The Old Reading Room, Kingston – Home 378796 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Old Reading Room, Kingston – Home 378796
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 2 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Tucked away in the heart of Enid Blyton country is a charming two-bedroom cottage with lots of living space, a rolling garden and uninterrupted views over the majestic ruins of Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills. Furnished with a quirky eye and an emphasis on comfort, there is nowhere better to kick off your muddy walking boots after a pint in the pub next door, while watching your contented dog doze in front one of the two roaring fires.
Our cottage dates back to the early 1800s and offers:
Two double bedrooms with feather duvets and down pillows
Cosy sitting room with large fireplace
Dining room and reading room with fireplace
Large eat-in conservatory
Newly refurbished bathroom with slate floor, heated towel rail, rain shower and bath
Kitchen with oil fired rayburn, double electric oven, large fridge freezer, washing machine and small eating area (4 stools)
Tumble dryer
Large garden with decked terrace from where you get a breathtaking view across Corfe Common to Corfe Castle
NB Our cottage is also listed on Airbnb where it's cheaper as they don't charge you a fee.
Please note:
* The second bedroom has a steep staircase as can be seen in the photo of the dining room/reading room (there is a child gate installed at the top)
* Although the road passing the front of the cottage is a back road through a quiet village, it is the only access to the stone quarries at Worth Matravers and surrounding farmland, so there is some associated traffic.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Cheryl J.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 36 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 71 reviews
Very Good
71 reviews
- Excellent
- 51
- Very Good
- 19
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Loved Corfe Castle”
The cottage gave us all the space we needed. Kitchen was well kitted out, really enjoyed the garden and views. A bit farther from Corfe Castle than we expected but that was ok. The only negative was … More
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“Lovely cottage”
Lovely cottage in a great location for accessing coast and great Dorset country walks. The cottage was very cosy And our dogs loved the open fires .A superb view from the garden topped a great long weekend stay.
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“Perfect cottage, perfect location”
The cottage had everything we needed, warm and comfortable with a beautiful outlook. We loved our stay. The location was perfect for us - close to Corfe Castle but not as busy. We enjoyed several long walks straight from the front door, which was just excellent. We hope to return with our family.
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“Perfect!”
Amazing cottage complete with everything you need and more. From DVD, Freesat down espresso maker everything is here! The cottage itself has unbelievable views over the surrounding countryside. There… More
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“Wonderful stay”
We had a fantastic 7 days at the old reading room. We love the garden and the view. The cottage is cosy and interesting. The toys for our 12 month old were great! Thanks for a relaxing and memorable h… More
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“Heaven”
I have been for the last 5 years and this is the first time I have stayed in the summer. It is heaven. Out ion the garden from 7am and there is sunshine until 7pm. The dogs are happy and safe, the buz… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Faye, it's a pleasure to have you stay!
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“Quirky”
A very nice quirky cottage with lovely views across to corfe castle, very homely feel and everything you need,
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“Lovely area and cottage”
We had a great weekend stay. Kingston is a beautiful little village with a pub up on a hill with great walks on your doorstep. Garden has fabulous views and cottage spacious.
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“Dorset tour”
Great base for lovely walks with dog, an amazing view and an open fire, right next door to a great pub. Very comfortable home.
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“Perfect”
Kingston - with the most fantastic views and walks down to Corfe, near to the coast and all the little villages that make Dorset special. On a rainy day, Poole and Bournemouth are close by for some r… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Cheryl (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Cheryl (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Cheryl (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Cheryl the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Cheryl (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Cheryl (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Cheryl (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Cheryl (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Cheryl (the owner) a message.
If Cheryl (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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