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The Gamekeeper's Cottage
Choose Gamekeepers and relax in the countryside…
With views over the grange gardens, Gamekeepers is the cottage of choice for a couples in search of a comfortable country break.
In Spring and Summer the morning sun appears through the French windows as you rise. In Autumn and Winter you can watch the birds on the garden ponds in front of the cottage. The open-plan living area is furnished for comfort and relaxation, while the well-equipped kitchen turns the chore of preparing holiday meals into a pleasure.
Gamekeeper’s furnished garden patio is a joy for eating ‘al-fresco’. The bedroom is charming, with its four poster double bed and country cottage atmosphere. A stylish en-suite shower room provides 21st century practicality. Gamekeeper’s traditional style and convenience is beautifully crafted for today’s couples to relax and get away from it all.
Gamekeeper's at a glance
Homely, tastefully decorated and fully equipped to be everything you need for your holiday.
Your Cottage
Things You'll Love
Welcome Hospitality Packs
Enjoy a ‘taste of Dorset’ when you arrive, with our complimentary Welcome Pack. If you’re staying up to four nights, you’ll receive our Standard Welcome Pack, comprising a pint of milk, tea, coffee, scones, chocolates and biscuits.
When you stay for longer, you’ll be greeted with our Luxury Welcome Pack, which also includes a loaf of rustic farmhouse bread, scones, butter, jam and clotted cream.
We can also provide a Dorset Breakfast Pack that includes local meats and cereal. For special occasions, we have the Upton Grange Celebration Package including champagne and appropriate decorations in your cottage. Ask for details about these two options.
As far as possible, all the items are sourced locally. The contents of a pack may vary depending on availability.
The Dorset Countryside
From the moment you arrive at your holiday cottage, you’re spoilt for choice for things to do. Our estate gardens, right outside your door, are a haven for wildlife. We’re surrounded by open fields and quiet footpaths, and it’s a relatively short walk to the coast, or the historic Smugglers’ Inn at Osmington.
Go a little further to discover the Georgian seafront and family-friendly beach at Weymouth, or the busy county town of Dorchester. Popular and family-friendly attractions nearby include the primate haven of Monkey World, the heavyweight displays at the Tank Museum and the haunted Nothe Fort.
Other places of interest include the rock arch of Durdle Door, the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle, and the ‘lost’ village of Tyneham.
Self Catering Cottages
We want your holiday with us to be as hassle-free as possible. That’s why we provide:
- All bed linen and towels (changed weekly if you stay longer)
- Gas and electricity
- A complimentary Welcome Pack to give you a ‘taste of Dorset’
- Fully-equipped kitchen. This includes: electric cooker and hob, fridge and freezer, microwave and dishwasher
- Television (Freeview) and DVD player
- All the cutlery, crockery and utensils you should need
Pheasants, Ratty’s and Owls also have a washing machine. Some cottages have an open fire.
Parking & Transport
There’s plenty of parking at Upton Grange for all our guests. Access is from the A353, along Upton Farm Lane, which is a single track road with passing places. The final stretch is a gravel driveway to the buildings. There is level access to Reception.
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, which is around 5 1/2 miles away, or about 15-20 minutes by taxi. A number of taxi firms can provide cars to and from the station. There is currently no bus service to Upton Grange.
If it’s appropriate for you, we also have access to a helipad!
Facilities & Policies
We want your holiday with us to be as hassle-free as possible. That’s why we provide:
Linen: All bed linen and towels (changed weekly if you stay longer).
Gas and electricity: All included in our price.
Entertainment: Television (Freeview), DVD player, music docking station for smartphones, selection of board games, puzzles and DVDs. Outdoor space for children.
Outdoors: The Grange estate garden and kids playground. Local venues and activities for couples and families. See Things to Do for more details.
End of stay cleaning: Included.
Cooking and dining: All the cutlery, crockery and utensils you should need.
Taste of Dorset: A complimentary Welcome Pack of local produce.
Important points for you to be aware of:
Parking: Free private parking
Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 10am (but if you want an extra hour or two for a Sunday lie-in, please ask).
Internet: Limited WiFi - make your holiday a digital detox!
Character furnishings: Our cottages contain furniture and decor of a quality beyond that usually associated with self-catering. We ask that you treat our cottages with due care and consideration.Pricing & Booking
Your holiday at Upton Grange can be a short break of just two nights, or it can be as long as you like! Our prices are per night, per cottage, and the per night rate is reduced if you stay for five nights or more.
Book now or contact us by telephone or email.
Book now or contact us by telephone or email.
For the specific enjoyment of the connoisseur, we have recently completed the meticulous restoration of our beautiful country-cottage in Beaminster, close by Whatley Pond. Intended to appeal to discerning couples in search of a peaceful or romantic break, further details can be found at www.whatleycottages.com
You may also wish to consider one of our five, beautifully appointed ‘luxury-rustic’ barn conversion holiday homes set beside the Olde-Worlde gardens of our charming thatched Farmhouse at North Chideock, just a few minutes drive from The Jurassic Coast at West Bay. www.hellbarn.co.uk