Two Farmhouse Cottages close to World Heritage Jurassic Coast
Rural location near historic Abbotsbury village, Dorset coast path and Chesil beach
1 and 3 Bedroom Cottages
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Elworth Farmhouse cottages offer two luxury, character cottages situated in a farming hamlet. The historic farmhouse cottage, with many nostalgic features sleeps 2 (for accommodation for children see Poppy's below). The farmhouse cottage enjoys use of owner's swimming pool, spa hot tub and extensive grounds with garden areas in which to sit out and relax. Poppy's cottage sleeping 6+cots, is a spacious detached cottage with private enclosed garden, fully equipped to especially welcome to families with small children. Guests to Poppy's cottage do not have access to owner's pool & hot tub. Elworth hamlet is surrounded by farms with an extensive footpath network - the Dorset Coast path goes along the ridge above the hamlet and the unspoilt countryside is abundant with wildlife. The county towns of Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport are all within 16kms.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 6 January 2012 - 1 March 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 2 March 2012 - 29 March 2012 | £370 | 3 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 26 April 2012 | £400 | 3 | ||
| 27 April 2012 - 17 May 2012 | £425 | 7 | ||
| 18 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 28 June 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 19 July 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 20 July 2012 - 6 September 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 7 September 2012 - 13 September 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 14 September 2012 - 27 September 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 28 September 2012 - 1 November 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 20 December 2012 | £350 | 3 |
Poppy's Cottage (3 Bedroom) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 10 February 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £500 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 27 April 2012 | £600 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £850 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £650 | 3 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £500 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Farmhouse cottage sleeping 2 £300-£650 per week 2012 - short breaks available Oct - May £75 per night.
Poppy's cottage sleeping 6 + cots £450 - £950 per week 2012 - short breaks available Nov - April from £25 per person per night - min £100pn
Changeover day
Farmhouse cottage changeover day Friday
Poppy's cottage changeover day Saturday
Short breaks may be available out of peak season - changeover day flexible
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Poppy's Cottage (3 Bedroom)
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Utility room: Washing machine/tumble dryer. Units with tourist information, children's outside games etc. Wet Room: Shower, washand basin, toilet. Kitchen: Cooker with 4 hotplates & double oven, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, sterilising unit (for baby utensils), all cookware, utensils etc. Table & chairs, highchairs (2). Lounge: Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, sofas, Satellite TV, DVD, Sterio system, wireless internet. Upstairs: Bedrooms: All beds are wooden with reflexology 'memory foam' mattress. All bedlinen provided (duvets). Bedroom 1: Family bedroom with double bed, child's bed & cots (2 cots available). Bedroom 2: 2 full size single beds (bed guards available for young children) Bedroom 3: Double bed - ensuite shower, washand basin & toilet Bathroom: Full size bath, washand basin & toilet. Baby/child bathroom equipment available. Oil fired central heating. |
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Notes on accommodation
Oil fired central heating in both cottages - there are no 'extra' charges for electricity, heating, internet services etc. All services included in price.
Poppy's cottage is fully equipped to welcome small children: highchairs, booster seats, stair-gates, bed-guards, cots, toys, books, outside play equipment etc available and included at no extra cost.
Accessibility
Please see 'access statement' on owner's website (see below).
Outside
Farmhouse Cottage: Has use of owner's extensive grounds; garden areas with tables, chairs, BBQ, ponds, orchards & paddock. Parking for one car by cottage. Owner's swimming pool 16ftx32ft available from mid-May to mid-Sept, Spa hot tub available Easter - end October. Outdoor facilities are shared with owner.
Poppy's cottage: Private enclosed garden with driveway (parking for 2 cars), patio with table/chairs & BBQ. Garden has swing hammock seat & children's play equipment. Please note that due to insurance reasons visitors to Poppy's cottage do not have access to owner's swimming pool and spa hot tub.
Coast/Beach
Chesil Beach - 4kms - walking trails take approx 1hr along Dorset Coast Path. Shingle beach great for fishing, dangerous for swimming.
Weymouth Beach - 14kms - wonderful long sandy beach, perfect for swimming & suitable for small children.
Burton Bradstock Hive Beach - 11kms - National Trust Beach,
shingle, safe for swimming except when sea is rough. Parking, toilets & cafe by beach.
Golf
Weymouth Golf course - 14kms
Dorchester Came Down Golf Course - 16kms
Bridport West Bay Golf course - 15kms
Skiing
Dry ski slope available at Warmwell nr Dorchester - 20kms
Special interest holidays
Painting, art and craft courses can be arranged in Abbotsbury - please email for further details.
Travel
Nearest airports: Bournemouth (approx 50kms) Bristol (approx 110kms) Southampton (approx 110kms)
Distances
Abbotsbury village 3kms
Weymouth 12kms
Portland 14kms
Dorchester 13kms
Bridport 15kms
Further details
Abbotsbury village 3kms has post office, village grocery shop, cafes, pubs, craft shops, art galleries. Places to visit in Abbotsbury: Swannery, Sub-tropical Gardens & Great Tithe Barn Children's Farm & play park. Sub-tropical gardens have 'Enchanted Garden' illuminations mid-end October.
Weymouth 12 kms - Sea Life Centre, good for shopping
Portland 14 kms - Sailing Centre, Diving Centre, Wind surfing Centre
Dorchester 13kms - Maiden Castle, Dorchester Museum, Tutenkhamun museum, Dinosaur museum, Roman Town house, Tolpuddle martyrs crown court. Good for shopping. Wednesday market.
Also all within 15kms of Dorchester - Max Gate (Thomas Hardy's house), Thomas Hardy's Cottage, Lawrence of Arabia's cottage, Tolpuddle Martyrs museum, Athelhampton House, Cerne Abbas Giant.
Bridport 15kms - Bridport museum, Bridport Arts centre, good for shopping - Saturday street market.
Booking notes
Guests are required to complete a booking form - booking deposit is £100 (farmhouse cottage) £200 (Poppy's) with balance due one calender month before arrival. Poppy's cottage also requires a damages/housekeeping/key security deposit of £100, this deposit refundable providing all is in order after departure. Short break bookings less than 4 nights require full payment in advance. For full details of payment please contact owner.
Guest comments
"Lots more facilities than expected. Chris gave very good local tips and ideas."
"Quite the best cottage accommodation we have ever stayed in - thank you Chris for making us so welcome."
"One week we had here was nowhere near enough to take it all in. We especially loved walking along the coast path."
"This was our honeymoon - Chris and John made us feel very welcome; the card, bottle of wine and chocs were a lovely gesture. The cottage provided us with exactly what we were looking for: somewhere quiet, cosy and warm with good access to footpaths without having to use the car. The accomodation is excellent and the locality worth returning to for further exploration."
Owner profile
About the owner
Chris and John bought the farmhouse from the Ilchester Estates over 25years ago. We are only the second owners of the farmhouse - the Earls of Strangways (now Ilchester Estates) having owned Elworth since Henry V111's dissolution of the monasteries! The Strangways family still own much of Abbotsbury to this day. Chris is very keen on local history and has been secretary for the Abbotsbury Heritage Research Project, a tour guide at Abbotsbury swannery and has taught drama to young children. She is currently secretary for Abbotsbury Tourism and Traders Association and delights at being a Story Teller for children at various village events.
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The perfect location - away from traffic, surrounded by farmland but close to all amenities. Near by Abbotsbury village is vibrant and full of interest with lots to do and get involved in if one wishes.
Unique benefits of the property
Just a step outside of the door and the open countryside beckons - I won't say it is 'peaceful' as there may tractors about during the day, the cows might moo and the owls and foxes can make a noise at night during the late autumn/early Spring and when the weather is blustery, you might even hear the waves crashing against the Chesil beach! For those that like being by a farm near to the seaside however, the location is idyllic. A short walk up the hillside and you can look down over a patchwork of field systems (that have scarcely changed in centuries) across the seascape that stretches from Lulworth Bay, Portland, the Chesil Beach and across Lyme Bay.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E1612
Mrs Christine Wade
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1305 871693
Owners Website: Click here
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