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Looking towards the front of this charming Grade II listed cottage
Step into the welcoming lounge
Light and airy lounge/dining room
Relax by the cosy wood burner
Delightful open plan lounge and dining room
Dining area with pretty window seat
Kitchen with door leading out to the enclosed cobbled courtyard and garden
Well equipped kitchen
Separate study area with a desk
Cottage style stairs lead up to a reading area on the landing
Cottage style stairs lead up to a reading area on the landing
Step into the king-size bedroom
Charming king-size bedroom
Enjoy a restful night's sleep
Pretty king-size bedroom
Bedroom detail
King-size bedroom
Bathroom with separate shower cubicle
Bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle
Steps lead up from the cobbled courtyard to the private garden
Head up to the private garden complete with lawn and decked area
Lovely spot for al fresco drinks and meals in the enclosed garden
West Bay beach within a short drive
Watch the boats bobbing in the harbour at West Bay
Take a trip to nearby Hive Beach
Relax on Hive Beach or take a walk along the cliff tops
1 / 26  Looking towards the front of this charming Grade II listed cottage
2 / 26  Step into the welcoming lounge
3 / 26  Light and airy lounge/dining room
4 / 26  Relax by the cosy wood burner
5 / 26  Delightful open plan lounge and dining room
6 / 26  Dining area with pretty window seat
7 / 26  Kitchen with door leading out to the enclosed cobbled courtyard and garden
8 / 26  Well equipped kitchen
9 / 26  Separate study area with a desk
10 / 26  Cottage style stairs lead up to a reading area on the landing
11 / 26  Cottage style stairs lead up to a reading area on the landing
12 / 26  Step into the king-size bedroom
13 / 26  Charming king-size bedroom
14 / 26  Enjoy a restful night's sleep
15 / 26  Pretty king-size bedroom
16 / 26  Bedroom detail
17 / 26  King-size bedroom
18 / 26  Bathroom with separate shower cubicle
19 / 26  Bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle
20 / 26  Steps lead up from the cobbled courtyard to the private garden
21 / 26  Head up to the private garden complete with lawn and decked area
22 / 26  Lovely spot for al fresco drinks and meals in the enclosed garden
23 / 26  West Bay beach within a short drive
24 / 26  Watch the boats bobbing in the harbour at West Bay
25 / 26  Take a trip to nearby Hive Beach
26 / 26  Relax on Hive Beach or take a walk along the cliff tops

Well Cottage - Beaminster

Beaminster, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • This delightful cottage is brimming with rustic charm complemented by contemporary features
  • Ideal for a Dorset getaway with amenities a stroll away and a short drive to the Jurassic Coast
  • A great base for walkers and cyclists with access to an array of  trails and routes from the doorstep
Property code: DC198

This stone cottage, nestled among a pack of idyllic cottages on the banks of the River Brit in Beaminster on a no through road, offers the perfect combination of comfort, beauty and a base for rural exploration.

Set slightly back from the bustling market square in Beaminster is this delightful Grade II-listed Ham Stone cottage. With a selection of pubs, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance and the dramatic Jurassic Coast just 7 miles away, this is the perfect choice for family getaways. After a long day on the beach or in the beautiful surrounding countryside, return to this cosy cottage for a peaceful evening in front of the roaring wood burner or an al fresco meal on the patio.

An inviting and homely lounge/diner welcomes you into this charming home. With a delightful window seat for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, an impressive fireplace with a wood burner, a Smart TV with complimentary Netflix account and a Hi-Fi, this room has everything you could need for relaxing with family both day and night. A charming cottage kitchen, adjacent, opens onto the garden where steps lead up to a raised patio for enjoying summer meals. A ground-floor office is a useful private space for anyone wishing to work while away and the two king-size bedrooms and bathrooms are reached via steep stairs with a rope handrail. There is parking on the village lane.

The picturesque town of Beaminster is known for its historic buildings, independent shops and cafes and the spectacular rolling countryside that surrounds it. Perfect for keen walkers, there are plenty of circular walks leading from the town to Pilsden Pen (5.5 miles), the Wessex Ridgeway and Lamberts Castle Hill (8.5 miles). Leaving your walking boots behind, an 8-mile drive will bring you to the popular coastal resort of West Bay, from which the spectacular 18-mile-long Chesil Beach runs all the way to the Isle of Portland (29 miles) in the east.

  • 2 king size bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom with separate shower cubicle and WC; separate WC downstairs
  • Regret no children under the age of 5
  • Smart TV with Netflix
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer 
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided from October to the end of April, further logs can be purchased from the owner)
  • On-street parking available in the village or there is a pay and display car park approximately a 4 minute walk away
  • 1 dog welcome, 2 dogs by arrangement
  • The first floor is reached via steep cottage style stairs with a rope handrail
  • 7 miles to the coast
  • 6 miles to Bridport
  • 100 yards to pubs and shops
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gill 22nd March 2024

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Very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. Excellent location and facilities locally.

Reviewed by Judi 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Maria 17th February 2024

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Lovely cottage with everything you need and more. Cosy and comfortable and in a perfect spot for convenience. We will definitely return to Well Cottage 10/10

Reviewed by Suzanne 4th February 2024

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Gorgeous cottage in ideal location: shops/pubs just around the corner but the street is quite and provides easy access to lots of walking routes. Cottage was very clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Lovely outside space would be gorgeous in summer, but great for the dog anytime. The log burner in the lounge was particularly appreciated in dank daRead morerk February! Thank you for a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Terry 24th January 2024

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Reviewed by Phil 29th December 2023

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A lovely cosy cottage, really well situated and had all the equipment you need (kitchen utensils etc) The owners were super friendly and welcoming

Reviewed by Rosalind 1st December 2023

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A wonderful, cosy cottage in the perfect location, being so close to town. Very generous welcome pack and delightful, helpful owners. Plenty of great walks and some lovely places to eat. We couldn't want for more! John & Roz

Reviewed by Judi 29th September 2023

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A cosy and comfortable cottage, well equipped with every thing you could need in a holiday stay. It is in the centre of the village where there are plenty of places to eat to suit all budgets.

Reviewed by Ann 1st September 2023

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Beautiful character cottage, great location- a quiet street, no through traffic and a lovely walk through fields at the end of the road. A minute's walk to the small town with independent shops including bakery, butchers, bookshop, etc. There are a couple of pubs and restaurants - Olroyd and Brassica both worth going to for dinner- excellent qualitRead morey food. The cottage is incredibly well equipped. Parking on street, beautiful garden at the back with table & chairs overlooked by church tower. Hide

Reviewed by Johanna 11th August 2023

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A quality cottage with everything you need.

Reviewed by gary 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara 23rd June 2023

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A delightful place to stay with everything you need within a few minutes walk. Excellent butcher, greengrocer and baker for those who like to cook (and the kitchen is very well equipped too), pubs, cafs and a good restaurant for those who don't. Access to many walks from the doorstep and the owners thoughtfully provide good maps and guide books. ThRead moree coast is within easy reach so this is a great choice to see Dorset. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 6th May 2023

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The cottage was very well fitted out and we were delighted that essentials were supplied without us having to go out and buy anything we needed for the few days we stayed there. Janet was very thoughtful in phoning us well ahead of our planned arrival to let us know we could come earlier if we wanted to. Full marks!

Reviewed by Alan 21st April 2023

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An excellent holiday cottage. Spotlessly clean and really well equipped, especially the kitchen. The owner has anticipated every possible need for a really enjoyable stay. Beaminster is a small quiet town with a number of good places to eat. The Greyhound pub on the town square is a friendly traditional English pub serving superb meals from a varieRead mored menu. What's more it offers good value for money! There's plenty to do and see especially the Saturday antiques street market in nearby Bridport. Hide

Reviewed by Ross 7th April 2023

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This was a really well maintained and comfy place to stay. Everything was easy to work and use. Location was perfect as close to shops yet a stones throw from good dog walking space in the fields. Really nice and welcoming home-from-home

Reviewed by William 17th March 2023

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Wow! - a comfortable, welcoming, great positioned cottage to stay (don't tell anyone!). We keep coming back - do we need to say more.

Reviewed by Judi 3rd March 2023

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Well Cottage is a delight. It has everything you could wish for in the way of comfort and amenities. Convenient for the shops etc and for local walks. This use of the log burner made for a cosy and relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Marilyn 17th February 2023

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Cottage is cosy & well positioned to the town. We love coming here & just walking round the corner for breakfast.

Reviewed by Kate 3rd February 2023

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Lovely stay at Well Cottage! Really cosy and comfortable - perfect for a long weekend. Just wish we could have stayed longer! The cottage had everything we needed and there was a warm welcome from the owners. Beaminster is a fantastic town with everything on your doorstep and yet a short drive from the beautiful Jurassic coast. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Helena 25th January 2023

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A lovely cosy cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Cooking facilities excellent. Shower good. Bed really comfortable. The church bells were a lovely addition. The village has a good bakery and butcher. The welcome pack was excellent , especially the eggs from the owner's hens. The owner was very friendly and sorted a minor issue pRead moreromptly (back door sticking) Great base for exploring beautiful Dorset. Hide

Reviewed by Ilona 29th December 2022

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This stunning cottage in the peaceful village of Beaminster in easy access to many places Dorset has to offer . The owners have thought of everything to make it feel like home from home . Beds are extremely comfy , property was very clean and the log burner made the cosy nights in even cosier . The village has two pubs - both made you feel very welRead morecome and the food was amazing . There is a Co op in the village square if you have forgotten anything. I highly recommend this property . Hide

Reviewed by Rosalind 25th November 2022

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Gorgeous, cosy, warm cottage. Perfect location in Beaminster. Lovely dog safe garden. Tastefully furnished and a lovely welcome pack.

Reviewed by William 14th October 2022

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Cottage perfectly situated in a lovely country town. Everything within walking distance- 2 pubs, 3 cafes, great restaurant, beautiful hotel - all very welcoming. Recommend Brassicas restaurant and Ollerod hotel for food. And you have a Co-op at the top of the street for anything you may have forgotten!! This is our 3rd visit - our son invited himseRead morelf once he knew where we were going - golf at Bridport with his father an added bonus! Hide

Reviewed by Alison 7th October 2022

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Great, comfortable cottage in a great location. The garden was secure and safe for my dog. The beds were very comfortable and the towels provided were very good quality. The village of Beaminster has everything you need and I would come back again.

Reviewed by Juliet 9th September 2022

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Reviewed by I 5th August 2022

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A great location for us, Beaminster is lovely, good pubs and a grocers for all your needs. The surrounding countryside for picturesque walks and a beautiful church full of history and atmosphere, a short drive to the coast.

Reviewed by Colin 22nd July 2022

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Situated in a lovely , friendly , traditional, small, Dorset town, with everything so close at hand.

Reviewed by thomas 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Chris 1st July 2022

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Lovely cosy cottage that was very clean, well equipped and ideally situated to explore the west Dorset coast. Only 100 yards from the square with a Co-op, butchers, greengrocers and two pubs. Parking can be a challenge at times. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Well Cottage.

Reviewed by Anthony 10th June 2022

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Lovely cottage. Beaminster is well situated to explore Dorset and is a lovely small town. Very pleasant and helpful owners. Welcome pack much appreciated.

Reviewed by Tessa 3rd June 2022

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Reviewed by Christopher 27th May 2022

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Reviewed by Lynne 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by thomas 6th May 2022

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We had a great week at this cottage everything was perfect and the little extra things in particular the logs and the welcome pack with the owners own eggs and marmalade made it special we will return again

Reviewed by Jill 22nd April 2022

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Looking towards the front of this charming Grade II listed cottage
Step into the welcoming lounge
Light and airy lounge/dining room
Relax by the cosy wood burner
Delightful open plan lounge and dining room
Dining area with pretty window seat
Kitchen with door leading out to the enclosed cobbled courtyard and garden
Well equipped kitchen
Separate study area with a desk
Cottage style stairs lead up to a reading area on the landing
Cottage style stairs lead up to a reading area on the landing
Show 14 moreStep into the king-size bedroom

Location

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