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East Court

Shipton Gorge, Dorset
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Set in a rural village this is an idyllic base for both adventure and relaxation
  • Explore the many countryside and coastal walks in the area while taking in the spectacular scenery 
  • Just a short drive to the Jurassic Coast which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

 

Overview
Property code: DC048

Located in the picturesque Shipton Gorge village, this delightful cottage is the perfect home-from-home for families and groups of friends to enjoy an unforgettable holiday.

Surrounded by walking opportunities and places to get out and about amongst Dorset’s diverse scenery, this retreat is perfect for both hardcore adventurers and leisurely strollers alike. Take your pick of country routes nearby, or head 8 miles away to explore Golden Cap and the gorgeous coast paths. Only 2 miles away, make sure you pop over to Hive Beach for seascapes and good food. Closer to home, the village is served by the local community pub, so you can enjoy a meal out in good company.

Come into the entrance hall and leave your coats and shoes. Before heading into the main hub of the home, you can browse the bookcases in the entrance hall and choose some reading material for evenings curled up on the sofa. There’s also a handy downstairs WC. From the entrance hall, you can access the light and airy lounge/dining room. Both spacious and cosy, the room has been finished with thoughtful details and has plenty of seating including a dining table with chairs for all the family. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxed morning or luxurious evening in, warm your toes in front of the wood burner and switch on the TV for some added entertainment. With light flooding in from the windows and patio doors, it is a great space to kick back throughout the day. Also on the ground floor is the kitchen which is equipped with an electric oven and hob, a fridge, a microwave and lots of pots and utensils, so you can find everything you need for meal preparations. There is also a dishwasher and a washing machine provided for extra convenience. Switch on the radio or open the door to the garden and listen to the melody of birdsong outside. Upstairs, there is an attractive family bathroom and three bedrooms. These include a king-size, a double and a twin with a rollaway bed which has slightly reduced head height in places.

Heading outside, there is a gravel courtyard to the rear of the cottage with outdoor seating and a BBQ. From here, gated steps lead up to pretty grass terraces where you can admire the views from the top. There is also a wooden doghouse and off road parking for two cars.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin with rollaway bed
  • 1 bathroom with bath, overhead shower and WC on the first floor; 1 WC on the ground floor
  • Kitchen - electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Gas central heating
  • Woodburner (logs included October - end of April)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • TV/DVD
  • Radio
  • Selection of books and games
  • Garden with outdoor seating
  • BBQ
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop within 2 miles, beach within 3 miles, pub within 500 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anonymous 1st April 2024

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We were very pleased with our stay at East Court cottage in Shipton Gorge. We found the cottage to be clean, comfortable and warm. The kitchen had every utensil which one might require! We did eventually get the log burner going which created a pleasant atmosphere. Due to the poor weather we unfortunately weren't able to use the lovely garden.

Reviewed by Marie 10th February 2024

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A charming cottage, well equipped, cosy and comfortable, with a very nice garden. We loved our stay and would definitely return!

Reviewed by Fran 23rd October 2023

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Good size property in a lovely location. Well equipped. Lovely pub in the village, made us feel very welcome. If you are staying in the Autumn/Winter months take a torch and your wellies!

Reviewed by Colin 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Michaela 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Robert 5th August 2023

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Very spacious and comfortable in a lovely setting if not a little remote without any amenities.

Reviewed by James 15th July 2023

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A lovely house in a great location a short distance from Hive beach. The New Inn is within walking distance and has good food and a welcoming landlady. Plenty of other pubs/restaurants within a few miles. Comfortable beds. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Graham 19th June 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 27th May 2023

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The house was really well equipped, clean and comfortable. There is a decent size fridge in the kitchen and a chest freezer in the garage, so lots of room for food if you're cooking for family. There is a children's park 2 mins walk away and a friendly pub 2 mins walk away. The house is a short drive from Hive beach, which we visited lots! Overall Read morea great base for exploring the Jurassic coast. Hide

Reviewed by Geoff 13th May 2023

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An adequate & comfortable holiday home in a very quiet village but within easy driving reach of Dorset holiday destination.

Reviewed by Heidi 6th May 2023

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A beautiful place to stay with a lovely spacious garden. Just 20mins drive from the coast/beaches and surrounding tourist areas.

Reviewed by Rebecca 11th April 2023

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Lovely cosy cottage in pretty location

Reviewed by Phillipa 17th March 2023

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A fabulous cottage , lots of space for us and the 2 dogs, lovely walks and great pub, such a quiet location. Really well equipped and sunny garden and plenty of off street parking

Reviewed by Lisa 12th February 2023

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We had a lovely family stay with our dog. Lovely to have the enclosed courtyard area to let her out whenever she wanted. The cottage was very well equipped. Freezer is in the garage on the driveway. Sweet little cottage, plenty warm enough plus there was a filled log-burner ready to burn when we arrived.

Reviewed by Andrew 29th December 2022

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Our second stay at East Court over New Year, the cottage is very spacious and well equipped. Easy parking to the front and side and short walk to both a play area and the local pub. Shipton Gorge has easy access by car to Bridport for the shops as well as beaches at West Bay and Burton Bradstock. We haven't used the garden which is raised and accesRead moresible by steps as only stayed in winter but looks nice and plenty of outside space with the patio and gated driveway. Hide

Reviewed by Vivien 4th November 2022

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Lovely quiet spot in this village. We would come again for sure.

Reviewed by Terry 15th October 2022

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Lovely cottage, very cosy with log burner alight. Nice pub 3 mins walk op the steep hill.Welcome pack including wine ,flowers and dog treats very much appreciated. Would highly recommend. Lady in the pub suggested taking our dog, Bentley, to Burton Bradstock . There is a fenced in field there where he could have a good run off the lead, together wiRead moreth a rather nice Boarding House that serves cocktails overlooking the beach. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 3rd September 2022

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The cottage was in a lovely location...we took our own plastic meshing to add to the dog safety on the gate as our two young dogs would have escaped (but we came prepared) and removed as we left.

Reviewed by James 13th August 2022

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A lovely and well equipped cottage in the middle of the quiet village. Good facilities and comfortable beds. Lovely outdoor area for evening drinks. Only a short walk to the local pub with good food and a welcoming landlady. Within easy reach of Hive beach with it's highly recommended cafe as well as Weymouth and Lyme Regis. Some lovely local pubs Read morefor meals out. Hide

Reviewed by David 6th August 2022

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The cottage is in a great location for driving to various attractions across the coast from Lyme Regis to Weymouth. It is only a few minutes drive to the closest beach, Bridport is also only a few minutes drive for supermarkets. There is a great pub in the village that does really nice food that gets booked up quickly. Other than tractors passing bRead morey the village is very quiet. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 16th July 2022

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A comfortable and welcoming cottage in a great location. Back garden is very steep but interesting if you're sufficiently mobile to climb up. We were pleased to find a freezer (not mentioned in website description). Masses of books and DVDs but not very much for children. Plenty of interesting beaches within easy reach and beautiful scenery, coastaRead morel and inland, all around. Hide

Reviewed by Marcus 9th July 2022

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Reviewed by Susanna 2nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Heather 28th May 2022

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Reviewed by Steven 14th May 2022

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Cottage is clean & tidy , good location . With dogs welcome was a must as they were thought of as well, a good size cottage for a family of 5 , gravel patio area good for BBQ and grassed area at the top of the garden .

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