THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dottery

This welcoming, semi-detached cottage on the edge of Dottery, West Dorset, sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

The Old Smith is an attractive, semi-detached farm cottage set on the edge of the small sleepy hamlet of Dottery near Bridport in West Dorset. With a king-size double and twin bedroom, the property can sleep up to four people. There's also a ground floor bathroom, along with a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside, there is off road parking for 2 cars. The Old Smithy sits amongst charming countryside, with lots of pretty villages nearby. Minimum stay of 4 nights.Please Note: The property is being renovated in 2025, these works may run past October 2025.

Amenities: Electric combi boiler for hot water and central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV with Freeview and DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Front enclosed garden. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: There are three steps up from the sitting room to the kitchen and ground floor bathroom, there are a further three stairs from the landing to the first floor bathroom. Please note: The rural road location of The Old Smithy may experience some tractor traffic during busy farming periods. Please note: Minimum stay of 4 nights and changeover day is on a Saturday

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.


Town: Dottery, a tiny hamlet nestling on the edge of West Dorset's Marshwood Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Only a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, with its dramatic cliffs, breathtaking views and lovely beaches, there is great walking on offer, with coastal trails and countryside paths to choose from. With plenty to offer visitors, this is a great coastal location, at any time of the year.