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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £313
Self catering accommodation in Weymouth sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Close to the Sea • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Sleeping up to six people in three bedrooms, this detached holiday home is just over a mile from the sea front, on the edge of Weymouth.
Sunny Gardens is a cosy holiday home on the edge of Weymouth, just over a mile from the beach. There is a ground floor double bedroom, a ground floor room with a sofabed, and a twin room tucked into the eaves. There is also a shower room on the ground floor, and a first floor basin and WC. There is a fitted galley kitchen, a dining room leading to the conservatory, and a sitting room. Outside is off road parking for two cars, and a spacious garden. With the attractions of Weymouth and beyond on the doorstep, Sunny Gardens makes a welcoming year-round family base.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £443
Self catering accommodation in Hooke sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Rampisham Hill Farm Barn details
Rampisham Hill Farm Barn is a light and airy barn that has recently been converted to a very high standard. The property is located in Thomas Hardy country in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just outside the pretty village of Hooke and a short drive away from the small town of Beaminster and the beaches and cliffs of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
There are excellent walks and cycle rides across the West Dorset countryside directly from the property, with the Iron Age Fort of Eggardon Hill and the nature reserves of Kingcombe and Powerstock Common all nearby, along with many other historic towns and villages. The barn is located on a working sheep farm and guests are welcome to meet and help look after the animals.
A number of good pubs are within a 10 minute drive away such as The Three Horseshoes at Powerstock and the Acorn at Evershot. Also within a 10 minute drive are plenty of local services and conveniences found in either Maiden Newton or Beaminster.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £273
Self catering accommodation in Child Okeford sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This detached cottage in Child Okeford sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
Linden Lea is a detached cottage in the Dorset village of Child Okeford. Linden Lea has two double bedrooms, one with basin, and a twin room. There is a family bathroom and downstairs, a kitchen, sitting room, dining room with open fire and a study. Outside is off road parking for two cars and gardens to the side and rear of the property. Linden Lea is well placed for both the village amenities and the wider attractions of Dorset including Shaftesbury, Stourhead and the Jurassic Coast.
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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.
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Sleeps
Weekly prices from £435
Self catering accommodation in Sturminster Newton sleeps .
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps
Accommodation overview: DETACHED CONVERTED BARN ON SMALLHOLDING OF 1.5 ACRES WITH PONIES CHICKENS AND SHEEP Recently converted from former stables and using locally reclaimed materials and the finest oak much of the barn s original features have been preserved. Warm and cosy in winter yet cool in summer the barn provides an ideal base to explore this unspoilt part of England where there is something for everyone. There are endless opportunities for walking cycling and riding pretty villages and ruined castles wildlife adventures and historic gardens arts food and literary festivals. Situated in the North Dorset village of Hazelbury Bryan ( Nuttlebury in Hardy s Wessex novels) on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself has a couple of churches a pub and a shop selling fresh local produce. The stylish contemporary single storey accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite bath with shower attachment and WC. 1 twin room with exposed beams and en-suite shower room with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: impressive open-plan area with exposed A-frame beams and TV/DVD. Kitchen area equipped with washing machine dishwasher electric cooker and hob fridge small freezer and microwave. Outside: enclosed gravel patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. Vegetable garden lawn area and chicken coop where you can collect fresh eggs (when laid.) Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included. Regret no smoking. 1 well-behaved dog by arrangement. Wi-fi available. Additional info: dog sitting service can be provided by arrangement for a small extra charge. Location: beach at Weymouth approximately 26 miles shop and pub within walking distance.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £475
Self catering accommodation in Charmouth sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 16 CHARMING PROPERTIES RECENTLY DEVELOPED TO A HIGH STANDARD A STROLL FROM THE POPULAR WORLD HERITAGE JURASSIC COASTLINE REGRET NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 YRS OR BABIES 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 twin on the first floor. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC on the first floor with a further WC on the ground floor. Lounge: with flatscreen TV DVD and Freeview. Kitchen/diner: offers integrated oven and gas hob microwave fridge freezer dishwasher and washer/dryer. Additional info: 50 security deposit payable to owner on arrival which will be returned the following week. Regret no children under 18 and no babies. Short breaks only available during off peak weeks.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £455
Self catering accommodation in Wareham sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • 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 twin reached via steep cottage style stairs. Bathroom: located on the first floor offers bath with shower attachment and WC and a further shower room with under-floor heating and WC located on the ground floor. Lounge: benefits from a woodburner (first basket of logs included) flatscreen TV DVD Freeview and iPod dock. Kitchen/diner: with under-floor heating and well-equipped with electric range cooker fridge with ice compartment and slim line dishwasher. Utility area: with microwave 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 6
Weekly prices from £287
Self catering accommodation in Verwood sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Perfect for a family holiday to a beautiful part of rural England, this traditional farmhouse offers spacious accommodation for up to six people.
This traditional farmhouse, situated on a working beef and sheep farm in rural east Dorset, is set close to the borders of Hampshire and Wiltshire and is just one mile from the thriving community of Verwood. The property has been comfortably furnished and well appointed making this Dorset cottage an excellent home from home. With its enclosed lawned garden - set beside the River Crane – three good-sized bedrooms, sitting room and good-sized galley kitchen, the property is a great place for a family or a group of friends. The local area is full of wonderful activities and the amenities of Verwood are within easy walking distance.
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