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17th Century Stone Built Cottage With Tiled Roof - Former Cider Barn
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Bridport, Dorset
- Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty1 min walk
- Place, West Bay Beach20 min drive
- Place, Durdle Door64 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
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About this property
17th Century Stone Built Cottage With Tiled Roof - Former Cider Barn
This is an opportunity to stay in a comfortable, cosy cottage situated in a quiet rural valley rich in wildlife, birds and wild flowers. It has its own garden looking on to the original cider orchard . The cottage is in the grounds of the owner's small farm of 30 acres of meadow which you are welcome to explore and picnic in. This is an area of AONB with numerous county walks straight from the cottage and nature reserves and ancient historic sites to explore. You can wander along the lanes and through the woods and probably not see a soul and yet there are two good pubs within one and a half miles of the cottages.
The busy market town of Bridport is 5 miles away with shops, restaurants, leisure centre, Electric Palace Cinema, museum and Arts Centre. West Bay with its bustllng harbour and the beaches of Burton Bradstock, Eype, Seaton and Charmouth are all within easy reach. There are many picturesque villages in the area and the private gardens that are open to the public over the summer months are well worth visiting. If you are interested in geology you have the Jurassic Coast and fossil hunting to enjoy and the proximity of the SW Coastal Path.
The cottage is attractively furnished and well equipped. It has a beamed living room with a log burning stove and French window into the garden. A modern fitted kitchen, double and twin bedded bedrooms, bathroom with bath, lavatory and over-bath shower. The wood burner heats radiators if required and there are electric night storage and convector heaters.
All linen and towels are provided. There is a smart TV and a DVD. The cottage has free WiFi and Netflix access. The kitchen has an electric cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine with dryer. Natural spring water with UV filter. Garden table and chairs. Dogs on request charges at £26 per week. .xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .
The busy market town of Bridport is 5 miles away with shops, restaurants, leisure centre, Electric Palace Cinema, museum and Arts Centre. West Bay with its bustllng harbour and the beaches of Burton Bradstock, Eype, Seaton and Charmouth are all within easy reach. There are many picturesque villages in the area and the private gardens that are open to the public over the summer months are well worth visiting. If you are interested in geology you have the Jurassic Coast and fossil hunting to enjoy and the proximity of the SW Coastal Path.
The cottage is attractively furnished and well equipped. It has a beamed living room with a log burning stove and French window into the garden. A modern fitted kitchen, double and twin bedded bedrooms, bathroom with bath, lavatory and over-bath shower. The wood burner heats radiators if required and there are electric night storage and convector heaters.
All linen and towels are provided. There is a smart TV and a DVD. The cottage has free WiFi and Netflix access. The kitchen has an electric cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine with dryer. Natural spring water with UV filter. Garden table and chairs. Dogs on request charges at £26 per week. .xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
For every extra pet is a charge for 24.5£
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bridport
Located in Bridport, this cottage is in a rural area. Mangerton Mill and Mapperton Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Leisure Centre. Abbotsbury Children's Farm and Abbotsbury Swannery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Bridport, Dorset
What's nearby
- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- West Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 12.7 km
- Weymouth Beach - 45 min drive - 39.5 km
- Lulworth Cove - 56 min drive - 52.5 km
- Durdle Door - 64 min drive - 51.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Marquis of Lorne - 5 min drive
- Three Horseshoes Inn - 4 min drive
- Coffee #1 - 16 min drive
- Pursuit of Hoppiness - 17 min drive
- The Spyway Inn - 15 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Reviews
Verified
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good
A. de Jong A.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a good stay
A. de Jong A.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kathy B.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful deep country experiance
Kathy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Tracy C.
24 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful! 😊
Tracy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Brian G.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secret Garden
Brian G.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy C.
22 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural retreat
Tracy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kim f.
7 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location cosy cottage fabulous host
kim f.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
charlotte k.
1 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
charlotte k.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Michael A.
25 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Place in Dorset
Michael A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Jennie L.
3 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cottage
Jennie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew Law
6 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with lovely owners.
Andrew Law
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
caroline b.
16 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of heaven!
caroline b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
14 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in truly rural location
Robert M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Peter G.
2 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for a country break
Peter G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
George A.
18 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect peace
George A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
claus v.
7 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the perfect retreat
claus v.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela W.
5 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
Angela W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike G.
28 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Mike G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Oasis of peace
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacqui W.
14 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Countryside retreat
Jacqui W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andy S.
7 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in Barn Cottage
Andy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colette H.
1 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet cottage in a beautiful location!
Colette H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven M.
11 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay - thank you
Steven M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane K.
4 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Silence is Golden
Diane K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
11 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very pleasant property- nice and quiet with a well equipped house
Heather R.
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Carpendale
Having spent half my life as a naval wife, I was determined to settle down in our lovely county of Dorset and in 1983 my husband and I discovered this thatched farmhouse with a few acres and a barn which had previously been used for making cider. We acquired a flock of sheep and enjoyed renovating the farmhouse and the barn, now named Barn Cottage. This cottage has been let for holidays for several years and has been very popular.
Why they chose this property
The surroundings of the cottage are spectacular and we feel really privileged to live in this beautiful area with its rolling hills and valleys. Although off the beaten track, the beaches and shops are only some 5 miles away. Bridport is a thriving market town with much entertainment available.
What makes this property unique
There are numerous walks straight from your front door taking you through fields, woods etc with usually a pub somewhere along the route. Aim for Mapperton Manor (used for scenes in the latest version of Far from the Madding Crowd), Powerstock Common, King John's Castle (hunting lodge), the Iron Age fort at Eggardon Hill, and the Kingcombe Centre with its wild flower meadows.
The beaches at West Bay, Eype, Seatown (Anchor Inn) , Charmouth (for fossils), Lyme Regis and Burton Bradstock (the Hive Beach cafe), all along the Jurassic Coast, are easily accessible. Portland Bill and Abbotsbury (for the swans) are well worth visiting.
The beaches at West Bay, Eype, Seatown (Anchor Inn) , Charmouth (for fossils), Lyme Regis and Burton Bradstock (the Hive Beach cafe), all along the Jurassic Coast, are easily accessible. Portland Bill and Abbotsbury (for the swans) are well worth visiting.
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