Guests say
Woodpecker Cottage receives high praise for its cosy, comfortable atmosphere and excellent facilities. Guests consistently mention its peaceful rural setting, cleanliness, and well-equipped interiors. The cottage is ideally located for exploring the Jurassic Coast and nearby towns, with ample parking and dog-friendly amenities. Thoughtful touches, such as welcome baskets, are appreciated by guests, though not guaranteed. Minor issues, such as a self-flushing toilet and limited public transport, are noted but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well-maintained, with only one minor mention of a maintenance issue (self-flushing toilet) that did not impact overall cleanliness.
The rural, tranquil location is highly praised for its proximity to the coast and local attractions. The only negative is the limited bus service, but guests appreciate the peaceful setting and easy access by car.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with high-quality furnishings and beds. The peaceful environment and good heating are also noted as positives.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities, ample parking, and dog-friendly features. One minor maintenance issue was mentioned but did not significantly affect guest satisfaction.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets with milk, biscuits, and dog treats. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Ideal for family holidays, with the Jurassic coast, Monkey World, Weymouth Sea Life Centre and Swanage steam train’s, walking bird watching and fishing.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request. Doggy extras. Laundry room with washer/dryer (shared with other properties on-site). Games room and external information room with use of freezer and payphone. Enclosed patio with garden furniture and barbecue. Large lawned area (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Manor Court Cottages are set in the picturesque village of Shipton Gorge. Within walking distance, 110 yards, are the village playing fields and pub selling the famous Palmers Ales and local food. This a fantastic location to explore the Dorset countryside and World Heritage Jurassic coastline, 1½ miles away. Whether its a family holiday, walking, bird watching, fishing, cycling or for a quiet break Manor Court Cottages are ideal. The pretty village of Burton Bradstock, 1½ miles, has a beach with a café, shop, post office, garage and pubs. The market town of Bridport, 2 miles away, has a lively and vibrant street market Saturdays and Wednesday, along with small shops, cafés, antiques and local food can be found, or pop into the museum and learn its history of rope and net making.
The picturesque harbour of West Bay is 2 miles away and was made famous by the TV drama ’Broadchurch’, while the village of Abbotsbury, 3 miles away, is popular for its swannery, sub-tropical gardens and childrens farm. Spread along the coast from Sidmouth is a host of attractions, including the Donkey Sanctuary and Beer Caves at Seaton and Axminster where you can ride on the trams or eat at the River Cottage restaurant. Into Dorset try fishing in a boat out of the cobb at Lymm Regis, fossil hunting at the museum or a walk up Golden Cap for the breathtaking views. Weymouth with its sandy beaches and Sealife Centre is well worth a visit, discover the dinosaurs at the Dorchester museum or travel back in time with a visit to Thomas Hardy’s cottage, go to war at the Bevington Tank Museum, or say ’hi’ to the monkeys at Monkey World. Enjoy a dip at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door for a sightseeing walk, explore Crofe Castle, and then all aboard the steam train at Swanage. Shops and pubs 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lyme Regis Museum
- The Dinosaur Museum
Reviews (19)
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Ericka Anderson
A wonderful place to stay!
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Duncan Dobson
Even though we had a cross country diversion into the annals of the Bridport/Weymouth/West Bay darkness the accommodation at 21:30 still looked and was warm, inviting and dark. The view the following morning was beautiful and the facilities and comfort of WoodPecker cottage were excellent.The dogs were happy with the walks and (as we were there to visit family), the cottage is the best we’ve stayed in so far relative to comfort, cleanliness and the facilities so much so we hope we will be allowed to stay again,
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Confirmed Guest
Cottage was clean and comfortable, only issue was the toilet in the double bedroom kept randomly self flushing and making an awful noise which disturbed our sleep. I’m sure that if we had reported it, the problem would have been solved but we just put up with it.