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

The Hayloft, Tolpuddle, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £302

Self catering accommodation in Tolpuddle sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set in the tranquil Dorset countryside, this property is well equipped, furnished and decorated to a high standard throughout, providing comfortable holiday accommodation.

Situated on the edge of the famous village of Tolpuddle, this charming semi-detached cottage is full of character. With three en suites and a cosy open-fire with log burning stove for chillier evenings, or winter breaks, this home-from-home is able to sleep a total of six people over three double bedrooms. With patio doors opening onto the garden, visitors can enjoy al fresco dining, or just a cool glass of something refreshing on hot summer evenings, surrounded by the glorious local countryside. This is a great base for exploring all Dorset has to offer.

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.

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

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £495

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: CHARMING STONE COTTAGE SET WITHIN A BEAUTIFUL RURAL VILLAGE This semi-detached stone cottage has been renovated to a high standard whilst retaining its original wooden beams giving it that cottage feel. Situated within a peaceful unspoilt village with family pub Post Office/general store and children s play area on the village green yet an ideal holiday base to explore south Somerset and Dorset s famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast (12 miles). You will have a vast choice of country walks from your doorstep and cycle routes to enjoy and explore. Chard is 4 miles away and has a wide variety of shops interesting buildings and is well served with places to eat and drink. Forde Abbey is 1 mile away a splendid country house with extensive gardens tea room craft shop and plant sales. The excellent beaches of Charmouth and Lyme Regis are a 25 minutes drive. The accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: 1 master double with TV en-suite shower room and WC 1 further double room and 1 twin bedroom with TV. Bathroom: with hand held shower over bath and WC. Care must taken with children as all of the windows upstairs are at floor level. Separate WC off the utility room. Lounge: with TV/DVD surround sound system and woodburner (first basket of logs included). Kitchen/diner: with solid oak units range cooker which takes pride of place integrated fridge freezer dishwasher microwave dining table and TV. Utility room: accessed through the kitchen via one step up with washing machine and sink. Outside: large enclosed garden perfect for children to play and patio area with seating. Amenities: roadside parking for 1 car. Bed linen electric and central heating included. Towels for hire. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach 15 miles shop and pub within walking distance. Arrival: 3pm.

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

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £600

Self catering accommodation in Charmouth sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: CHARMING 17TH CENTURY FARMHOUSE LOCATED WITHIN THIS RURAL SETTING Reached through the unused farm entrance the house is surrounded by large lawns on two sides offering plenty of room for children to play and let off steam. Finished to an extremely high standard having been sympathetically renovated whilst keeping much of its original charm. Perfectly situated just off the Jurassic Coast spanning 95 miles of the Dorset and Devon coastline and taking in some of the very finest walks. Located 3 miles from both Lyme Regis and Charmouth. These seaside towns offer sandy beaches and provide a perfect environment for children to play and adults to relax in the traditional deck chairs which still line the promenade of Lyme Regis in the summer. This picturesque property offers THREE bedrooms: master double with super-king-size bed and en-suite shower room and WC 1 double with king-size bed and additional single and 1 further large room with 3 single beds all located on the first floor. Bathroom: with WC. Additional shower room with WC located on the ground floor. Lounge: enjoying woodburner and flatscreen TV with DVD and Freeview. Snug/play room with additional seating sofa bed and TV. Dining room: full size dining table large inglenook with large woodburner. Kitchen: well-equipped with integrated oven and hob double wall mounted electric oven microwave fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility: with washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside: offers a large enclosed garden with lawn and patio with garden furniture BBQ and climbing frame for small children. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen towels electric and Wi-fi included. Central heating surcharge of 30 per week applies October March inclusive. Generous supply of logs provided. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach 4 miles shop and pub 1 mile.

Peppard, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £483

Self catering accommodation in Sydling St Nicholas sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview:

Peppard details

Thatched, and built of stone, Peppard Cottage is a large stylishly refurbished Grade II listed cottage built in Tudor times and retaining inglenook fireplaces and beams. It faces onto the village green with views of the hills. There is a small front garden and an attractive rear garden with garden furniture.

Sydling is rated one of the prettiest small villages in Dorset with thatched cottages, chalk streams, ducks, and a children's play area tucked off the High Street. There is also an award-winning pub, the Greyhound. Sydling is a good base for walking and biking with the Wessex Ridgeway Path running through the village. In addition there are a number of historic houses and gardens nearby to visit, plus golf courses. It is in easy reach of lovely beaches such as Ringstead Bay. Dorchester, seven miles away, has two railway stations and a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets plus a sports centre.

Magna Cottage, Ashmore, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £582

Self catering accommodation in Ashmore sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview:

Magna Cottage details

Magna Cottage is a 300-year-old self catering holiday rental nestling in a secluded valley at the end of a no-through-road on the Cranborne Chase, a mile from Ashmore in Dorset.

This holiday cottage, a detached thatched flint property, is in an ideal location for an outdoor break in Dorset, with plenty of walking opportunities. From the cottage there is direct access to forest walks and mountain bike trails and it is conveniently located for the Wessex Ridgeway walk. It is also is ideal for guests seeking a 'get away from it all' location.

The Fontmell pub is excellent and only a five minute drive from the cottage. The Beckford Arms is also very good and about 20 minutes away. There are many others within a five-mile radius and in Shaftesbury, five miles to the north.

Other places to visit in this area of Dorset include Salisbury, Longleat, Stonehenge and Poole, all within a 45-minute drive. There are glorious sandy beaches and sandbanks at the entrance to Poole Harbour.

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, Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £495

Self catering accommodation in Sherborne sleeps 4.

Features include: Wheelchair Accessible • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 4 BARN CONVERSIONS FURNISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD INDOOR HEATED LEISURE POOL SITUATED IN A COURTYARD SETTING AND SURROUNDED BY PEACEFUL GROUNDS 1 DOG WELCOME BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND MARCH INCLUSIVE Set within the peaceful grounds of the owner s farm and located a short drive from Sherborne these delightful barns have been converted and furnished to a high standard and are situated in a courtyard setting. The design of the cottages gives the feel of a warm and welcoming farm cottage most with woodburners and all with delightful detailed finishing touches. The area itself is beautiful and offers a wealth of attractions to suit all tastes including pretty villages sandy beaches and a coastline which has World Heritage status. There are many National Trust properties and gardens that are all well worth a visit including Stourhead Montacute Kingston Lacy Corfe Castle Hardy s Cottage and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. In addition to this the towns of Dorchester Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessible and there are many attractions to visit including Monkey World The Tank Museum a Sea Life Centre Abbotsbury Swannery and Longleat. For golf enthusiasts there is a golf course 300 yards away but if golf is not your game there are many other country pursuits within easy reach. Leisure facilities: shared indoor heated leisure pool (4 deep throughout) perfect for the summer and winter alike the pool is open 8.30am-8pm every day however private bookings are taken occasionally further information and timetables can be found onsite the pool is also open to non-residents by prior arrangement. Outside: the grounds offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside as well as two large lakes which attract a wealth of wildlife including herons badgers kingfishers woodpeckers and swans. At the bottom of the gardens and beyond the lakes is a gate which leads direct onto a network of footpaths where you will be free to walk and take in the stunning scenery. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included. Wi-fi available. Location: lake fishing 4 miles. Beaches at Lyme Regis and Weymouth within a 45 minute drive. Village shop 0.5 mile 2 pubs 0.5 mile. All on the ground floor and offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower over bath and WC 1 twin bedroom with en-suite wet room and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with TV DVD and woodburner. Kitchen area with cooker microwave fridge freezer dishwasher and washing machine. Outside: private patio area with seating. Amenities: 1 well behaved dog welcome between September and March inclusive only. Additional info: wheelchair friendly. Any property identified with increased accessibility may have different levels of provision it is therefore advisable that you contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements.