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THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dottery

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Living area
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bridport, South West England
  • West Bay Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Seatown Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Eype Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bed 1 Bedroom

1 King Bed

bed 2 Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

bathroom Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dottery

This welcoming, semi-detached cottage on the edge of Dottery, West Dorset, sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

The Old Smith is an attractive, semi-detached farm cottage set on the edge of the small sleepy hamlet of Dottery near Bridport in West Dorset. With a king-size double and twin bedroom, the property can sleep up to four people. There's also a ground floor bathroom, along with a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside, there is off road parking for 2 cars. The Old Smithy sits amongst charming countryside, with lots of pretty villages nearby. Minimum stay of 4 nights.Please Note: The property is being renovated in 2025, these works may run past October 2025.

Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview and DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Front enclosed garden. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: There are four steps up from the sitting room to the kitchen and bathroom. Please note: The rural road location of The Old Smithy may experience some tractor traffic during busy farming periods. Please Note: The property is being renovated in 2025, these works may run past October 2025. Minimum stay of 4 nights.

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: Dottery, a tiny hamlet nestling on the edge of West Dorset's Marshwood Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Only a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, with its dramatic cliffs, breathtaking views and lovely beaches, there is great walking on offer, with coastal trails and countryside paths to choose from. With plenty to offer visitors, this is a great coastal location, at any time of the year.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Bridport

Bridport is home to this cottage. Chesil Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mapperton Gardens and Abbotsbury Children's Farm. Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Abbotsbury Swannery are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Bridport, South West England

What's nearby

  • West Bay Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Golden Cap - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • West Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Seatown Beach - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Eype Beach - 16 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 28 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pymore Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pursuit of Hoppiness - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ropemakers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Beppino - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dottery pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dottery?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dottery?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dottery located?

Situated in Bridport, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Museum. Mangerton Mill and Sladers Yard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

What makes this property unique

Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview and DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Front enclosed garden. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: There are four steps up from the sitting room to the kitchen and bathroom.

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English