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Apple Mead

Shipton Gorge, near Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious family abode with plenty of room for socialisation and relaxation, both inside and outside
  • Set in a charming village location with a pub within walking distance and a short drive to nearby amenities 
  • Just a couple of miles from the fossil rich Jurassic Coast and the South West Coast Path
Property code: OC-DC007

The village is encompassed by countryside and is only 2 miles from the nearest beach, you can get out and about to explore the local area whatever the weather. Don your walking boots and uncover the surrounding walks with outstanding views or head to the nearby South West Coast Path, breathing in heady, fresh air and earning yourself a tasty reward afterwards. For great food served with unmissable views, take your pick from beachside cafes at Hive Beach in Burton Bradstock (2 miles) or West Bay, home of the TV series Broadchurch (4 miles). If you’re more of a culture vulture and fancy a taste of town vibes, travel 3 miles away to Bridport or 13.5 miles to the picture-postcard Lyme Regis, where there is plenty on offer for all generations.

Head along the pretty streamside path, past three other properties and towards the cottage. Take the pathway in the garden towards the cottage where you will cross a small gravelled courtyard and step into the hallway. Leave your shoes, coats and worries behind and make your way in. The sitting room is a lovely room, blending classic and contemporary styles, balancing traditional features with modern home-comforts. Kitted with two plump sofas and an armchair to sink into once you are ready, you can thumb through the pages of a good book or tune into your favourite series on TV (Freeview and streaming services available). In the colder months, the toasty wood burner is a welcome addition and throws an amber glow around the room. From the sitting room, two steps lead you down into the kitchen. With a dining table and access to the garden, the kitchen will be a firm favourite with all the family. Equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, coffee machine and lots of utensils, you can prepare your favourite meals. Mix up some healthy dishes while the kettle boils for another round of tea and let the sunshine flood in through the open door in summer. The three bedrooms are all on the first floor and comprise of two doubles and one single. For extra convenience, the property has two bathrooms - downstairs there is a shower room with a walk-in shower and WC, whilst upstairs the second bathroom has a bath with overhead shower and WC

The cottage enjoys an enclosed, south-facing, suntrap garden with a lawn area, lending itself to long, summer afternoons with a glass of something cool. There is private off road parking for two cars available.

  • 3 bedrooms: 2 doubles, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms: 1 downstairs with walk-in shower and WC; 1 upstairs with bath with shower overhead and WC
  • Regret no children under the age of 3, this includes babes in arms
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (pods are not provided) and washing machine
  • Night storage and electric panel heaters
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included October - end of April 
  • TV, DVD player and BT Freeview channels
  • Selection of books and board games available
  • Enclosed garden with patio furniture
  • Strictly no smoking inside or outside and no BBQ’s
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars (EV charging is not possible)
  • Shop within 2 miles
  • Pub within 500 metres
  • Beach 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mark 16th June 2026

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Wonderful cottage. Homely, comfortable, clean, well equiped. Very useful welcome pack telling you all you need to know about staying in the cottage and places to eat and visit Location is within a quiet village, great for travelling to sights around the county and is only 5 minutes drive to Bridport with supermarkets, petrol stations etc. Owner wasRead more lovely and incredibly helpful. I cannot recommend this property enough. Hide

Reviewed by Anne 25th May 2026

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Reviewed by Heather 24th May 2026

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Reviewed by Susan 13th October 2025

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Lovely warm cosy and comfortable cottage, enjoyed our stay would recommend this cottage, has everything you need.

Reviewed by Chris 13th September 2025

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Reviewed by Christopher 1st September 2025

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A lovely cottage in quiet location, barring the adjacent building works, so check when you're booking. Well fitted and furnished to high standard, but desperately needs new mattresses and ideally needs a dishwasher as there is space. Log burner was great on a couple of chilly nights and super useful for the kitchen to be stocked with so many cleaniRead moreng products. Delicious apples and quince in the garden. Thank you for such a lovelly place Hide

Reviewed by Julia 23rd August 2025

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Apple Mead met all our expectations. It was clean and well equipped. The location was perfect, with a good pub within easy walking distance, serving a good choice of food and local beers. Hive beach was also walkable, via footpaths and the view from Shipton hill was spectacular. We would definitely recommend. A great base for exploring the beautifuRead morel Dorset area. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 16th August 2025

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Other potential guests should be delighted by this beautiful tastefully decorated well appointed cosy cottage with a lovely garden containing interesting plants, and fruit trees. Handy too with 2 bathrooms, lovely light and comfortable bedrooms.

Reviewed by Kathleen 12th July 2025

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It was lovely to receive biscuits & a bottle of wine to welcome us. The cottage was so comfortable with everything we could have asked for. The garden was a lovely cottage garden full of gorgeous smells & bees. So relaxing

Reviewed by Nicholas 28th June 2025

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A really lovely cottage for a holiday. Comfortable, well equipped and with the perfect holiday garden! In a very good location too, couple of miles to Bridport, couple of miles to Hive beach. Plenty more to see and do around! Thoroughly recommend!

Reviewed by Nathaniel 27th April 2025

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Highly recommend this lovely, comfortable, and quiet holiday home. Very well equipped and really beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Reviewed by Natalie 5th April 2025

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A beautiful stay in a wonderful cottage. Apple Mead was fully equipped with everything we could have possibly needed. Everything was clean and well presented and the whole place was comfortable. We found it to be a perfect location for exploring the Jurassic Coast! The local pub is only a short walk away however I believe the landlady was preparingRead more to leave whilst we were there and it was very quiet with a very limited menu for both food and drink. Highly recommend this beautiful cottage Hide

Reviewed by Robert 6th December 2024

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A well equipped & comfortable/cozy cottage.The welcome pack was much appreciated, as were the lights that were left on as we had a late arrival! Very convenient for the local costal areas with a nice welcoming pub within walking distance! All in all - a lovely stay in nice accommodation!

Reviewed by Julie 21st September 2024

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A lovely cottage in a remote quiet location. No phone signal (which is great) but good wifi. The heating system needs an upgrade. Dis-appointed with the only local pub 'The New Inn' A terrible experience Avoid - poor quality food, flat beer, overpriced, no atmosphere (just us and 1 other couple, gave the under cooked burger to their dog) We would rRead moreeturn to the cottage and recommend it for the location Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 17th August 2024

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We had a lovely week in Apple Mead cottage. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. We loved the feel of the cottage, particularly the living room. Great location for visiting various beaches and places of interest. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Jane 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jenni 6th July 2024

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We have had a lovely week in Apple Mead cottage, which is really beautiful and well equipped for all our needs. It is in an ideal location to visit all the places of interest, including West Bay, Lyme Regis, Durdle door, Lulworth cove and Montacute house. Lovely food at Bridport arms, West Bay and Hive beach cafe for fish and chips. We personally dRead moreo not recommend the new inn although others have maybe had a better experience than we did. Overall a fantastic stay and would highly recommend Hide

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