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Way's Forge

3.0 star property
Cottage in Dorchester with free parking

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Cottage | Interior
Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Cottage | Interior
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Exterior
Way's Forge provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Way's Forge

Cottage in Dorchester with free parking
Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Added amenities include a TV. Housekeeping is not available.
This cottage offers 2 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Way's Forge Cottage
Way's Forge Dorchester
Way's Forge Cottage Dorchester

About the neighborhood

Map
Dorchester, England

What's nearby

  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 17 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 19 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 24 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Durdle Door - 37 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ship Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Jagos - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Way's Forge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Way's Forge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Way's Forge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Way's Forge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Way's Forge located?

Situated in Dorchester, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Badger Watch Dorset, Cerne Abbas Giant, and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Terracotta Warriors Museum and Dinosaur Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Way's Forge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way's Forge is a quirky, convenient accommodation for exploring a wide variety of locations in the area and further afield. . It was a very comfortable stay and we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful little cottage with an abundance of character, boasting everything you need for a week (or more) away. With a large master bedroom, nice sized bathroom and a well equipped kitchen. Nearby is a village pub and road links to Dorchester, Weymouth and others on the A35. The owners left contact details in case of emergencies, but otherwise were not intrusive. Upfront contact with the owners was plentiful, access to the property was easy and directions easy to follow.. All in all a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the property - small but perfectly formed! It was in ideal location for visiting Dorset with day trips easily accessible; Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach, Poole, Dorchester, Swanage and Corfe Castle to name a few. Lots of National Trust properties to visit too - particularly for Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence. We found wonderful gardens - The Walled Garden at Moreton, and Sculpture at the Lakes was truly spectacular! We couldn’t have received a warmer welcome from the owners and glad we heeded the tip to eat at The Thimble Inn - again, really lovely welcome and good food all in quick walking distance. We had a perfect stay - slept really well in large and airy bedroom, and enjoyed the downstairs space too, Kitchen is wee but full of character. A lovely quirky cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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