The Transmitter Bunker

An amazing place to stay for a week.

So peaceful and fantastic views. Great location for the coastal walking. When visiting the beach carpark, make sure you let them know that you are staying in the bunker, as parking is free for the duration of your stay.

What an amazing property!

We loved everything about it and spent hours just staring at the view. Everything you could want, loads of things to do nearby and really unique.

Amazing place, very clam.

a double bed instead of two beds and for example the windows were very dirty and the view is fantastic, so a little more cleaning would help.

It was our second time for visit and the location, view and the building itself in de landscape is just fantastic !

We cannot recommend this property enough!

What a fabulous job you have done in turning this wonderful historic bunker into a lovely holiday let for us to enjoy. We loved our stay so much that we have just booked Woodlands cottage to stay in for Christmas! Thank you for sharing your beautiful farm with us. What a wonderful location.

We stayed here for my wife’s 50th and what an amazing find, transmission bunker was stunning!

You really feel like you’ve stepped in to a piece of history and yet its conversion balances authenticity with modern day comfort. The view is just stunning and can’t be appreciated from a picture, and the surrounding countryside beautiful. We were incredibly touched by the home made birthday cake, balloons and wine, to help us celebrate, a really thoughtful and kind touch. Would highly recommend !

Actual bunker itself was fine .

however the relatively rough track was not good for loaded car. I only have a Skoda fabia, I think range rovers ,types would cope better. The cows we found to be very happy to see us. But most of all ,the wonderful folks at the tearoom made us feel very welcome. Outstanding views and walks from bunker ,the week passed delightfully.loved st Catherine's church too.

This was our second visit and, i feel sure, wont be our last!

There is a very relaxing atmosphere in this property. We love sitting and watching the countryside from the sitting room out of the massive glass frontage. You can follow the weather across the bay and see Portland in many different hues. There is nothing extra needed for your comfort. The kitchen is small but has everything you might need. The under floor heating is very effective, the boiler room has an excellent washer drier and there is a line to hang damp clothes on if you want them dried by morning. I can (and do) wax lyrical about this property, describing many details but I feel sure you will find your own enjoyment! We will definitely be returning in due course but having spent many years renting cottages in the UK and France and this one is up amonst the top 3.

Booked the bunker as a retirement gift for my husband who is an absolute war freak.

He was in awe of the bunker and you have to appreciate the work that has gone into making it what it is today. It’s very quirky, very clean and well equipped. Although a little remote, the stunning views are worth having to use the car to get out and about. Just a couple of suggestions… Although it has a non slip backing, the rug in the twin bed room, between the beds, is still very slippy. Both my husband and I had a near ‘slip’ on the rug. Secondly … it would be nice to have a curtain across the front door. It would make it a bit less draughty.

The pictures don’t do it justice, the views are fantastic, will definitely book again.

We had a fantastic stay at this converted bunker.

It was comfortable and warm, making it a cosy place to relax. The views were great, the setting was peaceful and quiet, and it felt like a real escape from everyday life. A unique property that we thoroughly enjoyed and would happily stay in again.

Outstanding as always cannot wait to book it yet again

Wow wow wow.

What an amazing property and the views… wow. Excellent property with everything you need for a perfect stay. Enclosed garden and plenty of space. When the weather is kind you can fully open the patio doors to the farmland and sea. The best of everything. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone. The attention to detail is amazing and it has been very thoughtfully restored.

The bunker is fascinating and beautiful, in a fabulous location with an exceptional view and was equipped with everything we needed and more.

The main reason we have dropped a star is because of the comfort factor. We came here to get away from it all and relax and 1) the sofa is not very comfortable unless you want to sit bolt upright and 2) the single beds, with little duvets simply don’t work for adults. The room could take a beautiful big king size bed with luxurious bedding instead. With some refinement to these two, important things, the bunker would be perfect!

This is hands down the best holiday accommodation we have stayed in.

The view and setting are so beautiful and the bunker is so well thought-out and comfortable to stay in. We would have preferred a double bed, but that was the only downside of an otherwise perfect stay. We had a very small technical issue when we first arrived and the help we got was friendly, efficient and the problem was solved within less than an hour of us arriving. I would recommend the Transmission Bunker to anyone and we can’t wait to return.

This is a quirky and unusual property, which we loved!

It was clean, comfortable and cosy, and provided with everything you could need. Lovely and quiet for a real getaway - the only neighbours we encountered were cows, pheasants and a woodpecker! It is in a great location for the beach and coastal walks, with a great pub just over a mile away along the coastal path, just far enough away to work up an appetite! We were exceptionally lucky with the weather which was glorious for 5 out of 7 days, but the fantastic views were not ruined by a couple of wet days, when we stayed in, read books and enjoyed the peace. Owners were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. We will be back!

My wife, Julie,& our cockapoo Millie, loved the

2nd visit to the bunker and we just love it.

The quirkiness, and history of the accommodation just feels so special, and a privilege to enjoy. The view is simply stunning. The peace and quiet just naturally slows your whole pace of life down. Our only criticism is the sofa. We did mention it last year. It really is quite awkward and uncomfortable to sit on for any length of time. Due to the weather, we were unable to sit outside so much this year. So this highlighted the discomfort of the sofa.

Wonderful place to stay.

A beautiful accommodation, not only the surroundings and the accommodation, but also through the eyes of history.

Just marvelous. One very little thing, it would be nicer to have one double bed instead of two seperate ones.

We have just had a wonderful stay at the Transmitter Bunker.

The situation is so peaceful, on a working farm with amazing views from the terrace and surrounded by the Dorset countryside. We loved the house. Well furnished and lots of hot water . Would have preferred a double bed but we just pushed the two singles together . Kitchen small but all worked well and plenty of cooking utensils etc. Highly recommend

Everything was perfect and it was our third time there and now booked for next year too.

Just one little issue was the internet going off for periods of time and channel 4 was always breaking up. There was a quick response when we had an issue with the shower. Dealt with instantly. We absolutely love the amazing view and are already looking forward to next year.

The property is steeped in history and we loved how the refurb was completed, with the original purpose of the bunker kept very much alive.

The view is absolutely breathtaking, just stunning!! The only things we would change, would be the beds and settee, as they weren’t very comfortable, but other than that absolutely spot on!!

Beautiful place.

Fantastic setting and so peaceful. We had an amazing holiday.

Really nice quirky holiday stay, the finishing of the property was top notch and very well done being sympathetic to the bunkers origin, the views were excellent and better than any photo can depict, Ringstead Bay was very nice and the walk to Osmington Mills was very enjoyable with lunch at the Smugglers Inn a nice break before walking back.

On staying in the bunker, the beds were narrower than a standard single which meant we had disturbed sleep, and could not understand why there was not a double instead, the log fire is a very nice feature, and the large sliding doors opening up allows you to enjoy the outside while sat indoors,

Wonderful holiday Enjoyed the pictures and history of the place too Thank you

What a treat this place is.

Stunning views and stunning accommodation. We had a wonderful short break! The weather was glorious too and you could almost imagine you were looking out into a foreign vista at night! Beautiful! The only niggle I would have is the lack of double bed which I couldn’t really understand as the main bedroom is big enough for one double if not a kingsize, almost fell out of bed! But this is really so minor!

Thanks for the lovely stay at the Transmitter Bunker.

Not only is this a fabulous building with all the modern comforts you could need but the location is amazing too. The views out over the bay are astonishing. Would be nice to have the option of a double bed but other than that a great place to stay.

Such a unique, historical & awesome property.

The layout & utilities are fantastic, there was nothing I needed, it was all available. The kitchen is snug but fitted out brilliantly and plenty of plates, dishes, cutlery & utensils. With a full fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, oven, hob & dishwasher what else do you need. Utility room has washing machine & airers. This is a 5 star property but I would like to see some tweeks such as the kitchen has raw wood shelving and where someone has placed a wet item there is some staining. Also we had an incident with our dog coming off the front of the property (roof). No major injury but with a 15ft fall / jump it could have been worse. Maybe a small fence or barrier either at the front of the roof or maybe on the sides or behind the vents. There is clear signage as you enter and no issue if you don't have pet or your pet listens to you!! The location is amazing, tranquil and so relaxing. I am sure this is awesome during the summer. A place you could write a book or just switch off.

We've done quite a few quirky stays but never had a sea view, the view made it hard to go out & explore, we could just & watch the sea all day from the sofa/patio.

The tranquility of the site is fabulous, short walk to the beach is the cherry on the cake. I was worried that the feel of the space would be chilly but it's actually very cosy. We will be returning as soon as possible.

Wow a very special place to have a fantastic holiday with our dogs.

Definitely a unique stay with beautiful scenery. The Transmission Bunker oozes with history and we'll be back for another holiday here.

Great experience, there was a little leak with the living room sky light.

I left a tupper ware dish under to catch the water. It was not an issue for me, I just wanted to inform you.

Such a quirky and excellent place to stay.

Everything you need is provided and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Transmitter Bunker. The location whilst relatively secluded gives good access to local destinations. The morning view pulling back the curtains is amazing. Overall it is difficult not to give this this cottage top marks however a couple of observations, like others a King size/double bed would be preferred and also having small dogs something like mesh at the bottom of the gates would make it an “enclosed garden”.

This is an absolutely stunning property and location.

The transmitter bunker has been beautifully restored and presented as a holiday cottage with everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay. Steeped in history and located on a quiet farm but just a 10 minute walk to the beach it’s near on perfect. Weymouth just 6 miles away for a day out or to stock up on supplies and the Beach Cafe was just down the road for a coffee and treat.Plenty of walk’s available with public footpaths and coastal paths near by the Transmitter Bunker was as a location and views the best we have ever been to!! An absolutely stunning property and 100% recommended. The owner I was extremely pleasant and the letting company were very helpful when needed and the one issue we had was dealt with within 24 hours. All in all brilliant.

This was the perfect get away, we loved everything, from the bunkers history, the view, the fully equipped kitchen, all the facilities provided to make our stay special and easy.

The only thing we would have liked is a king size bed rather than two singles, this said we still enjoyed every minute of our holiday, the perfect location and accommodation, we will certainly be booking this again.

Absolutely amazing place to stay , beautiful location, property and locals .

You can be calm and relaxed in the working farmland, walk for miles or have a quiet coffee on Ringstead bay or drive 10 /15 mins down the road and be in the hussle and bussle of the traditional seaside holiday in Weymouth. 100% recommend the property to anyone ( We were 2 adults, 1 child and 1 dog ) . Places and locations like this are the reason we work so hard , It's a retirement dream to have just a little bit of this beautiful place.

unusual with lovely sea view and quiet.

The Transmitter bunker is a wonderful place to stay.

It has been respectfully and responsibly converted into a great holiday let. It retains so many original features, yet it’s so warming and comfortable. The view from the patio is quite delightful. There aren’t many places we’ve stayed at where we’ve not wanted to venture too far away, because we wanted to stay, relax and literally do nothing. Just watch the wildlife, and listen to the birdsong. Each room is well equipped, comfortable and practical. Our only issue was the sofa. Not the most comfortable and an odd shape. Dining table seats 6 comfortably, sleeping serves 4, but the sofa would definitely not accommodate more than 2. That is our only criticism. We loved the bunker so much we’re already booked to go back next year.

Fantastic.

We loved our week long stay. Location was perfect, view and surroundings amazing. Lots to do nearby. Great, quirky place to stay. Loved reading about the history of the place and the renovation. Stayed with teenage daughters, they loved their room. Everything we had hoped and were looking forward to in the run up to the holiday. Perfect, thank you.

A wonderful place to stay and unwind beautiful views of the Dorset coast.

There are loads of places to visit within a short drive related to Thomas Hardy and Lawrence of Arabia. This place is unique and ideal for people like us who like to experience the unusual. Only two niggles the track up to the bunker had quite a few potholes which had to be carefully avoided and we would have preferred a double bed instead of singles but still thoroughly enjoyed our stay also would have like spare toilet rolls despite this would recommend a relaxing time away from it all .

We had a fabulous week at the Transmitter Bunker!

Excellent directions got us straight there and the bunker is clean and superbly renovated. The kitchen is small but is very well equipped with everything you could need. We only live an hour away but still managed to find lots to do in the area that we haven’t done before. Even on a damp day the ever changing, gorgeous view from the huge picture window is enough to occupy us for hours. The bunker is warm and cosy, when you change the temperature of the excellent under floor heating it reverts back to 20 degrees during night though, which made it a little warm for us overnight. Also a double bed would have been preferable for us rather than 2 singles. Just 2 minor bits which didn’t detract from us having a wonderful time in this amazing building that oozes history and won’t disappoint anyone lucky enough to stay there.

Condensation from the light tunnels which i have spoken to the owner about.

Fantastic view. Dogs loved it. More than adequate for two, might be a push for more. Best bit absolutely no phone coverage indoors, bliss

Exceptional it was quirky but outstanding views walks location i would definitely recommend this to anyone but the imagination to have created that beautiful scene thanks

The option for double bed would be the main recommendation and a few hooks by the front door to hang coats would be great.

Important to emphasize that these are minor points that wouldn't stop us visiting again. Surprisingly warm and comfortable given the stark appearance of the bare concrete. Overall our stay was very comfortable and the ever changing views were fantastic.

Absolutly outstanding A true little gem hidaway

This is an amazing property, quite unique.

Very warm and comfortable. Love all the fittings etc that are in keeping with the character of this place. The views are wonderful and I couldn't have asked for more, until we had a problem...... We had no lights in the bathroom for two days, a bit inconvenient as there are no windows. I called Sykes cottages twice, was promised someone would contact us, but nobody even gave us a call back, let alone send someone to fix the problem. All rather disappointing. However, I still can't fault this lovely property

Lovely unique place to stay, loved the history of the bunker.

Disappointed that recycling from previous visitor had not been removed also we had to clean out the log burner before we could use it. This didn’t detract from a lovely holiday, and we would certainly come back. Would suggest a poker or tongs needed for log burner.

A really exciting and well presented holiday home.

Everything you need in one tidy concrete package, with fantastic views and a peaceful secluded location.

This is an amazing property in an idyllic location with a quirky loft conversion feel to the interior.

We loved our stay, found the place very well equipped and would consider rebooking for next year. The kids (8&12) were very happy in the environment and even the beds were really comfy! A few very minor points … It’s Britain and it rains!! So a few hooks on the wall just inside the door gif wrt costs would have been so invaluable. The kitchen is small, it’s a perfectly functional space but maybe loosing the odd time think, like the butter dish and all the other very homely small additions but not life necessities would allow more to for cooking! The bin thing is confusing, I’m all for recycling but if it’s so important as bigger outdoor recycling bit is needed. And finally, we do loved how everything was designed and the look of each room, but I think the bathroom is going to end up mouldy if sone sort of solution to water escaping the shower into the floor isn’t found. We tried every which way to use the shower and kept the water in but to no avail. Could a discreet curtain be added to the entrance? To increase the life of the property!! All I all such a precious find, we just want to give tips to make it a lasting success. Thank you for sharing the discs with us.

We spent a lovely week staying in the bunker.

It was so quirky. We were really cosy and had every thing we needed. I loved the little kitchen and it was so well equipped, everything had been thought of. The views were amazing we loved sitting and watching the wildlife and the ever changing colours of the sea. We were blessed with good weather and I enjoyed many walks with Syd the dog. It was so quiet and peaceful a great place to recharge batteries. The furnishings were excellent and I slept really well. The history in the display case was a great idea and so was the photo book showing start to finish of the bunker. I really want to visit again and also can’t wait to see how the other bunker gets a make over. Sue.

Beautiful setting with beautiful views.

The bunker itself is well thought out and the fixtures and furnishings are great. Being in the country and partially under the ground are going to bring bugs into the bunker and we found our car covered in wasps from the tree sap, which isn't much of a problem if you don't mind them! It's a lovely place to stay if you want to stay in all day, very peaceful, but we used it as a base and travelled all over Dorset. We weren't sure where we were allowed to walk and didn't want to trespass so perhaps a map of public footpaths around the bunker would have been helpful. Thankyou for the opportunity The Payne family x

A quiet location, with a glorious view, easy access to much of Dorset.

The kitchen is of necessity tiny.

This is an outstanding place to stay.

You can really feel the history as soon as you walk through the doors. The build creatively pairs modern technology with the past and all of the wonderful features of the old bunker. You can spend all day just sitting and watching the view of the bay and looking out to sea. Stunning! No more words. Absolutely amazing, we would go back tomorrow. Thank-you

The Transmitter Bunker was wonderful.

I booked it as a surprise for my husband who is recovering after being seriously ill. He has a great knowledge of and love of military and naval history so I thought it would be perfect. It was. Beautifully converted hideaway, literally. Breathtaking views of the landscape and sea. We only left the bunker once for a short walk. We spent time sitting in the peace filled garden reading and watching the wildlife. We spent the evenings watching the bats and the moon over the sea. Arrived to it spotlessly clean and ready. Key easy to locate. All instructions clear. Incredible entrance, like stepping back in time totally. There is a tiny but well designed kitchen. Furniture was comfortable. We didn't light woodburner as weather so warm but appreciated stack of logs etc in case we wanted to do so. The history books and little museum info cupboard were perfect with history of the bunker, as was photo book of how it was transformed. What would be lovely for the future would be maybe a map showing where any walks were etc of the area as we would have liked to walk up to the Pill Box on the hill if you were allowed and short cut to the bay if there was one, we stuck to the road as we obviously didn't want to trespass. We would love to return and very much hope to book again to stay longer and explore the area a bit more. We didn't want to leave and wish we were able to stay longer. Next time.

I love military history so I was super excited to discover The Transmitter Bunker.

Nestled in a field in deepest Dorset, this was the most unique place I’ve ever stayed. The restoration has been sympathetic and much of the original concrete is featured. I loved seeing the photo book of the restoration that the owners have left for visitors to read. The view from the south facing terrace is stunning and there is a lovely table and chairs to chill out in the evening watching the sun go down. The kitchen is small but very well equipped and the main bedroom is comfy. There’s a log burner and underfloor heating so it will always be cosy whatever the time of year. I can’t fault it at all. A truly unique and interesting place to stay for a peaceful couple of days.

We had a wonderful stay at the bunker.

Such a fantastically unique place that manages to maintain the look, feel and history of the bunker with a really comfortable feel. The bunker had everything we need and the small kitchen was perfectly kitted out for our stay. All the little touches have been thought of throughout. The views from the bunker are absolutely stunning and driving to the bunker - seeing the bay and then through the dairy farm was a joy each time. The garden was fantastically landscaped and really suited the architecture of the bunker and frames the view so perfectly. We were blessed with rabbits, pheasants and woodpeckers. The bunker is also very well situated at Ringstead for exploring Dorset and we found most places were just 15-40 minutes away across the county, with bay beautiful beaches and villages very close. My only constructive feedback would be that the option of a double bed set up rather than twin beds in the main bedroom would have been appreciated. However the beds were wonderfully comfortable and the bedrooms so quiet and peaceful.

We loved the Transmitter Bunker!

The accommodation was everything we hoped it would be. I loved the history of the building, and the way the bunker has been refurbished, while keeping the original feel. The views over the sea from the living room and patio are remarkable. Excellent for a holiday – and even better if you’ve got an interest in World War II history.

Amazing holiday.

I will miss that splendid view. The property is quirky but beautiful and well equipped. The wildlife with daily visits from hares deer and woodpeckers was lovely to see. Great location to explore Dorset which is beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed highly recommended

Thank you so much for letting us stay at the bunker.

It’s perfect. Quirky place with amazing history and beautiful views out over the bay. The general location is great for exploring the area with Durdle door and Lulworth cove down the road in one direction and then Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Charmouth easily reachable in the other direction. Our little boy loved the bunk bed and his room became the fossil hunting classroom where we had to go for lessons!! Every little detail has been thought of to make our stay easy and comfortable.