Small Period Cottage In Quiet Central Location In Market Town
1½ Mile From Coast And Surrounded By Unspoilt Countryside
Sleeps 2/4 (1 Bedroom)
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The convenience of having restaurants, shops, churches, market, museum and other amenities of the town just a short walk from the cottage, is combined with the close proximity of the coast and surrounding countryside. The fishing port of West Bay is just 1½ miles away with access to the south west coastal path. This Jurassic Coast is famous for its fossils and beauty with sandy beaches close by at Charmouth, Weymouth and Lyme Regis.Abbotsbury (with its natural swannery), Montacute House, Cricket St Thomas Wild Life Park and Weymouth Sea Life Centre are among the interesting places to visit nearby. Many other holiday amenities are close, including sailing, golf, riding and picturesque inland and coastal walking.Bridport is gaining a reputation as a gastronomic centre with excellent restaurants and plenty of fresh food available.There are many artists and craftsmen living and working in the area.The county town of Dorchester lies approximately 14 miles to the east.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 January 2011 - 7 January 2012 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 18 February 2012 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 7 April 2012 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £400 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £425 | 3 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £495 | 3 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £425 | 3 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 29 December 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 29 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £425 | 7 |
Changeover day
Lettings will be from Saturday to Saturday with arriving visitors welcome from 3.00 pm and departing guests required to vacate the cottage by 10.30 am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom with twin beds and walk in hanging cupboard. Double sofa bed in downstairs living area. |
| Bathrooms: | Modern bathroom with basin, bath with shower over and WC. Heated towel rail and fan heater. |
| Kitchen: | Bespoke wooden kitchen cupboards with granite work surface. Built in gas hob, electric ovens and 'fridge with small freezer, microwave oven, and fully equipped for 6 people. |
| Utility Room: | Shared use of wash house with automatic washing machine and clothes airer, and recycling facilities. |
| Living Rooms: | Light and sunny living area furnished with sofa bed, rocking chair, electric wood burning stove, digital TV (with DVD player), dining table and chairs, sideboard and display cabinet (containing books, maps, games etc. ). Wooden floor with rugs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels, linen and tea towels are included in the cost, and can be provided weekly. The property will be spotlessly clean on arrival, and for longer stays can be cleaned weekly. Cleaning materials are available. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access central heating |
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Notes on accommodation
Little Seagulls has been awarded 4 stars in The Quality in Tourism Scheme. The cottage has been totally refurbished and offers attractive and comfortable accommodation. Full central heating provides warmth in winter, and 2 external doors and generous windows ensure it is cool in summer. The owner lives in the next door cottage and is on hand to offer help if necessary.
Electricity and gas expenses are covered in the rental cost.
Accessibility
Access from the street into the cottage is level except for a 10 cm step at the threshold. It is not suitable for a wheel chair, and although the stairs are not steep, there is no downstairs WC.
Outside
Outside, visitors have priority use of attractive and sunny courtyard with pots and picnic table with sunshade which is shared with the owner.
Parking is in an adjacent car park a few meters away, and a parking pass is provided.
Coast/Beach
The small fishing port of West Bay is 1½ miles away, and there are sandy beaches at Lyme Regis 8½ miles. Weymouth 15 miles and Charmouth with its organized fossil hunting walks 6 miles away. This World Heritage coastline has many beaches and includes the famous Chesil Bank which runs from Abbotsbury to Portland. All are connected by the coastal path which continues around the entire South West Peninsular.
Golf
There are public golf courses at West Bay 1½ miles away. Lyme Regis 8½ miles away. Chedington 12 miles away and Dorchester 14 miles away.
Skiing
A dry ski slope is available at Warmwell near Dorchester.
Travel
Despite good bus services from Bridport, use of a car is recommended. Portsmouth and Plymouth are the nearest channel ports, both of which are approximately 1½ hours' driving time away. Main line rail stations are at Crewkerne and Dorchester, both of which are under ½ hours' driving time away. Nearest airports are at Exeter, 1 hours' driving time, Bournemouth and Bristol, both 1½ hours' driving time and Southampton at 2 hours.
Distances
Approximately distances: Exeter 40 miles. Lyme Regis 10 miles. Yeovil 18 miles. Crewkerne 11 miles. Dorchester 14 miles. Bournemouth 40 miles.
Further details
There are regular bus services from the town, including a coastal service running from Poole in the east to Exeter in the west. There are main line railway services to London with stations at Dorchester and Crewkerne (both a half hour's drive away). There are plenty of restaurants, public houses, cafes and take-aways within easy walking distance of the cottage.
The stunning surrounding countryside has many well signposted footpaths and bridleways.
Within walking distance of the cottage there are shops (including supermarkets), restaurants, banks, an Arts' Centre, galleries, an indoor Sports' Centre with swimming pool, Churches, twice weekly market and museum.
Weymouth, where the water sports section of the 2012 Olympic Games will be held, has a long sandy beach with very safe swimming, a Sea Life Centre and many holiday attractions. There is a Sailing Centre, Diving Centre and Windsurfing Centre on nearby Portland.
Lyme Regis is delightful to stroll around with its historic Cobb of "The French Lieutenant's Woman" fame, gardens, crazy golf, Fossil Centre, interesting shops and safe sandy beach.
There are small Dorset villages to explore in the beautiful surrounding countryside, and stunning views from the Coastal Path and byways.
Booking notes
A 20% booking fee is requested before a firm reservation can be accepted. The balance is required 28 days before arrival. Bookings are accepted on line at the website, by email, on the telephone or by post.
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Owner profile
About the owner
Margaret has farmed and lived in the area around Beaminster in West Dorset since the early 1970's. I love the countryside, the coastline and the friendly people. I retired from teaching 12 years ago and 4 years ago my husband and I moved into Bridport town centre. We enjoy the convenience of walking into town and also being able to walk to the coast. A year ago I bought, modernized and have totally refurbished the little cottage next door. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to Little Seagulls, which is already being enjoyed by members of our large family and friends.
Year purchased: 2009
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Our car is little used now that we are living in Bridport!
We can walk to all the facilities of the town, but also have easy assess into the countryside and the coast. With no passing traffic the cottage is peacefully located and we hope our visitors will also enjoy these benefits.
Unique benefits of the property
We hope you will find Little Seagulls a comfortable, clean, cosy and convenient centre from which to explore this beautiful area.
For booking and further information
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