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Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Nestled in the rolling Dorset countryside, Whatley Cottage offers a peaceful retreat for couples. With a large outdoor dining area, log burner and minimal light pollution, this charming cottage is perfect for stargazing and wildlife watching.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly.

Whatley Cottage is perfectly situated for a peaceful, rural holiday for couples. Nestled deep in the rolling Dorset countryside, enjoy the peace of the beautiful, rural position, while still being only a short walk from the bustling town centre of Beaminster. Just a 20 minute drive will take you to Bridport and West Bay, the heart of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site.

Perfect for year round use with a large outdoor dining area and a log burner inside for the colder months. With almost zero amounts of light and sound pollution, Whatley is the perfect location for star gazing and listening to the wildlife.
The space
The main entrance to the cottage is by 4 steps and then through a double door and into the main kitchen and dining area of the cottage. The ground level of the cottage is traditional stone flooring with a rug in the living room and a log burner. There is also central heating throughout the cottage and heated towel rails in the bathroom. A carpeted staircase leads to the bathroom and bedroom on the first floor. The bed is a king size. Both the bathroom and bedroom have solid wood floors, with a large rug in the bedroom.
Guest access
Within easy walking distance of Beaminster town centre where you can hop on a bus into Bridport and then onto the wider Dorset area and just a 15 minute drive/from Crewkerne Railway station and 30 minutes from either Dorchester or Axminster stations.
Other things to note
The property is accessed through a gate and then down 4 wide steps with a hand rail into the cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Beaminster, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesil Beach and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Bridport Arts Centre are cultural highlights. Mapperton Gardens and East Lambrook Manor Gardens are also worth visiting. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Dorset

What's nearby

  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mapperton Gardens - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • West Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Seatown Beach - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 28 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis of Lorne - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Shave Cross Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Loders Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bengal Fusion - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mangerton Mill and Bridport Tourist Information Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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