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Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn

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Living Room / Lounge
Bathroom
Pool (Indoor)
Interior
Kitchen

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 234 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Canonicorum, Dorset
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Charmouth Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn

A traditional single storey barn conversion cottage full of country character. The cottage has a high vaulted beamed ceiling in the open plan living area with french windows opening out to a private south facing patio.

A country kitchen and dining area which is fully equipped and open plan within the living space. The country feel continues with a log burning fire in the living area, along with a smart TV so you won't be without your current series! The cottage has a kingsize bed, ample storage and an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over. Also enjoy full access to the guest only Indoor heated swimming pool (seasonal).

"Dorset has a long tradition of smuggling, shipwrecking and even piracy".
Berehayes Farm was built in the early 16th century and was established as a holiday cottage complex in 1987. The complex is situated less than three miles from the World Heritage Coastline in West Dorset and close to the Devon Boarder.

The attached historic Farmhouse is one of the longest standing buildings locally with the now cottages historically having specific uses in years gone by. Each of the 8 cottages' names are attributed to the historic uses they had year previously in the 16th, 17th and 18th century.

All six traditionally converted cottages are set around a delightful courtyard benefiting from their own outside space and access to our indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi (open seasonally and alined with School term holiday times).

Berehayes is set in the village of Whitchurch Canonicorum, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the surrounding countryside is some of the most spectacular in Britain providing many fine walks. We are an ideal destination for family get aways, small group get-togethers, couples retreats and a base for walking enthusiasts.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Pets by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Marine Theatre and The Town Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Mapperton Gardens. Seaton Tramway and Seaton Jurassic are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Canonicorum, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Charmouth Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lyme Regis Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 12 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pilot Boat - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shave Cross Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in West Dorset - Smugglers Barn located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dorset and East Devon Coast, St. Gabriel’s Mouth Beach and Golden Cap. Seatown Beach and South West Coast Path Section 47 Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and excellent accommodation. Facilities were great. All utilities needed were found in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Natalie

Sadly not what we had hoped.

The location was great for getting to local beaches and attractions.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Helen

Great relaxing break

On arrival the place was spotless, welcoming and had all the equipment needed in a home away from home. The bed was comfortable, the pool relaxing and the outside seating area was the cherry on the cake. Thank you
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Great accommodation but a shame that the pool was closed

The cottage was clean, warm, comfortable and ideal for a short stay in the countryside. Ideally placed in a quiet village but within easy reach of the coast. We would have rated it a 5 had the pool been open as we chose this location based on there being a pool for use during our stay. A big disappointment as there was no indication that the pool would be closed for the winter until we arrived and went to take a dip.Had we known beforehand we would have chosen a similarly priced hotel with pool

6/10 Okay

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely cottage -warm and clean- well supplied with all catering needs.Very disappointed as pool not available which was one of main reasons for choosing the cottage.Also logs for log burner not provided but that did not affect our stay as cottage warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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Berehayes is a traditionally converted cottage complex. One priority during the conversion was to maintain and maximise the original features of these buildings. As a result, each cottage has exposed brick walls, real wood beams, and in some cases metal work used during construction still on show today.

Berehayes is a welcoming and warm place to be where our ambition is that all visitors will wish to return again.

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