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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £435 to £
Self catering accommodation in Wareham sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: CHARMING COTTAGE QUIETLY LOCATED WITHIN THE WALLS OF WAREHAM Located a short walk from the historic town centre this character cottage dating back to 1750 still retains a lot of its original charm yet benefits from complete modernisation throughout. The traditional market town of Wareham is a short stroll from your door with its picturesque quay from where you can hire a rowing boat or take a trip around Poole Harbour. The town benefits from plenty of restaurants and pubs as well as its weekly street market and monthly farmers market. A wealth of attractions are within easy reach including the National Trust s Corfe Castle sandy beaches at Swanage Studland or Poole thousands of acres of nature reserves at Hartland Arne or Stoborough great for birdwatchers and nature lovers. The county town of Dorchester is easily accessible as is the larger town of Bournemouth with seven miles of sandy beaches. This delightful cottage offers TWO bedrooms: 1 king-size double and 1 further double reached via steep cottage style stairs. Bathroom: bath with shower head attachment and WC. Lounge: benefits from a woodburner (first basket of logs included) flatscreen TV DVD Freeview and iPod dock. Kitchen/diner: well-equipped with oven hob and slim line dishwasher. Utility: with microwave fridge with ice compartment and washer/dryer. Outside: enclosed garden with garden seating and BBQ. Amenities: off-road parking for 1 small car only reached via a narrow entrance to the rear of the cottage. Bed linen towels (please bring your own beach towels) electric central heating and wi-fi included. Childs buggy and booster seat available. Regret no smoking within the property. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome more by arrangement. Additional info: narrow access to property however there is additional adjacent street parking available. Location: beach 4 miles shops pubs and restaurants all within walking distance. Arrival: 3.30pm
  
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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £315 to £
Self catering accommodation in Weymouth sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: SITUATED IN THE HEART OF LIVELY WEYMOUTH A LEVEL WALK TO THE TOWN AND BEACH This charming Georgian terraced cottage has a lovely light and airy feel. The property makes an ideal base for enjoying the area. However if you fancy staying closer to home then all the amenities Weymouth has to offer are on your doorstep including a selection of pubs shops and restaurants. Weymouth has long been a hidden gem with its seafront beaches Sealife Centre harbour and wealth of restaurants shops and pubs. In the heart of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast offering some of the finest walks and picturesque views in the country including Hardy s monument towering over the landscape Chesil Beach and picture postcard villages and hamlets. The county town of Dorchester is a short drive or train ride and is steeped with history. Once the former home of the poet and novelist Thomas Hardy who placed this striking countryside on the map. Discover a wealth of attractions including Abbotsbury Swannery Monkey World Dinosaur Museum Lulworth Cove and Castle and Durdle Door. The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors and offers THREE bedrooms: the first floor has 1 double and 1 single room. There are steep cottage style stairs leading to a spacious attic room with twin beds. Bathroom: situated on the ground floor with shower over bath and WC. Lounge: with TV and DVD. Dining room: separate. Kitchen: well-equipped with oven gas hob fridge freezer and microwave with door leading to the courtyard. Outside: sunny enclosed courtyard offering seating and a BBQ area. The converted outside privy houses a washing machine. Amenities: parking is roadside with permit included. 2 dogs welcome. Regret no smoking inside the property. Bed linen Wi-Fi electric and central heating included. Location: beach shops pubs (2 located at the end of road and others within walking distance) restaurants and other leisure facilities a few minutes stroll. Arrival: 3:00pm.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £373 to £909
Self catering accommodation in Charminster sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This semi-detached, single-storey barn conversion is one of five in a courtyard setting, on the edge of the Dorset village of Charminster near Dorchester, and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
The Old Stables is a semi-detached barn conversion, one of five in a courtyard setting, on the edge of the Dorset village of Charminster, near Dorchester. The cottage offers accommodation all on the ground floor level and can sleep six people in three bedrooms - one king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower attachment, basin and WC, one king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC and one twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC. There is also a utility room with basin and WC. The open plan living accommodation includes a fitted kitchen with central island and breakfast bar, a dining area and a sitting area with flame-effect electric fire. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and an enclosed patio and decked area with furniture. With the amenities of Dorchester just 1.5 miles away and beaches approximately 7 miles away, The Old Stables makes a great base for discovering Dorset.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £455 to £
Self catering accommodation in Weymouth sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 COTTAGES WITH ACCESS TO THE INLAND COASTAL FOOTPATH These cottages are set in beautiful surroundings a short walk from the fabulous area of Hardy s Monument in wonderful West Dorset. The monument is shaped to represent a spyglass or telescope that Admiral Hardy would have used on board ship. There are stunning far reaching views from each of the comfortable cottages and you can see miles across the countryside from the dining rooms and bedrooms. Dorchester with its Wednesday market is 6 miles away and Weymouth is 7 miles away. Take time to sit and have a drink in Weymouth and watch the amazing old Harbour with all its boats and ferries or jump on one to visit Guernsey for the day. Discover Dorset s amazing Jurassic Coast from your cottage. Within easy reach are Lyme Regis Charmouth Seatown Bridport Abbotsbury and Weymouth to name a few musts to visit. There is something for everyone on your doorstep whether it be the interesting coastline the pretty villages with dog friendly pubs the abundance of water sports fishing golf or fossil hunting. These cottages make the most perfect base in West Dorset even in the winter months as they are warm and cosy with the added bonus of lovely open logs fires. Amenities: both cottages have ample off-road parking. Bed linen and electric included. Central heating is an extra 30 per week payable to the owner. Regret no smokers. 1 dog welcome further by arrangement. Location: Martinstown s village pub 2 miles away serves good food Dorchester s shops pubs and restaurants 3 miles good sandy beach 7 miles. Arrival: 4pm. Offering THREE bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower and WC 1 twin and 1 twin with 2 6 beds. Bathroom: downstairs with shower over bath and WC. Lounge: with an open fire for cooler evenings (available November to end April) TV and DVD. Dining room: sunroom with wonderful countryside views dining seating for 6 and some additional comfortable seating. Kitchen: with electric oven gas hob microwave fridge with ice box dishwasher and washing machine. Outside: enclosed large decked area overlooking surrounding fields with seating. Amenities: wi-fi available. Property has a private water supply.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £346 to £
Self catering accommodation in Beaminster sleeps 2.
Features include: • Garden • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Farrs Coach House details
Farrs Coach House is a beautifully appointed and lit, contemporary converted loft, situated in the curtilage of an historic house. There are far reaching views to the hills around the very pretty town of Beaminster. A three minute walk will take you to the market square of this ancient town with it's grand Minster Church.
West Dorset is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, immortalised by Thomas Hardy and John Fowles and more recently becoming England's first World Heritage Site, an accolade awarded for the stunning and varied 95 miles of coast stretching from Portland to Lyme Regis including fossil hunter's paradise beaches at Charmouth and Lyme Regis. It includes extraordinary landforms at Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Chesil Bank as well as notable archaeological sites, such as the Iron Age Hill Forts of Maiden Castle and Eggardon, Pilsdon Pen and Lambert's Castle.
Beaminster nestles in a bowl of hills and from its grand Minster Church you can wander the side streets of hamstone, rose clad cottages, pick up your breakfast croissant from Le Vieux Four (North Street), lunch at the Ann Day Gallery, dine at the award-winning Bridge House Brasserie (right next door), or get a takeaway from the Bombay Spice. Beaminster Festival happens every year with concerts in the church and exhibitions and events all over town. There are good independent greengrocers, bakers and butchers, two small supermarkets, an out of town farm shop and family run nursery (Groves - both up Tunnel Road), clothes, gifts and hardware shops.
Further Afield
Bridport is a vibrant old rope and net making town five miles south, with twice weekly street markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a fascinating Vintage Quarter with artists' studios and Sunday markets in the summer. The Arts Centre on Bucky Doo Square has an eclectic mix of exhibitions, theatre and film. Several good restaurants include the very characterful Beach and Barnicot, the Olive Tree and the Bull Hotel.
West Bay two miles further on is a gritty old sea port with fantastic cliffs (featured in the TV drama Broadchurch), beaches, fishing and two good restaurants, the Riverside (long established and the place for really fresh seafood) and the Watch House, on the beach. Sladers Yard shows contemporary art, furniture and crafts and has a great little cafe. Lyme Regis 12 miles west is a charming Georgian gem where you can happily lose yourself for a day exploring the winding back streets, the working water mill, curious shops, mouthwatering food including Hix's Oyster Bar near the Cobb and, of course, fossils galore both in the shops and on the beaches. Abbotsbury lies to the east, an impossibly pretty village brooded over by St Catherine's Chapel. Here you will find England's oldest swannery on the Fleet Wild Life Reserve.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £420 to £
Self catering accommodation in Dorchester sleeps 4.
Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: LOVELY DETACHED PROPERTY CLOSE TO VILLAGE PUB This delightful property dates back to the early 1900 s and was originally the former coach house for the neighbouring inn. The accommodation has been completely renovated to a high specification with little touches incorporated to give it a really homely comfortable feel yet having all the benefits of contemporary technology. The area has many interesting countryside walks direct from the property as well as being ideally situated for touring the local area from the picturesque World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast and the Olympic sailing site of Weymouth and Portland to the wealth of picture postcard villages that lie in the heart of the Dorset countryside. An array of attractions are within easy reach including Monkey World The Tank Museum Lulworth Castle Corfe Castle Abbotsbury Swannery Tyneham and much more. The stylish accommodation consists of TWO bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin. Shower room: situated downstairs wet room with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with wooden floors and exposed beams woodburner (first basket of logs included) TV/DVD. Kitchen/dining area is well-equipped with range style electric oven and gas hob washer/dryer dishwasher microwave and fridge with small freezer compartment. Outside: small seating area outside and use of the pub s garden patio and play area suitable for children under 8. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen towels electricity gas underfloor heating and Wi-Fi available. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach 16 miles pub next door shop 3 miles.
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Sleeps
Weekly price range £435 to £
Self catering accommodation in Weymouth sleeps .
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 COTTAGES SET IN OPEN COUNTRYSIDE WITH FAR-REACHING VIEWS These cottages are set in beautiful surroundings a short walk from the fabulous area of Hardy s Monument in wonderful West Dorset. The monument is shaped to represent a spyglass or telescope that Admiral Hardy would have used on board ship. There are stunning far-reaching views from each of the comfortable cottages and you can see miles across the countryside from the dining rooms and bedrooms. Dorchester with its Wednesday market is 6 miles away and Weymouth is 7 miles away. Take time to sit and have a drink in Weymouth and watch the amazing old Harbour with all its boats and ferries or jump on one to visit Guernsey for the day. Discover Dorset s amazing Jurassic Coast from your cottage. Within easy reach are Lyme Regis Charmouth Seatown Bridport Abbotsbury and Weymouth to name a few musts to visit. There is something for everyone on your doorstep whether it be the interesting coastline the pretty villages with dog friendly pubs the abundance of water sports fishing golf or fossil hunting. These cottages make the most perfect base in West Dorset even in the winter months as they are warm and cosy with the added bonus of lovely open logs fires. Amenities: both cottages have ample off-road parking. Bed linen and electric included. Central heating is an extra 30 per week payable to the owner. Regret no smokers. 1 small/medium dog welcome further by arrangement. Location: Martinstown s village pub 2 miles away serves good food Dorchester s shops pubs and restaurants 3 miles good sandy beach 7 miles. Arrival: 4pm. Offering THREE bedrooms: approached via cottage-style stairs 1 super-king-size bed (or a twin on request) 1 twin and 1 single. Shower room: with double shower and WC. Lounge: with an open fire for cooler evenings (available November to end April) TV and DVD. Dining room: sunroom with wonderful countryside views dining seating for 5 and some additional comfortable seating. Kitchen: with electric oven gas hob microwave fridge with icebox dishwasher and washing machine. Outside: enclosed decked area overlooking surrounding fields with seating. Additional info: property has a private water supply. Welcome breakfast basket included.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £281 to £607
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.
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