Barn Close Farm is a detached cottage resting in Morcombelake, Dorset and can sleep six guests in three bedrooms.

Amenities: Oil heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine. TV x 2, Sky, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Enclosed garden lawn and furniture and access to 15 acres of hill farmland. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles, pub 1.6 miles

Town: The pretty village of Chideock (pronounced Chiddick) can be found straddling the main A35 road between Bridport and Honiton, in glorious West Dorset. Many of the quaint cottages lining the road are constructed of cob and the honey-coloured local sandstone. Lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the area has plenty of lovely walks, whilst just 1 mile away is Dorset's Jurassic Coast, famed for its fossils and ease of finding them, where a walk along the coastal path affords spectacular views across the sparkling waters of Lyme Bay towards Portland, Chisel beach and the Devon coast. A short drive east takes you to the ancient rope-making town of Bridport, and the harbour at West Bay, or venture west to visit the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis. An excellent holiday base from which to explore this scenic area.