The properties have been carefully formed from a fine original range of buildings next to the manor house and may be booked together to accommodate larger groups holidaying together (property refs DEY, DFA, DEX, DUS and DWS). Previously filmed for BBC television, all retain character and charm, whilst offering comfortable holiday accommodation fitted to a high standard throughout. Each has its own garden or courtyard with furniture, and all enjoy shared use of the extensive gardens and grounds. There is a large lounge bar/games area with table tennis. Approached along a private drive and set well back from the road, the cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying this delightful corner of Dorset.
There is a variety of beautiful beaches, both sand and pebble, within a five to ten mile radius, including those at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, Eype, West Bay and Burton Bradstock. Fossil-rich cliffs define this dramatic stretch of coastline, which encompasses the 2,000-acre National Trust estate of Golden Cap. This is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and superb walking country, both on the rolling chalk hills overlooking fertile inland valleys and on the coastal footpaths offering spectacular clifftop views.
It is also an area full of romance and history, with three ancient hill forts and the house and gardens of Forde Abbey all nearby.
A range of attractions is on offer in nearby country towns. Lyme Regis is a pretty seaside resort, its elegant colour-washed buildings and promenade lining a handsome harbour. Motor boats can be hired and there are fishing trips, a sailing school and a windsurfing school. Bridport is a thriving market town, featured on TV’s River Cottage, the Port Bredy of Hardy’s novels, offering a good choice of shops, inns, restaurants, an arts centre and a sports centre with indoor pool. The coastline is excellent for sea fishing and inland waters offer good coarse fishing. Golfers will find courses at Lyme Regis and West Bay and there is also horse riding nearby within 5 miles. Caterers are available locally. The local shop at Marshwood and two charming thatched country pubs are within a short drive. Shops 2 mile
Self-catering features
Open Fire / Woodburner
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Fuel and Power Included
Enclosed Garden/Patio
Garden / Patio
Games Room
Highchair
Grouped Properties
Horse Riding Nearby
Rural Location
Shower
Television
Woodburning Stove
WiFi
Bed Linen & Towels Included
Short Breaks All Year
Cot Available
Washing Machine
Pet Friendly
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Coastal within 5 miles
Open Plan
Parking - On Site
Shower Cubicle
Quirky Exterior
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Bettiscombe map and THE OLD FORGE - DUS Cottage location
Need a hand deciding - city pied-a-terre or holiday cottage near the beach? South West England is many peoples first choice. Families will find cottages that are pet friendly in South Coast Cornwall, Bodmin Moor or Exeter - some have swimming pools.