Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in Dorset, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £730

Self catering accommodation in Lulworth sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 PROPERTIES. WALKING DISTANCE TO BEACH AND DURDLE DOOR Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty a World Heritage Site and perfectly positioned for touring the rest of Dorset these new adjoining sister properties have been furnished to a high standard offering a unique holiday experience. West Lulworth is a beautiful village with the famous horseshoe shaped Lulworth Cove which is a must see place for anyone visiting the county. Here you can swim and relax on the beach and the area is good for snorkelling and diving. Durdle Door is another must see feature which can be reached on foot direct from the property and offers a lovely beach which is perfect for the whole family. The area is ideal for walkers offering outstanding walks all around. From Lulworth you will be able to visit the many attractions the area has to offer including Monkey World The Tank Museum Lulworth Castle Corfe Castle Abbotsbury Swannery Tyneham Weymouth and much more. Arranged over three floors and offers THREE/FOUR bedrooms: on the ground floor 1 twin and 1 double. On the second floor 1 master with king-size bed and en-suite with double-ended bath separate large shower and WC. A further adjoining twin room can make this level a family suite if desired. Once in the twin bed area the en-suite can be accessed by either room without having to pass through the other. This floor is in the eaves of the roof with low sloping ceilings therefore headroom is restricted in places. Bathroom: on the ground floor with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: a spacious and light open-plan living area on the first floor with TV freesat DVD and views of Hambury Tout opening into large kitchen/diner with double oven hob freezer fridge microwave and dishwasher. The large dining area has French doors leading to balcony. Washing machine on the ground floor. Outside: private patio with seating and garden to the rear of the property accessed from the balcony or the parking area via external stone steps shared with the neighbouring property. The garden boasts stunning countryside views but as it is steep young children should be accompanied. Amenities: off-road undercover parking for 2 cars and further parking on adjacent slip road. Bed linen electric central heating and wi-fi included. Stairgate provided for the family room. Regret no smoking or pets. Location: beach pub and shops within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm.

Odd Nod Cottage, Coombe Keynes, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £530

Self catering accommodation in Coombe Keynes sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleep

Accommodation overview:

Odd Nod Cottage details

Odd Nod is one of a small group of picturesque thatched cottages lying in the beautiful and peaceful hamlet of Coombe Keynes, a place mentioned in the Domesday Book. The cottage is grade II listed and tastefully restored. There is a south facing garden stretching out on to open farmland offering lovely views out over fields. There is great walking both around the cottage itself where hares, pheasants and deer can often be spotted, and owls heard. Coombe Keynes is just around three miles from Lulworth Cove with its sheltered pebble beach, and within easy range of the dramatic and beautiful Dorset coast including Durdle Door. Good country pubs abound nearby, while restaurants and cinemas can be found less than half an hour away in Dorchester and Wareham. Shops, pubs and other amenities can also be found in Wool which is 1.6 miles away.

2 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £515

Self catering accommodation in Charmouth sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 16 CHARMING PROPERTIES RECENTLY DEVELOPED TO A HIGH STANDARD A STROLL FROM THE POPULAR WORLD HERITAGE JURASSIC COASTLINE SHORT BREAKS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING OFF PEAK WEEKS - PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS This gated holiday complex offers a selection of well thought out purpose built spacious accommodation within these converted former farm buildings located a short stroll from the village amenities. Situated within the traditional Dorset seaside village of Charmouth that offers an array of shops and pubs a short walk from your door ideal for picking up the morning paper and more. Perfectly placed on the Jurassic Coast that has joined the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world and designated as England s first Natural World Heritage Site. Spanning 95 miles of the Dorset and East Devon coastline and taking in some of the very finest walks and views available. Lyme Regis is a short drive away which offers an unspoilt seafront with sheltered south-facing beaches and provides a perfect environment in which children can play and adults can relax in the traditional deckchairs that still line the promenade in summer. There are many attractions in the area including the charming resorts of Beer Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few. Leisure facilities: guests are invited to enjoy the leisure facilities of the neighbouring holiday park which includes a covered outdoor heated swimming pool and the Char Valley cafe serving speciality teas and coffees throughout the day. Also available for adults use at a reduced charge is the well-equipped Char Valley Health Club with gymnasium indoor pool sauna and steam room. Covered outdoor heated swimming pool open for the following dates in 2015: 28th March 10th April 2nd May 4th May 23rd May 4th September and 24th October to 30th October. Outside: properties benefit from a private patio area with garden furniture. Amenities: ample parking available on site. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included. Wi-Fi available on site for an additional charge in the Char Valley cafe. Regret no pets or smoking. Location: beach shops and pubs all within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm - 8pm. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 king-size with flatscreen TV and 1 room with 3 single beds on the first floor. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC on the first floor with a further wet room with WC on the ground-floor. Lounge/diner: with flatscreen TV DVD and Freeview. Kitchen: offers integrated oven and gas hob microwave fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility: with washer/dryer. Additional info: 50 security deposit payable to owner on arrival which will be returned the following week. Short breaks only available during off peak weeks.

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

Sleeps
Weekly prices from £330

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps .

Features include: • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 3 PROPERTIES SITUATED ON THE DEVON / DORSET BORDER IN A DELIGHTFUL VILLAGE SETTING A SHORT DRIVE TO THE HISTORIC TOWN OF LYME REGIS VALENTINES BREAK - FREE COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATES Situated off Kilmington village green with far-reaching countryside views these delightful cottages are ideally placed for touring the area. Tastefully converted from 18th century traditional flint barns incorporating many original features. Virtually on the Devon/Dorset border this little known unspoilt haven is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ideal for anyone seeking a get away from it all holiday or short break. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast and seaside port of Lyme Regis are 6 miles away. The regency resort of Sidmouth with its beaches shops restaurants and galleries and the coastal villages of Beer and Branscombe are all nearby. Other local attractions including National Trust properties and gardens. Kilmington is 2 miles from Axminster with a village shop and Post Office well-stocked farm shop and petrol station with shop and bistro. In the evenings stroll to one of the two thatched village pubs both serving good food. Outside: shared use of enclosed gardens fields orchards and woodland with views across meadows and farmland to the Axe Valley beyond. Shared utility room: with washing machine tumble dryer iron and ironing board. Amenities: allocated parking. Bed linen towels general electric and wi-fi included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach 5 miles pubs and shops walking distance. Arrival: 3pm. Arranged in an upside-down style and offers TWO bedrooms: downstairs 1 double and 1 twin. Shower room: large with WC also downstairs. Lounge/kitchen/diner: on the first floor offering lovely views TV Freeview DVD video cooker fridge and microwave. Outside: own patio area. Amenities: central heating included (set to operate twice daily). Additional central heating is extra payable direct to the owner..

Farrs Coach House, Beaminster, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £346

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.

3 bedroom cottage, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £315

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.

4 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £730

Self catering accommodation in Charmouth sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 16 CHARMING PROPERTIES RECENTLY DEVELOPED TO A HIGH STANDARD A STROLL FROM THE POPULAR WORLD HERITAGE JURASSIC COASTLINE SHORT BREAKS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING OFF PEAK WEEKS - PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS This gated holiday complex offers a selection of well thought out purpose built spacious accommodation within these converted former farm buildings located a short stroll from the village amenities. Situated within the traditional Dorset seaside village of Charmouth that offers an array of shops and pubs a short walk from your door ideal for picking up the morning paper and more. Perfectly placed on the Jurassic Coast that has joined the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world and designated as England s first Natural World Heritage Site. Spanning 95 miles of the Dorset and East Devon coastline and taking in some of the very finest walks and views available. Lyme Regis is a short drive away which offers an unspoilt seafront with sheltered south-facing beaches and provides a perfect environment in which children can play and adults can relax in the traditional deckchairs that still line the promenade in summer. There are many attractions in the area including the charming resorts of Beer Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few. Leisure facilities: guests are invited to enjoy the leisure facilities of the neighbouring holiday park which includes a covered outdoor heated swimming pool and the Char Valley cafe serving speciality teas and coffees throughout the day. Also available for adults use at a reduced charge is the well-equipped Char Valley Health Club with gymnasium indoor pool sauna and steam room. Covered outdoor heated swimming pool open for the following dates in 2015: 28th March 10th April 2nd May 4th May 23rd May 4th September and 24th October to 30th October. Outside: properties benefit from a private patio area with garden furniture. Amenities: ample parking available on site. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included. Wi-Fi available on site for an additional charge in the Char Valley cafe. Regret no pets or smoking. Location: beach shops and pubs all within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm - 8pm. This spacious accommodation offers FOUR bedrooms: 1 king-size with flatscreen TV and en-suite with shower over bath and WC and 2 twin rooms. 1 further twin on the ground-floor (that can be made as a super-king-size upon prior request). Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC on the first-floor. A wet room with WC is on the ground-floor. Lounge/diner: with large flatscreen TV DVD and Freeview. Kitchen: well-equipped offering integrated oven and gas hob microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher and washer/dryer. Additional info: 100 security deposit payable to owner on arrival which will be returned the following week. Short breaks only available during off peak weeks.

2 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £540

Self catering accommodation in Charmouth sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 16 CHARMING PROPERTIES RECENTLY DEVELOPED TO A HIGH STANDARD A STROLL FROM THE POPULAR WORLD HERITAGE JURASSIC COASTLINE SLEEPS 4 2 SHORT BREAKS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING OFF PEAK WEEKS - PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS This gated holiday complex offers a selection of well thought out purpose built spacious accommodation within these converted former farm buildings located a short stroll from the village amenities. Situated within the traditional Dorset seaside village of Charmouth that offers an array of shops and pubs a short walk from your door ideal for picking up the morning paper and more. Perfectly placed on the Jurassic Coast that has joined the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world and designated as England s first Natural World Heritage Site. Spanning 95 miles of the Dorset and East Devon coastline and taking in some of the very finest walks and views available. Lyme Regis is a short drive away which offers an unspoilt seafront with sheltered south-facing beaches and provides a perfect environment in which children can play and adults can relax in the traditional deckchairs that still line the promenade in summer. There are many attractions in the area including the charming resorts of Beer Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few. Leisure facilities: guests are invited to enjoy the leisure facilities of the neighbouring holiday park which includes a covered outdoor heated swimming pool and the Char Valley cafe serving speciality teas and coffees throughout the day. Also available for adults use at a reduced charge is the well-equipped Char Valley Health Club with gymnasium indoor pool sauna and steam room. Covered outdoor heated swimming pool open for the following dates in 2015: 28th March 10th April 2nd May 4th May 23rd May 4th September and 24th October to 30th October. Outside: properties benefit from a private patio area with garden furniture. Amenities: ample parking available on site. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included. Wi-Fi available on site for an additional charge in the Char Valley cafe. Regret no pets or smoking. Location: beach shops and pubs all within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm - 8pm. This spacious accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 king-size with flatscreen TV and en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 twin on the first floor. Bathroom: offering small bath and WC on the first floor with a wet room and WC on the ground floor. Lounge/diner: benefits from a 4 6 double sofa bed flatscreen TV DVD and Freeview. Kitchen: with integrated oven and gas hob microwave and dishwasher. Utility room: with washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. Additional info: 50 security deposit payable to owner on arrival which will be returned the following week. Short breaks only available during off peak weeks.