This Grade II-listed Dorset cottage had a previous life as a storehouse for the local mill, and today offers a cosy spot for a countryside break with your friends and loved ones. It’s in Beaminster, an attractive old market town surrounded by rolling hills, and just 8 miles from the stunning Jurassic Coast. It’s got space for four guests over two bedrooms, so it’s ideal for a family trip or two couples holidaying together.
Brimming with character, the 17th-century property features atmospheric low ceilings, exposed beams and comfortably furnished rooms. You’ll have a lovely open-plan living and dining area, accessible via three steps, with a flagstone floor and a gorgeous yellowstone hearth. A wood burner is on hand to keep you cosy during chilly evenings. In the dining area, inviting sofas, a TV and table football should keep you entertained. The kitchen, which overlooks the rear garden has everything you need for meal prep and features a charming window seat and original hatch windows peering into the lounge. Outside, enjoy drinks and lunches on the raised patio – a fabulous stone wall and mature plants make this a true haven.
You’ll have a pub and a shop within 500 metres. If you’re a keen walker, you’ll love joining the network of local footpaths right at the doorstep – you’re right in the heart of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so the scenery will be fantastic. At West Bay (8 miles), you can join the South West Coast Path. The market town of Bridport (6.5 miles) offers a variety of shops, restaurants, a museum and an arts centre.