Guests say
Woodbrook Cottage receives glowing feedback for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and excellent location close to both Bridport and West Bay. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and peaceful setting, making it ideal for families and groups. The owners are frequently praised for their warm welcome and helpfulness. While the cottage is dog-friendly, some guests note the garden is not suitable for dogs to use as a toilet. Thoughtful touches such as welcome treats are often mentioned, adding to the overall positive experience.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well-presented, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to Bridport, West Bay, and local amenities, as well as its peaceful village setting and access to walks.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a homely atmosphere. Minor comments about shower pressure and creaky stairs are noted but do not detract from overall comfort.
The cottage is described as extremely well-equipped, with ample kitchenware, two fridges, dishwashers, and thoughtful extras like a shepherd's hut. Some guests suggest an equipment guide could be helpful.
Many guests mention arrival gifts such as scones, jam, and cream, and praise the owners' welcoming and attentive approach. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
We love this perfect family accommodation with a 4-poster bed and American style fridge-freezer, if you can tear yourself away, the beach is just 1 mile away..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Smart TV, Woodburner, French Doors To Courtyard
Kitchen/dining room: 32" Smart TVFreeview TV, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, American Fridge Freezer, 2 x Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet, Grab Rail
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bedroom 4: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Cot and 2 highchairs available on request. Enclosed courtyard garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Located in the charming village of Bothenhampton, Woodbrook Cottage encapsulates that perfect combination of a tranquil rural setting close to a stunning coastline.
Woodbrook is a lovely, detached cottage built in 2002 by local builders using original Bothenhampton stone. The cottage incorporates features including a shepherd’s hut outside, a four-poster bed, and a wood burner. The well-equipped kitchen and dining room combine a large original 19th Century farmhouse table, American style fridge/freezer and tall larder fridge, smart TV, and ample cutlery and crockery alongside two dishwashers creating the perfect hassle-free space to host family gatherings or reunions amongst friends.
Featuring coastal influences throughout to reflect the wonderful location of the cottage, the rooms are tastefully decorated in cornflour white to combine a feeling of calm and freshness. Original paintings from local artists showcase the stunning area, and Californian artworks provide pops of colour. Throughout the cottage, you’ll find statement pieces such as the 4-poster bed, antique French bed and armoire, and featured alongside these is bespoke furniture to ensure your stay is perfectly comfortable and just right. To add that extra luxury to your stay, the cottage includes Sanderson, Joules, and Sea Salt bed linen as well as goose down duvets for wonderful snugness in the winter. The downstairs shower room also includes a grab rail to support ease of showering. With the owners located nearby, you have the reassurance that they are on hand to assist if you need, whilst retaining your privacy to enjoy your peaceful holiday.
After a day exploring the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast or strolling through the gorgeous countryside, chat and relax in the sitting room on comfortable leather sofas with warm light provided by the wood burner, chandeliers, and floor lamps. From here you can look out through the French doors leading to the private patio. In this outdoor area, you can sit back and relax on the finest quality, sustainably sourced teak furniture. Alternatively, you can savour a moment of calm and reflection in the handcrafted shepherd’s hut for two, which has been affectionately nicknamed the Tea Junction.
Woodbrook Cottage provides the perfect holiday base for experiencing the beauty and unique energy of Dorset. There’s something for everyone from wandering among the stalls at Bridport’s markets, walking the famous Southwest Coast Path, swimming at the newly awarded West Bay Bathing Water Site, and fossil hunting at nearby Charmouth. The area is rich in history and culture as exemplified by the local festivals, Iron Age hill forts, Bronze Age barrows, and the only thatched brewery which is nearby for you to visit. There is also a thriving local food and drinks scene which boasts a variety of award-winning dishes and drinks for you to savour and enjoy. For thrill-seekers jump aboard the Rib Charter boats or swing through the treetops at the Tunnel, Charmouth. There’s so much to explore from the local harbours and nearby Chesil Beach to the famous Cobb at Lyme Regis, and the renowned Abbotsbury Swannery and Sub-Tropical Gardens. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, now part of the National Landscapes, is truly unforgettable and Woodbrook Cottage is the perfect location to create memories to last a lifetime.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (44)
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Sue Rogers
We were very pleased with our recent stay here the cottage was exceptionally clean and well equipped with just about everything provided that you could need. we had a cream tea waiting for us on arrival with the cream and jam left in the fridge and also a full jug of milk very thoughtful we would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone
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The Curnows and Laws
The cottage comfortably accommodated 8 of us (6 adults and 2 children) and the off-road parking for 3 cars was much appreciated. The situation was near perfect, being in the heart of a small village with lovely countryside walks whilst still being within easy walking distance of the nearest supermarket. The beach and town centre were also within comfortable walking distance (both less than 40 minutes) whilst we had no problem finding a space in the beach car parks when we had all our beach gear to transport. The sunny courtyard at the back saw a lot of use, with "al fresco dining" almost every day, whilst the little shepherds hut was ideal for anyone who wanted a bit of space to themselves for a while.Altogether we had a very enjoyable stay and will definitely consider coming again.
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Sarah Pumfrey
A beautiful, well equipped cottage that has everything you could ask for including two dishwashers and two fridges with ice and cold water on tap, very refreshing in the hot weather. The shepherds hut in the garden was a lovely quiet reading spot and it was great to find somewhere that accepts 3 dogs. The cottage is in a lovely quiet village location, but 5 minutes drive from west bay that has everything a seaside can offer including a fair, arcade, crabbing and so many fish and chip places, ice cream and strawberries and chocolate also a lovely restaurant in and old railway carriage that does a fantastic Sunday roast and also allows dogs. Bridport another few minutes drive with lively markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a high street with everything on offer. Even in August we did not have trouble finding parking in these places.