The Old Smithy | Holiday Rental in Dorset, Dorset

Holiday home
The Old Smith is an attractive, semi-detached farm cottage set on the edge of the small sleepy hamlet of Dottery near Bridport in West Dorset. With a king-size double and twin bedroom, the property can sleep up to four people. There's also a ground floor bathroom, along with a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside, there is off road parking for 2 cars. The Old Smithy sits amongst charming countryside, with lots of pretty villages nearby.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Area
Dottery, a tiny hamlet nestling on the edge of West Dorset's Marshwood Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Only a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, with its dramatic cliffs, breathtaking views and lovely beaches, there is great walking on offer, with coastal trails and countryside paths to choose from. With plenty to offer visitors, this is a great coastal location, at any time of the year.

Region
Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview and DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Front enclosed garden. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: There are four steps up from the sitting room to the kitchen and bathroom.

Mrs Lewington

February 2020

Lovely comfy & well equipped cottage, great location for beach dog friendly cafes & pubs.. We would stay there again.

Mrs Cox

December 2019

Cosy,warm,well equipped and comfortable cottage.. Excellent rural location.....peaceful most of the time with fabulous views from upstairs. The cottage is on quite a narrow lane and although it is in walking distance of Bridport,personally,I wouldn't want to walk along the lane as sometimes the local traffic whips along at a fair old rate. The only extra piece of equipment I would have liked in the cottage is a slow cooker......but that really is 'nit picking' and is all down to personal preference. All in all 10/10 for location and comfort.

Mrs Cox, December 2019

November 2019

We have been renting cottages, twice a year, all over the UK for more than 13 years and this was one of the nicest yet! It was very comfortable, warm and spotlessly clean and had all the facilities we needed. There were walks right from the door into the beautiful surrounding countryside and the lovely town of Bridport was only a 1.5 mile walk away. We would highly recommend a stay at The Old Smithy.

Mrs Ward, November 2019

October 2019

The cottage was well equipped, lacking only a dishwasher.. The heating was very efficient. The country lane it adjoins was surprisingly busy even late at night with mainly tractors with very bright lights, so blinds fitted to the upstairs bedrooms would be a useful addition.

Dr Harrison, October 2019

September 2019

The lane outside the cottage was very busy and quite noisy even throughout the night..

Mrs Stevens, September 2019

August 2019

The cottage was lovely, just what we wanted.. We all had a great time, many thanks

Mr Wilberforce, August 2019

July 2019

What a lovely cottage with amazing views, so quiet and peaceful and had everything you need for your holiday.. We had a great time and we recommend it to anyone.

Miss Everton, July 2019

June 2019

Lovely cottage, very well equiped with everything including spare light bulbs and torches! Nice small fenced garden area perfect to sit with pets or young children. Close to Bridport and West Bay.

Mr Hutchinson, June 2019

May 2019

It was like home from home and in a good location close to amenities and still in the country .. A great relaxing holiday .

Mrs Holder

April 2019

I like the fact that all the properties have detailed write ups on both the accommodation and surrounding areas.. This cottage was exactly as described and was a joy to stay in. I now use Sykes cottages as my main booking site when looking for a holiday due to the accuracy and ease of use.

Mr Nicklin, May 2019

Lovely location, very cute cosy house, and very comfortable bed, we had a very nice few days..

Mrs Plane

March 2019

This was our second stay at The Old Smithy and we enjoyed it as much as the first.. Its an excellent, well-equipped cottage, very clean and comfortable. Its very convenient for exploring the area. This visit we climbed Colmers Hill opposite and loved the footpaths around there.

Mr Sturman

January 2019

This is a brilliant cottage and was warm and cosy even in January! It is deceptively spacious with plenty of room for the two of us. There is a really good farm shop just a few minutes drive away or supermarkets in nearby Bridport. A short drive to West Bay or Burton Bradstock and perhaps 20 minutes to Dorchester so the property is in a convenient location. It’s actually up a fairly quiet lane so is a restful and relaxing place in which to stay. The property is well equipped and we couldn’t think of anything else we might need. The owner has thoughtfully provided a drawer full of spare bulbs etc all clearly labelled as to what they fit.....we didn’t need to use any of them but it was a nice gesture. Tea and coffee was available but we had brought our own. The slight downside is that the property may be less suitable for anyone with mobility issues as there are steps up to the kitchen and bathroom and of course to the bedrooms. This is pointed out in the property details and wasn’t an issue for us. We would use this cottage again if we return to the area.

867ians

Lovely cottage which was warm and cosy even in January! It’s located on a small road a few minutes drive from Bridport so it’s close to all amenities including an excellent farm shop. The cottage has all anyone could need including fridge freezer, microwave and Wi-fi. Beds are comfortable and there is a dining room which we only used twice but would be good for families to play games. The Garden is small but enclosed and there is parking for two cars. The whole property feels spacious and light. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The only downside is that there are steps up to the bathroom and kitchen which might be an issue for the less mobile.

Mr Houlden

July 2018

We had a great holiday in lovely cottage.. Only drawback , no loo upstairs but we managed.

June 2018

A very comfortable, well-equipped cottage.. We would love to go again. Very conveniently situated for visiting a variety of places and closeness to the coastal path. Would recommend it. Our dog liked it too!

Mr Ayres

Another excellent stay at this cottage and the weather was spot on, will definitely book again..

Mrs Jenkins

May 2018

The cottage is in a stunningly beautiful setting.. It was extremely well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It’s location makes it easy to reach other places of interest such as West Bay, Lyme Regis and Bridport. We had a fantastic time there and cannot wait to return. Thank you.

Mr Crowson

April 2018

Its a fantastic cottage, very clean, its got everything you need, beds are very .... Its a fantastic cottage, very clean, its got everything you need, beds are very comfy, the cottage is surrounded by fields, we didnt want to leave

Mrs Cobb

October 2017

The cottage was very comfortable to return to after a day exploring..

Mr Harrison

September 2017

The cottage was so well appointed & spotless

Mr Peachey

July 2017

The cottage was very good and the location in the countryside was excellent,ideal for walking dog in meadow behind cottage.. The country lane could get quite busy but plenty of passing points.Most enjoyable.

Mrs Smith

Excellent facilities.. Could have done with a key to open both front doors. Great location. Not ideal for the elderly but that's my fault for not checking

Mrs Stones

Great location, a real home from home.. Pity there is no garden to speak of but plenty of parks and beaches for the kids to play on. Lovely scenic walks and pubs to try out. You won't regret booking this one!

Mr Peachey, July 2017

February 2017

We had a fantastic stay, family of 4 and dog! Lovely cottage in a great location and we were made very welcome. It is our 6th visit to Dorset and we will definitely be back to stay at the old smithy!

Miss Hawkes, February 2017

December 2016

This is a lovely house, very comfy and everything there that you need.. Very good area and within easy reach of everywhere.. Very enjoyable and good for us travellers with a dog

Mrs Smith, December 2016

November 2016

Fantastic weeks holiday in a lovely cottage.. Highly recommend

Mr Clayson, November 2016

October 2016

The cottage was beautiful, it was well equipped and in a beautiful location, there was no need to travel far as the coast was only a few miles away and Bridport had everything that we needed.. a super holiday

Mrs Young

July 2016

We were very pleased with the cottage, it was an ideal base for our holiday. It is in a nice quiet location but was only two miles to Bridport with all necessary amenities. Would definitely visit again.

Mr Tapping, October 2016

We were very pleased with the cottage, it was an ideal base for our holiday.. It is in a nice quiet location but was only two miles to Bridport with all necessary amenities. Would definitely visit again.

May 2016

Truly of a very high standard, this cottage must rank as the best of the best. This cottage leads the way, others should try and follow!

Mr Tyler

April 2016

Nice location, comfortable chairs and beds, very clean and cosy. The heating was excellent.

Mr Ayres, April 2016

Nice location, comfortable chairs and beds, very clean and cosy.. The heating was excellent.

Mrs Young, July 2016

Truly of a very high standard, this cottage must rank as the best of the best.. This cottage leads the way, others should try and follow!

Mr Bush

February 2016

We have had a very enjoyable week at The Old Smithy and would both recommend this cottage and would come back again ourselves. It is very well maintained and I have no complaints at all, our holiday here was excellent.

Ms Wright

The Old Smithy was lovely, with an old, quaint feel to it. The log burner was lovely and kept us all warm and snug. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our holiday. The Old Smithy is in a quiet area, near the town in a pretty hamlet. It was easy to find and had a good little garden and easy parking.

Mr Tyler, April 2016

We have had a very enjoyable week at The Old Smithy and would both recommend this cottage and would come back again ourselves.. It is very well maintained and I have no complaints at all, our holiday here was excellent.

Mr Bush, February 2016

January 2016

The Old Smithy was lovely, with an old, quaint feel to it.. The log burner was lovely and kept us all warm and snug. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our holiday. The Old Smithy is in a quiet area, near the town in a pretty hamlet. It was easy to find and had a good little garden and easy parking.

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