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7 Nights See prices

  • £470  to  £745

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Short Breaks

  • The property is only available for a minimum of 7 nights

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    2+2

  • Bedrooms

    1 Room

  • Min Nights

    7 (all year)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Sorry
    No Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Access

    Stairs

  • Star Rating

    3 Star

About The Cottage

The Cottage dates back to the 17th Century and provides a welcoming retreat for two to four guests at any time of the year.

Built of honey coloured stone from the local area, The Cottage enjoys an enviable position on a quiet little footpath which leads down to Chesil Beach (approximately twenty minutes by foot) and the famous Abbotsbury Swannery. Nestling in a peaceful setting, guests can enjoy fantastic views over St Catherine's Chapel, St Nicholas Church, the Old Tithe Barn/children's Farm and pond and a picturesque panorama of Abbotsbury village.

The beautiful unspoilt village is just a short walk away (literally a few minutes!) and has two public houses, tearooms, post office, farm shop, general stores, shops selling crafts and a woodworking shop. Abbotsbury is much loved for its Sub Tropical Gardens. It provides a good base from which to explore places of interest including the seaside town of Weymouth, the market town of Bridport and the county town of Dorchester - all less than ten miles away and accessible by car and also bus (although the service is infrequent).

Abbotsbury sits within South Dorset's rolling coastal hills with the surrounding countryside and village rich in historic and geological interest. The coastline is of special Scientific Interest and has World Heritage status.

Earthworks and ancient burial grounds abound and the Maiden Castle, Maumbury Rings and Eggardon Hill Fort are a short car ride away, as are Salisbury Cathedral and Sherbourne Abbey. Slightly further afield you have Winchester Cathedral, Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Avebury and the intriguing Cerne Abbas Giant - a figure cut in the turf possibly of Romano-British origin.

Thomas Hardy's birth place and the home of T.E. Lawrence (better known as "Lawrence of Arabia") are within easy reach and for lovers of architecture, a visit to Athelhampton House (one of England's most loved medieval houses) is a must.

Ideally positioned, the cottage has much to offer those who are looking to simply relax and unwind and is also an ideal base from which to explore the areas many attractions.

Contact the owner

Owner details:

Val & Brian Dredge joined Independent Cottages in January 2013


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Beach Nearby
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Highchair
  • Pub Nearby
  • Kingsize +
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • DVD Player
  • Microwave
  • CD Player
  • Bath
  • WiFi

Location (Dorset)

The Cottage is quarry tiled throughout and has a welcoming red brick fireplace, window seat, oak beams and an open plan pine staircase.

Accommodation comprises:

  • Fully equipped kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, toaster, microwave and electric kettle.
  • Lounge/diner with full size double bed/settee, television, DVD player, radio and a few children's games plus a small library of books on places of interest, local/natural history and walks.
  • Bedroom with two single beds which can be zipped together to form a super-king by arrangement.
  • Modern bathroom with bath, wash basin, WC and shaving point.

Outside: There is a beautiful secluded terraced garden which is accessed by steps, overlooking St. Catherine's Chapel and a private parking bay outside the cottage.

Additional information: Living next door, the owners are able to keep the cottage properly cleaned, aired and do all that is necessary to provide a real home from home. They are happy to buy basic provisions ready for your arrival by arrangement and babysitting can also be arranged. Water is heated by an electric water heater and electricity is charged by the basic units used. A cot and high chair are available on request (please bring cot bedding). Bed linen and towels are also included in the price.

Welcome Breakfast: All guests receive a welcome breakfast pack including: tea, coffee, milk, fruit juice, cereal, bread, jam butter yogurt and fruit. Please discuss any specific dietary requirements with the owner.

Star Rating: 3 Star

The Cottage Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Sat, 23rd Mar 2024 - Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£525

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 30th Mar 2024 - Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£595

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 6th Apr 2024 - Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£595

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 13th Apr 2024 - Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£595

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 20th Apr 2024 - Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£595

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 27th Apr 2024 - Fri, 3rd May 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£600

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 4th May 2024 - Fri, 10th May 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£605

Short breaks
not available

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Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 2+2 in 1 bedroom (1 Twin/Super-King & full size double sofa bed (with sprung mattress) in)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
Sorry, the owner does not accept pets
Accessibility:
Unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users. Please discuss any specific accessibility requirements with the owner
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Saturday
Payment Options:
Cheque, Bank Transfer
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
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Owner Area

Val & Brian Dredge
Member Since January 2013

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The Cottage Noticeboard

In order to protect our guests as much as possible from the corona virus we are only taking bookings every other week in spite of the loss of revenue. This will give ample time for any potential virus to die off before we even go in to clean, sterilise and change linen.

Last Minute Offers

No current last minute offers

The Cottage 18 Month Availability Calendar

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* Calendar last updated: 22nd March 2024
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