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Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne
Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.

Entire Cottage on a Private Estate
Pets welcome. No more than 2 Please note- we can sleep 6, but the cottage probably best suits either 4 people or 4 adults and 2 children 4 Home Farm South is a pretty 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage located on the private Rousdon Estate near Lyme Regis. There are wonderful woodland walks and access to the Southwest Coast Path and a ‘Secret’ private beach! The ground floor is open plan with double doors opening onto a walled and gated south facing patio and lawn with table, chairs and parasol.

Authentic, cosy, thatched cottage, mins from coast
Cosy Carters Cottage nestles in the peaceful Dorset hamlet of North Chideock, adjacent to 16th century Home Farm Cottage. A fab rambler's location, with EV charger, 40 mins walk from the Jurassic coastline, 3 thatched pubs, Spar shop, Felicity's Farm Shop, Hell's Lane smugglers hollow-way, Colmers Hill & Symondsbury Estate Cafe. 15 mins drive to Lyme Regis. The cottage is simply furnished - 2 bedrooms, (second at top of stairs) WC, kitchen & lounge. Guest parking with private, walled garden.

Romantic hillside hideaway with outstanding views
A unique and romantic hideaway, Quarryman's Cottage is dinner on the roof terrace watching the sunset over Lyme Bay & Charmouth, stargazing from the luxury freestanding bath, epic views from the double shower, reading under the old oak tree, BBQ's & firepits, leisurely walks to The Anchor at Seatown via Golden Cap or the coastal path, the sound of birdsong, the glimpse of a deer, curling up in front of the wood burner in winter. It is a tranquil & heavenly escape from the bustle of daily life.

2 Bedroom Spacious Farm Cottage
All the photos are taken on or at the farm. The cottage sits within a ninety acre farm, Higher Easthams Farm.The market town of Crewkerne is a pretty, ham stone town that sits in beautiful countryside perfect for all manner of outdoor pursuits. The River Parrett and trail runs through the farm . We are only 30 minutes drive from the world heritage site that is the Jurassic coast, which has the towns of Lyme Regis famous for its fossils and Bridport which are popular for the beach and cafes.

Jurassic Cottage, quiet village Axminster Sleeps 4
'Jurassic Cottage' Cosy, self-contained Cottage set on the edge of a small, quiet Devonshire village. 3 miles North of Axminster and just 7 miles away from Lyme Regis & the Jurassic coastline Sleeps 4 guests maximum (inc children & infants) One kingsize & two single bed layout. Arrival between 4-8pm please. Free Full Fibre Wi-Fi No cleaning fee - any extra fees are not ours! No pets in or on the property. No Smoking please. Please note, 10% discount for 7 nights or more.

Battleford Hall Cottage (3 bed) Axminster/Lyme
Spacious self-contained three bed cottage with bright and airy sleeping and living spaces attached as a wing of our 16th century listed house. You will have your own private garden, set in 30 acres of mature gardens, parkland and woodland. Spectacular walks and coast nearby, with River Cottage in the town and pubs and restaurants in the surrounding area. Additional one bedroom available (sleeping 2) as well as B&B: please contact host for details. +£20 one off fee per dog.

Luxurious studio for two with spectacular views
Situated in the East Devon National Landscape at the end of a magical winding country lane is the stunningly located Artist’s Studio - luxury accommodation nestling in a south facing hillside and boasting far-reaching uninterrupted views across the spectacular Devon countryside. The Studio, originally a barn, is now a spacious self catering rural retreat, comfortably accommodating 2 adults, with huge vaulted ceilings and where your every whim and desire is catered for.

Peaceful cottage in Uplyme with far reaching views
Kilnside was rebuilt from an existing outbuilding into a luxury, self-catering cottage with work finishing at the beginning of 2020. The space now boasts a stunning open-plan, vaulted kitchen and living area with large bi-fold doors onto a private patio. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed with ensuite shower room. Both the bedroom and living room have a stunning view down the valley towards the coast at Lyme Regis.

The Nest, thatched barn conversion near Lyme Regis
A modern cosy barn conversion in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the fringe of the Blackdown Hills and Jurassic coast ANOB. Close to the coast and in easy reach of Lyme Regis, Beer and Branscombe as well as being conveniently located for outdoor activities in the countryside. The Nest is Grade II listed and the property is believed to have been built over 500 years ago during the reign of Henry VIII.

'The Old Forge' Holiday Cottage near Lyme Regis
The Cottage was converted in 2020, the original building is a Victorian Smithy. The property has the charm of an old cottage but is modern, stylish and light and airy. It is detached and so private, with two gardens and a meadow, a stream runs through the gardens. It is delightful to spend time at the Old Forge. There is an area to barbecue or have a fire outside.

Pretty Devon village cottage nr Lyme Regis & pub.
Old Bakery, Musbury is a beautifully renovated cottage apartment comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open plan living area, with wood burning stove, french windows onto a sun terrace and enclosed garden. Ideal for families with children. Conveniently situated in the center of the village (with Shop and pub) and close to the Jurassic coast and Lyme Regis.
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Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Stay in the AONB with Own Hot Tub, Dogs Welcome

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Pet-friendly cottage rentals

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Home away from home at foot of the Blackdown Hills
Private cottage rentals

Tranquil cottage with hot tub, near Jurassic Coast

Hideaway - near Lyme Regis, 2 bedroom lodge

Gorgeous thatched cottage & gardens nr Lyme Regis

Happy Riverside Cottage by the Seaside, Lyme Regis

A lovely cottage by the river in Colyton

Peaceful cottage in West Dorset - AONB

3 Bed Family cottage close to beach, Sea View.

Pretty Dartmoor Cottage in woodland-setting
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Destinations to explore
- Principality Stadium
- Cardiff Castle
- Dartmoor National Park
- Weymouth Beach
- Bournemouth Beach
- Exmoor National Park
- Exmoor National Park
- Brixham Harbour
- Lyme Regis Beach
- Bournemouth International Centre
- The Tank Museum
- Bath Abbey
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Torquay Beach
- Cardiff Bay
- Bute Park
- Blackpool Sands
- No. 1 Royal Crescent
- Crealy Theme Park & Resort
- Beer Beach
- Woodlands Family Theme Park
- Mendip Hills
- Dunster Castle
- Preston Sands





