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Charming Listed Cottage in rural West Dorset

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beaminster, ENG
  • Mapperton Gardens
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Montacute House
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • West Bay Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Listed Cottage in rural West Dorset

An idyllic and well appointed 17th century character cottage situated in a beautiful rural village perfect for friends or family to share. The cottage is surrounded by it's gardens and located in a quiet lane adjacent to other character cottages and near to the village church.

The cottage has 4 bedrooms ( 3 doubles and a child's twin) although we limit the number of guests to 6. We have a living room, separate dining room, kitchen and an upstairs bathroom with bath and shower over together with downstairs cloakroom.

The house is very well equipped with everything you will need. Wireless internet access is available.

Church Hill Cottage is in a perfect rural position within easy reach of the Jurassic coast, country walks, local towns and quaint villages. Forde Abbey, Mapperton Gardens, numerous National Trust attractions and the historic market town of Bridport are all within easy reach. The coast has a variety of unspoilt beaches as well as small Dorset resort towns including Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth. There is local horse riding, fishing (fresh water e.g. trout, carp etc. or sea water e.g. mackerel), cycling, walking and a host of other activities. As the cottage is located near to Dorset's borders with Somerset and Devon, those counties are also easily explored.

We love the selection of great foods locally - either buy from local sources, farm shops and markets and cook in our well equipped kitchen or visit one of the many local outstanding pubs and restaurants and have someone else cook for you.

Whilst there are no shops in the village there is a good selection of shops, including supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware shops and cafes in Crewkerne and Beaminster. There is also a great farm shop in nearby North Perrott.

There are frequent direct rail links from London Waterloo to Crewkerne which is only a 5 minutes drive to the cottage. We do recommend a car for your stay although you may find that you can get by with a good pair of walking boots and the occasional taxi. A number of walks can be started directly from the cottage, including a very pleasant 4 mile round walk to a local pub.

Parking is available near the cottage, by the church, in a dedicated space, and / or in a layby approx 100m away where a further couple of cars can be accommodated.

Church Hill Cottage sleeps six people, has an open fire in the lounge and woodburner in the dining room, making it a very cosy cottage! With mature secluded gardens to the front and rear of the cottage - perfect for summer BBQs. The two patio areas makes a perfect place for an early evening glass of wine with one covered in a beautiful Wisteria filling the area with an intoxicating smell during the spring months.

Please check rates with us directly as the rates shown are just indicative - actual rates vary throughout the year.

Hope to see you soon !

Property manager

Mark H

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beaminster

Located in Beaminster, this cottage is in a rural area. Mapperton Gardens and Montacute House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yeovil Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider East Lambrook Manor Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Huish Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Beaminster, ENG

What's nearby

  • Mapperton Gardens - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Montacute House - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Fleet Air Arm Museum - 23 min drive - 25.6 km
  • West Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 44 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 3 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ollerod - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪King William Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Listed Cottage in rural West Dorset pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Listed Cottage in rural West Dorset?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Listed Cottage in rural West Dorset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Listed Cottage in rural West Dorset located?

This family-friendly Beaminster cottage is located in a rural location, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Ham Hill Country Park. Cricket St Thomas Golf Course and Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend away

Very comfortable and great for our dogs with enclosed garden and walks from the door. Well equipped kitchen with lots of cupboard essentials in case you’ve not found a shop. Would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Perrott

It’s just a shame there was no heating this morning as we were packing up to leave
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cutest wee humble cottage

Very beatiful cottage, full of old world charm. Fabulous gardens. Nicely tucked away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

a s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a wonderful cottage

The accommodation and dealings with the owner were first rate. My family and I spent a wonderful few days in this cottage and cannot wait to visit again. It was super clean and had everything you could need and more! Great for people who are looking for peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage!

The cottage at Church Hill is a good as it looks in the photos. It provided us with the perfect base for exploring the countryside and coastal towns of Dorset. The kitchen had everything we needed to eat at home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break with Sisters and brother in laws

Lovely property met all our needs and very well equipped. Lots of sitting out areas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark H

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Why they chose this property

We bought this property because we love the character and the fact that the house is very light. For us, the garden was a main selling point in that it gives our children space to run around and make dens, plus it is in easy reach of great walks and lovely beaches.

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English