Guests say
Woodpecker Cottage is highly praised for its comfort, well-equipped facilities, and tranquil rural setting. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere, cleanliness, and proximity to the Jurassic coastline and local amenities. The cottage is dog-friendly, with thoughtful touches like a welcome basket and dog treats. Some minor issues include the lack of a bus service and a local pub being closed.
Guests consistently mention that the cottage is spotlessly clean, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The location is appreciated for its quiet rural setting and good access to the Jurassic coastline, though one guest noted the lack of bus service.
Reviewers find the cottage very cosy and comfortable, with good quality furnishings and beds, and a warm welcome.
The cottage is well-equipped with a good bathroom, kitchen facilities, and additional amenities like books and DVDs. However, the local pub's closure was a slight inconvenience for some.
Guests are delighted by thoughtful gestures such as a welcome basket and dog treats, although it's politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Ideal for family holidays, with the Jurassic coast, Monkey World, Weymouth Sea Life Centre and Swanage steam train’s, walking bird watching and fishing.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi 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 and payphone. 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.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (14)
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Jen Brown
It was just me, a solo traveller, with Marley my dog.A lovely welcome, milk in the fridge, biscuits, tea, sugar, coffee in a welcome basket Marley particularly appreciated the jar of dog treats.Walk in to a very cosy, well-appointed lounge with three bedrooms and a bathroom off. A good sized, well appointed kitchen area complements everything. Master bedroom has en-suite and the bed is very comfortable. The whole impression when first walking in is cosy, warm and welcoming.As we were walking the coast path we appreciated being only a couple of miles from the coast. As the weather was awful we also used local footpaths and lanes and Marley had a ball. I just got wet!Literally 5 minutes up the road is the new inn pub. Dog friendly, we were both made to feel very welcome, a simple but adequate food menu satisfied us both (Marley was getting dog treats from the bar, offered to him by some very friendly locals). 5 minutes drive, into Bridport, a good range of places to eat, drink and shop. The lovely hosts have provided an information pack in the cottage which is very helpful.In summary: Clean, cosy and comfortable in a quiet rural area but near to everything you might want. Definitely recommended and I'm now looking to book my next stay.
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DAVID MOORE
We spent a very enjoyable, relaxing long weekend at Woodpecker Cottage. A very comfortable, well furnished and well equipped cottage in a lovely quiet rural location. At this time of year, the gas central heating was very welcome.
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Confirmed Guest
Had a very good relaxing time. Only letdown was lack of bus service. Checked detail before booking but information was incorrect.