| | | THE GATEHOUSE, Charmouth, Dorset | | | Comfortable and secluded converted barn with wonderful views of the World Heritage Coast. Sleeps 4. | £300 - £500 | The Gatehouse is a single-storey, converted barn. It is private and secluded, while being close to the village. At Charmouth, the beach amenities include a café, a fossil shop, and the Heritage Centre where the geology of this famous Jurassic coast is illustrated and explained. Even without leaving the Gatehouse, gorgeous views of the West Dorset countryside or a glimpse of the World Heritage Coast can be enjoyed. Access to the cottage is via a 200 metre, all-weather farm track, with off-road parking.
The cottage has a spacious open-plan living room comprising a kitchen / dining area and lounge with double doors opening onto a private patio and garden. The lounge has a TV equipped with a Freeview Digibox, a video player and a CD player, while the kitchen units include electric oven, electric hob, extractor fan, fridge/freezer, microwave oven, kettle and toaster. The entrance hall has a washer/dryer, an electric immersion water heater, and the coin-operated electricity meter. There are two bedrooms - one with twin beds, and a double with ensuite shower room with heated towel rail, shaving point, sink, shower and WC. The main bathroom has a heated towel rail, a shaving point, a bath with shower over it, a sink and... | | | Contact John Calder Tel: 07789 - 426477 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | WEATHERBURY COTTAGES, Puddletown, Dorchester | | | Delightful warm cottages in beautiful countryside, each sleeps 4. | £240 - £510 | English Tourism Council 4 Star, Welcome Host Award, Member of the World Heritage Coast Hospitality These delightful 3-bedroomed Dorset cottages with conservatory and pretty, secluded gardens, are furnished and maintained to a high standard. They are well-placed for Weymouth, Lulworth and Purbeck, and surrounded by beautiful countryside with magnificent coastline. Mead and Mabel's Cottages are fully centrally heated and therefore warm and comfortable for all seasons. Short breaks available. No smokers only, and one dog accepted in Mead Cottage only.... | | | Contact Mr. & Mrs. D.C. Howes Tel: 01305-848358 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | ANCHOR COTTAGE, Swanage, Dorset | | | Comfortable detached cottage situated on the northern edge of Swanage with beautiful views of the Purbeck Hills. Sleeps 4. | to £675 | Swanage is a small friendly seaside town with a safe sandy beach. With about 8,000 inhabitants, Swanage is the biggest town in the beautiful Purbeck Hills and has restaurants, bars, shops, two supermarkets, banks, doctors and a small cottage hospital. This is the start of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage site. It is well situated for coastal walks, or country walks and is only a five minute drive or bus ride from the famous Studland Bay, which has miles of natural sandy beach, backed by sand dunes.
The accomodation consists of an entrance hall of which is the lounge/dining room with french doors onto the front terrace with patio table and chairs,lawn and flower beds. There is a a t.v. dvd player, video, cd, radio. Also off the hall is a twin bedroom, a bathroom (with over bath shower) and the kitchen, which is well equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, and freezer. Small breakfast table, chairs.Off of the kitchen is a utility room containing the washing machine and door the the rear west facing garden. The garden has a small stream running through, bbq, deck area with outdoor seating/dining. Upstairs is a double ensuite bedroom with shower and washbasin. The property has solar water heating, ... | | | Contact Diane Wicks Tel: +44 (0)1929 - 426275 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | 2 GLEBE COTTAGES, Bloxworth, Nr Wareham, Dorset | | | Delightful three bedroomed thatched cottage set in an unspoilt rural hamlet, recently refurbished to a high standard, sleeps 5. | £230 - £550 | Peacefully set in an unspoilt rural hamlet, just 6 miles north of Wareham and the Isle of Purbeck, this thatched cottage provides a delightful and comfortable holiday retreat.
Bloxworth is an excellent base for exploring the historic market towns of Dorchester, Wimborne and Blandford Forum which are all within a 20 minute drive.
The beaches at Studland, Swanage, Bournemouth and Sandbanks, as well as the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’ are easily accessible
There are plenty of outdoor pursuits to enjoy locally including walking, cycling, horse-riding, quad-bike trekking, golf, sailing and fishing. Excellent pubs and local shops within 2 miles.
The cottage was refurbished to a high standard in 2006, and is tastefully decorated and well equipped. Downstairs the accommodation comprises fully fitted kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, freezer, electric hob/oven etc, comfortable living/dining room with ‘living flame’ stove and TV/video, double bedroom, and family bathroom with a cupboard housing the washing machine. Upstairs, there is one double bedroom and one single bedroom. A back hall has a door leading to the enclosed garden, with garden furniture and BBQ. Garage and off road parking is provided for tw... | | | Contact Mrs Julia Macdonald-Smith Tel: 01929 - 459015 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | SMITHS FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGES, Charmouth, Dorset | | | 2 semi-detached holiday cottages recently converted from a 200 yr old barn, overlooking the Char valley with outstanding views. Sleep 4 & 5. | £250 - £695 | Smiths Farm is set in a tranquil rural location within a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is pleasantly situated on the Devon/Dorset border surrounded by open farmland and is within 5 minutes drive of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast where the quiet coastal village of Charmouth and the small historic town of Lyme Regis are located.The market town of Axminster lies approximately 4 miles to the west, with its main line railway connection to Waterloo. The property has far reaching rural views and is accessed by its own private drive.
HAWTHORN COTTAGE Fully fitted kitchen with fridge, oven, hob, microwave, toaster and kettle. Lounge/Dining Room with French doors opening onto a paved area and small lawn. TV, radio, books and games are provided. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with bunks. The bathroom has a WC, basin, bath and shower attachment. BRIER PATCH COTTAGE Kitchen/Diner fitted with fridge, washing machine, oven, hob, microwave, toaster and kettle. Dining table. The lounge has French doors opening onto a paved areas with patio and lawn. TV, radio, books and games are provided. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms - one double, one twin and o... | | | Contact Mandy Harvey Tel: 01297 - 560167 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | HELL BARN COTTAGES, North Chideock, Bridport, Dorset | | | Four comfortable spacious cottages converted from two 18th century stone barns in attractive peaceful setting, sleep 4 & 6. | £250 - £550 | Hell Barn cottages are situated in a quiet hollow by Winniford stream in North Chideock near Bridport. The garden looks out over rolling farmland and provides an attractive and peaceful setting in which to relax at any time of the day. Less than two miles from the beach and the Jurassic Coast, and only a mile off the main road, this is an ideal spot from which to explore the local area, whatever your age or interests. There are many miles of delightful footpaths to explore, including the fine coastal path with its breathtaking views. Within a few minutes drive is the old rope-making town of Bridport with its harbour of West Bay offering boating and sea fishing.
The four comfortable spacious cottages have been converted from two 18th century stone barns, and are clean, well maintained and well-equipped. Each cottage has a spacious lounge / dining room with a colour TV and kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, refrigerator and washer/dryer. The bathrooms are fitted with bath and shower, wash basin, with shaving socket and WC. Each cottage has two comfortably furnished bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin, except for Jasmine Cottage which additionally has a set of twin bunks in the twin room (the other three cottages... | | | Contact Diana Takezoe Tel: 01297-489-589 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | THE CARTSHED, Osmington, South Dorset Coast | | | Character cottage set in a secluded valley on the Dorset World Heritage Coast, sleeps 6+cot. | £320 - £680 | Eweleaze Farm is a small organic farm on the south Dorset coast. Situated in a secluded valley, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it includes ½ mile of private beach and cliffs, which now forms part of the Dorset World Heritage Site. The popular town of Weymouth with its harbour, beach and nightlife is 5 miles by car (walking 3 miles) and Dorchester with its museums, market and other attractions is about 7 miles. The cottage is located on a very quiet no through road, and is ideally suited for walks to the white horse, and along the coast path to Lulworth (E) and Weymouth (W).
The Cartshed was recently converted from an old barn, and retains a sense of history both inside and out, with its stone walls and flagstone floors. The spacious living room has a large open fireplace (logs provided), sofa, easy chairs, dining table, CD player, TV (satellite) and DVD player. The room has a vaulted ceiling, and a mezzanine floor above the fireplace which is accessed via a ladder to reach sleeping accommodation for two people. The large kitchen has many traditional features including a stone floor, stone walls, oak furniture and a Rayburn stove - logs are provided if required, although gas central heating is installe... | | | Contact Peter Broatch Tel: 01305 - 833690 Mobile: 07812 - 736896 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | RUDGE FARM, Chilcombe, Bridport, Dorset | | | Ten superbly comfortable cottages in area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sleep 2 - 6 + cot. | £240 - £725 | Relax at Rudge Farm, peacefully situated in the beautiful Bride Valley, just over 2 miles from Dorset's "Jurassic Coastline" - Britain's only natural World Heritage Site. Explore our small livestock farm, including 20 acres of ancient woodland, set in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The old farm buildings have been converted into ten superbly comfortable cottages, ranged around a flower-decked cobbled yard and enjoying open, southerly views towards our lakes and the countryside beyond. Cosy, warm and well equipped, the cottages are ideal for all year round use. Short breaks available all year.
Leisure facilities include all weather tennis court, gym, traditional West Country Skittle Alley, rowing boat, fishing in the lake, childrens' playground and trampoline.
Please visit our website for full details and availability www.rudgefarm.co.uk ... | | | Contact Chris Hamer Tel: 01308-482630 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | OLD KILNS, East Bloxworth, Wareham, Dorset | | | Sympathetically converted beamed cottage on working farm in peaceful rural hamlet, sleeps 6. | £320 - £760 | Old Kilns is situated on our working farm in the peaceful rural hamlet of East Bloxworth, just 6 miles north of Wareham. The cottage was sympathetically converted to a high standard in 2003, and combines character and charm with spacious and comfortable accommodation. The beamed rooms are attractively furnished and the facilities are excellent.
Downstairs there is a sitting room with 'living flame' stove, TV etc, dining room with CD music system, fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, freezer etc., a twin bedded room with adjacent bathroom, and utility area (cupboard!) with washing machine and tumble dryer. Upstairs there are two double rooms, one with ensuite shower room and one with ensuite WC. Outside there is a private garden with secluded patio area and lovely views over the surrounding fields. Bed linen, electricity and central heating are included in tariff, changeover day is Friday. Well behaved dogs welcome by arrangement, not suitable for children under 10.... | | | Contact Mrs Julia Macdonald-Smith Tel: 01929 - 459015 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | APPLETREES, Lyme Regis, Dorset | | | Georgian terraced family cottage - 3 minutes walk from beach, sleeps 5 - 8. | £295 - £1050 | English Tourism Council 4 Star This delightful Georgian cottage is one of a picturesque row close to the church and overlooking a quiet square. It is very warm, comfortable and well-equipped, including all linen and towels. Charming enclosed garden and separate annex sleeping further 3 people. One of the best locations in Lyme, choice of two totally different beaches - one famous for fossils, each only 2/3 minutes walk. Shops just around the corner.
The cottage itself has one double bedroom, one twin-bedded room and one single bedroom and across the garden the "Boathouse" annex provides a further bedroom with 3 single beds. Lockable parking bay only 2 minutes walk away. Open all year, Saturday changeover. Pets Welcome. ... | | | Contact Charles & Liz Teall Tel: 01608-641304 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | LITTLE MEADOWS, East Knighton, nr Wool, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset | | | Luxuriously refurbished Grade II listed thatched cottage, sleeps 6-8. | £430 - £1100 | Little Meadows is a spacious Grade II listed luxuriously refurbished and appointed thatched property set in 1/3 acres of secluded grounds on the Isle of Purbeck, four miles away from the dramatic Dorset coastline of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The house comfortably accommodates 6-8 people.
Features include a double garage, a paved courtyard offering space for 3-4 cars, two bathrooms with power showers, one downstairs one upstairs, slate flooring and oriental rugs downstairs, hall and living room with fireplaces, exposed beams throughout the building. Fitted carpets upstairs, halogen lighting, a farmhouse pine kitchen and utility room, gas operated AGA oven, polished Purbeck marble and beech worktops. All kitchenware and tableware are of the highest quality. The hall contains restored Victorian mahogany furniture. The sitting room has a sofabed and TV, video, CD and satellite receiver. Upstairs there are three bedrooms - 1 double, and 2 twins. ... | | | Contact R.H. du Bois Tel: +49 - 172 - 715 - 3595 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | MARDEN COTTAGE, Worgret, Wareham, Dorset Jurassic Coast | | | Spacious, newly refurbished cottage on the outskirts of Wareham, overlooking open fields, with livery available. Sleeps 8+cot. | £390 - £1150 | Marden Cottage is situated at Worgret on the outskirts of Wareham. Situated down a quiet lane, it is very private, with parking for 3-4 cars. The property overlooks fields to the side and rear, and it has just been totally refurbed with nearly everything new.
It sleeps up to 8 people plus cot. The accommodation comprises Entrance to utility/cloak room with separate wc, washing machine, tumble drier, then into kitchen/diner with gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and everything that is needed, with patio doors to patio. The lounge is 20ft x 14 ft with 36 inch TV DVD/Video and stereo. There are 4 bedrooms - 1 dbl, 1 dbl/twin, 1 twin and 1 single with pull-out bed. The family bathroom has Spa bath, shower, wc and wash basin.
Sorry no pets or smoking inside of property.
Dorset has been lucky enough to avoid development and therefore offers a laid back pace of life often missing in today’s modern world. The Jurassic coast has been awarded World Heritage Site Status, those of you who have visited Lulworth Cove or Durdle Door will know why! The sandy beaches at Studland, Swanage Poole or Weymouth are a delight whatever the season. National Trust treasures include Kingston Lacy, Corfe Castle or Studland Nature Reser... | | | Contact Philip Ainsworth Tel: 01929 - 555077 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | THE QUARTERDECK, Swanage, Dorset | | | Large seaside house in Swanage Dorset with sea views and only 300 metres from the beach, sleeps 8/10. | £400 - £1100 | English Tourism Council 3 Star Situated in a quiet, privileged road in Swanage, very close to the child-friendly beach (300m), playground etc, this large seaside house is somewhat larger than most self catering holiday cottages in Dorset, with sufficient space to very comfortably accommodate 10 people and a baby with a maximum of 6 adults and lots of children.
The holiday accommodation includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, well equipped kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, drier etc, dining room, large garden, patio and balcony with sea views. It even has its own playroom, a TV and video just for the kids, a playstation, dance mat, table football, ping-pong and a selection of other toys and games. The cottage is therefore ideal for families, summer holidays and Christmas and New Year houseparties. Shops, restaurants and pubs are within a 5 minute walk.... | | | Contact Helen Thomas Tel: 01845 - 597614 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | THE OLD RECTORY, Symondsbury, Dorset | | | Very fine Grade II listed Georgian rectory, sleeps 14 - 25. | £2100 - £4950 | The Old Rectory is a very fine Georgian rectory, listed grade II, set in grounds of about one and a half acres with large lawns and flower gardens to the east and south. Beyond the gardens is a beautiful valley with views to the sea cliffs and downland. The house is situated in the very pretty village of Symondsbury with its parish church, village school and thatched pub and cottages.
The very spacious accommodation comprises eleven double bedrooms, two bathrooms, two shower rooms, very large drawing room with grand piano, T.V. and video and very large dining room, library with quarter-size billiard table, breakfast room, kitchen with large range-style gas cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. The accommodation sleeps a total of twenty-five adults, but the Old Rectory can be booked for parties of fourteen and above.... | | | Contact Ann Barnes Tel: 01308-422575 EMail: Click Here | |
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| | | STONEBARROW MANOR, Charmouth, Dorset | | | Lovely 16th century Manor House in 2 acres on the world Heritage Coast, sleeps 29-37. | £3300 - £5400 | 16th Century Stonebarrow Manor stands in 2 acres of garden, on the South West Coastal Path at the foot of Stonebarrow Hill on the edge of the lovely Regency village of Charmouth, West Dorset. Here is a perfect base for walking and fossil hunting along the world famous 'Jurassic Coast'. We offer a lovely Old House in wonderful countryside with the huge asset of never having to use your car. It is available for both weeks and weekends, and is an ideal venue for family gatherings / special birthdays / holidays / large group long weekends and corporate bonding & study days.
The centrally heated house sleeps 37 in 18 bedrooms, 12 of which are en-suite, with 4 further private bathrooms and one house bathroom. Downstairs there is a large well equipped kitchen, laundry, and prep. room, including 2 refrigerators, a chest freezer, commercial dishwasher, range cooker, microwave and griddle. The dining area has a massive square table which seats 24 plus smaller add on tables for flexibility. Adjoining the dining room there is a large open area suitable for games and dancing with sofas and an open fire. The main living room is furnished with comfy sofas and chairs, a small library, a wood burning stove and a television, while th... | | | Contact Mike and Sue Bomford Tel: 01297-560212 EMail: Click Here | |
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