Guests say
Sparrow Cottage in Bridport is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, making it an ideal base for exploring Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Guests appreciate the peaceful rural setting, dog-friendly touches, and helpful on-site manager. The cottage is beautifully decorated and offers thoughtful extras such as books, games, and a welcome package. Some guests noted minor drawbacks, including occasional flies due to the nearby farm and challenging access via narrow lanes, but overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive with many guests keen to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean, scrupulously maintained, and very tidy. No significant negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.
The rural location is praised for its tranquillity and proximity to the coast and local attractions. Some guests found the narrow lanes and lack of footpaths challenging, but most appreciated the peaceful setting and easy access to Bridport and beaches.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, excellent showers, and relaxing furnishings. The cottage is described as exceptionally comfortable, with only rare minor issues such as flies affecting enjoyment for a few.
The cottage is well equipped with kitchen essentials, laundry facilities, books, games, and dog-friendly amenities. Occasional comments about Wi-Fi issues and the absence of a hairdryer were noted, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome package and dog treats, though these are not guaranteed. The provision of games, books, and helpful local advice from the manager also contributed to a welcoming atmosphere.
About this property
Vist pretty villages with chocolate box thatched cottages and the stunning Jurassic coastline in this aonb. Great area for walking, fishing and bird watching..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot and highchair available on request. Doggy extras. Laundry room with washer/dryer (shared with other properties on-site). Games room and external information room with use of freezer, payphone and Wi-Fi (shared with other properties). Enclosed patio with garden furniture and barbecue. Large lawned area (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Manor Court Cottages are set in the picturesque village of Shipton Gorge. Within walking distance, 110 yards, are the village playing fields and pub selling the famous Palmers Ales and local food. This a fantastic location to explore the Dorset countryside and World Heritage Jurassic coastline, 1½ miles away. Whether its a family holiday, walking, bird watching, fishing, cycling or for a quiet break Manor Court Cottages are ideal. The pretty village of Burton Bradstock, 1½ miles, has a beach with a café, shop, post office, garage and pubs. The market town of Bridport, 2 miles away, has a lively and vibrant street market Saturdays and Wednesday, along with small shops, cafés, antiques and local food can be found, or pop into the museum and learn its history of rope and net making.
The picturesque harbour of West Bay is 2 miles away and was made famous by the TV drama ’Broadchurch’, while the village of Abbotsbury, 3 miles away, is popular for its swannery, sub-tropical gardens and childrens farm. Spread along the coast from Sidmouth is a host of attractions, including the Donkey Sanctuary and Beer Caves at Seaton and Axminster where you can ride on the trams or eat at the River Cottage restaurant. Into Dorset try fishing in a boat out of the cobb at Lymm Regis, fossil hunting at the museum or a walk up Golden Cap for the breathtaking views. Weymouth with its sandy beaches and Sealife Centre is well worth a visit, discover the dinosaurs at the Dorchester museum or travel back in time with a visit to Thomas Hardy’s cottage, go to war at the Bevington Tank Museum, or say ’hi’ to the monkeys at Monkey World. Enjoy a dip at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door for a sightseeing walk, explore Crofe Castle, and then all aboard the steam train at Swanage. Shops and pubs 1 mile.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in excellent location. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wishing to explore the Jurassic coast. Will come again
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Confirmed Guest
A little out of the way so not so good if you dont like driving through lanes. Very clean, comfortable and well appointed my only critisism is that there was no hairdryer only which i discovered after my shower, but that was more an inconvienience than an issue. Maybe pop one in the very handy laundry room on site for forgetful people liie me who failed to pack their own. Overall a great weekend with lovely food at tte local pub.
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Jeanette Goodier
Superb cottage, luxurious and tastefully decorated, fully equipped and scrupulously clean. we booked Sparrow Cottage to stay while our house was being decorated, a last minute decision and so pleased we did. An ideal choice only 20 mins from our own home away from the decorators, paint fumes, plus I forgot it was half term and the grandchildren were arriving to stay. Beautiful, peaceful, countryside cottage, just a drive away from the beautiful beaches and countryside scenery. So much to see and do, even during the winter. On arrival, a welcome package awaiting us and even doggy treats for our dog Maggie Mae. Fresh clean towels, fully equipped kitchen, furniture and decor complemented the cottage’s ambience, sheer comfort all around, especially the beds. We cannot fully express our thoughts on Sparrow Cottage, you yourself need to visit and stay to experience an incredible relaxing holiday and will not be disappointed. Mark the cottages manager was only a phone call away if needed.