Don't let Covid-19 spoil your Dorset holiday!
You can still plan for your summer holiday here in Dorset. We are now taking bookings for self-catering holidays of five nights or more.
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Ratty's Retreat
A cottage for memorable family holidays…
With its own porch doorway to the rear of the complex and large front windows overlooking the gardens, Rattys Retreat is the holiday home that guests return to time and time again. The centre-piece of the cottage’s superb living area is the huge Purbeck stone open-hearth fireplace. The deeply upholstered lounge-suite waits to embrace you.
A conveniently equipped kitchen makes makes light of holiday catering. Your spacious master bedroom is light and atmospheric. Sleeping in Ratty’s traditional ‘four poster’ bed is a rare treat. This room also features a vanity area, private sitting area and en-suite WC.
Where required, a child may be accommodated on the master bedroom sofa-bed. Twin Brass beds feature in the second bedroom which is decorated in the country cottage style reminiscent of a story book. There is a separate bathroom with natural hand cut granite tiles. Decor and furnishings have been carefully selected to create a uniquely memorable holiday cottage.
Ratty's Retreat 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, seasonal fresh fruit, 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: gas 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.
