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Characterful 18th century cottage in Bridport close to the Jurassic Coast.

Characterful 18th century cottage in Bridport close to the Jurassic Coast.

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Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

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Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bridport, England
  • Popular LocationWest Bay Harbour4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Bay Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeatown Beach12 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)73 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Characterful 18th century cottage in Bridport close to the Jurassic Coast.

The cottage is hidden away down a quiet lane in a peaceful location in the heart of the thriving market town of Bridport. The location is close to all amenities, shops, eateries, pubs, art deco Electric Palace and Bridport Arts Centre. Bucky Doo Square is a couple of minutes walk from the cottage, where musicians perform, as people visit the street markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, selling everything from bric-a-brac to street food.

Recently refurbished the stone cottage is light, cosy and comfortable. After coming through the front door you enter a porch for coats and shoes and containing a cabinet with cottage and tourist information and games for the use of guests.

The living room/diner contains a wood burner, comfortable seating and a range of equipment you might expect. French doors lead to a sheltered stone walled courtyard which can accommodate one car and has a rear wrought iron gate for vehicular access. A table and chairs are situated in the courtyard for al fresco dining.

A small but well equipped kitchen leads off from the living room.

On the first floor of this 3 storey cottage there is a bathroom with a bath and shower. There is a step down into the bathroom. The large Master bedroom has a standard feature double bed. The second bedroom on this level has adult sized wooden bunk beds.

On the second floor there is a beamed, attic bedroom containing a standard double bed. Far reaching views across nearby hills and the towns characterful rooftops can be had on the east and north side of this room. There is a low point on the stairs leading up to the attic bedroom.

The property has full central heating throughout if required.

There is always a lot happening in Bridport at any one time. As well as the twice weekly markets there is a monthly farmers' market, a monthly vintage market and a regular artisan market held in the arts centre. Bridport has a free museum which has a significant section informing you of the town's rope making industry and history. There are many festivals throughout the year including themes such as literary, film, rope, food/drink and the unique hat festival.

The beaches and harbour at West Bay ( of "Broadchurch" fame) is approximately 1.5 miles from the cottage. Either a few minutes drive or a lovely (45 minutes approx) walk through the town orchard and along the river Brit. In general the cottage is a good base for walkers and cyclists. Many varied day routes and destinations are possible along the coast or through beautiful countryside. You could easily spend a week or two and not use a car if you wanted to.

The surrounding area is largely unspoilt with several areas owned by the National Trust. The coast has World Heritage status and many literary connections including Thomas Hardy. Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Abbotsbury, Dorchester and Weymouth are all within easy reach. Activities including fossil hunting, fishing, sailing and golf are all possible. There are many places of interest to visit including a swannery, children's farms and beautiful sub tropical gardens open to the public.

Property manager

Susan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Under 6 months and over 5yrs allowed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesil Beach and Lyme Regis Beach. Mapperton Gardens and Abbotsbury Children's Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Bridport Arts Centre - 3 min walk
  • West Bay Harbour - 4 min drive
  • West Bay Beach - 8 min drive
  • Eype Beach - 12 min drive
  • Seatown Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 26 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woodman Inn - 4 min walk
  • The Pursuit of Hoppiness - 4 min walk
  • Rise Market & Bakery - 8 min walk
  • White Lion - 7 min walk
  • The Ropemakers - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful 18th century cottage in Bridport close to the Jurassic Coast. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Characterful 18th century cottage in Bridport close to the Jurassic Coast.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful 18th century cottage in Bridport close to the Jurassic Coast.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful 18th century cottage in Bridport close to the Jurassic Coast. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Bridport Museum, Bridport Arts Centre, and Bridport Tourist Information Centre. Sladers Yard and West Bay Harbour are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
This property is ideally located in the centre of the town of Bridport and surprisingly comes with a dedicated parking space.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we hoped for!
This cottage was both quiet and perfectly located to most of what Bridport has to offer -- which is a lot! The hosts were welcoming and very helpful. We enjoyed eating at the historic Bull Hotel restaurant just yards away. It was a memorable trip, and I hope to visit again one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage in Central Bridport
Well located and equipped, with outside space and parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was cosy and comfortable right in the centre of town. The only noisy night was the first night was when we could hear some rowdiness from the pub. Apart from that it was really quiet. The parking was tight but manageable with our Toyota Yaris. We really enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Dorset
Just returned from a lovely stay at Susan’s cottage in Bridport. The cottage was perfect for a long weekend, lovely, cosy and well equipped for our needs. The location was great for exploring the Jurassic Coast and was the perfect base for us. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bare bones and great
This is a great base for exploring this area of Dorset. Perfect location in town. It’s quite bare bones and the parking is very tight. We managed it alright with a small car though but it might be hard with a slightly larger vehicle. The internet is not very good in terms of speed and kept going out so it might be tough to work from here if that’s the plan. Susan was easy to reach and answered all the questions in a timely manner. Bring your own washing up liquid and enjoy this beautiful area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely period property
A lovely warm welcome to a beautifully presented period property. Fully equipped and very comfortable. The personal touches were very much appreciated e.g. leaving milk and cereal. Leaving a card and biscuits for my daughters birthday. In the heart of Bridport town, very convenient to all amenities. Loved the market days and the antique quarter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mini break
We really enjoyed our short break at Susan's cottage in Bridport. The cottage was very clean and homely and is ideally situated for an easy walk to the shops and eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridport cottage
Enjoyed our stay in this clean & cosy cottage, very centrally located with easy access to the bustling town of Bridport as well as the wonderful Jurassic coast and beaches. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridport Cottage
Lovely cottage which is very centrally located. Would recommend to anyone visiting Bridport.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021