Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £540

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: CHARMING CHARACTER PROPERTY 2 MILES FROM THE POPULAR LYME REGIS An annexe to an early Georgian farmhouse in a beautiful valley on the border of East Devon and West Dorset close to Somerset to the north. The interior is tastefully furnished and the private garden is perfect to sit and enjoy the rural atmosphere. Close to the Jurassic Coast a World Heritage Site with easy access to coastal walks beaches and fossil-rich cliffs. Lyme Regis is under 2 miles with boutique shops pubs restaurants museum cinema and theatre overlooking the sea. Enjoy the Regency houses on the promenade Langmoor Gardens historic Cobb beach and harbour. For River Cottage fans Park Farm (River Cottage HQ) is 2 miles north and halfway to the small town of Axminster and River Cottage Canteen. There are many local attractions Pecorama Beer caves Seaton Tramway Crealy Bicton Park Burrows Farm Gardens Killerton and Knightshayes Court. Axminster train station has direct connections to Exeter and London Waterloo. This traditional property offers THREE bedrooms: 1 master double with slightly reduced headroom and 2 twin rooms all on the first floor and reached via steep traditional cottage stairs accessed from the lounge. Bathroom: on the ground floor with bath hand shower attachment and WC. Shower room on the first floor with WC. Lounge: enjoys woodburner within the inglenook fireplace TV DVD and Freeview. Kitchen/diner: offers oven hob microwave fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Storage/utility room: external useful storage area for surfboards beach and walking gear with washing machine. Outside: fully enclosed secure courtyard area with seating and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen electric central heating and wi-fi included. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome more by arrangement. Regret no smoking within the property. Additional info: circular walking route around the property with countryside woodland and scenic views 30 minutes. Direct off-road riverside walk into the centre of Lyme Regis around 45 minutes. Location: beach shops pubs and restaurants all within 2 miles in Lyme Regis. Arrival: 3pm.

2 bedroom cottage, Blandford Forum, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £475

Self catering accommodation in Blandford Forum sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: TRADITIONAL THATCHED COTTAGE IN IYDILLIC VILLAGE LOCATION SLEEPS 4 2 Experience real country living in a lovingly restored Grade II listed 17th century cottage nestling in over 1/3 acre in a pretty village setting and boasting views over open fields. Furnished and fitted to a high standard it offers a luxurious retreat and opportunity to explore this desirable part of the county. The cottage s central location makes it a perfect base for exploring the beautiful countryside and villages of Dorset. The Jurassic Coast including the impressive Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door and the award-winning sandy beaches of Bournemouth Sandbanks Weymouth and Studland Base are within a short drive. An array of attractions are within easy reach including Monkey World The Tank Museum Lulworth Castle Corfe Castle Abbotsbury Swannery Tyneham and a selection of National Trust properties. Larmer Tree Stourhead and the famous Gold Hill at Shaftesbury are also within easy reach. Closer to home the delightful town of Blandford Forum offers a weekly market and farmers market the annual Dorset Steam Fair tea rooms and a selection of pubs and restaurants. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms accessed via cottage-style stairs from the ground floor (please note no handrail): 1 master king-size double with dressing room providing a perfect space for dressing or use as a nursery if required and 1 twin. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/diner: lovely cosy room with inglenook fireplace woodburner (logs included) TV/DVD sofa-bed and iPod dock. Kitchen: modern fitted area with integrated appliances with electric oven and hob fridge/freezer dishwasher and microwave. Utility room: useful area adjacent to the kitchen with washing machine. Outside: gravelled garden area to the front of the property and enclosed garden to the rear with garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: ample private off-road parking. Bed linen towels electric and wi-fi included. Regret no smoking inside the property. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome. Location: beach 22 miles pub within walking distance and a selection of pubs shops and restaurants in Blandford Forum 6 miles.

2 bedroom cottage, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £380

Self catering accommodation in Cerne Abbas sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: TRADITIONAL COTTAGE CLOSE TO AMENITIES WITH PRETTY ENCLOSED GARDEN This delightful terraced cottage retains much of its original charm with exposed beams inglenook fireplace with a woodburner and nestles along the main village road in the heart of central Dorset. Perfect for families or couples alike. Cerne Abbas is a small friendly village lying in the valley of the River Cerne famous for being the home of the Cerne Abbas Giant a chalk figure of a man carved into the hillside. There is an extensive range of public footpaths and bridleways throughout the village and walks to suit every taste the village also boasts a traditional Dorset tea room 3 village pubs and a shop/Post Office. The historic market town of Dorchester is approximately 7 miles away. The seaside resorts of Weymouth Swanage and Lyme Regis with their sandy beaches and coves are also worth a visit. Other attractions include Monkey World The Tank Museum Durdle Door Lulworth Castle Corfe Castle Abbotsbury Swannery the abbey town of Sherborne and much more. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: accessed via cottage style stairs 1 double at the front of the property and 1 twin overlooking the garden. Bathroom: handheld shower over bath and WC. Lounge: with exposed beams woodburner (first basket of logs included) TV and DVD. Kitchen/diner: well-equipped with belfast sink electric oven and hob microwave fridge freezer slimline dishwasher washing machine CD/radio ample seating for 4 and access to the patio and garden. Outside: accessed from the kitchen patio area with seating 6 steps lead up to the garden area. Amenities: roadside parking directly outside of the property. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included. Regret no smoking in the property. Regret no pets. Location: beach approximately 10 miles shop/Post Office and pubs all within walking distance.

2 bedroom cottage, Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £380

Self catering accommodation in Sherborne sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • c

Accommodation overview: LOVELY 18TH CENTURY DETACHED THATCHED COTTAGE WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS Nestling in a quiet and tranquil position this lovely thatched detached cottage built in 1738 is surrounded by open fields and rolling countryside. A perfect base for a relaxing holiday or for exploring both Dorset and Somerset. There is so much to see and do in the area with beaches to the north and south as well as a wealth of attractions to suit all tastes which include Sherborne Castle numerous National Trust properties and gardens Longleat Safari Park Montacute House Yeovilton Air Museum to name but a few. In the evenings enjoy the lovely views from the patio or visit one of the rustic traditional pubs close by serving good food. This traditional cottage retains much of its original quirky charm and character and offers TWO bedrooms: approached via the original narrow cottage style stairs 1 double and 1 twin. Bathroom: upstairs with slipper bath and separate WC. Downstairs WC. Lounge: with woodburner TV DVD and Freeview. Dining room: separate. Kitchen: modern units with cooker fridge/freezer washing machine dishwasher and microwave. Outside: enclosed gardens with patio and seating. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen electric and central heating included ( 30 surcharge for central heating between 1 October and 31 March). Free internet access. 1 dog welcome 2 dogs by arrangement. Additional info: please be aware that the cottage is a strictly no smoking area this is due to its thatched roof and listed status. The owner is a ceramic artist and illustrator and offers 20% discount on any paint your own pottery activity guests may wish to undertake while on holiday at the cottage. A 20% discount is also offered on the owner s hand painted personalised pottery gifts. Location: beach 40 minutes pub and shop within 1 mile.

The Old School, South Perrott, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £483

Self catering accommodation in South Perrott sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

The Old School details

A charming stone and tiled holiday country cottage which used to be the village school. Keeping original features like the school bell, vaulted kitchen/dining room, Gothic arched doors and mullion windows, this luxury self catering cottage has recently been sympathetically refurbished to a high standard.

This holiday rental is set on a quiet lane overlooking open countryside with a walled fully enclosed garden including a pond. There is a Loggia open on two sides under tiled roof with timber decking, power and lighting connected for external dining.

This self catering holiday cottage is in South Perrott, a friendly village situated on the Somerset/Dorset border which supports an inn (100m) and Parish church. Nearby, there are plenty of places to visit, including the small market town of Crewkerne (2.5 miles) with two supermarkets and a range of shops and services including a swimming pool.

Mainline train services are from Crewkerne Station (two miles away) to Exeter and London Waterloo. Travel time from London: 2.5 hours.

Flour Mill Cottage, Fontmell Magna, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £281

Self catering accommodation in Fontmell Magna sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This single storey barn conversion is on the edge of the village of Fontmell Magna, 4 miles from Shaftesbury in North Dorset and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Flour Mill Cottage is a single storey barn conversion, offering accommodation all over the ground floor, located in a peaceful setting on the edge of the village of Fontmell Magna in North Dorset, 4 miles from Shaftesbury. This two-bedroomed cottage has a double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC and a twin bedroom, which together sleep a maximum of four people. The cottage also benefits from a main bathroom with bath, basin and WC. An open plan living area comprises a fitted kitchen, a dining area (accessed via two steps down) and a sitting area with woodburning stove. Off road parking for two cars is available outside the cottage, along with a private lawned garden with patio and garden furniture and a shared lawned area with summerhouse. With the surrounding countryside offering lovely walks and the Jurassic Coast within touring distance, Flour Mill Cottage is a great base for exploring Dorset.

Downside, Mosterton, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £238

Self catering accommodation in Mosterton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: With a sunny conservatory looking out onto a well-maintained garden and two comfortable bedrooms, this relaxing property offers well-appointed accommodation for up to four people.

This semi-detached Dorset cottage is a self-contained wing of the owner's farmhouse, peacefully situated on a working dairy farm close to the charming village of Mosterton. Positioned on the borders of West Dorset and South Somerset, the cottage offers well-equipped, comfortable accommodation, with views across the Axe Valley, a cosy open fire and sunny conservatory. This is a wonderful place to relax after a day exploring this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can enjoy a fresh egg for breakfast from one of the free-range chickens, or watch the calves being fed across this 180-acre farm.

2 bedroom cottage, West Bay, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £370

Self catering accommodation in West Bay sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: TRADITIONAL COTTAGE WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES NEXT TO AWARD WINNING VILLAGE INN Situated in the quaint village of Nettlecombe this 200 year old semi-detached cottage complete with original features such as inglenook fireplace exposed beams and steep cottage style stairs is a stone s throw to the award winning village inn renowned for its fine food. An ideal spot for those requiring a peaceful and relaxing holiday with many walks to enjoy direct from the property. The south coast beaches are less than a 15 minute drive with popular West Bay being 5 miles away on the Jurassic Coast which is a World Heritage Site. Bridport is 4 miles away and offers a range of shops and facilities. There are other attractions close by to suit all tastes and these include numerous National Trust properties and gardens fishing trips fossil hunting horse riding Monkey World Lulworth Castle and much more. In the evenings relax on the enclosed patio area with seating or enjoy the many delights on offer in the popular family pub next door. The traditional accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: approached via steep cottage-style steps. 1 twin with children s games/books approached through 1 double bedroom. Bathroom: downstairs with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/diner: spacious room with a woodburner within a traditional inglenook fireplace with a bread oven. TV DVD and Freeview. Kitchen: step up through a low doorway with cooker fridge and microwave. Regret no washing machine. Outside: enclosed patio area with seating. Amenities: free parking in adjacent pub car park. Bed linen electric and night storage heating included. Additional info: private water supply. 1 dog welcome. Location: beach 5 miles shop 2 miles pub walking distance.