Ideal for family holidays, with the Jurassic coast, Monkey World, Weymouth Sea Life Centre and Swanage steam train’s, walking bird watching and fishing.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request. Doggy extras. Laundry room with washer/dryer (shared with other properties on-site). Games room and external information room with use of freezer and payphone. Enclosed patio with garden furniture and barbecue. Large lawned area (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Manor Court Cottages are set in the picturesque village of Shipton Gorge. Within walking distance, 110 yards, are the village playing fields and pub selling the famous Palmers Ales and local food. This a fantastic location to explore the Dorset countryside and World Heritage Jurassic coastline, 1½ miles away. Whether its a family holiday, walking, bird watching, fishing, cycling or for a quiet break Manor Court Cottages are ideal. The pretty village of Burton Bradstock, 1½ miles, has a beach with a café, shop, post office, garage and pubs. The market town of Bridport, 2 miles away, has a lively and vibrant street market Saturdays and Wednesday, along with small shops, cafés, antiques and local food can be found, or pop into the museum and learn its history of rope and net making.
The picturesque harbour of West Bay is 2 miles away and was made famous by the TV drama ’Broadchurch’, while the village of Abbotsbury, 3 miles away, is popular for its swannery, sub-tropical gardens and childrens farm. Spread along the coast from Sidmouth is a host of attractions, including the Donkey Sanctuary and Beer Caves at Seaton and Axminster where you can ride on the trams or eat at the River Cottage restaurant. Into Dorset try fishing in a boat out of the cobb at Lymm Regis, fossil hunting at the museum or a walk up Golden Cap for the breathtaking views. Weymouth with its sandy beaches and Sealife Centre is well worth a visit, discover the dinosaurs at the Dorchester museum or travel back in time with a visit to Thomas Hardy’s cottage, go to war at the Bevington Tank Museum, or say ’hi’ to the monkeys at Monkey World. Enjoy a dip at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door for a sightseeing walk, explore Crofe Castle, and then all aboard the steam train at Swanage. Shops and pubs 1 mile.
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Suitable for up to 2 pets
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Shipton Gorge pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Shipton Gorge?
As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Shipton Gorge on 24 July 2026 start from NZ$456, 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 2 bedroom accommodation in Shipton Gorge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Shipton Gorge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Shipton Gorge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Shipton Gorge located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hive Beach, Dorset and East Devon Coast and Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club. East Beach and Sladers Yard are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Can’t fault the accommodation, absolutely fantastic
Molly Jones
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peggy Hoskins
10 June 2025
What a beautiful little cottage to stay in.
What a beautiful little cottage to stay in. Fully equipped with so many extras, it makes such a difference to a holiday.Comfortable sofas and beds, and fittings.Our Christmas break was exceptional, with even more extras to make our Christmas special.We would highly recommend this cottage to others, and we look forward to booking again in the summer months, to enjoy all the favourite places around in Dorset.
Peggy Hoskins
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Glen Long
4 May 2025
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Glen Long
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gordon
9 November 2020
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Exceeded all expectations - brilliant!
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Gordon
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert
3 November 2020
Cottage very comfortable and warm - needed as weather was particularly poor and cold.
Cottage very comfortable and warm - needed as weather was particularly poor and cold.
Plenty to do in the surrounding area. Good walks with the dog.
Review for late October, hence the poor weather.
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Robert
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
7 September 2020
Brilliant accomodation, sparklingly clean and hosts were lovely.
Brilliant accomodation, sparklingly clean and hosts were lovely. Highly recommend!
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Rachel
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lisa
18 August 2020
We loved our stay at Woodpecker-cottage.
We loved our stay at Woodpecker-cottage. The only thing that would have been nice was to have a parasol for our outside courtyard .We did speak with Mark who kindly brought us another one but as it did not have anything to weigh it down it was too unsafe to have up. The only other thing was lots of flies but being on a farm I guess this it what you may expect.Otherwise it was a really lovely cottage and a great base to explore from.We would like to return maybe in the Autumn/Spring.
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Lisa
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
11 August 2020
Really lovely location and great cottage, very clean and comfortable.
Really lovely location and great cottage, very clean and comfortable. Happy to recommend and would happily return ourselves for another stay.
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Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cathy
28 December 2019
Had a great holiday, loved the cottage, a short walk to a fab local pub only a couple of miles from
Had a great holiday, loved the cottage, a short walk to a fab local pub only a couple of miles from a great dog friendly beach and cafe. Great quiet location but only a few miles to a town for everything you could need.
Cathy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christine
4 December 2019
Lovely cottage,very clean,spacious,beautiful views out of the windows and dogs are welcome.
Lovely cottage,very clean,spacious,beautiful views out of the windows and dogs are welcome. A very nice welcome basket on arrival and even treats for the dogs. Pictures on website doesn't do it justice. Would definitely like to return.
Christine
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 November 2019
I’ve already done this once we had a wonderful holiday weather great who could ask for more.
I’ve already done this once we had a wonderful holiday weather great who could ask for more.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 October 2019
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Brilliant holiday
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carole
22 September 2019
We had a fantastic holiday.
We had a fantastic holiday. Great cottage we will go again next year .
Carole
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynda
21 September 2019
The cottage was excellent the people how run it were very helpful great place to stay.
The cottage was excellent the people how run it were very helpful great place to stay. But you should up date your website. Thank you for the great stay.from all of us.
Lynda
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
16 September 2019
Our second visit to Woodpecker this year and was as enjoyable as in March except this time was minus
Our second visit to Woodpecker this year and was as enjoyable as in March except this time was minus our dog Scoob who we sadly lost in June aged 16. We met Mark this time who was very helpful and friendly. Will definately be back.
Carolyn
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Keith
18 August 2019
Great cottage, very clean with good decor, welcome pack and dog friendly.
Great cottage, very clean with good decor, welcome pack and dog friendly. In fact our family of four, two adults and two children, we did not have any issues or find any faults. We had a great holiday.
Keith
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul
12 August 2019
We had a lovely week here and would recommend the cottage.
We had a lovely week here and would recommend the cottage. Very comfortable with a lot of little extras. A nice place to go
Paul
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna
15 July 2019
Lovely cottage, clean, well equipped.
Lovely cottage, clean, well equipped. Little extras left. Great location to get around to different areas. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. My son loved being next door to the sheep field. Would definitely return if in the area. Even our dogs settled well. Thank you x
Donna
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Judy
30 June 2019
Very good cottage as always.
Very good cottage as always. New furniture, especially the beds, great improvement. Unfortunately weather was dreadful - rained nearly every day and with 2 dogs to take out life was difficult. Mark, the caretaker, was very helpful and supplied all the things that I had no room to bring. Hopefully will come again but a long way from North Norfolk but we love Dorset.
Judy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
9 May 2019
For our short break Woodpecker was perfect.
For our short break Woodpecker was perfect. Good location for many places to visit without having to travel far. Local pub Three Horseshoes in Burton Bradstock and the Bridport Golf Club served excellent food. Walks with our elderly dog at Hive Beach plus a stop for coffee were perfect.
Carolyn
From a partner site
8/10 Good
julia
22 January 2019
Lovely cottage.
Lovely cottage. Thoughtful extras (dog treats and poo bags. Plus welcome pack). Good location as close to Hive beach and others) . Good views. Going back soon
julia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynn
21 January 2019
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Lovely cottage will try to book again soon
Lynn
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