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

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £405 to £ 950

Self catering accommodation in Lyme Regis sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • 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. Uplyme has a wealth of footpaths and country walks, with a village store and post office and a welcoming free house that has good beers and 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 double, 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 decking 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). Regret no pets or smoking. Additional info: welcome pack. Location: beach just over 1 mile, pub and shop walking distance. Arrival: 4pm.

East View Barn, Melbury Osmond, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

Self catering accommodation in Melbury Osmond sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set in the unspoilt and picturesque village of Melbury Osmond, East View Barn is peacefully set down a lane in the heart of the village. It is detached, part thatch and finished to a very high standard with the wonderful open plan living area with its wooden floor and high vaulted celing. The village has close historical links to Thomas Hardy and is close to sporting facilities including sailing at a nearby reservoir and a number of golf courses in the locality. Bridle and footpaths lead from the village making walking and cycling a pleasure. The towns of Sherborne, Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth are a short drive, as are beaches and footpaths of the Dorset World Heritage Coast. A walk through the deer park leads to Evershot, 1 mile. Shops 3 miles, pub 1 mile.

Two steps to large living/dining room/kitchen with gas fire, beams and high ceilings. Two steps to bedrooms; two double bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, one with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet, one accessed from one side only (for+1). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

3 bedroom cottage, West Bexington, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £595 to £ 1395

Self catering accommodation in West Bexington sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: CHARACTER DETACHED HOUSE WITH LOVELY SEA VIEWS6 NIGHTS ARRIVING 18THNOVEMBER 2011 WAS FROM £640 NOW FROM £5504 NIGHTS ARRIVING 28TH NOVEMBER 2011 WAS FROM £512 NOW FROM £4757 NIGHTS ARRIVING 17TH DECEMBER 2011 WAS FROM £1195 NOW FROM £895Situated in the picturesque village of West Bexington, this spacious modern house offers a tranquil location for a relaxing holiday as well as being a good base for touring the region. The village itself has a beach and a pub within walking distance as well as being part of the Jurassic Coastline, perfect for nature lovers, walkers and fishermen. Other popular beaches and resorts close by include historic Lyme Regis and Weymouth. There are attractions to suit all tastes within a short drive including Monkey World, Deep Sea Adventure, Portland Castle, numerous National Trust properties and gardens and much more. There are many top restaurants close by and picturesque traditional villages to explore including the thatched village of Abbotsbury, known for its Swannery and Sub Tropical Gardens. In the evenings relax in the enclosed garden with seating, or enjoy the panoramas best viewed from the large balcony with seating. The accommodation offers THREE bedrooms: upstairs, 1 large open-plan family suite with super-king-size double, 2 singles, seating area, en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, mixer shower and WC and balcony with lovely sea views and seating. Downstairs 1 double with en-suite wet room with WC. 1 further double with en-suite shower room with WC which can also be accessed from the hallway. Lounge/kitchen: open-plan. Fireplace with wood burner, TV, video, DVD and basic Sky package. Well-equipped kitchen area with cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer and microwave. Sunroom/dining area. Outside: enclosed garden with seating and BBQ. Amenities: parking for 4 cars. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Pets welcome. Location: shop 1 mile, beach (not safe for swimming) and pub walking distance.

Rimpton Mill, Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Sherborne sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In a lovely village location 3 miles from Sherborne market town, this lovingly restored ancient Grade II listed former Mill retains character features such as oak beams and floors. Adjacent to the owners’ cottage, it is a delightful detached holiday home for four to enjoy many places of interest within easy driving: World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove; seaside resorts Weymouth, West Bay, Chesil beach, Lyme Regis; Yeovilton Air/Haynes Motor Museums; Cerne Abbas Giant, legendary King Arthur’s Camelot, Glastonbury Tor and Wells Cathedral. Shops 2 miles, pubs serving food 1 mile.

Open plan, spacious living/dining room with wood-burning stove, French windows and well-equipped kitchen. Low beams and oak floor throughout. External access to lower ground floor: Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Twin bedroom with TV, en-suite shower room and toilet.

The Old Post Office, Morcombelake, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Morcombelake sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Detached • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: The Old Post Office on The Green is an attractive and charming period cottage, believed to be over 200 years old, and built of stone with a whitened rough-cast rendered exterior under a thatched roof. Serving as the village post office until 1935, it was formerly three dwellings, but now stands as one detached house, providing spacious accommodation, whilst enjoying many features such as sloping ceilings, oak beams, open fire and a large enclosed garden. Sensitively modernised, the cottage retains its natural character, blending old world charm with modern day conveniences.
Occupying an elevated position on the southern slopes of Hardown Hill, facing Stonebarrow Hill – which is owned by the National Trust – it is located between Morcombelake and the sea. The surrounding countryside and Heritage coastline is some of the most beautiful in the area, and officially designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within walking distance is the National Trust’s Golden Cap Estate, where southern England’s highest cliff can be found – composed of sandstone, and crowned by yellow gorse, it makes a good vantage point from where magnificent views along the coast take in Portland Bill, where a lighthouse has guarded the promontory since the 18th century. The villages and beaches of Chideock and Charmouth (novelist Jane Austen’s favourite resort) are both within 2½ miles. For a great day out, Bournemouth is within easy driving distance. The pier and beautiful sandy beach are well-renowned, but the other great attraction is the unusually high proportion of green space, with millions of pine trees and thousands of acres of public gardens. The best known is Compton Gardens – seven gardens, each with a different theme, from Japanese to Italian. Village store ¼ mile. Shop/P.O. ½ mile.

Large beamed living room with open fire. Large dining room with decorative fireplace. Well-equipped modern galley-style kitchen with breakfast bar. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with beamed sloping ceiling; one with low ceiling and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet (low ceiling), one with 5ft wrought-iron and brass bed and wash basin. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

The Old Smithy, Dorchester, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

Self catering accommodation in Dorchester sleeps 3.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: This delightful 18th-century detached cottage, well presented for three people, is set in the heart of Maiden Newton, near the county town of Dorchester and is a great base to discover West Dorset. Explore from Weymouth with its beach, shops and attractions, along the Chesil beach and famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast to Lyme Regis, taking in Abbotsbury (with its swannery), West Bay and many exciting venues, or simply enjoy superb country and coastal walks, cycling and many traditional Dorset tea rooms. Shops 50 yards, pub 75 yards.

Large living room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen/dining room with tiled floor. Conservatory. First floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

4 bedroom cottage, Christchurch, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1500 to £ 2350

Self catering accommodation in Christchurch sleeps 8.

Features include: • Wheelchair access • Beach nearby • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: IDEAL FOR 3 GENERATION FAMILY GROUPS GUESTS WITH RESTRICTED MOBILITY.400 METRES LEVEL STROLL TO SANDY BEACH SATURDAY CHANGEOVER FOR 2011, FRIDAY CHANGEOVER FOR 2012Seaways is a detached house with level access and a ground floor super- king or twin en-suite bedroom . Situated in a very sought after area to the east of Christchurch Harbour. This lovely chalet style house is 400 metres level stroll along a tree lined avenue, on an asphalt pavement, from Steamer Point and Avon Beach. The elegantly furnished property is the perfect holiday home for beach lovers, explorers of Thomas Hardy country or the New Forest/Isle of Wight area and for all 3 generation family groups or guests with restricted mobility. Close by are superb cliff top walks, National Trust properties with beautiful gardens and numerous attractions including Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Paulton's Park, Alice in Wonderland Family Park, and Christchurch Priory. Christchurch offers shops, restaurants, cinema and leisure facilities. In the evening you could BBQ in Seaways fully enclosed private garden with seating and summer house, or just stroll to the local pub. Seaways has FOUR bedrooms: 1 ground floor super-king-size or twin with en-suite shower room and WC and double doors opening straight onto the fully enclosed rear patio/garden. Upstairs is 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk bedroom. Bathroom: family size with shower over bath and WC. Separate WC off entrance hall. The lounge, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room are all on the ground floor. Lounge: with TV, DVD and Freeview, hi-fi with MP3 input and coal effect gas fire. Dining room: separate. Kitchen/breakfast room: well- equipped with hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryers and microwave. Outside: enclosed garden with seating and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen, electric and central heating included during April to September and an extra heating supplement of £100 per week during October to the end of March. Towels for hire. Regret no pets. Additional info: Security deposit of £500 for non fair wear and tear items which is returnable post departure subject to inspection. Both the heating supplement and the security deposit are payable in advance directly to the owner. Location: beaches, shops, pubs and a golf course all well within a 15 minute level walk.

Rowan Tree House, Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £481 to £ 921

Self catering accommodation in Bridport sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Four Poster Bed Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Delightful and very comfortable this recently built house and its attractive walled garden sit in an exclusive development just ½ mile outside the ancient town of Bridport a short drive away from several beaches. At West Bay (3 miles) visitors can take a fishing trip or hire a rowing boat Portland Harbour offers windsurfing and kite surfing and there are miles of walks along the wonderful Jurassic coastline. Weymouth's traditional seaside attractions 20 miles. Local riding and golf. Twice weekly market shops and pubs ½ mile.

Entrance hall. Spacious sitting room with gas 'coal effect' fire and glass doors to garden. Dining room. Well equipped modern fitted kitchen. Utility area. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with four poster bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143