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Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches

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Bluebell Cottage - sleeps 5
Close to West Bay and the fabulous Jurassic Coastline
Plenty of space for play time
Traditional stone cottage
Dogs and children most welcome

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Melplash, Bridport, ENG
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches

Bluebell Cottage is a pretty stone character cottage set in 6 acres of stunning Dorset countryside a few minutes from the bustling market town of Bridport. Our local beach at popular West Bay - made famous by TV Broadchurch - is 10 mins by car and famous Weymouth & Lyme Regis are an easy drive.

Bluebell Cottage is part of Binghams Farm Barns and all our cottages and barns are fully equipped with an enclosed and large garden ideal for children & dogs with access to our lovely communal field & woodland with play area & dog walk.

Dedicated parking for 2 cars with gate and path through the large garden to the cottage. The garden has 2 patios to enjoy the sunshine anytime of day with the east facing patio ideal for morning coffees!

Spacious sunny open plan living area with WiFi, smart TV & DVD, DAB radio, and woodburner with complimentary logs. Fully equipped kitchen (including washing machine/dryer) with dining table.

The downstairs bathroom has an electric shower over the bath.

Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms both with great views. A single bedroom is also available.

Enclosed garden has furniture and gas BBQ and is next to our large communal field with spacious kids play area and lovely dog walk. Well behaved dogs over 9 months old that are social with other dogs and people welcome for a small additional charge.

On Arrival
Flowers from the garden and a tea tray including Lisa's homemade cakes welcome you. Either Lisa or Alistair will meet you, orientate you and help with any questions on local facilities and attractions.

A comprehensive information pack of local pubs and restaurants (dog friendly), shops, beaches and beautiful walks is provided and Lisa & Alistair are always available to offer help and guidance.

We provide quality linen throughout with tea towels, oven gloves, towels and bath mats.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs over 9 months old who are fully house trained
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We welcome dogs over 9 months old who are fully house trained and sociable with other dogs and people. Please contact the owner to discuss your pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Mangerton Mill and Mapperton Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Abbotsbury Children's Farm and Abbotsbury Swannery. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Melplash, Bridport, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 26 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 37 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Durdle Door - 57 min drive - 57.3 km

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 22 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pursuit of Hoppiness - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ropemakers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goose And Badger - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches on 31 December 2026 start from NZ$452, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional cottage with spacious enclosed garden close to Bridport & beaches located?

This family-friendly Bridport cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mangerton Mill, Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Tourist Information Centre. Bridport Museum is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a perfectbstay with 2 teenage boys. The hostess was very kind and helpfull
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing retreat

A lovely cottage in a great setting - so peaceful and perfect for our little dog. It’s a good base for the coast and lots of other activities. Thanks to Lisa for the local top tips and making us feel so welcome. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location

We had a great week in Bluebell cottage, the house is very comfortable and the garden and surrounding grounds are lovely. My children really enjoyed the play area and our dog was very happy having some friends to play with and being able to run around (particularly when the rabbits were out!). The cottages are set back from the main road so it is lovely and quiet and you can join the River Brit footpath easily which goes in both directions. We will happily stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana F.

Spacious and very suitable for dog and toddler

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bluebell Cottage, were quite surprised how well equipped the Cottage was, everything we needed was there. Thank you Lisa and Alister, we are sorry we did not meet you, and thank you for the biscuits a nice welcome. We would like to return maybe for a longer period. There was so much to see around the area and the beaches lovely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

We had a great four-night stay in Bluebell Cottage which worked perfectly for us with two kids and a dog. Having a good size secure private garden in addition to the large communal garden works so well and the setting is great. Lisa is also very welcoming and friendly…the only shame was we couldn’t stay for longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Netherbury Cottage

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A welcome birthday break

We stayed her for a long weekend to celebrate my wife's birthday. The location is great, not far from beaches and some very attractive Dorset countryside, and there are extensive grounds to explore on the property. The cottage is cosy but sleeps 5 and quiet with all you need for a few days away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ivan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Just a lovely cottage in a lovely location with really friendly hosts ,will return
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful stay

We had a lovely peaceful stay. Lisa was very welcoming and friendly. Gorgeous outdoor space. Close to several beaches and a short walk along fields to a lovely pub. Would recommend and certainly stay again. Only improvement I would say is thicker curtains for the front bedrooms as my kids were waking ridiculous early. But that is a minor thing Thank you Lisa
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Beautiful traditional cottage in Dorset

Enjoyed a wonderful week in Bluebell cottage. It was an excellent base for exploring the Jurassic coast. The accommodation was well equipped and situated in a beautiful rural setting. It was perfect for our stay and it was also dog friendly which was a bonus. There are some nice walks in the surrounding area. Bridport town centre is a short drive away. There is a Lidl, Co-op and Morrisons enroute to get supplies. The owners, Alistair and Lisa were very welcoming and always available if required. All in all an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Perfect

This cottage was perfect for us and our dogs. The garden was enclosed which meant our little boy and the hounds could play safely. We loved sitting on the patio for breakfast and dinner in the sunshine. Trampolining was so fun and the walk through the bluebell and wild garlic woods was a magical way to start the day. Lisa was really friendly and relaxed and made some great recommendations for places to visit. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Very pretty cottage in beautiful setting. Very well equipped, there everything needed to feel at hom

This lovely cottage is in beautiful surroundings. Our dog enjoyed the garden and attached field. We all loved nearby West Bay and Bridport.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul r.

supper holiday

great location the property is spacious well decocated and every thing you want a big garden all fenced in stops all animals out and in there is a barbecue area and a separate eating area all in all excellent ideal location for dorset
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Lovely comfortable cottage, excellent location, wonderful safe garden for dogs

Bluebell cottage is very well situated for exploring the jurassic coast. The cottage itself had a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and superb views. The enclosed garden was secure enough for children and our dog, while the paddock offered play equipment and and nice area to walk the dog. The beaches closest to the cottage were West Bay and Burton Bradstock (National Trust). Both were lovely, Burton Bradstock also has a walk across the headland, and the very nice Hive Cafe. We arrived at the cottage quite late, the lights were on and there were homemade cakes waiting for us, both were a lovely touch. We would definitely recommend Bluebell Cottage.
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8/10 Good

Abi P.

Cute little cottage in beautiful rural location perfect for kids and dogs

Well maintained and equipped little cottage perfect for a family of 4/5 with young kids. Small but has everything you need. Outside space AMAZING with climbing frame and trampoline in a shared area of garden with 3 other cottages and dog walking from the door down to the river was ideal. Great convenient location just out of Bridport.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Our stay at Bluebell Cottage

The cottage was ideally located 10 min drive too West Bay ,and 30 min drive too Weymouth , Lyme Regis ,the cottage is clean and tidy with a enclosed garden for our family dog , Alistair & Lisa made us feel very welcome specially with her home cakes on arrival, we would recommend this cottage to anybody we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Fantastic cottage, fantastic stay

Lisa and Alistair made us feel so welcome and we all especially liked the homemade cakes on arrival. The cottage facilities were perfect, it felt like we were home from home. The dogs loved the surroundings and the great walks you can do in the area. Had a wonderful break, cannot wait to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

About the host

Hosted by Alistair & Lisa Herbert

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We have been welcoming guests to our West Dorset holiday cottages since 2003. Our family of 5 and 2 dogs regularly use holiday cottages ourselves and we appreciate how important it is that everyone in the family is catered for - including the pets!

Why they chose this property

Bluebell cottage is in a great location to explore West Dorset. Set in tranquil stunning countryside but only a few minutes drive to the market town of Bridport and the coast at West Bay (made famous by Broadchurch TV series).
The fully enclosed garden means you can relax whilst your children and dogs are safe. The garden has direct access to our 6 acres of fields, woods and playarea where everyone can let off some steam. There are also 2 patios to take advantage of the sunshine all day and the cottage itself offers cosy and comfortable accommodation.

What makes this property unique

Fully-equipped cottage providing a home away from home. Relaxing and spacious setting, with enclosed private garden safe for kids & dogs and also spacious large landscaped field with play area and dog walk and stunning views.

Dedicated parking for 2 cars in our no through lane.

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