Guests say
Woodpecker Cottage receives high praise for its peaceful rural setting, comfort, and excellent facilities. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy atmosphere. The location is ideal for exploring the Jurassic Coast and nearby towns, with ample parking and dog-friendly features. Thoughtful touches, such as welcome baskets and local information, are appreciated, though not guaranteed. Minor issues, such as a self-flushing toilet and limited public transport, are noted but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience. Overall, guests highly recommend Woodpecker Cottage for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well-maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The rural, peaceful location is frequently praised for its proximity to the coast and local attractions. A minor drawback is the limited bus service and occasional pub closure.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with high-quality furnishings and beds. Only one review mentions a disturbance from a self-flushing toilet.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities, ample parking, and dog-friendly amenities. One minor mention of missing chopping and bread boards.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets, milk, and dog treats, though it should be noted these are not guaranteed for every stay.
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 (24)
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Confirmed Guest
Very Peaceful, Beautiful country location but not very far from amenities. Lots of things to see and do within a few miles. Pub walkable distance, nice people, good food. Bridport has everything else you might need. Easy to park in town centre there.
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David White
Excellent property in a beautiful area
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our week in Woodpecker, comfortable accommodation in peaceful surroundings in a good position for exploring South Dorset.One small detail, we missed not having a chopping board and bread board.