Set in the heart of the quaint village of Burton Bradstock, this sweet thatched cottage is the perfect antidote to stressful lives. Just a half-mile walk from dog-friendly Hive Beach and cafe, two wonderful pubs and a superb restaurant and bar, you’re never short of local food and fun. Join the exquisite South West Coast Path in either direction from Hive Beach, and explore the Bride Valley’s delightful villages and churches and sublime scenery and wildlife. Charter a boat from beautiful West Bay in Bridport (3 miles), join a fossil walk and immerse yourself in Bridport’s vintage shops, markets and cool cafe culture.
Inside the cottage, you’ll find a charming blend of relaxed rural elegance and chic contemporary comfort. After thrilling days of discovery along the Jurassic Coast, gather round the inglenook fireplace in the charismatic lounge, with its wide sofas, original flagstone floor and wonderful semi-exposed walls. Prepare sumptuous local seafood on the AGA in the spacious and characterful kitchen/diner amidst pretty tiles, deep-set windows, copper pans and original bricks and beams. Upstairs, soak in a steaming tub in the blissful seaside bathroom, before a nightcap and a sweet sleep in one of the three dreamy bedrooms, each with original features such as floorboards, a fireplace and exquisite views through nine-paned windows. Enjoy bright breakfasts and convivial feasts in the glorious walled garden with its suntraps and verdant bounties.
Find more marvellous beaches at shingly Cogden (1.5 miles), picturesque Seatown below the Golden Cap (6.5 miles), St Gabriel’s Mouth (7.5 miles), charming Charmouth (9.5 miles) and the 17 idyllic miles of Chesil Beach (13 miles). Discover the unique wonders of Lyme Regis (13 miles), Seaton (21 miles) and red-cliffed Sidmouth (29 miles); seek ammonites on the beach, take a tram through rare bird marshes and enjoy Sidmouth’s Literary Festival, Folk Week and Regatta. Unforgettable memories await.