Orchard Cottage
About the home
Orchard cottage (2 bedrooms, sleeps 5 + cots, there is room to put a good mattress 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 televisions provided in the lounge and both bedrooms. There is Freeview in the lounge as well as a DVD player and radio CD player/ i-pod dock, 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.Wi-fi available at a small cost.
There is a large enclosed porch that leads to the front door which leads to the large lounge. From the lounge there is a rustic bespoke flight of stairs which enters the bed room which has the double and single beds. The lounge leads to the kitchen and the kitchen leads to the dinning room which has a second flight of stairs which leads to the bedroom with the double bed in it. Both bedrooms have their own stair cases and are seperated by the well equipped bathroom.The bathroom has a bath and seperate walk in shower.The spacious lounge is full of character with a beautiful period bath stone fireplace. All the rooms have wonderful views over the gardens, village and surrounding hills.
Located in the the beautiful, historic village of Broadwindsor.The village has friendly pub which serves excellent food, children's play area, sports field, and beautiful 12th century church .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 the 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.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | West Bay |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The bathroom has been completley refurbished and now boasts a super walk in 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. Freeview and DVD players are provided in the lounge and both bedrooms of the cottage.
Further details outdoors:
Attached to the house is a 2 acre field that guests may use which is occupied by some very friendly sheep who will have lambs in the spring and two pot bellied pigs. There is a private fenced garden which is safe for children and dogs. The private garden overlooks the goat pen and access is also provided to the large communal 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 a private outside sitting area with table and chairs and the use of a BBQ. There is a stream that forms a boundary to the communal garden, the stram is away from the private garden. There are three lovely pigmy goats that can be fed and are very friendly.From the garden there are lovely views across the village in one direction and to Lewesdon Hill, the tallest hill in Dorset, in the other. There is wonderful bird life in the garden. There is private off road parking for 1 car. If more car parking is required please enquire.There is a children's play park in the village and a sports field close to the cottage.
Further details
We provide a welcome tray for guests with milk, tea, coffee and biscuits.
Wi-Fi is available at £10 per week
Well behaved dogs are welcome at a charge of £20 per dog
Conditions
Our weeks run from Friday to Friday.
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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 traditionally mild winters.This is one of the warmest areas of th UK. Dorset is characterised 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 fantastic scenery and lovely beaches. The area is a walkers paradise and provides many opportunities 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, crabbing, rock pooling (some of the best in the UK) swimming, walking and a host of attractions at places like Lyme Regis. Visit www.westdorset.com and hiddendorset.org for further information
The Broadwindsor area
Broadwindosr is a conservation 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, with a renowned Craft centre, which also has a restaurant serving excellent food. The pub re-opens in February 2012 after being temporarily closed. The new tennants have re-located from a near-by village pub where they were very popular and successful. At the White lion,they will continue to serve very good food from a varied lunch and evening menu.
From the cottage there are lovely walks up Lewesdon Hill, owned by the National Trust, the highest hill in Dorset. Close-by there is wonderful walking in fantastic countryside along an abundance of well marked footpaths. Pilsdon 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 award winning 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 cinema art centre and a famous street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Exeter |
| Railway: | Crewkerne |
| Ferry: | Poole |
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Broadwindsor
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 24 Jan 2012 |
We visited Orchard Cottage twice in 2011 which must say something in itself as I never normally go back to the same place. When we arrived my boyfriend's first words was 'this place feels like we are at home' - a very good sign!. Indeed the cottage has been furnished in a lovely warm and homely way with all modern appliances you would expect to have. Furthermore it doesn't smell like a holiday home - some places I have stayed in have that musty type of smell but I am pleased and relieved to say Orchard Cottage doesn't. The hosts John and Elaine one again left milk and local biscuits upon our arrival which was such as delightful and welcoming touch. Orchard Cottage is very spacious with a huge bedroom at one end and another bedroom at the other. Both have their own staircases down to the ground floor with the bathroom in the middle and this layout really works as it provides privacy. Both bedrooms have lovelylviews of the lush greenery and village and our bed was extremely comfortable - another important factor especially for my partner. Our neighbours were the 3 goats who were not very impressed with us unless we gave them apples whilst the host's free range guinea pig Sonny provided us and our dog Lily with lots of entertainment. Both John and Elaine were friendly and when we used to encounter them they seemed to remember things about us from our last stay which made us feel valued and special and not just anothe holiday maker or booking. I am seriously considering returning again this year not only because the property is lovely and its weekly rates so affordable but because Dorset is such a wonderful county and there is so much to see and do locally. |
Guestbook for Orchard Cottage
** Another visit to our favourite cottage, had a lovely time; love the changes. Oct 2011.
** We had a lovely week once again, cottage great.The children are so friendly and it's great to be in a relaxed atmosphere. Sept 2011.
** We've had a fantastic week in a lovely homely cottage. We've had great days out by the beach and great walks.. Kids loved the animals, all we could have wished for and more. Aug 2011.
** Fantastic holiday in a very cosy cottage. Aug 2011
** Gorgeous cottage, the photos on the internet don't show how spacious this place is. This place is just as great as Hursey Gate Stables ( alternative cottage at West Hill House). June 2011.
** We could not fault this lovely cottage - all we could wish for and more.Walks from the door. Spotlessly clean cottage. May2011.
** Cottage is beautiful and very well equipped. Animals a big hit with the children.Apr 2011.
** What a brill few days, in this lovely cottage. Weather was amazing and cottage is perfect, hope to come back. Apr 2011.
* A lovely oasis of calm, we enjoyed our holiday here very much. So tranquil and pretty- surely part of God's heaven. Thank you for making us very welcome. Oct 2010
* Thank you for a fabulous first holiday with our 2 young boys. A brilliant cottage for a family and grand-parents. Loved the animals and the box of toys! Sept 2010
* Lovely week in a lovely cottage. Animals great fun, great days out and slide and trampoline too! Sept 2010
* We’ve had a fantastic week with glorious weather. The cottage has been wonderful and the perfect accommodation for a peaceful holiday. We felt as if we had arrived in paradise, huge thanks. July 2010
* Another wonderful holiday here. We love the comfort, location and the walks in Lewesdon woods. Thank you, look forward to next year. May 2010
* A wonderful hideaway and so peaceful to return to after a busy day fossil hunting. Thank you for making us so welcome. Mar 2010.
* Lovely cosy well equipped cottage. Loved the sparkling bathroom, and animals huge hit for kids. Look forward to returning next year. Oct 09.
* Two weeks of bliss, beautiful scenery, lovley cottage, so welcoming family. We will miss the goats sheep and pigs. Aug 09.
* wonderful welcome, superb cottage, so comfortable, peaceful in such a lovely area we will be back. June 09
* Superb! Can’t wait to come again. Everything is perfect for our needs, and made very welcome. Apr 09.
** Thanks for having us stay in your beautiful cottage, we’ve had a great weekend, really enjoyed ourselves, pity we can’t stay longer. Mar 09.
* We’ve had many stays here in the cottage, and it gets better every time, we look forward to next time. Dec 08.
* We enjoyed a very relaxing and comfortable holiday in your lovely homely cottage. Wonderful days spent on the spectacular Dorset coast. We loved the peace and tranquillity. Oct 08.
* Thanks for being very helpful during our stay, lovely clean and homely place. The puppies will miss the goats! Sept 08
* We’ve had the most wonderful holiday-the cottage has been like home. This is a dog’s paradise. We will definitely be returning. March 08.
* 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
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| late autumn | 28 Oct 11 | 16 Dec 11 | £ 280 | 70 | 70 | Flexible |
| Christmas/ New Year | 16 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 510 | - | - | 1 Week |
| winter | 6 Jan 12 | 3 Feb 12 | £ 280 | 70 | 70 | Flexible |
| half term | 3 Feb 12 | 10 Feb 12 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early spring | 10 Feb 12 | 2 Mar 12 | £ 280 | 70 | 70 | Flexible |
| Early spring | 2 Mar 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 330 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| Easter | 30 Mar 12 | 13 Apr 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 13 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring half term | 1 Jun 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early summer | 8 Jun 12 | 6 Jul 12 | £ 455 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 6 Jul 12 | 13 Jul 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 13 Jul 12 | 20 Jul 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer holidays | 20 Jul 12 | 24 Aug 12 | £ 630 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 24 Aug 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 630 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 31 Aug 12 | 7 Sep 12 | £ 520 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late summer | 7 Sep 12 | 21 Sep 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early autumn | 21 Sep 12 | 5 Oct 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 5 Oct 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 330 | 70 | 70 | Flexible |
| Half term | 26 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early winter | 2 Nov 12 | 14 Dec 12 | £ 280 | 70 | 70 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting John Leader
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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