Archive for the ‘Dorset’ Category

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 room with wood burning stove tiled floor and rugs. Spacious kitchen with dining area. First floor: Double bedroom with 5’ four poster bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

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

Weekly Price GBP: 337 – 739

Sleeps: 4

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Nestling in the heart of Dorset’s beautiful Blackmore Vale this comfortable cottage boasts lovely views in a landscape alive with wildlfe. One of a little row and enjoying its own patio as well as adjoining a large open field it sits in excellent walking and cycling country. Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill the Georgian town of Blandford Forum Stourhead and Kingston Lacey (both N.T.) Longleat Monkey World Sealife in Bournemouth Lulworth Cove and Studland Bay are all easily accessible. Pub with food 1½ miles shop 2 miles.

Entrance lobby. Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area. Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Shower room/WC. Open tread stairs to first floor: Twin bedded room.

Features:

Non Smoking • Wheelchair Access • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 358 – 680

Sleeps: 5

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Description:

This delightful 17th century Grade II listed cottage recently sympathetically refurbished to a high standard retains many fine historic features including original steep wood stairs and beams. Set in Thorncombe village with its own garden and beautiful countryside views. Dinosaurland at Lyme Regis the fossil beach at Charmouth and Pilsdon Iron Age fort are within easy reach. Shop 1/4 mile dining pub 1 mile.

Spacious kitchen with modern fitted units and dining area. Utility room. Comfortable sitting room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Cloakroom/WC. Steep stairs to first floor with sloping ceilings: Double bedroom with king size bed. Twin bedded room. Separate WC. Landing area with 2’ 6” bed (for + 1).

Features:

Detached • Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Short Break

Weekly Price GBP: 312 – 680

Sleeps: 5

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This newly refurbished mid row cottage (shown centre) boasts a wonderful holiday location just 5 minutes’ walk from bustling Poole Quay (pictured). Here as well as finding brilliant restaurants shops and pubs visitors can buy fresh fish take a PADI diving course pick up a sea fishing excursion enjoy a sailing lesson or join a cruise over to Brownsea Island Sandbanks and Studland Bay. And during the summer months the Quay is a venue for live music with a fireworks finale. Poole Park offers a jungle playground miniature railway boat hire tennis courts and opportunities to watch the Poole Pirate speedway team in action. There are three miles of golden sands clean clear waters waterside restaurants and bars and fun for all ages between Sandbanks and Branksome Dene.

Attractive sitting room with wooden floors and open fire leading to dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Shower room/WC.

Features:

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 337 – 739

Sleeps: 4

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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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Set in the heart of a charming village – an ideal location for exploring Dorset’s beautiful countryside – this pretty and very comfortable cottage also boasts a private well stocked garden. Adjoining another cottage 150 yards from the village shop and inn it is a short drive from the Georgian town of Blandford Forum (5 miles). Sherborne’s abbey and castles and Kingston Lacey (N.T.). Lulworth Cove Corfe Castle and the Jurassic World Heritage Dorset coastline are easily accessible.

Entrance into attractive sitting room with wood burning stove and two steps up to dining area. Up to steps to well equipped modern fitted galley kitchen. Sunroom. Small utility room. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with TV. Bathroom/WC and separate shower cubicle.

Features:

Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 352 – 680

Sleeps: 4

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Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this recently built cottage makes an ideal base for exploring Thomas Hardy Country. Set on the owners’ non working farm it offers comfortable modern accommodation just ½ mile from Evershot village. Historic Dorchester with the famous Judge Jeffreys Tea Rooms the Cerne Abbas Giant Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum and Abbotsbury Gardens and Swannery are all within an easy drive. Bridport and the beautiful beaches at Weymouth and West Bay are all less than 15 miles. Riding golf and fishing within 8 miles. Pub and shop ½ mile.

Comfortable sitting room with electric fire and dining area. Modern galley style kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Wheelchair Access

Weekly Price GBP: 254 – 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.

Sitting/dining room with wood burning stove. Modern fitted kitchen. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment). First floor galleried double bedroom.

Features:

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

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.

Sitting/dining room with wood burning stove. Modern fitted kitchen. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment). First floor galleried double bedroom.

Features:

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

Weekly Price GBP: 267 – 514

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

This charming cottage is one of a row set on the edge of a village with its own fenced garden and secluded meadow. It offers an ideal base for exploring the beautiful West Country with Historic houses lovely gardens Abbotsbury’s Swannery and the World Heritage ‘Jurassic’ coast all easily accessible. Sandy West Bay beach 7 miles Lyme Regis is 12 miles. Excellent pub serving food and shop 400 yards. Craft centre with restaurant 100 yards.

Hall. Sitting room with open fire and door to patio. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with 5’ bed. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom with additional 2’ 6” pull out bed (for + 1). Bathroom/WC (electric shower over bath).

Features:

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

Weekly Price GBP: 404 – 904

Sleeps: 6

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