An enticing barn conversion set within a picture-postcard Dorset location, this attractive haven is well placed for both the beautiful countryside and the dramatic coast. Sleeping four guests, the stone retreat nestles in Shipton Gorge, within gorgeous gardens where the owner’s home is also located. With a warming wood burner and a private seating area, it is a superb choice for couples at any time of year. Just 2.5 miles from vibrant Bridport, with its shops and markets, and 3.5 miles from West Bay, with its golden cliffs, it is also only 2.5 miles from spectacular Hive Beach. From here, pick up the South West Coast Path and stride out in either direction. Follow the dramatic Jurassic coastline along the cliffs or search for fossils on the long sandy stretch that becomes spectacular Chesil Beach. Also visit Lyme Regis, 13 miles away, and Dorchester, 13.5 miles away, during your stay.
Step inside this honey-coloured abode to find yourselves in the friendly open-plan lounge/kitchen. With an original timber beam and wood burner, this welcoming space offers an easy combination of cottage character and home comfort. Light a fire in the wood burner on chilly days to throw a warming glow across the space. Find your favourite boxset on the Smart TV and settle down for a few minutes with a cup of tea and slice of the fresh Dorset apple cake you have bought in town. When you are ready to start preparing your next meal, discover that everything you need to help you in your endeavours can be found in the kitchen area. Cook up a treat and then sit down to your feast together in the dining area, which is up six stairs on the half-landing. One of your bedrooms, a double, is also at this level, while a king-size room, where you might catch a glimpse of the sea, and the compact shower room are on the first floor.
Soak up the summer sunshine on the table and chairs within the shared, mature gardens. Open a bottle of wine out here as the sun goes down and while away the evening as the stars appear. There is private parking for one car at the barn, plus additional unrestricted extra space on the road should it be required.