Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Poole, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £335

Self catering accommodation in Poole sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: DELIGHTFUL BARN CONVERSION IN A VILLAGE SETTING Situated in the sprawling village of Lytchett Matravers near Poole and Wareham the property enjoys peace and tranquillity nestling at the bottom of the owners home and garden a beautiful chocolate box thatched cottage where their friendly dog wanders freely. Affording fabulous far-reaching views over surrounding countryside and towards the Purbeck Hills and Corfe Castle it is ideal for couples or small families looking to explore the stunning Dorset coastline with a huge variety of attractions and amenities nearby including Poole The Jurassic Coast Lulworth Cove Weymouth Portland and Abbotsbury to name a few. The golden beaches at Bournemouth Shell Bay and Swanage are all a convenient drive away as are Corfe Castle Monkey World the Bovington Tank Museum and Dorchester. Other local activities include golf and walking with many routes and footpaths being accessible direct from the property. The accommodation is situated on the sensitively converted barn s first-floor which retains many exposed beams is accessed by an internal staircase from the car port and offers ONE bedroom: with super king-size zip- and link which can be made into a twin on request built in wardrobe and en-suite shower room with WC. Double doors lead out onto a south facing balcony area with table and chairs and a lovely view of the Purbeck Hills. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with a Velux 3 dormers and a large west facing feature panoramic window overlooking a horse paddock and superb sunsets making the accommodation light and airy. Lounge area with leather double seater reclining sofas reclining armchair TV/DVD and Wi-Fi. A selection of books and games are provided. Kitchen area well-equipped with electric cooker and hob fridge with small freezer section washer/dryer dishwasher and microwave. Dining area with oak table and chairs. Amenities: ample parking in own car port which gives direct access to the front door. Additional storage for bikes surf boards etc. Bed linen towels electric central heating and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. 1 small well behaved dog welcome 2 small dogs by arrangement. Additional info: no ground floor garden area. Location: beach a 30 minute drive shops 2 pubs/restaurants all in the village.

1 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £315

Self catering accommodation in Charmouth sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: PRETTY ANNEXE TO MAIN FARMHOUSE WITH BEACH A SHORT WALK AWAY This delightful property nestles next to the owner s property on a small organic farm with sheep and chickens. It has been built and developed in a sustainable way using a number of local and natural materials and offers a great escape for couples looking to explore this lovely area. Perfectly placed on the Jurassic Coast designated as England s first Natural World Heritage Site and spanning 95 miles of the Dorset and East Devon coastline taking in some of the very finest walks and views available. The seaside village of Charmouth is a 2 mile walk from the property and offers an array of shops and pubs. Lyme Regis is also within easy reach and boasts an unspoilt seafront with sheltered south-facing beaches and traditional deckchairs that still line the promenade in summer. Other attractions in the area include the charming coastal resorts of Beer Seaton Sidmouth Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens. The accommodation offers ONE bedroom: super-king-size (that can be presented as a twin upon request) with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and WC. Shower-room: with electric shower and WC located on the ground floor. Lounge/diner: lovely cosy area with large flatscreen TV/DVD and French doors with garden views. Kitchen: with electric double hotplate hob small electric combination microwave oven and fridge with freezer compartment. Regret no washing machine but it is possible to use the one in the main farmhouse by arrangement. Outside: private patio area with garden furniture. Amenities: private off-road parking for 1 car. Bed linen towels electric heating (underfloor heating on the ground floor and central heating on the first floor) and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome please kindly keep on leads when on site. Location: beach 2 miles pub within walking distance and selection of pubs shops and restaurants in Charmouth 2 miles.

2 bedroom holiday home, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £325

Self catering accommodation in Weymouth sleeps 3.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 3 SINGLE STOREY BARN CONVERSIONS A SHORT DRIVE TO BEACHES These delightful barn conversions nestle in a quiet spot yet close to many amenities their location makes an ideal base to explore a wide variety of places of interest amongst the wonderful county of Dorset. Explore the beautiful surrounding countryside with some stunning scenery particularly along the famous Jurassic Coast. There are numerous coast paths and inland bridleways as well as small picturesque villages with pubs to enjoy a good meal. The area is famed for its popular beaches including Chesil Beach which stretches for 18 miles. Enjoy some of the many attractions within a short drive which include Weymouth with its Sealife Centre Abbotsbury Swannery Monkey World Dinosaur Museum Lulworth Cove and Castle Durdle Door and much more. In the evenings relax in the enclosed garden or stroll to one of 3 pubs all within a 15 minute walk. Outside: each property benefits from its own enclosed garden with patio area and seating. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen electric and central heating included. Towels for hire. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome. Regret no smoking in the properties. Location: sandy beach at Weymouth 4 miles shop and pubs within 1 mile. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower and WC and 1 single. Bathroom: with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: small well-equipped with cooker fridge washing machine microwave TV DVD and patio doors.

3 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £540

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: CHARMING CHARACTER PROPERTY 2 MILES FROM THE POPULAR LYME REGIS An annexe to an early Georgian farmhouse in a beautiful valley on the border of East Devon and West Dorset close to Somerset to the north. The interior is tastefully furnished and the private garden is perfect to sit and enjoy the rural atmosphere. Close to the Jurassic Coast a World Heritage Site with easy access to coastal walks beaches and fossil-rich cliffs. Lyme Regis is under 2 miles with boutique shops pubs restaurants museum cinema and theatre overlooking the sea. Enjoy the Regency houses on the promenade Langmoor Gardens historic Cobb beach and harbour. For River Cottage fans Park Farm (River Cottage HQ) is 2 miles north and halfway to the small town of Axminster and River Cottage Canteen. There are many local attractions Pecorama Beer caves Seaton Tramway Crealy Bicton Park Burrows Farm Gardens Killerton and Knightshayes Court. Axminster train station has direct connections to Exeter and London Waterloo. This traditional property offers THREE bedrooms: 1 master double with slightly reduced headroom and 2 twin rooms all on the first floor and reached via steep traditional cottage stairs accessed from the lounge. Bathroom: on the ground floor with bath hand shower attachment and WC. Shower room on the first floor with WC. Lounge: enjoys woodburner within the inglenook fireplace TV DVD and Freeview. Kitchen/diner: offers oven hob microwave fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Storage/utility room: external useful storage area for surfboards beach and walking gear with washing machine. Outside: fully enclosed secure courtyard area with seating and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen electric central heating and wi-fi included. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome more by arrangement. Regret no smoking within the property. Additional info: circular walking route around the property with countryside woodland and scenic views 30 minutes. Direct off-road riverside walk into the centre of Lyme Regis around 45 minutes. Location: beach shops pubs and restaurants all within 2 miles in Lyme Regis. Arrival: 3pm.

Farrs Coach House, Beaminster, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Beaminster sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview:

Farrs Coach House details

Farrs Coach House is a beautifully appointed and lit, contemporary converted loft, situated in the curtilage of an historic house. There are far reaching views to the hills around the very pretty town of Beaminster. A three minute walk will take you to the market square of this ancient town with it's grand Minster Church.

West Dorset is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, immortalised by Thomas Hardy and John Fowles and more recently becoming England's first World Heritage Site, an accolade awarded for the stunning and varied 95 miles of coast stretching from Portland to Lyme Regis including fossil hunter's paradise beaches at Charmouth and Lyme Regis. It includes extraordinary landforms at Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Chesil Bank as well as notable archaeological sites, such as the Iron Age Hill Forts of Maiden Castle and Eggardon, Pilsdon Pen and Lambert's Castle.

Beaminster nestles in a bowl of hills and from its grand Minster Church you can wander the side streets of hamstone, rose clad cottages, pick up your breakfast croissant from Le Vieux Four (North Street), lunch at the Ann Day Gallery, dine at the award-winning Bridge House Brasserie (right next door), or get a takeaway from the Bombay Spice. Beaminster Festival happens every year with concerts in the church and exhibitions and events all over town. There are good independent greengrocers, bakers and butchers, two small supermarkets, an out of town farm shop and family run nursery (Groves - both up Tunnel Road), clothes, gifts and hardware shops.

Further Afield
Bridport is a vibrant old rope and net making town five miles south, with twice weekly street markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a fascinating Vintage Quarter with artists' studios and Sunday markets in the summer. The Arts Centre on Bucky Doo Square has an eclectic mix of exhibitions, theatre and film. Several good restaurants include the very characterful Beach and Barnicot, the Olive Tree and the Bull Hotel.

West Bay two miles further on is a gritty old sea port with fantastic cliffs (featured in the TV drama Broadchurch), beaches, fishing and two good restaurants, the Riverside (long established and the place for really fresh seafood) and the Watch House, on the beach. Sladers Yard shows contemporary art, furniture and crafts and has a great little cafe. Lyme Regis 12 miles west is a charming Georgian gem where you can happily lose yourself for a day exploring the winding back streets, the working water mill, curious shops, mouthwatering food including Hix's Oyster Bar near the Cobb and, of course, fossils galore both in the shops and on the beaches. Abbotsbury lies to the east, an impossibly pretty village brooded over by St Catherine's Chapel. Here you will find England's oldest swannery on the Fleet Wild Life Reserve.

3 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £455

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: LESS THAN 1 MILE TO THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE TOWN OF LYME REGIS Centrally situated in the village of Uplyme 1 mile from the ancient town of Lyme Regis enjoys a wealth of footpaths and country walks village store and Post Office and a welcoming free house that has good beers wine and a menu for all tastes. Learn about the history and geology of the coastline try your hand at fishing from Lyme Regis walk the famous Hardy Trail or Smuggler s Trail or simply use the house as a base for touring the West Country with its wide range of attractions sheltered coves and long sandy beaches. This detached house nestles in a quiet village location and offers THREE bedrooms: 1 king-size 1 twin and 1 single. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Downstairs shower room with WC. Lounge/diner: with Freeview DVD and hi-fi leading to decked area with seating. Conservatory with seating. Kitchen: well-equipped with cooker dishwasher fridge and microwave. Utility room: with freezer washing machine and tumble dryer. Outside: small enclosed garden area. Amenities: parking for 2 small cars or 1 large car with additional parking available with the neighbouring owners. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included (Voltaic solar panels recently installed). Wi-fi available in the conservatory. Regret no pets or smoking. Additional info: welcome pack. Location: beach just over 1 mile pub and shop walking distance. Arrival: 4pm.

2 bedroom cottage, Wareham, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £435

Self catering accommodation in Wareham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: CHARMING COTTAGE QUIETLY LOCATED WITHIN THE WALLS OF WAREHAM Located a short walk from the historic town centre this character cottage dating back to 1750 still retains a lot of its original charm yet benefits from complete modernisation throughout. The traditional market town of Wareham is a short stroll from your door with its picturesque quay from where you can hire a rowing boat or take a trip around Poole Harbour. The town benefits from plenty of restaurants and pubs as well as its weekly street market and monthly farmers market. A wealth of attractions are within easy reach including the National Trust s Corfe Castle sandy beaches at Swanage Studland or Poole thousands of acres of nature reserves at Hartland Arne or Stoborough great for birdwatchers and nature lovers. The county town of Dorchester is easily accessible as is the larger town of Bournemouth with seven miles of sandy beaches. This delightful cottage offers TWO bedrooms: 1 king-size double and 1 further double reached via steep cottage style stairs. Bathroom: bath with shower head attachment and WC. Lounge: benefits from a woodburner (first basket of logs included) flatscreen TV DVD Freeview and iPod dock. Kitchen/diner: well-equipped with oven hob and slim line dishwasher. Utility: with microwave fridge with ice compartment and washer/dryer. Outside: enclosed garden with garden seating and BBQ. Amenities: off-road parking for 1 small car only reached via a narrow entrance to the rear of the cottage. Bed linen towels (please bring your own beach towels) electric central heating and wi-fi included. Childs buggy and booster seat available. Regret no smoking within the property. 2 well-behaved dogs welcome more by arrangement. Additional info: narrow access to property however there is additional adjacent street parking available. Location: beach 4 miles shops pubs and restaurants all within walking distance. Arrival: 3.30pm

3 bedroom cottage, Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600

Self catering accommodation in Lulworth sleeps 6.

Features include: • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 PROPERTIES. WALKING DISTANCE TO BEACH AND DURDLE DOOR Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty a World Heritage Site and perfectly positioned for touring the rest of Dorset these new adjoining sister properties have been furnished to a high standard offering a unique holiday experience. West Lulworth is a beautiful village with the famous horseshoe shaped Lulworth Cove which is a must see place for anyone visiting the county. Here you can swim and relax on the beach and the area is good for snorkelling and diving. Durdle Door is another must see feature which can be reached on foot direct from the property and offers a lovely beach which is perfect for the whole family. The area is ideal for walkers offering outstanding walks all around. From Lulworth you will be able to visit the many attractions the area has to offer including Monkey World The Tank Museum Lulworth Castle Corfe Castle Abbotsbury Swannery Tyneham Weymouth and much more. Arranged over three floors and offers THREE bedrooms: on the ground floor 1 twin and 1 double. On the second floor a master suite with king-size bed adjoining dressing room and en-suite with double-ended bath separate large shower and WC this floor is in the eaves of the roof with low sloping ceilings therefore head height is restricted in places. Bathroom: on the ground floor with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: a spacious and light open-plan living area on the first floor with TV freesat DVD and views of Hambury Tout opening into large kitchen/diner with double oven hob freezer fridge microwave and dishwasher. Large dining area has French doors leading to balcony. Washing machine on the ground floor. Outside: private patio with seating and garden to the rear of the property accessed from the balcony or the parking area via external stone steps shared with the neighbouring property. The garden boasts stunning countryside views but as it is steep young children should be accompanied. Amenities: off-road parking for 2 cars and further parking on adjacent slip road. Bed linen electric central heating and wi-fi included. Travel cot highchair and stairgate available. Regret no smoking or pets. Location: beach pub and shops within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm.