Strongate Cottage Rural Retreat Dorset

Entire cottage in Bridport, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Tessa
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Our charming chocolate-box thatched cottage with a pretty garden, is rated 4* Visit England. Set on our working beef farm in a peaceful, secluded spot. Comfortably sleeping 4, it’s perfect for couples, friends, or families—and pet friendly too. Just 10 minutes from the breathtaking Jurassic Coastline, West Bay harbour, and the South West Coast Path. Explore nearby Bridport’s vibrant street market, hunt for fossils at Charmouth, or enjoy the seaside charm and sunsets of Lyme Regis and Weymouth.

The space
Strongate Cottage is full of character and charm, set on our small working farm in the village of Salway Ash, just a 10-minute drive north of Bridport. Access is via a long, winding lane shared with only two other farms—so there’s no passing traffic, ensuring peace and privacy.

Set in a beautiful rural location, the Cottage offers a tranquil escape with a pretty garden and spring water. The open-plan galley kitchen steps down to a cosy lounge, with direct access to the lovely garden exclusively for your use. Wooden garden furniture is provided for relaxing outdoors.

Upstairs, two bedrooms await: one double and one twin, along with a bathroom featuring a shower attachment over the bath.

The farm is home to beef cattle, sheep, ducks, geese, and rescue chickens, making it a wonderful setting for children and families to explore.

We welcome dogs (small additional charge) A travel cot and highchair are available and free WiFi

Dorset offers so much to explore—from charming villages and traditional pubs to the breathtaking Jurassic Coastline, perfect for coastal walks. Fossil hunting at Charmouth is a short drive away, while the seaside town of Weymouth is 25 minutes by car. Lyme Regis, the “Pearl of Dorset,” combines stunning scenery with a vibrant town, making it a must-visit destination.

Guest access
The Cottage and pretty garden are exclusively for your use, with an additional open grassy area nearby that you are also welcome to enjoy.

Bridport (4 miles) is famous for its twice weekly street market and thriving vintage quarter. The harbour of West Bay is situated on the Jurassic coastline which has World Heritage status. For the fossil hunter the coastline at Charmouth & Lyme Regis are a 20 minute drive away.

Local wine tasting tours available at Furleigh Estate and a cider tour & tasting session at Dorset Nectar, an organic cider farm, highly recommended.

Our nearest beach is West Bay, 3 miles away, or Eype.
For those seeking a flat and very sandy beach then Weymouth is well worth a visit

Delightful Dorset pubs await you and West Dorset is also full of footpaths for every type of walker & cyclist.

Other things to note
Mobile signal can be patchy depending on your network, however we have good Wifi which is free of charge.

The farm has spring water and please no smoking within the Cottage, please also note no BBQ's in the garden either due to our thatched roof

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 116 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Bridport
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From the host

The farm offers a peaceful rural stay and we are located at the end of a long winding lane with no passing traffic, a real escape to the Country.

Bridport offers a unique calendar of events and a variety of festivals throughout the summer months from literary, film through to food & music. It's a lively market town full of great restaurants, bars and coffee shops and pubs. Take a stroll around the antiques and vintage quarter before exploring the breathtaking World Heritage Site of the Jurassic coastline at West Bay, featured in ITV Broadchurch.

Symondsbury estate, where you’ll find an array of independent shops, and a delightful café is also a 10 minute drive.

West Dorset is full of footpaths for all types of walker, with stunning views at every corner. The South West Coastal path is to be recommended.

Charmouth and Lyme Regis are within easy reach and perfect for fossil hunting and guided walks are also available. Weymouth with it's sandy beach is also a great day out for all the family

Meet your host

Superhost
332 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Bridport, United Kingdom
Hi I'm Tess, I live at Strongate View, at the top of Strongate Lane, virtually on the doorstep of Strongate Farm, and my Dad (Bob) lives in the farmhouse. I'm on hand during your stay and can be contacted at any time on my mobile. I adore our location, and was brought up on the farm. I have always lived locally, it's such a lovely area and there is nowhere else I’d rather be

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