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

8 bedroom holiday home, Blandford Forum, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from £995

Self catering accommodation in Blandford Forum sleeps 16.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Cottage Sleeps 16

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 PROPERTIES THIS TRULY LUXURIOUS PROPERTY OFFERS OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL HOT TUB AVAILABLE FOR HIRE AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE CHILDRENS PLAY AREA AND MUCH MUCH MORE 5 NIGHTS COMMENCING MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY WAS FROM 2030 NOW FROM 995 7 NIGHTS COMMENCING 27 FEBRUARY 2015 WAS FROM 2030 NOW FROM 1830 6 NIGHTS COMMENCING SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY WAS FROM 2030 NOW FROM 1195 SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE IN OFF PEAK WEEKS AND FOR LAST MINUTE DATES This grand property has been finished to the highest of standards having left no detail to the imagination. This property is the perfect retreat all year round with facilities that will keep the whole group entertained whatever the weather. If you can tear yourself away from the house it can also be used as the ideal spot for guests who are looking to explore the local area with Dorset s array of visitor attractions all within easy reach including Bovington Tank Museum Monkey World The Splashdown Waterpark and nearby Gorcombe Farm offering a whole host of activities including paintball shooting archery fishing quad bikes and off-road vehicle experiences. Or for those wishing to enjoy Dorset s more sedate offerings a whole host of walks can be enjoyed from nearby the property taking in the simply beautiful rolling hills that are littered with flora and fauna or take a trip down to the coast and experience the unique Jurassic Coast that has been a photographer s dream for decades. Why not one night take the burden of hosting off your hands and enjoy that special dining experience arranged direct with the owner. Or simply relax within your spacious enclosed garden with children s play area. There is also a large patio area with garden furniture and BBQ that overlooks the pool. Leisure facilities: heated outdoor swimming pool open from mid-May until the end of September only. Hot tub available for hire must be requested at the time of booking please. Play facilities: children s play area sunken trampoline volley ball net and football nets. Games room: with a full size pool table with wall mounted TV is located just off the kitchen. This sumptuous spacious accommodation offers EIGHT bedrooms: all with TVs. On the first floor reached via the grand sweeping staircase offering 2 doubles both with en-suite shower room 1 of which enjoys a private balcony 1 further double with en-suite shower over bath and WC with 3 further twin bedrooms. Bathroom: located on the first floor enjoying bath separate shower and WC. Situated on the ground floor 1 double with en-suite shower room with WC and 1 twin. Lounge: with ample seating around the open fire and wall mounted large flatscreen TV with DVD and SkyTV. Dining room: with ample seating large wall mounted flatscreen TV with DVD SkyTV Xbox and seating. Kitchen: has been extremely well-equipped offering range cooker microwave fridge/freezer additional fridge freezer and 2 dishwashers. Utility room: with washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside: offers ample space for young and old alike with large lawn patio with seating and BBQ swimming pool and play area. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen electric and central heating included. A heating surcharge of 50 per stay applies from October - March inclusive. Wi-Fi available. Regret no smoking within the property. Regret no pets. There are 3 cots (1 travel cot and 2 wooden cots) and 3 highchairs available on request. Extra beds can be added at a pro-rata cost. Towels are not provided please bring your own. Additional info: 400 security deposit is payable to the owner two weeks prior to arrival and if applicable the heating surcharge and hot tub hire charges are also payable to the owner at the same time. A 25 grocery hamper and can be pre-ordered for the day of your arrival or ordered during your stay for the following day. Home cooked meals for your holiday can also be ordered by prior arrangement with the owner. Close by is the acclaimed White Pepper Cookery School where your can partake in their array of pre planned or bespoke courses. Location: beach 14 miles shops and pubs 2 miles. Arrival: 4pm.

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.

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

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £730

Self catering accommodation in Sherborne sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: SPACIOUS BARN CONVERSION IN TRANQUIL LOCATION. Situated in a secluded location at the end of a lane on the fringe of a traditional Dorset village this stylish property sits within the grounds of the owners farm house and barn. With views across the pond and gardens where ducks roam freely in the cider orchard. Tastefully restored with many original features yet combining a contemporary interior. A perfect base to explore all that Dorset has to offer. The village offers a pub church and village store offering fresh local produce and an award winning café. Further afield there are countless picturesque villages Shaftesbury Gillingham and Salisbury. A haven for keen walkers and cyclists. Other attractions include National Trust properties and historic gardens arts food and literary festivals. Historic Sherborne is just a short drive. The stylish accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: 1 king-size with en-suite bath with shower over and WC 1 king-size with en- suite shower room and WC (one of these rooms could be made into a twin on specific request) and 1 twin with en-suite shower room and WC. Separate WC. Lounge/ kitchen/diner: open plan with wooden floors and exposed beams woodburner (first basket of logs included) TV/DVD. Kitchen area is well-equipped with electric oven and induction hob microwave dishwasher. Utility room: with washing machine and fridge/freezer. Outside: to the front of the barn is an enclosed traditional stone walled courtyard with lawn garden furniture and BBQ. Raised beds with an open aspect onto the adjacent and exclusive large private flower meadow area for exclusive use. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen towels electric and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Additional info: the owners can on request arrange for a hot meal to be waiting for you on arrival; menu and prices on request. Location: beach at Weymouth 26 miles shop and pub all within 1 mile.

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.

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.

6 bedroom cottage, Dorchester, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1285

Self catering accommodation in Dorchester sleeps 12.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: STYLISH CONTEMPORARY LUXURY ECO-FRIENDLY DAIRY CONVERSION. Sitting outside the pretty village of Sydling St Nicholas this wonderful new south facing detached environmentally friendly property has been furnished and equipped to the highest of standards. A perfect retreat year round with facilities to keep everyone entertained whatever the weather. An ideal spot for guests who are looking to explore the local area with pretty villages and towns the Jurassic Coast beaches and sheltered coves all within a short drive. There are also a wealth of attractions to suit all tastes which include Montacute House Hardy s Cottage Bovington Tank Museum and more. For those wishing to enjoy Dorset s more sedate offerings a whole host of walks can be enjoyed from nearby the property taking in the simply beautiful rolling hills that are littered with flora and fauna. That is if you can tear yourself away from the property! Farm activities: a marked farm trail within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Games room: located on the large mezzanine level overlooking the lounge/kitchen/diner with pool table table football flatscreen TV BluRay DVD Satelite TV Xbox games console and Xbox Kinect. This light airy and spacious accommodation offers SIX bedrooms: 3 of which are situated on the ground floor 1 king-size with walk-in dressing room leading to en-suite with roll-top bath and WC 2 twins both with en-suites 1 with shower room and WC and 1 with walk-in dressing room and en-suite with roll-top bath and WC. 3 further bedrooms on the first floor 2 king-size both with en-suites 1 with walk-in dressing room roll-top bath and WC and 1 with shower and WC. 1 further twin with en-suite shower room and WC. DAB radios with iPod docks provided. Shower room: located on the ground floor with shower and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: accessed from the large hallway this spacious triple aspect room benefits from underfloor heating ceiling to floor south facing windows and double doors offering a great living area perfect for entertaining and gatherings. Lounge area with woodburner flatscreen TV Blu-ray DVD SkyTV and Wii games console. Kitchen area is extremely well-equipped with range cooker and 5 ring induction hob dishwasher fridge freezer and breakfast bar. Dining area with large table overlooking the enclosed patio. Utility room: with sink washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside: enclosed south facing patio with covered seating area and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen towels electric heating and wi-fi included. Regret no smoking within the property.Stairgates available for top and bottom of stairs. Location: beach at Weymouth 16.5 miles shop 3 miles and pub 1 mile (15 minutes walk). Arrival: 5pm departure: 12pm.

4 bedroom cottage, Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £730

Self catering accommodation in Sherborne sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Pub near by • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps 8

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. The accommodation offers FOUR bedrooms: all on the first floor 2 doubles 1 with en-suite shower over bath and WC 1 twin bedroom and 1 bunk bedroom. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Downstairs WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with TV DVD woodburner and patio doors leading to the courtyard. Kitchen with Aga 2 ring electric hob microwave 2 fridges freezer dishwasher and washer/dryer. Amenities: 1 well behaved dog welcome between September and March inclusive only.

Puckhams, Stoke Abbott, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1146

Self catering accommodation in Stoke Abbott sleeps 12.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview:

Puckhams details

Puckhams is wonderfully situated in the delightful quiet rural village of Stoke Abbott with a church which dates from the 12th century and village pub which serves excellent food. The property sits in its own beautiful mature gardens to the front and rear with fine peaceful views.

The surrounding countryside has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides an abundance of wonderful local produce, country craft and walking experiences.

The town of Beaminster, with good shops and restaurants, is two miles away and The Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site famous for its stunning scenery, beaches and fossil hunting opportunities, 20 minutes drive. The property has been renovated to a high standard and provides luxury, spacious, practical accommodation, flooded with natural light and furnished in a classic contemporary style.