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Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea.

Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea.

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Rear view.  Our patio is a perfect location for breakfast or drinks at anytime
Rear of cottage from the garden
Front view from the road.  Chapel Street is a quiet, single track road.
Front door
Living room with log stove and smart TV.  We will supply a starter pack of logs!

Overview of Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea.

Reviews
4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Shipton Gorge, Bridport
  • Popular LocationBridport and West Dorset Golf Club5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Bay Harbour7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Bay Beach12 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea.

Excellent reviews for this traditional coastal stone cottage on a quiet lane with large, enclosed south facing garden. You can enjoy a wonderful break just minutes away from Hive Beach, at the western end of the stunning Jurassic Coast, the setting for the award-winning TV drama Broadchurch. Recently and sympathetically refurbished with a fresh, contemporary style. Set in a great area for walking, fishing, golf and cycling with the South West Coastal Path, the National Cycling Network, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth within easy reach. Experience the hustle-bustle of elegant Bridport with antique and farmer’s markets, unusual and specialist shops and supermarkets, historic Georgian buildings and a wide range of outstanding restaurants. You'll be well served with shops within 1 mile and the village pub with local Palmer's beers, just 300 yards away.
Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with exposed beams. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 with single bed and loft bed (suitable for children over 6 years). Bathroom with bath and toilet. Logburner in living room (initial fuel included). Electric heating and bed linen included. Free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, DVD player and film library. Free to use phone. Microwave. Enclosed garden on 3 levels with patio and furniture. Parking (1 car) in front of cottage or at bottom of lane. Welcome pack. No smoking or use of vapour devices please. No pets - sorry! Linen and bath/wash towels provided but please bring your own beach towels. NOW 100% POWERED BY RENEWABLES!

Property manager

Jonathan Dixon

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this cottage is by the sea. Lyme Regis Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mapperton Gardens and Abbotsbury Children's Farm. Traveling with kids? Consider Abbotsbury Swannery, or check out an event or a game at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • West Bay Harbour - 7 min drive
  • Hive Beach - 9 min drive
  • West Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • West Bexington Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 22 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Loders Arms - 7 min drive
  • Woodman Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Pursuit of Hoppiness - 5 min drive
  • The Three Horseshoes - 4 min drive
  • Coffee 1 - 5 min drive

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.6/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Lovely cosy quiet cottage nice beautiful beaches to visit close by
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

3/5 Okay

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
No phone service/read amenities carefully
First the positive. It has a lovely back yard, charming neighborhood and friendly neighbors. There have been some updates in the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. There’s was an effort to welcome guests with guidebooks, information booklet, books and movies. Ok, now the problems. First, there is only a bath tub with separate hot water and cold water spigots. The profile has bath and doesn’t mention shower so I missed this. My mistake. This didn’t work for our family. When my husband went to add more hot water to the tub he burnt his foot. The hot water comes out at practically boiling when it’s available. That’s the other thing, when the hot water runs out it takes an hour to get more. Plan accordingly. We were doing laundry, washing dishes and trying to bath 4 people and it ran out. The other big issue is phone service. We were notified a week before arriving that there was no cell service. However, there was a landline. No. It didn’t work. It just was static. I was to call with problems but had no phone service. My son was having breathing problems and I couldn’t contact anyone. I emailed. No response. I did get cell service if I climbed on top of the hill - that would have been nice to know. Finally, it said it had a barbeque- it didn’t. We planned barbeque meals the whole time so we were left trying to redo everything. The actual final issue was the amount of stuff that is standard at other vrbos we’ve stayed at and just was not there or we were required to do when we left- Ie no hand soap at the kitchen sink, no no wash cloths, no extra towels. When we left we were supposed to wash, dry, and put away all dishes, wipe down refrigerator, and strip beds. I would not stay here if you have asthma either. We came very close to having to take my son to the A&E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbar erholsam und ruhig
Das Cottage ist ideal für Ausflüge zur Jurasic Coast und wenn man maximale Ruhe haben möchte. Für Selbstversorger und Sternengucker ebenso wunderbar geeignet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Nice cozy cottage in quiet village on a very narrow street. Handy for all the local sights, 5 minutes from Bridport. Huge secluded nicely kept garden to rear, sunny patio seating area. A few sttep stept up to the front door. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Naomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage perfect for our family of four, comfortable clean great outside space
Great experience we will be returning another year 5*
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Dixon

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We are Jonathan and Cate Dixon. We bought Gulliver's Cottage in 2010 and love every minute we spend there and hope you will too. We live nearby and are committed to helping you get the best from your stay and are always happy to give you ideas and advice for walks, places and eat and visit. All you need do is call or e-mail!

Why they chose this property

Shipton Gorge is a quiet, leafy Dorset village with a history going back to the Domesday Book in 1086. Built around the 13th century St Martin's Church, Shipton Gorge is well connected with a network of footpaths and bridleways to the coast at Hive Beach, stunning countryside, the South West Coastal Path, nearby ancient monuments and breathtaking hill-top views. You'll find a friendly welcome from villagers and the nearby New Inn, the village's own pub that serves great meals and Palmer's ales. We're about 10 minutes drive from Bridport which is a pretty, trendy but bustling market town. Bridport offers a superb range of independent and quirky shops, an amazing street market, a fantastic range of eating places and there is lots to see and do.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage, which dates back to the 1790's and situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has been converted to be easy, clean and airy but also to retain its quirky character and charm. Gulliver's Cottage is not just another holiday rental - it's our home from home, where we come to relax with friends and family and we hope that you'll feel the same way. We are within easy reach of a wealth of stunning Jurassic Coast beaches at Burton Bradstock, Lulworth and Durdle Dor, the Chesil Beach and Lyme Regis. Visit West Bay, used in the recent TV drama, Broadchurch. Local attractions include Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage in Dorchester, the Swannery at Abbotsbury and several historic homes and gardens.

Languages:

English
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