Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Shipton Gorge, Bridport

Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club5 min drive
West Bay Harbour7 min drive
West Bay Beach12 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Excellent reviews for this traditional coastal stone cottage on a quiet lane with large, enclosed south facing garden. You can enjoy a wonderful break just minutes away from Hive Beach, at the western end of the stunning Jurassic Coast, the setting for the award-winning TV drama Broadchurch. Recently and sympathetically refurbished with a fresh, contemporary style. Set in a great area for walking, fishing, golf and cycling with the South West Coastal Path, the National Cycling Network, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth within easy reach. Experience the hustle-bustle of elegant Bridport with antique and farmer’s markets, unusual and specialist shops and supermarkets, historic Georgian buildings and a wide range of outstanding restaurants. You'll be well served with shops within 1 mile and the village pub with local Palmer's beers, just 300 yards away.
Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with exposed beams. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 with single bed and loft bed (suitable for children over 6 years). Bathroom with bath and toilet. Logburner in living room (initial fuel included). Electric heating and bed linen included. Free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, DVD player and film library. Free to use phone. Microwave. Enclosed garden on 3 levels with patio and furniture. Parking (1 car) in front of cottage or at bottom of lane. Welcome pack. No smoking or use of vapour devices please. No pets - sorry! Linen and bath/wash towels provided but please bring your own beach towels. NOW 100% POWERED BY RENEWABLES!

Property manager

Jonathan Dixon

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bed linen, dish cloths, bathing and tea-towels are supplied. Visitors are asked to bring their own towels.

On final payment, we will send entry instructions. If any aspect of this is unclear, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or e-mail.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this cottage is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesil Beach and Lyme Regis Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mapperton Gardens, or check out an event or a game at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Shipton Gorge, Bridport

What's nearby

Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club - 5 min drive
West Bay Harbour - 7 min drive
Hive Beach - 9 min drive
West Bay Beach - 12 min drive
West Bexington Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Maiden Newton Station - 22 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

The Loders Arms - 7 min drive
Woodman Inn - 5 min drive
The Pursuit of Hoppiness - 5 min drive
Rise Market & Bakery - 4 min drive
The Three Horseshoes - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Dorset Stone Cottage, large garden, pretty village near sea. located?

This family-friendly Bridport cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hive Beach, Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club and East Beach. Sladers Yard and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Lovely cosy quiet cottage nice beautiful beaches to visit close by

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbar erholsam und ruhig

Das Cottage ist ideal für Ausflüge zur Jurasic Coast und wenn man maximale Ruhe haben möchte. Für Selbstversorger und Sternengucker ebenso wunderbar geeignet.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Christina H.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

No phone service/read amenities carefully

First the positive. It has a lovely back yard, charming neighborhood and friendly neighbors. There have been some updates in the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. There’s was an effort to welcome guests with guidebooks, information booklet, books and movies. Ok, now the problems. First, there is only a bath tub with separate hot water and cold water spigots. The profile has bath and doesn’t mention shower so I missed this. My mistake. This didn’t work for our family. When my husband went to add more hot water to the tub he burnt his foot. The hot water comes out at practically boiling when it’s available. That’s the other thing, when the hot water runs out it takes an hour to get more. Plan accordingly. We were doing laundry, washing dishes and trying to bath 4 people and it ran out. The other big issue is phone service. We were notified a week before arriving that there was no cell service. However, there was a landline. No. It didn’t work. It just was static. I was to call with problems but had no phone service. My son was having breathing problems and I couldn’t contact anyone. I emailed. No response. I did get cell service if I climbed on top of the hill - that would have been nice to know. Finally, it said it had a barbeque- it didn’t. We planned barbeque meals the whole time so we were left trying to redo everything. The actual final issue was the amount of stuff that is standard at other vrbos we’ve stayed at and just was not there or we were required to do when we left- Ie no hand soap at the kitchen sink, no no wash cloths, no extra towels. When we left we were supposed to wash, dry, and put away all dishes, wipe down refrigerator, and strip beds. I would not stay here if you have asthma either. We came very close to having to take my son to the A&E.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

15 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Nice cozy cottage in quiet village on a very narrow street. Handy for all the local sights, 5 minutes from Bridport. Huge secluded nicely kept garden to rear, sunny patio seating area. A few sttep stept up to the front door. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage perfect for our family of four, comfortable clean great outside space

Great experience we will be returning another year 5*

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Dixon

We are Jonathan and Cate Dixon. We bought Gulliver's Cottage in 2010 and love every minute we spend there and hope you will too. We live nearby and are committed to helping you get the best from your stay and are always happy to give you ideas and advice for walks, places and eat and visit. All you need do is call or e-mail!

Why they chose this property

Shipton Gorge is a quiet, leafy Dorset village with a history going back to the Domesday Book in 1086. Built around the 13th century St Martin's Church, Shipton Gorge is well connected with a network of footpaths and bridleways to the coast at Hive Beach, stunning countryside, the South West Coastal Path, nearby ancient monuments and breathtaking hill-top views. You'll find a friendly welcome from villagers and the nearby New Inn, the village's own pub that serves great meals and Palmer's ales. We're about 10 minutes drive from Bridport which is a pretty, trendy but bustling market town. Bridport offers a superb range of independent and quirky shops, an amazing street market, a fantastic range of eating places and there is lots to see and do.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage, which dates back to the 1790's and situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has been converted to be easy, clean and airy but also to retain its quirky character and charm. Gulliver's Cottage is not just another holiday rental - it's our home from home, where we come to relax with friends and family and we hope that you'll feel the same way. We are within easy reach of a wealth of stunning Jurassic Coast beaches at Burton Bradstock, Lulworth and Durdle Dor, the Chesil Beach and Lyme Regis. Visit West Bay, used in the recent TV drama, Broadchurch. Local attractions include Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage in Dorchester, the Swannery at Abbotsbury and several historic homes and gardens.