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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.

2 bedroom cottage, Eype, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £390 to £ 795

Self catering accommodation in Eype sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Romantic Break • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS YET ONLY A 10 MINUTE STROLL TO THE BEACH Situated in the picturesque seaside village of Eype near Bridport, in a beautiful countryside setting with only a 10 minute stroll to the secluded beach. Explore the World Heritage Jurassic Coast with its scenic coastal and countryside walks, try fossil hunting on the beaches, or scuba diving, paragliding, golfing and river boating further along the coastline. Ideally situated to tour the whole of Dorset and the many attractions the county has to offer including the seaside town of West Bay, markets in Bridport and numerous National Trust properties. If all this is just too much then simply relax in your enclosed garden and admire the views after a day at the beach. The New Inn Pub and Eype's Mouth Hotel serve bar and restaurant food both within walking distance. This recently renovated 300 year old character cottage has all modern amenities and furnishings, offering TWO bedrooms: 1 double with far reaching views and 1 twin. Shower room: with WC and heated towel rail. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with sofa bed, Sky TV, DVD, video and open fire (first bag of coal free). Dining table seating 4/6. Well-equipped kitchen with electric oven, integrated fridge, microwave, coffee machine, food mixer and other kitchen gadgets. Utility room: with washer/dryer and storage for bikes, boots, body boards etc in outside shed. Outside: enclosed garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: allocated parking for 1 car, a 3 minute walk from the cottage. Bed linen, towels, hairdryer, electric and night storage heating included. Regret no smoking. 2 pets welcome. Additional info: welcome pack on arrival and many standard consumables provided. Location: beach, pub and hotel serving restaurant food, small shops available in season within walking distance, nearest supermarket in Bridport 1 mile.

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.

Holme Cottage, Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Bournemouth sleeps 13.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 13

Accommodation overview: This grand detached residence enjoys its own enclosed garden and is 2 minutes from Shelley Park and just 300 yards from the cliff top leading down to the most wonderful beaches of Bournemouth below. Holme Cottage is set within a quiet residential area ideally situated with much to offer the whole family. Boscombe has a wide assortment of restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance of Holme Cottage; its pier is home to the UK’s first ever artificial surfing reef. Many rooms in this property have lovely high ceilings and large bay windows, providing a light and airy feel to the holiday home. The downstairs games room and the outside playroom both provide great places for children and adults with a pool table, table football, table tennis, board games, toys and outdoor games. Bournemouth town centre is 1½ miles away. From the well kept town gardens, trips on the Bournemouth Eye can be taken, which rises high above the town to give the most amazing panoramic views over the whole area. At the foot of the pier is the fascinating Oceanarium where the whole family can discover life beneath the waves.
Compton Acres in Bournemouth and the delightful Exbury Gardens (18 miles) are both worth a visit, as is Beaulieu, with its world renowned National Motor Museum, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey (20 miles). Other places of interest to visit include Farmer Palmers, Alice in Wonderland Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch priory town, Hengistbury Head, Mudeford Key, Poole Harbour, Highcliffe Castle and the National Trust’s Brownsea Island. Pub ¼ mile.

Spacious living room with open fire and bay window. Dining room with seating for 14 and bay window. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with dining area. Games room with patio doors to garden. Double bedroom with 6ft Victorian oak four-poster bed, TV, bay window and gas ‘living-flame’ fire. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. Two further double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed, bay window and ornamental fireplace, one with additional single bed (for +1) and wash basin. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet.

Highfield, Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Bridport sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: Set in a stunning cliffside location with spectacular views of Charmouth Bay and Lyme Regis, this beautiful property offers uninterrupted coastal views as far as Torquay some 50 miles away. The New England-style, single-storey house and annex is ideal for a larger party of friends or two families holidaying together. It offers the convenience of being just ¾ mile from beautiful Charmouth, and the seclusion of being nestled between the sea and miles of National Trust land, as well as the South West Coastal Path. Everything about this property is well thought out with a strong design focus on comfort and seaside living. Charmouth, which is on the doorstep, is famous for its beaches, fossil hunting, pubs (¾ mile), restaurants and shops. Visitors can explore the beaches and spectacular footpaths along the world famous Jurassic Coast taking in the breathtaking views from the 626ft Golden Cap (which is the highest point on England’s south coast). It forms part of the 2000-acre National Trust Estate. Nearby is picturesque Lyme Regis (4 miles) with its legendary Cobb and ancient harbour (setting for the famous book and film The French Lieutenant’s Woman). It has an array of quaint bookshops and galleries amongst its rambling narrow lanes. There are plenty of offers of fishing trips, boating, swimming and windsurfing. Further afield, Abbotsbury Swannery and the famous sub-tropical gardens can be visited, or Weymouth with its Sea Life Centre, Deep Sea Adventure, Time Walk and sandy beach. There are many historic houses and gardens within easy driving including Mapperton Gardens, Forde Abbey, Montacute House and Compton Gardens. For families there is fossil hunting on the beaches but also Crealy Theme Park near Exeter, Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park, or the cathedral city of Exeter. Honiton, Sherborne and Dorchester also make for good visits. Shops ¾ mile.

Main house: Large living/dining room with open fire, wooden floor, sea views and conservatory with patio doors to large deck. Well-equipped kitchen with combi m/wave oven, further oven, hob, Rayburn and natural stone floor. Two bedrooms, each with sea views; one double with brass bed, one twin. Single bedroom. Natural stone fully tiled bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet. Hallway to annex: Open-plan living/dining room/kitchen with countryside and sea views. Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Fryermayne, Broadmayne, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £724 to £ 1646

Self catering accommodation in Broadmayne sleeps 10.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Wheelchair access • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Amidst peace and rural seclusion yet only 4 miles from the county town of Dorchester this spacious and very comfortable house stands on the owners' 160 acre working farm. Converted from the former stables and adjoining two farm cottages it offers accommodation of a very high standard – a wonderfully relaxing base from which to explore Dorset's lovely Hardy country and nearby Jurassic coast an area of outstanding natural beauty. Broadmayne village (½ mile) boasts a pub and shop and Dorchester offers a myriad delights including four museums a Roman villa and Maiden Castle. The coast 3 miles has been awarded World Heritage status – an area extending from beyond Lyme Regis to Poole Harbour with glorious scenery walks and beaches as well as plenty of fossil hunting. Inland attractions as varied as the Cerne Abbas Giant and Bovington Tank Museum invite exploration a network of footpaths and bridleways starts from the door and bicycles are available (foc) for visitors' use. Golf fishing and riding are found nearby.

Sitting room with wood burner and French doors to patio. Spacious well equipped modern kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arrangement). Shower room with flush to floor shower and grab rails/W.C. First floor: Spacious double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/W.C (shower attachment). Second double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Two twin bedded rooms one with zip and link beds (double by arrangement). Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Fernlea, Langton Matravers, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Langton Matravers sleeps 14.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 14

Accommodation overview: In a conservation area just a mile from the cliffs and sea at Dancing Ledge, this attractive and very well-equipped stone house enjoys superb views across the countryside towards Swanage Bay . Set with its own garden on the edge of the small hamlet of Acton, it has been completely refurbished to a high standard throughout, and includes a new extension at the rear (part of which is the owners’ accommodation). Each bedroom boasts en-suite bathroom facilities, a colour television, radio and telephone, making it ideal for large family groups holidaying together.
Swanage (2½ miles) has a lovely sandy beach, and offers a wide variety of attractions, including shops, inns and restaurants, a theatre, and facilities for tennis and swimming. There are steam trains to the little town of Corfe Castle, and odd pieces of architecture brought from London, including the Wellington Tower on the beach, which once stood near London Bridge. The unspoilt village of Studland (4 miles) has another excellent beach (NT) and is close to woods and downs. North of the village is Studland Heath National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife ranging from wildfowl to lizards. A ferry runs from Studland across the bay to Sandbanks, from where the bay stretches on to Bournemouth.
Excellent walking can be found in this area, with the coastal path running nearby along the cliffs, and the hills at Nine Barrow Down within easy reach. Riding stables at Wareham, 8 miles. Golf 4 miles. Poole and Bournemouth, both 20 miles. Shops ½ mile, three inns within a mile.

Entrance into spacious hall with tiled floor. Cloakroom/toilet. Modern, well-equipped kitchen with Aga and electric cooker. Attractive sitting-room with open fire. Flight of stairs from hall to comfortable dining room with rugs on tiled floor. First floor: Three pretty double bedrooms, each with TV, radio, internal phone system and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, each with TV, radio, internal phone system and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Steepish stairs to second floor: Two twin bedrooms, each with sloping ceiling, lovely views, TV, radio, internal phone system and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Higher Farm Barn, Milborne Wick, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Milborne Wick sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: This 17th-century converted barn adjacent to the owner’s home lies in the quaint hamlet of Milborne Wick on the Somerset/Dorset border, 3 miles north of the historic town of Sherborne. It stands detached in grounds of approximately 1 acre and offers spacious accommodation, ideal for large family groups to unwind, relax and enjoy the wealth of countryside and many other attractions to be found in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Lovely country walks, village pubs, golf, horse racing at Wincanton and fishing are all nearby, and within easy driving distance there is a diversity of family attractions to visit, such as Longleat House and Safari Park, magnificent steam railways, the fascinating array of vintage motor cars at the Haynes Motor Museum, and Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum with its aviation history, including Concorde. Spend days out exploring the history of Somerset in many historic houses such as Montacute, Barrington Court and Forde Abbey and Gardens, or take a scenic exhilarating walk to the top of the enchanting Glastonbury Tor. The Georgian City of Bath with its many splendid museums, Roman baths, abbey, shops and restaurants is well worth a visit, or in Dorset one can explore Cerne Abbas, with the renowned Cerne Giant, down to the market town of Dorchester, the bustling seaside town of Weymouth with its superb beach and port, and then on to the Chesil Beach and the famous stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It is truly a great location to suit a variety of holiday needs for all. Shops and pubs 1 mile.

Large galleried hall with floor-to-ceiling feature glass window. Large beamed living room with central wood-burning stove dividing room into further sitting room with games area with piano and pool table. Spacious dining room. Beamed kitchen with slate floor. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and TV; one with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet, one with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Three twin bedrooms, one with two 2ft 6in beds (for +2 children). Shower room with toilet.