Find self catering and cottages with a garden in Dorset, South West England

Whitestones, Fortuneswell, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £269

Self catering accommodation in Fortuneswell sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This terraced cottage is situated on the Isle of Portland in Dorset and sleeps six people in two bedrooms.

Whitestones is a terraced, former fisherman's cottage in the village of Fortuneswell, on the Isle of Portland, 5 miles from Weymouth in Dorset. Set over three floors, this cottage sleeps six people in two bedrooms, consisting of one second floor and one first floor double, as well as a bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen and a sitting room with dining area and double sofa bed. Outside there is a rear terraced garden with furniture, restricted roadside parking, as well as free parking in a car park 300 yards away. Whitestones is a welcoming holiday home for a family who wish to relax on Chesil Beach and explore Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast.

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

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £420

Self catering accommodation in Sherborne sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 4 LISTED BARN CONVERSIONS SITUATED IN A COURTYARD SETTING WITH COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS AND PRIVATE ENCLOSED PATIOS Situated in the quaint village of Leigh amid glorious Dorset countryside these 4 delightful barn conversions make an excellent holiday base to explore Dorset and South Somerset. Converted to a high standard and set in an L shape with a courtyard on one side and lovely country views over Thomas Hardy s famous Blackmoor Vale on the other. Steeped in history Dorset s beautiful landscape of rolling chalk downland and hidden valleys affords wonderful walking. The area offers a wealth of pretty villages sandy beaches and a coastline which has World Heritage status. There are several golf courses nearby horse riding and water activities can be enjoyed at Halstock Reservoir. The towns of Dorchester Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessible and there are many National Trust properties and gardens to visit including Montacute and Stourhead. In addition to this there are many attractions including Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum Haynes Motor Museum Monkey World and Abbotsbury Swannery. Farm activities: though set on the edge of an organic farm but in a non-working part the owner would be delighted to show guests around the farm which is only a short walk away from the cottages. There is also a small flock of sheep and chickens in the cider orchard close by. Games room: shared with a snooker table table football and darts. Outside: the grounds offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside as well as a lake which attract a wealth of wildlife and superb country walking on the doorstep. Cycle store. Amenities: each property has parking for 2 cars close by. Bed linen towels electric central heating and wi-fi included. Location: shop 0.2 mile and pub 1 mile. Weymouth s sandy beach within a 40 minute drive. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with TV and 1 twin. Shower room: with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with TV and DVD. Kitchen area: with cooker microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher and washer/dryer. Outside: small private courtyard with garden furniture. Amenities: 1 dog welcome.

Snooks Cottage, Upwey, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £332

Self catering accommodation in Upwey sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: This is a wonderful Grade II listed, 18th century, thatched cottage, nestling opposite the village church in the picturesque Dorset village of Upwey, just four miles from Weymouth and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Snooks Cottage is a wonderful Grade II listed, 18th century, thatched cottage, nestling opposite the village church in the picturesque Dorset village of Upwey, just four miles from Weymouth and can sleep four people. The cottage has two double bedrooms, a ground floor bathroom, a kitchen/breakfast room with a stable door to the garden, a dining room, a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and a woodburning stove and a second sitting room. Outside there is off road parking for one car and a steep, enclosed terraced garden with furniture. Snooks Cottage is a wonderful base for your Dorset holiday.

2 bedroom cottage, Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £380

Self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: CONVERTED STABLES IN DELIGHTFUL DORSET VILLAGE This converted stable is perfectly positioned in the village of Stour Row to enjoy the delights that Dorset has to offer. Skilfully done the external remains largely unchanged whilst the interior offers spacious modern accommodation. 3 miles away steeped in history is the traditional market town of Shaftesbury which offers breath taking views and the warmest of welcomes. The town is the main shopping and service centre for the surrounding area and provides a range of facilities. The High Street is renowned for its selection of independent specialist retailers while also being home to multinational chains. You can also visit Shaftesbury s Gold Hill made famous by the Hovis advert. Todber Manor is a short walk away and offers 6 well stocked lakes for coarse fishing. Alternatively you can enjoy the nearby golf courses and driving range. Other attractions include Sherborne Castle which contains a splendid collection of art furniture and porcelain. Enjoy incredibly close encounters with some of the world s most amazing animals in the drive through Safari Park at Longleat with Longleat House widely regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin both with integral storage. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/diner: with TV Freeview and DVD. Kitchen: with cooker microwave fridge freezer and washing machine. Outside: enclosed garden with BBQ and seating area. Guests are welcome to use owners trampoline and swings. Amenities: ample parking. Wifi available. Bed linen tea towels towels electric and central heating included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: shop 2 miles pub 1.5 miles.

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

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £655

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 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 THREE bedrooms: 1 king-size with flatscreen TV with en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and 1 twin room on the first floor with 1 further double on the ground-floor. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC on the first-floor with a wet room with shower and 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.

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.

Beach View, Southbourne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £904

Self catering accommodation in Southbourne sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview:

Beach View details

Beach View is a beautifully presented, spacious, light and airy detached house occupying a stunning position directly on the sea front, and is just two hours' drive from London. Being a holiday cottage with style it has breathtaking panoramic sea (and beach!) views, from Hengistbury Head across to Poole Bay. The gentle washing of the sea can be heard from the house. A short walk takes you to the coastal zig zag path down to the glorious seven miles of golden beaches (voted Best Beach in the UK). A superb 34' long conservatory leads out to a garden with decked area.

It includes free access for four guests (at any one time) to a luxury child friendly hotel's heated indoor and outdoor pool, including Jacuzzi, sauna and gym facilities, a 10-minute drive away.

A five minute walk takes you to the local pub/restaurant. A cycle ride along the beach takes you to the Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve/ Mudeford. A five minute drive east takes you to the historic town of Christchurch which leads to the New Forest. A 10 minute drive west takes you to Bournemouth with its excellent shops and theatre. Sandbanks and the Jurassic Coast are an easy drive away. Southbourne is reputed to have a micro-climate making it one of the sunniest spots in England, but with many things to do if it rains.
Beach View appeared in the Guardian Travel section as the first entry in the English section of "The top 100 Beach Holidays Worldwide". (The full article and more pictures of Beach View can be found atwww.beachviewdorset.co.uk.)

Beach hut also available for use during the Summer months.

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.