be returning to.
July 2009
A freehouse with excellent pub food. The pub garden has won the Best Small Pub Garden and has lovely views. Family run over a number of years, it's well worth a visit.
The history of Bridport is housed in an attractive Tudor building and has an interesting collection of stunning Roman jewellery, armour and fossils. With fun trails and exhibitions there's something for everyone here.
July 2025
Rope making
Fascinating display of ropes and nets made in Bridport,apparently the 1966 World Cup final net was made in Bridport also nets for Wimbledon. We were able to make a length of rope on an old machine.
Home cooked food is a speciality here with Sunday roasts being a favourite. There's a play area, large garden and decking with views over the countryside. Dogs are welcome.
June 2025
Meal at the Hare and Hound
We had a tasty meal here on a Monday night (when many other pubs and restaurants are closed) Ordered a homemade vegetarian curry which was delicious, and good quality ham egg and chips. Topped off with local beer this was a great supper. The setting is rural with amazing views from the garden. The pub, with its friendly landlord, is compact so worth booking a table
April 2024
Lovely Small Pub, great host and beautiful views from garden
We always try to have a meal here if staying nearby… good value, varied menu, a lot for veggie and vegan customers.
Advisable to book in advance!
December 2023
Sunday roast
Very nice homely pub
July 2023
Great food and lovely hosts
Very good food and homemade desserts, lovely friendly hosts and dog friendly. Recommend booking in high season.
May 2023
Bob
Bob makes this pub worth the 2 mile walk there and back.
April 2022
Cosy pub, lovely location, great hosts
Traditional feel, good menu range and good value, very clean. Lovely views from the garden.
Have visited several times, a friendly place to eat and drink.
September 2021
Fabulous Friendly Pub
A lovely country pub with a warm, friendly welcome to include those fury four legged friends.
Great food and I can throughly recommend the homemade pizza’s!
Only a 10/15 minute drive away from Stoke Abbott.
June 2017
Excellent pub food and congenial hosts
We enjoying two visits to the Hare and Hounds during our recent holiday. Both times we had excellent pub meals in good surroundings and was well looked after by the hosts. Many thanks
A lovely traditional pub in the heart of the village with a great reputation for home cooked food and seasonal produce. Food is served daily apart from Monday lunch time. Dogs are welcome.
June 2025
Disappointed with the food
Pub was lovely and very friendly within walking distance from the cottage however the food was poor and very limited menu
April 2025
Terrible food!!
We visited the Pub/Restaurant whilst staying locally, we were aware that it had recently reopened, so all the previous reviews were under differnt management.
The food was basic supermarket bought scampi! I did ask if it was wholetail scampi but they did not understand or know.I and my G/daughter ordered this dish, why the fries arrived in a metal dish with the scampi on top i do not know, my wife ordered a chinese curry, but the add on sauce was full of peanuts! no one askes about allergies!! No one asked if we were happy with our meals, no one asked if we wanted more drinks or desserts!! Total dissapointment, total amateurs!!
July 2024
Lovely friendly pub
Friendly and excellent food!
November 2023
Visits to the pub
We were made to feel welcome. Log fire burning, lovely furniture to relax on, drinks high standard, staff friendly and helpful. We were on holiday staying in the village. They do a pie night on Mondays. We enjoyed the chicken and chorizo choice and veg perfectly cooked. Excellent puds. Just sad that there were not many customers on a couple of nights when we went. I hope more locals support them in the future.
August 2023
Lovely friendly local pub you can walk to
A great pub for a drink or a meal. Food was very good and staff were so friendly. Would really recommend and its great to be able to walk there and back from the Old Mill.
October 2022
Closed
This pub is closed. We hope it reopens as we had two excellent meal there last year on our visit to the area.
February 2022
Wonderful friendly pub
We booked in advance and had a lovely family evening meal last Sat night. The pub owner made us feel very welcome and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The food was fabulous and very reasonably priced.
A traditional Dorset village, known for its annual tournament of "knob throwing", the ancient art of hurling a Dorset Knob Biscuit as far as you can! With pretty stone built cottages and a fine 19th century church known as the Cathedral of the Frome Valley, Cattistock is a lovely place to visit.
June 2025
Lovely friendly village
Village is lovely and everyone very friendly, has some nice local walks and pub and shop
October 2020
Cattistock Post Office and General Store
The Post Office and General Store has an excellent choice of provisions and helpful staff. Daily newspapers can be reserved here.
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