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Description:

This attractive cottage enjoys a quiet courtyard setting with its own garden area (pictured) just a short stroll from the village pub serving food. Converted from the former bakery and still retaining its original bread ovens it sits adjacent to the owners’ thatched cottage in a pretty conservation village. This lovely area invites exploration and the south Dorset coast as well as the historic towns of Dorchester Yeovil and Lyme Regis are all within easy reach. Weymouth famed for its sandy beaches is just 15 miles away. Fishing golf and horse riding locally. Shop 2 miles.

Pretty sitting room. Fitted kitchen with dining area. First floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC with sloping ceiling (shower over bath).

Features:

Games Room • Pub Close By • Short Break • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 304 – 572

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

In beautiful countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming courtyard cottages are set within the grounds of an elegant Georgian farmhouse (previously part of neighbouring Forde Abbey estate). The cottages are cosy and well appointed and share 8 acres of lovely grounds encompassing meadows orchard a bubbling stream and pond (unfenced so toddlers beware!). Carp fishing is usually available on the pond by prior arrangement and Chesil Beach is a great favourite for beach casting. Bere Farm is home to a handful of farm animals including saddleback pigs Dexter cows sheep ducks and hens and also attracts abundant wildlife such as Barn owls and kingfishers. For children there are guinea pigs to cuddle and a fantastic play area on the main lawn.|The locality has a wonderful array of visitor attractions and places of interest – Abbotsbury Swannery is within easy driving distance as are Montacute House and Barrington Court (both N.T.). The West Dorset Heritage (Jurassic) Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. Coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Charmouth Chiddeock Eype and Bridport with its lively street market. And in nearby Devon Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth’s Regency promenade are well worth a visit. |Local produce can be sourced at great farm shops and farmers’ markets and there are many fine pubs and restaurants to choose from – the establishments of celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Mark Hix Mat Follas and Phil Vickery are particularly popular. Village shops and pubs 1/4 mile.

Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

Non Smoking • Games Room • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 251 – 514

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

Amidst peace and rural seclusion yet only 4 miles from the county town of Dorchester this spacious and very comfortable house stands on the owners’ 160 acre working farm. Converted from the former stables and adjoining two farm cottages it offers accommodation of a very high standard – a wonderfully relaxing base from which to explore Dorset’s lovely Hardy country and nearby Jurassic coast an area of outstanding natural beauty. Broadmayne village (½ mile) boasts a pub and shop and Dorchester offers a myriad delights including four museums a Roman villa and Maiden Castle. The coast 3 miles has been awarded World Heritage status – an area extending from beyond Lyme Regis to Poole Harbour with glorious scenery walks and beaches as well as plenty of fossil hunting. Inland attractions as varied as the Cerne Abbas Giant and Bovington Tank Museum invite exploration a network of footpaths and bridleways starts from the door and bicycles are available (foc) for visitors’ use. Golf fishing and riding are found nearby.

Sitting room with wood burner and French doors to patio. Spacious well equipped modern kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arr). Shower room with flush to floor shower and grab rails/WC. First floor: Spacious double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Second double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms one with zip and link beds (double by arr). Bathroom/WC.

Features:

Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Games Room • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Wheelchair Access • Open Fire

Weekly Price GBP: 717 – 1615

Sleeps: 10

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Description:

In beautiful countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming courtyard cottages are set within the grounds of an elegant Georgian farmhouse (previously part of neighbouring Forde Abbey estate). The cottages are cosy and well appointed and share 8 acres of lovely grounds encompassing meadows orchard a bubbling stream and pond (unfenced so toddlers beware!). Carp fishing is usually available on the pond by prior arrangement and Chesil Beach is a great favourite for beach casting. Bere Farm is home to a handful of farm animals including saddleback pigs Dexter cows sheep ducks and hens and also attracts abundant wildlife such as Barn owls and kingfishers. For children there are guinea pigs to cuddle and a fantastic play area on the main lawn.|The locality has a wonderful array of visitor attractions and places of interest – Abbotsbury Swannery is within easy driving distance as are Montacute House and Barrington Court (both N.T.). The West Dorset Heritage (Jurassic) Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. Coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Charmouth Chiddeock Eype and Bridport with its lively street market. And in nearby Devon Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth’s Regency promenade are well worth a visit. |Local produce can be sourced at great farm shops and farmers’ markets and there are many fine pubs and restaurants to choose from – the establishments of celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Mark Hix Mat Follas and Phil Vickery are particularly popular. Village shops and pubs 1/4 mile.

Spacious open plan sitting room with sofa bed (for + child) and well equipped kitchen and dining areas. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

Games Room • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 267 – 514

Sleeps: 3

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Description:

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the lovely safe beach at Alum Chine (pictured) this very comfortable property is one of 12 new apartments (set within the building shown) and enjoys its own large patio. A peaceful residential area it is only 4 miles from Bournemouth and its myriad resort attractions. Brownsea Island Corfe Castle lovely gardens at Compton Acres Durlston Country Park and Kingston Lacy (N.T.) are all easily reached. Golf sailing and woodland walks close by. Pub 400 yards shops 2 miles.

Up eighteen steps (or lift from garage) to lobby and front door entrance to this very comfortable apartment. Modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric fire and glass doors to patio. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 422 – 739

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

This pair of charming 200 year old cottages have been fully refurbished and are peacefully located by an historic church enjoying stunning country views. Set on a working farm in a tiny unspoilt village visitors are welcome to explore the farm and wonderful walks over 60 acres of fields and woodland abundant with birds and other wildlife. Beach golf and coastal walking at West Bay (6 miles). Excellent village pub serving food 350 yards shops and restaurants in Beaminster 1½ miles.

Very comfortable beamed sitting/dining room with wood burning stove tiled floor and rugs. Beamed well equipped kitchen. Spacious conservatory. First floor: Double bedroom with 5’ four poster bed. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Features:

Four Poster • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 322 – 620

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

In beautiful countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming courtyard cottages are set within the grounds of an elegant Georgian farmhouse (previously part of neighbouring Forde Abbey estate). The cottages are cosy and well appointed and share 8 acres of lovely grounds encompassing meadows orchard a bubbling stream and pond (unfenced so toddlers beware!). Carp fishing is usually available on the pond by prior arrangement and Chesil Beach is a great favourite for beach casting. Bere Farm is home to a handful of farm animals including saddleback pigs Dexter cows sheep ducks and hens and also attracts abundant wildlife such as Barn owls and kingfishers. For children there are guinea pigs to cuddle and a fantastic play area on the main lawn.|The locality has a wonderful array of visitor attractions and places of interest – Abbotsbury Swannery is within easy driving distance as are Montacute House and Barrington Court (both N.T.). The West Dorset Heritage (Jurassic) Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. Coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Charmouth Chiddeock Eype and Bridport with its lively street market. And in nearby Devon Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth’s Regency promenade are well worth a visit. |Local produce can be sourced at great farm shops and farmers’ markets and there are many fine pubs and restaurants to choose from – the establishments of celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Mark Hix Mat Follas and Phil Vickery are particularly popular. Village shops and pubs 1/4 mile.

Open plan sitting room with dining and fitted kitchen area and French doors to large balcony. Double bedroom with wash basin. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

Non Smoking • Games Room • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 337 – 739

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Glorious far reaching views over beautiful rolling countryside and an idyllic rural location create a delightful setting for these two attractively converted and very comfortable former barns. Featuring four poster beds in their well appointed interiors they lie on the owners’ working farm just 2 miles from Sherborne and its two castles. Iron Age hill forts great houses and gardens charming market towns Fleet Air Arm and motor museums and fossil hunting on the World Heritage coast are all within easy reach. Superb walking can be enjoyed from the door. Pub 1½ miles shops 2 miles.

Open plan sitting/dining room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ fire and modern fitted kitchen area. Double bedroom with king size four poster bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom with zip and link bed (twin by arr). Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with corner bath and separate large easy access shower.

Features:

Non Smoking • Four Poster • Multi Bath Shower • Wheelchair Access • Short Break • Ultimate

Weekly Price GBP: 473 – 904

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Glorious far reaching views over beautiful rolling countryside and an idyllic rural location create a delightful setting for these two attractively converted and very comfortable former barns. Featuring four poster beds in their well appointed interiors they lie on the owners’ working farm just 2 miles from Sherborne and its two castles. Iron Age hill forts great houses and gardens charming market towns Fleet Air Arm and motor museums and fossil hunting on the World Heritage coast are all within easy reach. Superb walking can be enjoyed from the door. Pub 1½ miles shops 2 miles.

Hall. Open plan sitting/dining room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ fire and modern fitted kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom with king size four poster bed sloping ceiling and ensuite bathroom/WC with corner bath (shower over bath).

Features:

Non Smoking • Four Poster • Short Break • Romantic Break • Ultimate

Weekly Price GBP: 267 – 514

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

Ideally situated for exploring Hardy’s Wessex and boasting wonderful walking from the doorstep these charming and comfortable cottages are perfect for a relaxing break. The Wheelwrights adjoins the owners’ 18th century stone built home and both cottages share a very attractive courtyard setting beside the secluded village green and a mile from Fontmell Magna’s shop and pub serving food. Delightful thatched and tiled cottages on Shaftesbury’s famous Gold Hill are a mere 3 miles distant whilst Stourhead House and Garden the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Haynes Motor Museum Longleat and Cranbourne Chase are among easily accessible attractions. Golf and riding are nearby.

Open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove and kitchen area. Double bedroom. Dressing room. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Features:

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break

Weekly Price GBP: 254 – 514

Sleeps: 2

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