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83 Ocean Views in Portland, Dorset, South West England

83 Ocean Views, Portland, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £419 to £

Self catering accommodation in Portland sleeps 4.

Features include: Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub nearby • Parking available • Luxury accommodation •

Accommodation overview: A stylish apartment with fantastic on-site health facilities, near the 2012 sailing venue


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Rose Cottage in Thorncombe, Dorset, South West England

Rose Cottage, Thorncombe, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £226 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Thorncombe sleeps 3.

Features include: Games Room • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: In beautiful countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming courtyard cottages are set within the grounds of an elegant Georgian farmhouse (previously part of neighbouring Forde Abbey estate). The cottages are cosy and well appointed and share 8 acres of lovely grounds encompassing meadows orchard a bubbling stream and pond (unfenced so toddlers beware!). Carp fishing is usually available on the pond by prior arrangement and Chesil Beach is a great favourite for beach casting. Bere Farm is home to a handful of farm animals including saddleback pigs Dexter cows sheep ducks and hens and also attracts abundant wildlife such as Barn owls and kingfishers. For children there are guinea pigs to cuddle and a fantastic play area on the main lawn.

The locality has a wonderful array of visitor attractions and places of interest – Abbotsbury Swannery is within easy driving distance as are Montacute House and Barrington Court (both N.T.). The West Dorset Heritage (Jurassic) Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. Coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Charmouth Chiddeock Eype and Bridport with its lively street market. And in nearby Devon Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth's Regency promenade are well worth a visit.

Local produce can be sourced at great farm shops and farmers' markets and there are many fine pubs and restaurants to choose from – the establishments of celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Mark Hix Mat Follas and Phil Vickery are particularly popular. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.

In beautiful countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming courtyard cottages are set within the grounds of an elegant Georgian farmhouse (previously part of neighbouring Forde Abbey estate). The cottages are cosy and well appointed and share 8 acres of lovely grounds encompassing meadows orchard a bubbling stream and pond (unfenced so toddlers beware!). Carp fishing is usually available on the pond by prior arrangement and Chesil Beach is a great favourite for beach casting. Bere Farm is home to a handful of farm animals including saddleback pigs Dexter cows sheep ducks and hens and also attracts abundant wildlife such as Barn owls and kingfishers. For children there are guinea pigs to cuddle and a fantastic play area on the main lawn.

The locality has a wonderful array of visitor attractions and places of interest – Abbotsbury Swannery is within easy driving distance as are Montacute House and Barrington Court (both N.T.). The West Dorset Heritage (Jurassic) Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. Coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Charmouth Chiddeock Eype and Bridport with its lively street market. And in nearby Devon Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth's Regency promenade are well worth a visit.

Local produce can be sourced at great farm shops and farmers' markets and there are many fine pubs and restaurants to choose from – the establishments of celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Mark Hix Mat Follas and Phil Vickery are particularly popular. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.



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22a Studland Dene in Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England

22a Studland Dene, Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £439 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Bournemouth sleeps 4.

Features include: • Close to the Beach Pub nearby • Parking available • Luxury accommodation •

Accommodation overview: Stylish luxury close to the beach.


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2 bedroom cottage in Wincanton, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Wincanton, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £270 to £720

Self catering accommodation in Wincanton sleeps 4.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 60 ACRES GRASSAND STOCKFARM, USE OF HOT TUB, DORSET/SOMERSET BORDER, SLEEPS 4 + 2This delightful detached barn conversion is set on a 60 acre grass farm in the beautiful Blackmore Vale on the Dorset/Somerset border. It has been refurbished to a good standard and offers a perfect retreat for those wanting to explore both these charming counties. The cottage garden is enclosed and up to 2well behaved dogs are welcome. The property is only a 5 minute drive from both the A30 and the A303 therefore within a 30 minutes drive there is something to suit everyone. You can visit many National Trust and Stately Homes including Stourhead, Montacute, Wilton House, Longleat House and Safari Park, Tintinhulland Lytes Cary Manor. There is also Stonehenge, Clarks shopping Village in Street and Glastonbury Tor. You are only 10 minutes from the famous Wincanton Racecourse www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk, and for keen golfers there is a choice of courses within a 10 mile radius of the property. Further afield you have the towns and cities of Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, Sailsbury, Poole and Bournemouth, the Dorset and Somerset coasts and The New Forest. Enjoy lovely countryside walks including a stroll to the Stapleton Arms public house with its award winning food and ales. Leisure facilities: spend your time relaxing in the hot tub in the walled rose garden adjacent to the cottage. Farm activities: see the pets and farm animals, you may be able to bottle feed a lamb and see the chicks and ducklings. Free range eggs are available to purchase on site. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 king-size and 1 twin bedroom both with TVs. Bathroom: downstairs with shower, bath and WC. Separate WC upstairs. Lounge/diner: with sofa bed, TV, DVD, video and patio doors leading into the garden. Kitchen: with cooker, microwave, fridge and washing machine. Outside: enclosed cottage garden with summer house, BBQ and garden furniture. Amenities: off-road parking. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. 2 well behaved dogs welcome but must not be left unattended in the property at any time. Regret no smoking allowed in the property. Location: swimming pool and leisure centre 3 miles, beach 1 hour drive, shops 3 miles and pubs 1 mile.


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Corner Cottage in Fitzpaine, Dorset, South West England

Corner Cottage, Fitzpaine, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £295 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Fitzpaine sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of a charming village – an ideal location for exploring Dorset's beautiful countryside – this pretty and very comfortable cottage also boasts a private well stocked garden. Adjoining another cottage 150 yards from the village shop and inn it is a short drive from the Georgian town of Blandford Forum (5 miles) Sherborne's abbey and castles and Kingston Lacey (N.T.). Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle are easily accessible.

Entrance into attractive sitting room with wood burning stove and two steps up to dining area. Up to steps to well equipped modern fitted galley kitchen. Sunroom. Small utility room. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with TV. Bathroom/W.C. and separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

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2 bedroom cottage in Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £895

Self catering accommodation in Sherborne sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Wheelchair access • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 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 wood burners 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: indoor heated leisure pool (4' deep throughout) perfect for the summer and winter alike. 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 directly 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 35 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 wood burner. Kitchen area with cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Amenities: regret no pets in this property. Additional info: suitable for disabled.


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23 Nautica in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

23 Nautica, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £259 to £669

Self catering accommodation in Weymouth sleeps 2.

Features include: • Romantic Break Close to the Beach Pub nearby Luxury accommodation •

Accommodation overview: ' A contemporary apartment in the heart of Weymouth, close to the water


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2 bedroom cottage in Wincanton, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Wincanton, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £355 to £750

Self catering accommodation in Wincanton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: SET IN THE HEART OF DORSETS STRIKING COUNTRYSIDE Situated in a charming village in the heart of Dorset’s striking countryside, this recently converted coach house offers a real haven for visitors to relax and unwind. Located within the grounds of the magnificent Old Rectory where a warm welcome awaits, yet privacy is assured. To the front of the property is a pleasant courtyard to enjoy alfresco dining with seating or enjoy a short stroll to the popular pub/restaurant, making it an ideal venue for family or friends throughout the year. Dorset has something for everyone, with countless picturesque villages, the market towns of Shaftesbury and Gillingham and the historic cities of Salisbury and Bath. There is a wide selection of attractions including Longleat Safari Park, Stourhead House and Gardens along with much more. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: approached via an attractive staircase, 1 double with far reaching countryside views, and 1 twin (the travel cot will be located in this room when needed). Bathroom: with shower over bath, vanity basin with mirror over and WC. Lounge: with TV, DVD and electric fire. Kitchen/diner: with cooker, microwave, fridge with ice-box, dishwasher, TV, DVD and hi-fi. Utility room: with washer/dryer and separate WC. Amenities: parking to the front of the property and behind gated entrance. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. Broadband available via BtFon hotspot (charges vary). Regret no pets or smoking. Additional info: refundable £50 security deposit for electronic gate key, payable directly to the owner on arrival. Location: beach 1 hour drive, shops 4.5 miles, pub walking distance.


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Fryermayne in Broadmayne, Dorset, South West England

Fryermayne, Broadmayne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £724 to £1646

Self catering accommodation in Broadmayne sleeps 10.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Wheelchair access • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Amidst peace and rural seclusion yet only 4 miles from the county town of Dorchester this spacious and very comfortable house stands on the owners' 160 acre working farm. Converted from the former stables and adjoining two farm cottages it offers accommodation of a very high standard – a wonderfully relaxing base from which to explore Dorset's lovely Hardy country and nearby Jurassic coast an area of outstanding natural beauty. Broadmayne village (½ mile) boasts a pub and shop and Dorchester offers a myriad delights including four museums a Roman villa and Maiden Castle. The coast 3 miles has been awarded World Heritage status – an area extending from beyond Lyme Regis to Poole Harbour with glorious scenery walks and beaches as well as plenty of fossil hunting. Inland attractions as varied as the Cerne Abbas Giant and Bovington Tank Museum invite exploration a network of footpaths and bridleways starts from the door and bicycles are available (foc) for visitors' use. Golf fishing and riding are found nearby.

Sitting room with wood burner and French doors to patio. Spacious well equipped modern kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arrangement). Shower room with flush to floor shower and grab rails/W.C. First floor: Spacious double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/W.C (shower attachment). Second double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Two twin bedded rooms one with zip and link beds (double by arrangement). Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

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2 bedroom cottage in Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

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

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £320 to £630

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Romantic Break • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: LOVINGLY CONVERTED CHAPEL CONVENIENTLY POSITIONED ON THE DEVON/DORSET BORDER An idyllic spot in the small village of Smallridge, easy distance to Lyme Regis, Dorset's pearl of the Jurassic Coast, its Cobb town and not forgetting its sandy beach at Lyme Bay (20 minutes drive). Other places of interest are Axminster famed for its carpets, Honiton, for it's lace making and Beer for its fishing and stories of smuggling and pirates. If all this is not enough you are only a 35 minutes drive from Exeter with it's vast range of leisure facilities. The owners small hotel/restaurant ,The Ridgeway Inn, is right next door and offers a relaxing atmosphere, excellent food and a wide selection of wines and ales, a real treat to return to after a day of adventures. By arrangement visitors are welcome to view the owners smallholding which includes Dexter cows, pigs, geese, chickens and ducks. The accommodation is finished to a high standard with many interesting and unusual features. Offering TWO bedrooms: both with CD players and clock radios. Upstairs, 1 galleried double room with en-suite shower and washbasin and WC. Downstairs 1 twin room. Shower room: downstairs with large cubicle and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with under floor heating, leather tub chairs and wall mounted flat screen TV. Additional lounge area with comfy seating (up a couple of steps). Kitchen area is well fitted with washer/dryer, dishwasher, electric oven, hob, fridge with small freezer section and microwave. Outside: use of Ridgeway Inn's garden with raised decking area, ornamental pond and large covered gazebo just a few steps away, or you can sit directly outside the cottage on the small patio area. Amenities: ample parking a few steps away. Bed linen, towels, tea towels, electric, central heating and complimentary breakfast pack included. Regret no pets or smoking. Location: beach 10 miles, shops 2 miles (Axminster),pub/inn next door.


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Violet Cottage in Thorncombe, Dorset, South West England

Violet Cottage, Thorncombe, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £214 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Thorncombe sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the beautiful rolling countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming Dorset cottages enjoy a courtyard setting with the owners' elegant farmhouse previously part of the historic Forde Abbey Estate. Cosy and well appointed (including Wi-Fi connection) they share 8 acres of lovely grounds home to barn owls and abundant wildlife and offering visitors plenty of space in which to relax and unwind. Children will love the play area with its trampoline slides swings and climbing frame and there is a pond with carp to fish as well as a bubbling stream (unfenced toddlers beware!).
A wonderful array of places of interest and visitor attractions are easily accessible – Barrington Court and Montacute House are among the National Trust properties within an easy drive the Abbotsbury Swannery is well worth a visit and Forde Abbey and Gardens and the Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park are both found nearby. The West Dorset Heritage lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. The coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Bridport with its lively street markets and the bustling waterfront at West Bay (once called Bridport Harbour) brimful of family fun and activities. Much of the West Dorset countryside setting for Thomas Hardy's celebrated novels such as 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' is an area of outstanding natural beauty dotted with picturesque villages many with welcoming country inns and home to numerous restaurants serving the excellent local cuisine. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.

Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

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Garden Cottage in Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorset, South West England

Garden Cottage, Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Winterbourne Steepleton sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Tucked away in the delightful hamlet of Winterbourne Steepleton this charming 200 year old single storey property is ideally situated for exploring Dorset. Attached to the owners' pretty cottage and recently renovated to offer very comfortable accommodation it enjoys its own enclosed garden. Dorchester a historic market town is just 5 miles away and famous Chesil Beach is 7 miles. Weymouth's traditional seaside attractions Lyme Regis and walking in magnificent 'Hardy country' are all close by. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Entrance hall. Very comfortable sitting room with multi fuel stove dining area and sofa bed (for + 2). Modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

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