CARTSHED COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Portesham

Cartshed Cottage, Shilvinghampton, Dorset, sleeps seven guests in four bedrooms.

Cartshed Cottage has four bedrooms including one king-size, one double, one ground-floor double, and one single. It features a bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower, as well as a cloakroom. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area, supplemented by a utility room and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. Amenities include oil central heating, electric oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 TVs, and WiFi. Outside, there is private driveway parking for three cars and an enclosed side garden. One well-behaved pet is welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Fuel, power, and a starter pack for the stove, bed linen and towels are all included and a highchair, and travel cot are provided. You can find a shop, pub and beach within 2.9 miles or less. Note: Dogs must be leashed due to livestock, and there are steps to the ground-floor bedroom. Make the most of the idyllic coast and country at Cartshed Cottage. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150. Note: Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Private driveway parking for 3 cars. Enclosed side garden. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 2.1 miles, beach 2.9 miles. Note: Dogs must be kept on leads due to livestock. Note: There are steps up to the ground-floor bedroom. Note: Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property

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: Portesham is a beautiful West Dorset village, superbly located for access to the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast, South West Coastal Path and South Dorset Ridgeway, in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only a short drive from Weymouth, Dorchester or Bridport. The village is surrounded by glorious countryside, with direct access to public footpaths including the south west coastal path. There is an excellent local pub serving good food and real ales, and a village farm store. A great base for touring, there is plenty to see and do within a short drive of this picturesque area, including Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens. Take a walk up to St Catherine’s Chapel and experience the fantastic views over Chesil beach. The bustling market town of Dorchester is just 8 miles away, with its array of interesting shops, restaurants and museums. Within easy reach is the family friendly seaside resort of Weymouth and the Jurassic coast, and also dramatic Portland, venue for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. With Bournemouth and Poole only 40 minutes away, this is altogether a super holiday destination at any time of the year.