Higher Chilfrome Dorchester, DT2

Lancombe Country Cottages is a holiday let investment in the Dorset AONB near Dorchester

The Property
Lancombe Country Cottages is a well-established rural holiday complex set within the Dorset countryside near Dorchester. The property comprises a mix of permanent accommodation and holiday-let units, arranged in an attractive and coherent layout that complements its countryside setting.

The site includes a three-bedroom owner’s/manager’s residence, providing comfortable on-site accommodation suitable for full-time occupation and operational oversight. In addition, there are six two-bedroom holiday cottages, all of which feature attractive stone elevations and pitched roofs, reflecting traditional Dorset architectural styling. A seventh holiday cottage is currently utilised as a linen store, supporting the day-to-day operation of the holiday business, but retains potential for reinstatement to holiday accommodation, subject to requirements.

Further enhancing the offering are three static holiday lodges, each positioned to provide privacy and benefiting from external decking areas and private hot tubs, significantly increasing guest appeal and income potential. The site also provides space for caravan electric hook-ups, offering flexibility for touring accommodation or future expansion, subject to relevant consents.

Overall, Lancombe Country Cottages presents a diverse and attractive accommodation mix within a desirable rural location, well suited to continued holiday-let use with scope for operational flexibility and enhancement.

The Business
The site was run successfully for many years but the business has now folded so you will be buying this with the intentions of starting the site again or looking to repurpose due to local authority planning permissions being granted.

Situation
Lancombe Country Cottages is situated in a peaceful rural position within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), an area designated for its exceptional landscape and natural character. The setting is characterised by rolling countryside, open farmland and unspoilt rural views, providing a tranquil environment that strongly appeals to visitors seeking a high-quality countryside destination.

Despite its rural location, the site is conveniently positioned close to Dorchester, offering access to a full range of amenities including shops, restaurants, schooling and mainline rail services to London Waterloo. The wider Dorset coastline, including the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, is also within easy reach, further enhancing the area’s appeal for tourism and leisure use.

The AONB designation reinforces the site’s long-term attractiveness while supporting the quality and character of the surrounding landscape, making Lancombe Country Cottages a highly desirable location for both owners and holidaymakers alike.

Directions
From Dorchester town centre, follow signs for the A37 towards Yeovil. Continue on the A37 leaving Dorchester and proceed for approximately 3 miles. Turn left signposted towards Maiden Newton and Sydling St Nicholas. Continue along this road for a short distance, passing through open countryside, and follow local signage for Lancombe Country Cottages. The entrance to the site will be found along this route, set back from the road within a rural setting.

From Maiden Newton Train Station, turn right out of the station car park and join the B3143 heading east towards Dorchester. Continue along the B3143 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right signposted towards Lancombe and Sydling St Nicholas. Continue along this country lane through open farmland, following local signs for Lancombe Country Cottages. The entrance to the site will be found along this road, set within the surrounding countryside.

Services
The property benefits from mains electricity. Water is supplied via two boreholes located within the landholding, which also serve other nearby properties, together with a treatment plant. Drainage is private, connecting to a septic tank system.

The owner’s house and the courtyard cottages are served by gas central heating via LPG storage tanks, while the bungalow and the holiday lodges are heated electrically. The swimming pool is fitted with an oil-fired heating system, although this is not currently in use.

Rights of Way
The property and the land on which it stands are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, rights of access, bridleways, easements and wayleaves, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Local Authority
The property falls under the jurisdiction of Dorset County Council. www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

The rateable value is £15,575, which covers the holiday cottages/lodges/commercial elements (including pool house) and the Bungalow and carpark areas as well as the touring park.

The council tax band is band D, relating to Brit House which is the owner’s/manager’s residence.

Energy Performance Certificate
Owners accommodation (Brit House) - TBC
Linen Store - TBC
Unit 1 (Asker) - TBC
Unit 2 (Cerne Cottage) - TBC
Unit 3 (Frome Cottage) - TBC
Unit 4 (Hooke Cottage) - TBC
Unit 5 (Lydden Cottage) - TBC
Unit 6 (Bride Cottage) - TBC
Pool House - TBC
Bungalow - TBC

Viewings
This site is alarmed and covered by CCTV so all viewings are Strictly by Appointment through sole agents Symonds and Sampson Commercial based at Burraton House, Poundbury 01305 261008 Option 5

Tenure: Freehold

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