At Marshwood Manor, experience a tranquil rural retreat amidst Dorset’s loveliest countryside. Unwind in the garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ or explore the 10-acre grounds with woodland and pastureland.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Old Stable - DEY
This property is great for those looking for a quiet holiday home in the countryside. The beaches are also five miles away!. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ (seasonal).. Electric/oil heating and electricity (£30 for 2/3 nights, £40 for 4 nights, £50 5/7 nights per short break Nov-Mar). Bed linen and towels included. Games room with table tennis table (shared). Patio. 10-acre grounds with woodland and pastureland. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a stream in the grounds.. Marshwood Manor offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by Dorset’s loveliest countryside, and only 5 miles from the unspoilt beaches and golden sandstone cliffs of the coastline. The estate’s 10-acres of lawn, garden, pasture and woodland offer plenty of room for adults to stroll and children to play.
The properties have been carefully formed from a fine original range of buildings next to the manor house and may be booked together to accommodate larger groups holidaying together (property refs DEY, DFA, DEX, DUS, DWS and UK41304). Previously filmed for BBC television, all retain character and charm, whilst offering comfortable holiday accommodation fitted to a high standard throughout. Each has its own garden or courtyard with furniture, and all enjoy shared use of the extensive gardens and grounds. There is a large lounge bar/games area with table tennis. Approached along a private drive and set well back from the road, the cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying this delightful corner of Dorset.
There is a variety of beautiful beaches, both sand and pebble, within a five to ten mile radius, including those at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, Eype, West Bay and Burton Bradstock. Fossil-rich cliffs define this dramatic stretch of coastline, which encompasses the 2,000-acre National Trust estate of Golden Cap. This is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and superb walking country, both on the rolling chalk hills overlooking fertile inland valleys and on the coastal footpaths offering spectacular clifftop views. It is also an area full of romance and history, with three ancient hill forts and the house and gardens of Forde Abbey all nearby.
A range of attractions is on offer in nearby country towns. Lyme Regis is a pretty seaside resort, its elegant colour-washed buildings and promenade lining a handsome harbour. Motor boats can be hired and there are fishing trips, a sailing school and a windsurfing school. Bridport is a thriving market town, featured on TV’s River Cottage, the Port Bredy of Hardy’s novels, offering a good choice of shops, inns, restaurants, an arts centre and a sports centre with indoor pool. The coastline is excellent for sea fishing and inland waters offer good coarse fishing. Golfers will find courses at Lyme Regis and West Bay and there is also horse riding nearby within 5 miles. Caterers are available locally. The local shop at Marshwood and two charming thatched country pubs are within a short drive. Shops 2 miles.
There are low banisters at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the ocean
Things to do
Horseback riding nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Bridport, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Lyme Regis Beach. Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Bridport travel guide
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre. Golden Cap and Seatown Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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The Old Stable - DEY Reviews
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Very good
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We made a last minute booking to The Old Stable after searching online for nice properties in the ar
We made a last minute booking to The Old Stable after searching online for nice properties in the area. The property is in a lovely rural setting, it’s very quiet, relaxing and a retreat away from the busy-ness of day to day life. The property itself was lovely and comfortable. The huge bed in the main bedroom gave us good nights sleep which is welcomed as my husband has back and hip problems and doesn’t always find beds in holiday accommodation very comfortable. The bedding was lovely and the rooms presented really well.The only small negative was that for me the cleanliness of small parts of the kitchen and the dining room floor weren’t as good as the rest of the property. However we had a lovely stay and would return.