955 properties found
1 Bedroom Bed in West Bay (74265)
Bridport, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
Situated in an enviable waterfront location in the fishing village of West Bay sits this charming period apartment. Overlooking the harbour and with direct access on to the beach, this property has all that you could need at your fingertips. With a wide choice of attractions and amenities available to you right from your front door, you will be perfectly based to sample some of the finest Dorset has to offer. Spend a romantic evening enjoying dinner for two at one of the many restaurants and bars, all within walking distance from the property. This modern-day first floor apartment lies within an attractive 1930’s period building, nestled in the heart of this thriving fishing village. The open-plan living area is spacious and filled with light from two windows that overlook the beach and harbour. A coastal theme runs through the property providing a tranquil and calming atmosphere where you can peacefully relax and unwind. Retire to the comfortable king-size bedroom, falling asleep only to the sounds of the sea. Outside a shared lawn with beach views provides a great little spot for an evening glass of wine whilst watching the sunset. West Bay has soared in popularity in the last few years with couples and families alike and it is easy to see why! Positioned on the world famous Jurassic Coast, it is surrounded by rolling landscapes and miles of rugged, unspoilt coastline. World renowned for being the setting for the hit drama series Broadchurch, this thriving fishing village offers a great selection of amenities and water sport activities for all abilities. Visit the picturesque town of Lyme Regis (11 miles) and stroll around the quintessential cobbled streets and shops to the historic Cobb harbour where you can watch the local fishing life pass you by.
Weekly prices from £883.00
1 Bedroom Bed in Weymouth (DC078)
Weymouth, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
Sitting just outside of the coastal town of Weymouth, this ancient stone and cob cottage is ideally located. Hidden from the main road by trees, you can enjoy privacy whilst having easy access to local shops (100 yards) and pubs (500 yards). Offering a wonderful holiday experience for solo travellers and couples hoping for a romantic break, spend your days uncovering the wealth of things to do nearby and return to your cosy hideaway. Head down the outside steps and let your holiday begin. Benefiting from lots of room, there is plenty of space to move about and settle in. After a long-day sightseeing, the lounge will be a favourite spot for unwinding. Light the wood burner for extra comfort and turn on the TV for a documentary or show. With handsome period features, the lounge has a charming authenticity as well as inherent cosiness. Stepping into the generously-sized kitchen, you will find everything you could need and more for hearty breakfasts and refuelling dinners. Take your meals alfresco in the garden or sit around the lounge’s dining table. As well as comfortable living areas, the ground floor also houses the bathroom. Here, there is a bath with shower overhead and WC. Up the open tread stairs, the you will find the bedroom. Featuring reduced height in the eaves, low windows, period features and a double bed, the bedroom oozes charm. Outside the garden with steps has a sloping lawn and lends itself well to summer afternoons in the sunshine with the addition of an outhouse with washing machine and freezer. Exploring the local area, you will be spoilt for things to do, especially in Weymouth itself. Only 3 miles from the town centre, take your pick of restaurants, shops and activities, including Jurassic Coast safaris and a visit to Nothe Fort. 8 miles away, you should definitely visit the famous Chesil Beach.
Weekly prices from £536.00
1 Bedroom Bed in Uploders (DC085)
Bridport, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
This charming cottage, located in the small village of Uploders, is an ideal hideaway for couples. This cosy property is tastefully decorated in a pleasant country-cottage style, while a babbling unfenced stream that runs through the garden makes it the perfect place to relax. Its proximity to the local pub (125 metres) and coast (4.5 miles) makes it an enviable location for two to enjoy a peaceful holiday, however you like to unwind. Enter this pretty cottage through the hall and into the welcoming lounge, where warm tones and beautiful exposed stone encourage you to curl up on the sofa with a good book in front of the wood burner. Take a step up into the well-equipped kitchen to fix yourself something to eat, and enjoy it at the table looking out through the sunroom windows. Enjoy a soothing soak in the bath after a long day of walking in the bright and airy bathroom – there’s also a shower over the bath if you prefer. Be careful on the winding narrow stairs up to the inviting double bedroom, where soft, calming decor and exposed beams will help you get a great night’s sleep, but watch your head in the low eaves! Outside, colourful plants and garden furniture offer the ideal spot for an al fresco drink in the evening, listening to the stream and watching the sun go down. Take a wander around the lively market town Bridport (4 miles) and discover the local shops and cafes, then head 2 miles further down to West Bay beach, known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Take one of the many walking routes to discover spectacular views and diverse wildlife. Eggardon Hill (3.5 miles), an Iron Age hill fort, is another good place for walking, with views across the Marshwood Vale to the coast.
Weekly prices from £500.00
1 Bedroom Bed in Winfrith Newburgh (DC092)
Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
This property is a delightful former stable with a light and airy interior on the edge of the village of Winfrith Newburgh. Situated within the owner’s grounds, you have complete privacy and can take in the pretty long avenue of Lime Trees from the seating area on the patio. You’re in an enviable location for a couples’ retreat with the coast 4 miles away and the local pub just 1 mile away. Enter the cottage through French doors from the terrace into the spacious open-plan living area, where warm tones welcome you to sit back in front of the TV or look out across the grounds. Fix yourself a snack in the kitchen area where you’ll find everything you need and enjoy it sitting at the table that’s perfect for two. The bathroom has pretty neutral tiles in the shower and over the sink, giving it a rustic feel. Upstairs, the king-sized bedroom has plenty of light and stunning wooden beams that remind you of this property’s former use; mind your head on the eaves. Snuggle up with a film on the TV/DVD in the evening after a busy day. Outside, there are wildflowers and a lawn to each side of the driveway, and climbing plants, flowerbeds and herbs on the patio make it a peaceful spot to watch the sun go down on the wooden bench. Coastal and countryside walks are all available from this cottage; walk the South West Coast Path from Durdle Door (3 miles) to Lulworth Cove (4 miles) or even further for breathtaking views and blue seas. Or take the ‘Scratchy Bottom’ route to see vast countryside views and a glimpse of Portland. For more hustle and bustle, Dorchester is only 10 miles away and boasts plenty of shops and restaurants.
Weekly prices from £555.00
1 Bedroom Bed in West Milton (DC113)
Bridport, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
A quintessentially English country cottage with country views, nature-lovers and tranquillity-searchers will love it here. Located just outside of the village of West Milton, this former stone mill (cited in the Doomsday Book) is down a private track and boasts country walks in abundance from the doorstep. Don your boots and explore the locale or simply pull up a pew at your new home from home and enjoy this scenic haven with all its lovely comforts and thoughtful details. Separated across two floors, the ground of the cottage features the living area. In a modern open-plan design, there’s no part of your day that isn’t catered for. Relax in the lounge area and switch on the Smart TV for the morning news, coffee in hand. A selection of books is also provided for you to read if you’ve finished your own or simply fancy something different. In the kitchen, detail and function blend to create a cute, compact space with everything you could need. Cook up a culinary sensation and sit down around the dining table for meals at home. Upstairs, there is a pretty bedroom with lots of light and soothing decor, and a bathroom with walk-in shower. For sunny afternoons, take a few steps from the front door and over a small bridged stream to the large garden, where you can throw a picnic blanket down on the lawn, light the fire pit or relax on the decked area. Enjoy Dorset’s rich natural beauty and explore the locale on foot. Many footpaths are easily accessible near and far. Beyond the immediate area, a whole playground awaits. Only 5.5 miles from West Bay and 7 miles from Hive Beach, you can inhale the reviving scent of sea air and skim stones across the water’s surface. For shops and eateries, Bridport is 4 miles away and Beaminster is 5.5 miles away.
Weekly prices from £435.00
1 Bedroom Bed in Wool (DC153)
Wareham, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
This property is a charming one-bedroom thatched cottage mixing traditional styles with the contemporary in the pretty village of Wool. This cosy and characterful cottage is tastefully presented with a duck stream and wide grass verges at the front, making this a quintessential English holiday home. Its close proximity to the local pub (160 metres) and the coast (5 miles) make it an enviable location for two to enjoy a relaxing holiday. Enter the cottage through the shared hall and into the open-plan living area through a private door; warm tones and exposed beams welcome you to sink back into the sofas in front of the electric flame fire or take a peek at the original bread oven. Step up into the spacious kitchen that has everything you need to cook up a storm, plus two large windows that fill the room with light. Head up the stairs from the living area to the bathroom, where you’ll find a WC and shower over the bath for a peaceful soak or just a quick rinse at the end of a busy day, while views of the duck stream from the low window in the double bedroom make it a cosy and tranquil place to rest. Please note, there is reduced head height in the eaves. Outside, the shared front garden has a seating area, ideal for an al fresco drink, while the private rear garden has a pretty water feature surrounded by trees and flowers. Make sure you visit Lulworth Cove (5 miles) and Durdle Door (5.5 miles) during your stay, for breathtaking views and blue waters. If you’d prefer a walk inland, stroll the grounds of Lulworth Castle (5 miles) or Athelhampton House and Gardens (10 miles). You’re also just 6 miles from the riverside town of Wareham, where there are plenty of shops and restaurants and a 1930s cinema.
Weekly prices from £499.00
1 Bedroom Bed in Burton Bradstock (DC178)
Bridport, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
In the popular village of Burton Bradstock, this romantic bolthole for two benefits from the best of all worlds. Close to the sea (beach 500 yards) and with easy access to lots of great local conveniences (shop 100 yards, pub 300 yards), you can dip in and out of lively streets and tranquil spots as you please. A 17th-century, Grade II listed property, this former potters studio is ideal for a solo getaway or couples retreat. Step inside the cottage and relax as the quintessential English country cottage vibes win you over. Gorgeously mixing rustic features with modern comforts, you can sink into one of the cosy armchairs and thumb through one of the books provided or flick on the TV for some light entertainment. When its time to rustle up some food, this open-plan space has a fully self-catered, equipped kitchen area with fridge, oven and hob, as well as lots of useful mod cons. Upstairs, you will find the property’s bedroom. Benefiting from lots of natural light from large, curtained windows, you can wake up with the sunshine and start your day refreshed and ready. Also, upstairs is the bathroom. Here, there is a walk-in shower, WC and heated towel rail, so you can wrap yourself in a warm, fluffy embrace. Outside, feel free to make use of the shared courtyard garden and enjoy the outside seating with some nibbles and glass of something crisp. So close to the coast, you can look forward to gently strolling down to Hive beach and perhaps enjoy a glass of something bubbly and a snack at the famed café. Further afield, West Bay is only 2 miles away and well worth a visit. Take a charter boat for a new perspective of the coast, or for inland adventures, head 7 miles to walk up Golden Cap and take in magnificent panoramas.
Weekly prices from £473.00
1 Bedroom Bed in Taunton (75135)
Taunton, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 2 Yes
Beautifully situated in the picturesque village of Isle Brewers, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, this is an ideal spot for those requiring a peaceful and relaxing holiday exploring all that Somerset, Devon and Dorset have to offer. With a huge network of public footpaths which meander through a rural landscape teeming with wildlife. Within easy walking distance of the property is a mill stream and the River Isle, where you can picnic, swim or spend the day fishing. National Cycle Network route 33 runs directly through the village and to name but a few attractions, Burrow Hill Cider, The Willow and Wetlands Centre, the NSPB site of nesting herons, East Lambrook gardens, Shakespeare Glass and Barrington Court are all within a short drive. Further afield is the the famous World Heritage Jurassic coastline where you can go fossil hunting on the beautiful beach at Charmouth, visit famous Lyme Regis or turn back inland towards Montacute House, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Ferne Animal Sanctuary and the Axe Valley Wildlife Park The front door of the property opens directly into its hallway with hooks for hanging coats and space to stow footwear. From here you can access the spacious shower room with shower and WC and the bedroom with king-size bed, built-in wardrobe and garden views. Back into the hallway and straight ahead is the well-equipped kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge with ice compartment. This is the perfect place to cook up a lazy breakfast, or a romantic meal for two. Dine in here at the table by the TV/DVD whilst planning your next day’s activities, or open up the French doors to the raised terrace. Heading up to the first floor you will find the light, bright, lounge with vaulted ceiling and five windows with those views to the far hills and where you can sit and relax or watch a film on the TV/DVD. There is also a separate WC here. Outside, the patio area with its fig tree, mimosa, and roses leads down to the fully enclosed garden via a gradual slope with handrail. A walk across the lawn to the end of the garden leads you to an enchanting secluded area, which floods with morning sunshine in clement weather and is perfect for sitting and drinking your early morning coffee. Leave the garden here and walk a little further through the cowslip field to a wildlife pond with resident moorhen family, visiting egrets and overhead starling murmurations in autumn. There is also an external warm wash point for cleaning off muddy paws.
Weekly prices from £425.00
1 Bedroom Bed in Beaminster (75191)
Beaminster, Dorset and Somerset
2 1 1 Yes
Set in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this single-storey holiday property is ideal for a couple who want to enjoy a romantic escape to the country with a canine companion. It’s part of a complex of properties, each with private space plus shared grounds and an orchard to explore. There’s a shop and a pub within a mile – take the scenic route along quiet lanes and pretty meadows to the village of Mosterton, or visit the charming town of Beaminster (4.5 miles). There’s the added appeal of the Jurassic Coast nearby (12 miles). Head up the drive to find your holiday retreat set into an idyllic verdant landscape. Take three steps down to the front door and step inside to contemporary country-style interiors with gentle tones harmonising with the original features. The well-equipped kitchen, utility, dining, and living area are open-plan style, and you can snuggle up by the cosy wood burner and watch favourite films. Enjoy a great night’s sleep in your stylish king-size bedroom with en-suite, and make plans the next morning around the breakfast bar. Outside, there’s a small bistro table and chairs, and beyond this a shared BBQ patio where you can meet new friends for sunset banter. Browse the independent shops and crafts in the handsome market town of Bridport (11 miles). Take a jaunt around Ham Hill Country Park (11 miles). Go fossil hunting on the beach in Charmouth (15.5 miles) and Lyme Regis (16 miles) on the Jurassic Coast - a designated World Heritage Site. Or, enjoy a romantic trip to Abbotsbury (21 miles) where you’ll find a pretty village, subtropical gardens and a fascinating historic swannery, a natural haven for thousands of free-flying mute swans and a spectacular site where you may even see cygnets hatch before your eyes.
Weekly prices from £481.00