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Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne
Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.

Blackbird Cottage near walks and Jurassic Coast
Looking for a country escape with all the comforts of home? Blackbird Cottage is a beautiful three-bedroom retreat in the Dorset countryside. Enjoy long summer days, relaxed evenings and alfresco meals in the pretty, fully enclosed cottage garden. Just minutes from the Jurassic Coast, it’s perfect for beach days, coastal walks and exploring charming villages. With cafés, pubs, shops and countryside walks nearby, it’s perfect for families or friends seeking a peaceful yet convenient getaway.

West Dorset cider barn with far reaching views
The grade two listed cider barn, with its own pretty terrace, has double french doors which flood the open plan living area with morning light. It is a five minute drive from the Jurassic coast with beautiful beaches and opportunities for fossil hunting . The barn has far reaching views spanning across the Marshwood Vale. This stylish and extremely comfortable new conversion is set in 11 acres of wildlife rich meadows land . It is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of West Dorset.

Artist’s Creative Hideaway & Sauna
Beautiful, inspiring, and peaceful, Arthouse is a place to escape. This converted art studio in West Dorset is close to Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast. It is surrounded by wildflowers and features contemporary art and sculptures by artists Rouwen and Reeve. The space is complemented by mid-century modern furnishings, high ceilings, and exposed beams. All doors open to a private patio and a naturalistic garden. The Sauna, located in the gravel garden looks out onto sculptures and plants.

Joyful Panoramic Coastal Stay in Lyme Regis
Discover the charm of 'Persuasion' where pages of Jane Austen’s classic novel came to life. Enjoy an unparalleled sea view experience, 1800s period character & airy comfort. Relax in a chic living area with high vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams & modern kitchen. Behind wide opening French doors find a turret-style bedroom offering sea views & sounds. Bathroom with bath & shower, Harry Potter-esque entrance hall & stairs. A central stay yet tranquil. Ideal for romantics, solo adventurers.

The Beach Hytte - Stunning Sea View Penthouse
Enjoy your perfect getaway in this award winning 2 bed penthouse apartment with 180 degree sea views in the heart of the tranquil Alum Chine area of Bournemouth just a few minutes walk from the beach. The property boasts two dining areas, one of which sits on the large balcony with views across Bournemouth beach and a bespoke wood burning stove for the winter nights. The open plan kitchen leads onto a cozy living room where you can enjoy Sky Glass TV entertainment through super fast WiFi.

Sea View Chalet - Durdle Door
Our Chalet is a treasured home away from home, overlooking stunning Durdle Door, a World Heritage Site on the beautiful Dorset Jurassic Coast…. The chalet has a large decking overlooking the sea, it’s a total escape…..it has 1 King Double bedroom with en-suite, & 1 twin, 2 shower rooms & fully fitted modern kitchen/living area which opens onto the large decking area and panoramic views of the sea… to the left is Lulworth Cove, to the right the Isle of Portland, amazing sunrises and sunsets!

The Cider House. Rural Bolthole near Bridport Jurassic Coast
A rural bolthole in a converted barn - comfort and style with just a nod to luxury. Part of a small cluster of outbuildings behind our home, surrounded by 14 acres of fields. Designed for year round use with lovely outside spaces for summer and a cosy interior and wood-burning stove for colder months. Totally self-contained, secluded, and away from the coastal crowds, but just 10 mins Bridport & beach. Attention to every detail to give you everything you want, but nothing you don't need.

The Apex: a tiny house retreat in a wild meadow
A wonderful and unique tiny house on wheels, The Apex is nestled within a wildlife habitat surrounded by unspoilt views of the rolling Dorset countryside. Stay and experience the ideal retreat in which to relax and unwind, from where you can venture out on country walks in nature and to neighbouring rural villages and towns. Enjoy the loft-style bedroom and separate reading room floating above a fully equipped kitchen and living area, looking out to an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Cabin - Outdoor Bath, King size bed, firepit
The Spindleberry hut is a Beautifully bespoke Shepherds hut nestled in a tranquil field on a farm in the Piddle Valley, Dorset. With outdoor claw foot Stargazing bath tub, King-size bed, en-suite shower room and fully equipped kitchen. High speed (fibre based) wireless Internet connection. Relax, listen and watch nature or maybe sit around the fire pit with a glass of wine. Visit the Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove all within 30 minutes drive.

Beautiful beachside home, amazing sea view & walks
NOTE: We allow dogs strictly by request only. The Ark is situated in a beautiful location with panoramic uninterrupted close views of the sea and less than a minutes walk of Eype beach. The property is ideal for walks along the South West Coastal Path in this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Ark is a contemporary 2 bedroom cedar clad chalet set in a large open green space amongst other individually privately owned quirky beachside properties.

Box6 @ West Down - Stunning views & luxury living
box6 is set in its own private paddock with only nature as your neighbour. Featuring breathtaking views over the Somerset Levels and beyond, box6 really is the perfect bolthole or romantic retreat. box6 is luxuriously equipped and self-contained. Guests can be close to nature, but enjoy the convenience of a luxury holiday home. Open-plan, with contemporary scandi styling, king size Hypnos bed, kitchen, wide-screen TV, sofa, dining table and walk-in shower
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