Pet Friendly Holidays

In beautiful countryside bordering Devon and Somerset these charming courtyard cottages are set within the grounds of an elegant Georgian farmhouse (previously part of neighbouring Forde Abbey estate). The cottages are cosy and well appointed and share 8 acres of lovely grounds encompassing meadows orchard a bubbling stream and pond (unfenced so toddlers beware!). Carp fishing is usually available on the pond by prior arrangement and Chesil Beach is a great favourite for beach casting. Bere Farm is home to a handful of farm animals including saddleback pigs Dexter cows sheep ducks and hens and also attracts abundant wildlife such as Barn owls and kingfishers. For children there are guinea pigs to cuddle and a fantastic play area on the main lawn.

The locality has a wonderful array of visitor attractions and places of interest – Abbotsbury Swannery is within easy driving distance as are Montacute House and Barrington Court (both N.T.). The West Dorset Heritage (Jurassic) Coast lies 10 miles away offering superb walking with breathtaking views as well as opportunities for fossil hunting. Coastal towns and villages invite exploration – pretty Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Charmouth Chiddeock Eype and Bridport with its lively street market. And in nearby Devon Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth's Regency promenade are well worth a visit.

Local produce can be sourced at great farm shops and farmers' markets and there are many fine pubs and restaurants to choose from – the establishments of celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Mark Hix Mat Follas and Phil Vickery are particularly popular. Village shops and pubs ¼ mile.

Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC.

Non Smoking • Games Room • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Set in the heart of a charming village – an ideal location for exploring Dorset's beautiful countryside – this pretty and very comfortable cottage also boasts a private well stocked garden. Adjoining another cottage 150 yards from the village shop and inn it is a short drive from the Georgian town of Blandford Forum (5 miles). Sherborne's abbey and castles and Kingston Lacey (N.T.). Lulworth Cove Corfe Castle and the Jurassic World Heritage Dorset coastline are easily accessible.

Entrance into attractive sitting room with wood burning stove and two steps up to dining area. Up to steps to well equipped modern fitted galley kitchen. Sunroom. Small utility room. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with TV. Bathroom/WC and separate shower cubicle.

Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Tucked away in the delightful hamlet of Winterbourne Steepleton this charming 200 year old single storey property is ideally situated for exploring Dorset. Attached to the owners' pretty cottage and recently renovated to offer very comfortable accommodation it enjoys its own enclosed garden. Dorchester a historic market town is just 5 miles away and famous Chesil Beach is 7 miles. Weymouth's traditional seaside attractions Lyme Regis and walking in magnificent 'Hardy country' are all close by. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Entrance hall. Very comfortable sitting room with multi fuel stove dining area and sofa bed (for + 2). Modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Nestling in beautiful countryside just 5 miles from West Bay these comfortable lodge style properties offer an ideal base from which to explore the Jurassic Coast and glorious landscape inland. Along with five caravans tucked into a field behind them they sit on the owners' working sheep farm within a short drive of the Abbotsbury Swannery (5 miles) and subtropical gardens and Weymouth (7 miles) with its traditional seaside delights safe beaches and sealife centre. Monkey World the Bovington Tank Museum Corfe Castle the fascinating Maize Maze Lulworth Cove the Cerne Abbas Giant and historic town of Dorchester are among easily accessible attractions. Shop ½ mile pub serving food 1 mile.

Entrance into cosy open plan sitting/dining room with sofa bed (for + 2) and kitchen area. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Non Smoking • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Enjoying its own large garden and a beautiful conservation countryside setting this newly converted spacious and tastefully appointed cottage lies midway between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum (10 miles). One of three set 2 miles from Sturminster Newton it is ideally placed for exploring Stourhead House and Gardens Longleat Safari Park Monkey World the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Jurassic Coast. The Wessex Ridgeway offers pleasant walking and golf fishing and riding are found nearby. Shops and pubs 1½ miles.

Entrance hall. Very spacious sitting room with wood burning stove. Lovely modern fitted kitchen with spacious dining area and doors to patio. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room with large shower cubicle. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. bathroom/WC.

Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Midway between Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum (10 miles) this recently converted spacious and well appointed cottage (centre property shown) enjoys a beautiful rural location and its own large garden. One of three it lies within easy reach of numerous attractions such as Stourhead House and Gardens the Cerne Abbas Giant Jurassic Coast and Longleat Wildlife Park. Golf fishing and riding are found locally and the Wessex Ridgeway affords fine walking. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Entrance hall. Spacious sitting room with wood burning stove. Modern spacious well equipped kitchen/dining room with door to patio. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with large ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC.

Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

In beautiful open countryside and boasting its own large garden this spacious newly converted and tastefully decorated cottage is one of three set midway between Blandford Forum (10 miles) and Shaftesbury. Many National Trust properties – including Stourhead House and Gardens – Haynes Motor Museum the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton Monkey World Longleat Safari Park and the Jurassic Coast are easily accessible. Golf fine walking fishing and riding nearby. Sturminster Newton shops and pubs about 2 miles.

Entrance hall. Spacious sitting room with wood burning stove and dining area. Modern well equipped kitchen. Utility room with door to patio. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC. Twin bedded room. Shower room/WC.

Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

In the grounds of one of the finest 15th century country houses in England this charming thatched cottage offers very comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings near the banks of the River Piddle. As well as shared use (free of charge) of the owners' 3 green 9 tee golf course which lies beside the cottage's own garden visitors to River Cottage also enjoy complementary passes to Athelhampton House and Gardens (open to the public) and access to the licensed restaurant for lunches and cream teas during opening hours (Sunday–Thursday in summer Sundays only in the winter). A village shop and pub serving food are just 1 mile away and the county town of Dorchester (5 miles) offers good shopping and a host of amenities including cycle hire for exploring the area's glorious countryside and delightful villages. Within easy reach are famous Cerne Abbas Giant cut into the chalk of the hillside the Abbotsbury Swannery and the famous resorts of Weymouth Bournemouth and Poole Salisbury with its famous Cathedral and spire and rural West Dorset Hardy Country. .

Entrance hall. Cosy sitting room with electric 'wood burner effect' fire wooden floor and French doors to decked patio. Well equipped modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom with TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (6' double by arr) TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Steep second staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with four poster bed TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Detached • Non Smoking • Four Poster • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

In an elevated setting affording the most wonderful panoramic views from almost every window this very comfortable single storey property makes an ideal base for exploring one of England's loveliest counties. Cerne Abbas with its famous chalk giant Sparkford Motor Museum the timeless thatched village of Milton Abbas and miles of golden sands along the Jurassic coast are just some of the attractions within easy reach. Excellent walking quad biking and fishing locally. Village shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.

Hall. Spacious sitting room with open fire and French doors to patio. Spacious well equipped kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access