In the heart of Dorset's natural beauty, Blacksmith’s Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy countryside views from the front, explore great walks nearby and discover Weymouth's award-winning golden sandy beach just 4 miles away. With underfloor heating in the shower room and Wi-Fi included, this cottage is perfect for couples and families looking to unwind.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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.
Blacksmith's Cottage
Blacksmith’s Cottage is located on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 4 miles from Weymouth with its beautiful beach.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 43" Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Both properties: Gas central heating (underfloor in shower room), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. 1 small dog welcome. Outside plug socket for charging car. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Blacksmith’s Cottage (ref UK10211) and Carpenters Cottage (ref UK10239) are two cottages located next door to each other in the popular area of Upwey in the Georgian seaside town of Weymouth, Dorset. They are newly built cottages, constructed in 2018, on land that was once used by the owner’s grandfather for his workshop. He could turn his hand to anything from carpentry, wheel wrights, metal works, painting and electrical. In fact there are very few if any, buildings in the village of Upwey that the owner’s grandfather has not worked on in the past. Over time the workshops had become run down and so the decision was made to redevelop the land with the construction of Blacksmith’s Cottage and Carpenters Cottage. Reflecting the owner’s grandfather’s love of carpentry and wood, the cottages are timber framed and their names have been chosen to echo the prior use of the land. Both properties offer countryside views from the front, as well as great walks. They are also on the main bus routes to explore Dorset while leaving the car behind. Weymouth itself boasts an award-winning golden sandy beach, picturesque harbour and ideally positioned along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. A perfect spot for couples and families wanting to explore the beautiful surrounding areas of Dorset.
The UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast is on your doorstep offering highlights such as Chesil Beach, whilst Abbotsbury, West Bay, Bridport, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are slightly further away. The Jurassic Coast is home to more than 300 coastal walks offering some breathtaking views across the 200 million year old shoreline. Dorset’s county town, Dorchester, is known as Thomas Hardy’s town and is home to Roman relics, Brewery Square and the pioneering, architectural royal develeopment of Poundbury. Take a trip to the Isle of Portland, host to the 2012 Olympic sailing events, and home to the world-famous National Sailing Academy. Chocolate box villages can be admired in many areas of Dorset. The swannery at Abbotsbury provides the opportunity to observe the resident colony of mute swans, which has been in existence since the 14th century. From late May, visitors can walk around the nesting area, observing the cygnets at close quarters. Another attraction at Abbotsbury are the sub-tropical gardens, which flourish in a site protected from the cold winds. Here you can find species rare to Britain, such as Japanese camellias and Casucasian wingnut. Other attractions close by include Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, Milton Abbey, Athelhampton House and the National Trust’s Corfe Castle. Slightly further afield, you can visit Swanage, Poole and Poole Quay. Poole harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world, and from here you can take the ferry to Sandbanks or Brownsea Island Nature Reserve with its red squirrels. Why not also take a ferry and visit the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey? Lyme Regis is also another hot spot to visit, known locally as the ’pearl of Dorset’, and is a great place for searching for fossils found in the cliffs and along the beach. If you love golf, Dorset’s Camedown Golf Course is just 2 miles away, and where the Ryder Cup was started. Beach 4 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Blacksmith’s Cottage (ref UK10211) and Carpenters Cottage (ref UK10239) can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the ocean
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Fishing
Ecotours 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
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Payment types
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
This property accepts credit cards
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 Weymouth, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Fantasy Island Fun Park and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Weymouth travel guide
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lodmoor Country Park and The Avenue Stadium. Maiden Castle and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 6 miles (10 km). Upwey Station is 26 minutes by foot.
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Blacksmith's Cottage Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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We had a lovely stay, Andrea was very welcoming and we had everything we needed on the cottage.
We had a lovely stay, Andrea was very welcoming and we had everything we needed on the cottage. It's a great location for visiting different parts of the coastline
Amy C
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eddie Whalley
11 Nov 2025
Andrea was a great host and helpful.
Andrea was a great host and helpful. Great location at Upwey with access to Weymouth and Dorchester areas. Great property with an interesting history.
Eddie Whalley
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie H
12 Apr 2025
Excellent base if you want access to Weymouth and the surrounding area without being right in the ce
Excellent base if you want access to Weymouth and the surrounding area without being right in the centre of it. Beautiful Cottage, clean and comfortable. Owners are very helpful and make you feel very welcome.
Julie H
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne Redsull
5 Nov 2025
Warm and friendly welcome by Andrea with a wonderful gift basket waiting for us.
Warm and friendly welcome by Andrea with a wonderful gift basket waiting for us. We really enjoyed our stay at Blacksmiths Cottage. Clean with everything you required provided for. Good location, would also recommend The Ship Inn pub which is nearby for food. Would definitely recommend staying at Blacksmiths and look forward to returning in the future.
We went for a short break, to meet up with other family members. The cottage was very clean, beautiful kitchen, bathroom, the owner had thought of everything, and gave us a lovely hamper. Nice friendly pub, 2 mins away. Bus stop, 2 mins away. Location good too!
Janet C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Vj Markley
5 Jun 2025
A
All excellent we had a wonderful time in Weymouth and Blacksmith Cottage was ideal
Vj Markley
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynn
22 Sept 2020
Brilliant cottage, comfortable and within easy access of Weymouth and other attractions.
Brilliant cottage, comfortable and within easy access of Weymouth and other attractions.
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Lynn
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jon
15 Sept 2020
We really enjoyed our stay here, the cottage had everything we needed and is in an excellent locatio
We really enjoyed our stay here, the cottage had everything we needed and is in an excellent location to explore from. Being only 2 years old, it felt fresh and is finished to a high standard. Our only minor gripes are the road noise and the shower head which had a tendency to drop down. The welcome pack and treats/bed for our dog was a great touch. We hope to return maybe next Spring when the weather is a little more reliable!
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Jon
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sheila
8 Sept 2020
Comfortable accommodation although the bedrooms were very warm during the night even with the heatin
Comfortable accommodation although the bedrooms were very warm during the night even with the heating off.
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Sheila
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anita
16 Aug 2020
A very clean, well-equipped cottage in a convenient location for exploring Dorset.
A very clean, well-equipped cottage in a convenient location for exploring Dorset. Owner was friendly. A welcome hamper and milk were provided.
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Anita
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Anita
13 Aug 2020
L
Lovely cottage didn’t realise that it didn’t have a garden
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Anita
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steve
1 Aug 2020
Friendly host and welcome for us and our pooch.
Friendly host and welcome for us and our pooch. Modern , comfortable facilities. Good location for exploring the Jurassic coast. Easy to get into Weymouth and Dorchester with great bus links. It was a shame the pub on the doorstep was closed for Covid reasons while we were there. Only small issue we did have was the road noise but wouldn’t stop us returning.
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Steve
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
21 Oct 2019
Perfect eco friendly accommodation with a warm welcome for our dog.
Perfect eco friendly accommodation with a warm welcome for our dog. Excellent hosts. Highly recommend
Caroline
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim
8 Oct 2019
Very warm and comfortable cottage lovely and clean all that you could need was available in the cott
Very warm and comfortable cottage lovely and clean all that you could need was available in the cottage, easy access to main roads to allow you to explore the area.
Jim
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
9 Sept 2019
Very enjoyable - friendly owners.
Very enjoyable - friendly owners.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jane
3 Dec 2018
A
A lovely cottage on the edge of Upwey and close to Weymouth front ,would consider returning