The Old Smithy

About this property

An attractive, semi-detached, former farmer's cottage set in a rural location, close to the tiny West Dorset hamlet of Dottery, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With stunning countryside views across the neighbouring fields, The Old Smithy has been renovated and equipped to a good standard, offering warm and welcoming accommodation for small groups seeking the sights of this stunning area. The cottage features a wonderful woodburning stove in the comfy sitting room, together with a galley kitchen, a separate dining room, two good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom to offer plenty of space for your whole group. Enjoy refreshments outside whilst taking in the charming country views, or take a stroll or cycle along one of the numerous local byways. This pretty cottage provides visitors with a perfect base for exploring West Dorset, with its picture postcard thatched cottage villages and stunning coastal seascapes. A short drive will take you to the bustling market town of Bridport, featured in the River Cottage TV series, and no trip to this area is complete without visiting the scenic harbourside village of West Bay, TV’s Broadchurch, a great place to try sea fishing. Alternatively, take a trip to the historic seaside resort of Lyme Regis, or Weymouth, both easily accessible from this wonderful Dottery cottage. An idyllic West Dorset country retreat, perfect all year round.

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.

Accommodation

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.

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 included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included 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.