Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Orchard cottage (2 bedrooms, sleeps 5 + cots, there is room to put a good matress on the floor of the second bedroom if this is required for another person making the ability to sleep 6) This is a beautiful cosy cottage that is very spacious and very well equipped. There are telivisions provided in the lounge and both bedrooms. There is Freeview in the lounge as well as a DVD player and radio CD player, both bedrooms have DVD players. The kitchen is very well equipped. The cottage is comfortably furnished and is very homely. We provide a range of guides and an OS map. Located in the the beautiful, historic village of Broadwindsor.The village has a good shop children's play area, sports field and a friendly pub which serves excellent food, which is set in the West Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is charictarised by delightful rolling hills with many fasinating walks. The area is ideally suited to those wanting to stay in a delightful village in charming countryside and close to wonderful coast line. The very popular town of Lyme Regis with is great family beach is close by. The whole coast has World Heritage status.
Front of Orchard Cottage
Bedroom One, king-size bed
Bedroom Two, Double and Single bed
Orchard Cottage Living room
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The West Country / Dorset region
In May 2007 the Daily Telegraph said ' To find countryside half as good as this you would have to travel at least as far as the Dordogne' The West country and in particular Dorset is one of the most popular holiday destination in the UK. It enjoys warm summers and traditationaly mild winters.This is one of the warmest areas of th UK. Dorset is charicterised by rolling hills, winding valleys, and beautiful villages. The area abounds in historic monuments and beautiful scenery. The Jurasic coast is the only natural world heritage site in England and offers fanstanic scenery and lovely beachs. The area is a walkers paridise and provides many oppitunites for families and children. There is an abundance of historic houses and gardens many owned by the National Trust. The area abounds in opportunities for families with wonderful beaches nearby offering opportunities for fossil finding,fishing, crabing, swiming, walking and a host of attractions at places like Lyme Regis
Broadwindsor area
Broadwindosr is a consvervation village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with excellent walking, the village is very friendly. There are attractive villages nearby many very historical. Broadwindsor is a popular, historic village, which has a pub, shop, and a reowned Craft centre, which also has a restaurant. The public house is much enjoyed by guests for its friendly atmosphere and excellent food. From the cottage there is wonderful walking in fantastic countryside along an abundance of well marked footpaths. From the cottage there are lovely walks up Lewisden Hill, owned by the National Trust, the highest hill in Dorset. Pilsden Pen an ancient hill fort is in walking distance and from the summit there are spectacular views over countryside to the coast. Beaminster an historic market town is 3 miles away it has a lovely square and church it provides a range of shops cafes and restaurants. There are many fine buildings of historic note. Bridport a thriving town and cultural centre has a wonderful arty atmosphere. It has all the facilities of a small town including a cinemaart centre and a famous street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Exeter
Railway:
Crewkerne
Ferry:
Poole
Activities near Broadwindsor
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The bathroom has just been completley revamped and now boasts a super shower, separate bath, wash basin and toilet fitted and equipped to the highest standard. Within the cottage there is a selection of books and games for adults and a good quantity of toys and books for children. Also our own children are very good at sharing their toys with guests. There is Freeview provided in the cottage.
Further details outdoors: Attached to the house is a 2 acre field that guests may use and excersise their dogs [so long as it is not used by sheep] There are large gardens that can be enjoyed by guests. There is a selection of play equipment for children including a tramploine and a sand pit. There is an outside sitting area with table and chairs and the use of a BBQ. There is a stream that forms a boundary to the garden. There are two lovely pigmy goats that can be fed and are very friendly. Two guinea pigs and a rabbit. From the garden there are lovely views across the village in one direction and to Lewisden Hill, the tallest hill in Dorset, in the other. There is wonderful bird life in the garden. There is private parking for cars in a court yard at the property. New for the spring and Easter feed the orphan lambs grat for the kids and adults.
Further details
We provide a welcome tray for guests with milk, tea, coffee and biscuits.
Conditions
Our weeks run from Friday to Friday.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
summer
4 Jul 08
18 Jul 08
490£ 490
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0-
Flexible
school holidays
18 Jul 08
29 Aug 08
530£ 530
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1 Week
late summer
29 Aug 08
19 Sep 08
410£ 410
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Flexible
early autumn
19 Sep 08
17 Oct 08
310£ 310
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1 Week
autumn half term
17 Oct 08
25 Oct 08
370£ 370
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1 Week
late autumn
25 Oct 08
21 Dec 08
260£ 260
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Flexible
Christmas
21 Dec 08
28 Dec 08
500£ 500
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1 Week
New Year
28 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
500£ 500
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0-
1 Week
our cheepest rates
4 Jan 09
13 Feb 09
280£ 280
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Flexible
Feb half term
13 Feb 09
20 Feb 09
360£ 360
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0-
1 Week
spring
20 Feb 09
3 Apr 09
310£ 310
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0-
Flexible
Easter
3 Apr 09
17 Apr 09
420£ 420
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0-
1 Week
early summer
17 Apr 09
22 May 09
350£ 350
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0-
Flexible
spring half term
22 May 09
29 May 09
460£ 460
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0-
1 Week
early summer
29 May 09
26 Jun 09
450£ 450
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0-
1 Week
summer
26 Jun 09
17 Jul 09
540£ 540
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0-
1 Week
summer holidays
17 Jul 09
28 Aug 09
580£ 580
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"Spacious cottage very clean an enjoable stay sunshine everyday Lyme Regis truely excellent had a great meal at White Lion pub" (Pub in village of Broadwindsor). Aug 06 "Wonderful hosts, the best equipped kitchen ever, excellent National Trust houses in Somerset." Sept 06 "A wonderful week spent in a wonderful cottage. So many thanks for your hospitality, everything was excellent, we would love to come back." Sept 06 The cottage is fantastic, loved it, a lovely touch with the biscuits thank you so much Oct 07 We've had a fab week. Gorgeous cottage, clean warm and very comfy. A lovely caring family too, April 07
* A lovely cottage, very child friendly, which was greatly appreciated. The kids absolutely loved it here; we wouldn’t hesitate in coming back again. May 07.
* Lovely to come back, changes to the cottage are excellent. Shower lovely, bedrooms, chairs, settee very comfortable. Thank you for a very warm welcome. June 07
* First class cottage, stunning view from garden, we will be back again, thank you. June 07
* We have had the most awful weather but we have had the most relaxed and wonderful week, it’s like stepping into another world. We leave with batteries recharged and hoping to come back soon. June 07
* Beautiful cottage and gardens really peaceful, goats are fantastic! Had really great days out, will definitely be back, thank you for being so welcoming. July 07
* A fantastic week for us all- the cottage has lovely, homely feel. Many thanks to David and Elaine, you made us feel very welcome. Look forward to seeing you again. Aug 07
* We have had a lovely few days in Orchard Cottage, which is absolutely perfect. It’s one of the best cottages we have stayed in, thank you. Hope to see you next year. Sept 07
* A lovely week, from the warm welcome of tea and biscuits, to our last day spent lounging in the garden, in beautiful sunshine in October! Cottage and surroundings perfect. Oct 07
* We had a wonderful break . Thank you for your hospitality, warm welcome and valued recommendations. Especially enjoyed Lyme Regis and Mapperton. Cottage is lovely, cosy and very well equipped. March 08.
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