The Bothy
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| Special Offers: | Late Deal | Fri 9 - Fri 30 Mar 2012 | £330 |
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About the home
The Bothy (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7 + childs bed)
The main part of the cottage was an old coach house, the Bothy is comfortable, very spacious and full of character with charming rustic features throughout. It has a private fenced garden which is safe for children and dogs with wonderful views over the village and charming countryside.
Bedroom 1 is en suite and has a Super-King size bed and 3ft single bed it has an en suite bathroom with seperate shower. It has a TV with Freeview and DVD.
Bedroom 2 is on the ground floor it is en suite with a new shower room it has a King Size bed. It has a TV with Freeview and DVD.
Bedroom 3 is en suite with a King Size bed. It has a TV with Freeview and DVD. This room has lovely views over the beautiful West Dorset countryside.
All beds have high quality mattresses
The cottage is very well equipped and there is a good selection of books and games for adults and children. We provide guides and an OS map.
The front door leads into the hallway where there is a door leading to the good sized kitchen/diner. There is a small table and the kitchen is very well equipped with a new electric oven , washing machine, mircowave, slow cooker, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and cafetiere. There is shared use of a tumble dryer.
The hallway also leads to the living/dining room which is a very large room with lovely oak floor boards, an exposed stone wall,beautiful ornate fireplace(not in use) and lovely old rustic beams throughout. This room overlooks the garden and goat pen and also provides views of the village, and surrounding countryside. The garden is fenced and is safe for children and dogs. There is a large dining table and chairs to seat 8 and also plenty of comfortable seating, TV , DVD player, and radio/tape/CD player.
The charming staircase leads from the living room into Bedroom 3. This room has exposed wooden floorboards, a vaulted ceiling and beautiful old beams throughout. The bathroom has a new walk-in power shower, toilet and basin. There are stunning views of the village and surrounding countryside.
A seperate stair case leads from the kitchen to Bedroom 1 which is a large vaulted bedroom with en suite bathroom.There is a 6ft bed,(Which can be made into 2 single beds if required), and a further 3ft single bed. A cot can be provided if required. There is space to sleep another child on a mattress on the floor if required. There are wonderful views of the village and countryside from this room.The bathroom has a walk in power shower newly installed, a separate bath, toilet and basin.
Bedroom 2 is accessed from the kitchen is en suite with a new shower and it has a King-Size bed. There is an exposed stone wall and rustic beams throughout. It also has a TV, and DVD player.
There is a private fenced garden which can be enjoyed by guests with a private sitting area with table and chairs. The garden is fenced and is safe for children and dogs.There is also a BBQ. The large communal gardens are also accessible and are great for children to explore. There is use of a large trampoline with net enclosure,a slide and a selection of play equipment.
Electricity, heating, linen, duvets included. Heating is by way of independently controlled central heating to radiators.
Parking for two cars; off road and private.
Wi-Fi connection £10 per week
Well behaved dogs welcome (£20 supplement per dog).
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 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: | Internet access, 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: | 3 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details outdoors:
Attached to the house is a 2 acre field that can be used by guests which is occupied by some very friendly, tame sheep and spring lambs. There are also two pot bellied pigs who are great characters.
There is a private secure fenced garden which can be enjoyed by guests with a private sitting area with table and chairs. There is also a BBQ. The large communal gardens are also great for children to explore, and there is a good selection of play equipment including a very large tramploine,slide and a sand pit. Our children are very good at sharing their toys.
The communal garden has excellent birdlife and is partly bordered by hedging, behind which is a stream. The communal garden is seperate from the private garden. There are three lovely pigmy goats that are very friendly and can be fed. From the gardens there are wonderful views over the village towards the historic church and surrounding countryside. There is a lovley, well maintained sports field accross the lane from West Hill House. There is off road parking for 2 cars if further parking required please enquire
Further details
Our weeks run from Friday to Friday. During late autumn, winter and early spring booking periods are flexible.
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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 the UK. Dorset is charicterised by rolling hills, winding valleys, and beautiful villages. The area abounds in historic monuments and beautiful scenery. The Jurassic coast is the only natural world heritage site in England and offers fanstanic scenery and lovely beaches. The area is a walkers paradise and provides many opportunites for families and children. The wonderful Jurassic coast is very near offering opportunities for fishing, crabbing, fossil hunting, swimming and a host of attractions at places like Lyme Regis. Lyme Regis is a wonderful town on the coast in a fantastic setting providing safe bathing and a host of opportunities for families.
Visit www.westdorset.com and hiddendorset.org for further information.
The Broadwindsor area
Broadwindosr is a friendly consvervation village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with excellent walking. There are many delightful historic villages nearby. Broadwindsor is a popular, historic village, with a reowned Craft centre, which also has a restaurant, serving excellent foodt. The pub reopens is February 2012 after being closed temporarily. 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 many delightful walks along well marked footpaths is fantastic countryside including Lewesdon Hill, owned by the National Trust, the highest hill in Dorset. From the summit are wonderful views. Also in walking distance is Pilsdon Pen an ancient hill fort again from the summit are spectacular views. Beaminster a small historic market town is 3 miles away it has a wonderful square and church. It has several cafes and restaurants and provisions can be got from here. Bridport a thriving arty town is some 6 miles away. It has all the facilities of a small town including a cinema, art centre and a famous street market on Wednesdays and Fridays. This is a lively interesting place to visit with a fasinating history.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Exeter |
| Railway: | Maiden Newton |
| Ferry: | Southhapton |
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
 07 Nov 2011 |
We stayed in here in October half-term holiday with our two young children and dog. The Bothy is full of character and very well-equipped, and unlike some holiday cottages we have stayed in, there... more |
18 Sep 2011 |
the bothy is an excellent place to stay for large partys, there was 7 of us and had plenty of room to move. the bothy is excellent also is the other two accommodations, views from the bothy is great... more |
10 Aug 2011 |
We stayed here for a week in July, 4 adults and 3 children, the house was lovely and comfortable and we were impressed with the facilities. The children had a great time feeding the lambs, pigs and goats and playing with the owner's children who were very happy to share their trampoline and garden with us. All the bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms which was brilliant. We hope to return one day, it was an amazing trip for us all. Thank you. |
Guestbook for The Bothy
** Thank you for a lovely stay, everything we need, and so clean! Jan 2012.
** Lovely Christmas tree and decorations, I love this place, perfect for a large family to cope with a Christmas celebration, our family chefs were well impressed with the equipment. We felt relaxed yet still a little pampered by all the facilities.We really appreciated all the Christmas touches. Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. Dec 2011
** The Bothy was exactly what we needed, my 93yr old Mum had the ground floor bedroom.** Just briliant!, hope to be back. Sept 2011
** Wonderful place, wonderful people, wonderful animals, just brilliant, best equipped self catering place ever.Sept 2011
** Three generations who thought it was brilliant, fantastic! Lots of adventures and things to do for all. June 2011
** Wonderful stay, cottage was beautifully clean and tidy,very homely, would love to stay another time. May 2011
** Excellent cottage, fantastically friendly hosts, beautiful area to explore. New Inn(Stoke Abbott) excellent, Spyway (Askerswell) best pub garden ever! Apr 2011
** Fabulous house and so great for sharing with rellies or friends, will recommend. Mar 2011
** We have enjoyed exploring this beautiful part of England. The Bothy is wonderful, it is very cosy and comfortable, we would love to visit again in summer. Jan 2011.
* What a treat to stay somewhere where the old and the new are beautifully combined, a perfect holiday, thanks. Nov 2010
* The Bothy has been the perfect holiday home for a family and a dog. We have had a wonderful week exploring the Dorset coastline, what a beautiful county with warm and welcoming people. Oct 2010
* Weather a bit damp, but gave us more time to relax in the palatial extention to the Bothy. Very friendly hosts and animals! Will definitely return thank you. Aug 2010
*As first users of the 'new' Bothy, with more space and steps, we have to say you did a very good job, nice ,cosy and a lot of space. We've enjoyed the beautiful coastal area, splendid villages, Abbottsbury, Tropical Gardens, Durdle Door, Wemouth beach. See you again! July 2010
* A fantastic very relaxing stay. Lovely, comfy and clean. Pure bliss having a decent shower and super-duper bed. Thank you both for being so welcoming, we will book for next year. May 2010
* The cottage is comfortable, really appreciated the comfy bed, excellent shower and well equipped kitchen. May 2010
* We had a fantastic week in The Bothy. Enjoyed comfy bed and lovely dinners at The White Lion. April 2010
* Lovely cosy, comfortable cottage. Great hosts and beautiful area. Will have to return, so much more to see and do. What an idyllic village. Jul 09.
* It’s been a wonderful experience for us, whether being by the sea or exploring the pretty villages. The scenery is amazing and we love the Bothy, it feels like home and the bed is so comfy. You have made us very welcome. Apr 09.
* Lovely, relaxing and the cottage is superb. We will be back. Oct 08.
* As colonial visitors, we found the olde world charm of The Bothy delightful- stone walls, exposed oak beams etc. All the mod-cons in a spacious cottage made for a very pleasant stay. We found Broadwindsor an ideal place to explore Dorset. Sept 08
* We have had a lovely time here in the Bothy; we can honestly say that this is the best holiday cottage we have stayed in. Thank you Elaine and David for making our too short stay so happy. Best bits; the walk from Lyme to Uplyme; Beer; Ham Hill, Bridport; beer at The White Lion; comfy bed; shower and the many creature comforts. April 08
* Completely perfect, thank you. Feb 08.
* We’ve had a blissful escape; everything was perfect from the swallows to the huge comfy bed. This is the best holiday home ever and our hosts so helpful, we will be back. Aug 07
* Fantastic location, superb cottage, this really was the perfect holiday, thank you. July 07
*Great holiday in the palatial Bothy, very friendly and welcoming hosts as were the animals will definately return. August 2010
*Wonderful holiday plenty of space, stunning coast. We would love to return. The Bothy was superb. Sept 2010.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| christmas /new year | 16 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 620 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 6 Jan 12 | 10 Feb 12 | £ 355 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| Half term | 10 Feb 12 | 17 Feb 12 | £ 420 | - | - | 1 Week |
| The start of spring | 17 Feb 12 | 2 Mar 12 | £ 355 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| Lovely spring | 2 Mar 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 395 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| Easter Holiday | 30 Mar 12 | 6 Apr 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 6 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Half term | 1 Jun 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 745 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early summer | 8 Jun 12 | 6 Jul 12 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 6 Jul 12 | 13 Jul 12 | £ 670 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 13 Jul 12 | 20 Jul 12 | £ 745 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer Holidays | 20 Jul 12 | 24 Aug 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 24 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 1 Sep 12 | 7 Sep 12 | £ 670 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 7 Sep 12 | 21 Sep 12 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Autumn | 21 Sep 12 | 5 Oct 12 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 5 Oct 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 395 | 95 | 95 | Flexible |
| Half Term | 26 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 540 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Autumn | 2 Nov 12 | 14 Dec 12 | £ 355 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| Christmas New Year | 14 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 745 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Special Offers: | Late Deal | Fri 9 - Fri 30 Mar 2012 | £330 |
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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 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
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