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Looking towards the charming hamstone cottage from the garden
Step into the inviting sitting room
A warm welcome awaits
Catch up with family and friends in the sitting room
A quiet spot to read your favourite novel
Kick off your shoes and hang up your coats in the entrance hallway
Spacious kitchen/dining room with a door leading to the garden
Cook up a storm in the kitchen
Delightful rear garden accessed from the kitchen/diner
Head upstairs to the light and airy king-size bedroom
Charming twin bedroom on the first floor
Further twin bedroom
Raised bed in the twin bedroom
Bathroom with shower over bath on the first floor
Selection of books available
Contemporary shower room on the ground floor
Ideal spot to enjoy meals outside
Step out into the charming garden
Pretty cottage garden
Discover the wild meadow garden
Head up to the sloping garden
Extensive views from the garden
Looking towards the front of the cottage
A short drive to the historic market town of Bridport
Take a trip to the beach in West Bay
Watch the boats bobbing in the harbour at West Bay
1 / 29  Looking towards the charming hamstone cottage from the garden
2 / 29  Step into the inviting sitting room
3 / 29  A warm welcome awaits
4 / 29  Catch up with family and friends in the sitting room
5 / 29  A quiet spot to read your favourite novel
6 / 29  Kick off your shoes and hang up your coats in the entrance hallway
7 / 29  Spacious kitchen/dining room with a door leading to the garden
8 / 29  Cook up a storm in the kitchen
9 / 29  Delightful rear garden accessed from the kitchen/diner
10 / 29  Head upstairs to the light and airy king-size bedroom
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14 / 29  Charming twin bedroom on the first floor
15 / 29  Further twin bedroom
16 / 29  Raised bed in the twin bedroom
17 / 29  Bathroom with shower over bath on the first floor
18 / 29  Selection of books available
19 / 29  Contemporary shower room on the ground floor
20 / 29  Ideal spot to enjoy meals outside
21 / 29  Step out into the charming garden
22 / 29  Pretty cottage garden
23 / 29  Discover the wild meadow garden
24 / 29  Head up to the sloping garden
25 / 29  Extensive views from the garden
26 / 29  Looking towards the front of the cottage
27 / 29  A short drive to the historic market town of Bridport
28 / 29  Take a trip to the beach in West Bay
29 / 29  Watch the boats bobbing in the harbour at West Bay

Gemini Cottage

Uploders, Dorset
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Thatched
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Charming thatched cottage located in a quaint, rural village with an enclosed garden
  • An ideal base for walkers and cyclists with direct access to many routes
  • Just a short drive to the Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path
Property code: DC059

Stunning hamstone cottage set within the tranquil village of Uploders, with three bedrooms, BBQ terrace and a wild meadow garden.

This handsome cottage is located in the small village of Uploders and has a traditional exterior arising from the beautiful honey-coloured hamstone used in construction, sourced from neighbouring Somerset. Uploders is within easy driving distance of the Iron Age hill fort of Eggardon hill (2 miles) and Bridport is only a 3 mile drive away with its bustling shopping area and quirky markets. The River Asker runs through the village and is just the place for peaceful river bank walks. Or take a trip to West Bay, made famous by the BBC series Broadchurch and admire the expansive beach and stunning cliffs that line it. With great routes for walking and cycling leading directly from the property, there is something here for everyone.

The property is accessed up three steps through the entrance hall into the open-plan kitchen/dining room which has a pretty window seat and a useful pantry for storing shopping items. Across the hall is the dual aspect sitting room which has an additional window seat, as well as a feature fireplace with electric effect wood burner fire giving warmth and a cosy feel to the room. The comfortable furniture continues this theme and lends itself easily to evenings curled up watching a favourite show or reading a good book. There is also a contemporary shower room on the ground floor. The upstairs of the property has slightly reduced height in the eaves and offers three bedrooms, all with original beams. The first bedroom is spacious and has a king-size bed, there is a light and airy twin room and a further twin room with one raised bed. Completing the first floor is the contemporary style bathroom with a shower over the bath. 

The cottage is located off the village lane so does not have a front garden, however, the enclosed rear garden more than makes up for this, with extensive views of the local countryside and Eggardon hill in the distance. There is a well-appointed terrace with plants, outdoor furniture and a BBQ for outside living. There is a further terrace leading up to a sloping wild meadow garden to experience nature up close.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size bedroom and 2 twin bedrooms (one with raised bed)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC on the first floor; 1 shower room with WC on the ground floor
  • Kitchen - recessed range oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher
  • Pantry with fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Electric flame-effect fire in the lounge
  • Towels included (please bring own beach/pool towels)
  • On road parking for 1 car on lane outside cottage, further limited lane side parking in the village (subject to availability)
  • Enclosed rear garden with seating
  • Pub 150 yds and local shop 2 miles
  • TV/DVD, iPod dock
  • Please note that this property is accessed via steps
  • Dogs are not allowed upstairs and dogs must sleep in the kitchen overnight
  • Regret no children under the age of 5
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog 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 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Esther 11th August 2023

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We have had an absolutely gorgeous week at Gemini cottage. We are a family of four so the three rooms ideal. Very comfy and very well equipped. The cottage is so pretty and cosy and is in a great location to explore Dorset. The village is small and quiet and very pretty with a lovely pub just metres away. I'd highly recommend and would definitely rRead moreebook. Hide

Reviewed by Anna 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by David 12th May 2023

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A great cottage, lovely setting in a fab village, very peaceful we all enjoyed our stay, will make a point of returning ASAP. Thanks

Reviewed by Hannah 23rd December 2022

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The cottage was satisfactory for our needs. It is situated in a lovely village which is in easy reach of Bridport and Dorchester. A particular feature of the village is the local pub, The Crown Inn where we were made to feel like locals and where there is an excellent range of homemade meals at reasonable prices

Reviewed by Paul 12th September 2022

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Lovely location but rather old fashioned furniture and damp feeling throughout. No mobile reception other than at very top of steep garden. Parking ok but a little worrying with plenty of through traffic. In our view the cottage was not really value for money.

Reviewed by Kathryn 12th August 2022

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Overall, our stay at Gemini cottage was excellent. It was comfortable and clean, and good family space. Well equipped throughout and located in a beautiful village with a local pub serving superb food. The nearby beaches, particularly Hive Beach, were great.

Reviewed by Darren 22nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Teresa 15th July 2022

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The cottage was lovely, the grandchildren had a great time playing in the garden. The village was peaceful with good pubs nearby, also close to Bridport, West Bay and Dorchester. We all had a wonderful time, thank you.

Reviewed by Christine 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 17th June 2022

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Lovely cottage and garden, nice village and centrally located to places of interest. Would definitely make a return visit.

Reviewed by Laura 28th May 2022

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. We found lots of pubs in the area for dinner and the scenery is beyond compare. The cottage is well equipped although the shower isnt a strong point. The garden is beautiful and everything is very comfortable. We enjoyed our trip - especially the New Inn at Shipton Gorge, the beach at West Bay, Lyme Regis aRead morend Durlston Country Park and the beautiful walk to Durdle Door. Hide

Reviewed by S 22nd April 2022

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Reviewed by Yuliya 15th April 2022

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We loved the cottage and the location - such a cute and cosy home in a beautiful village. Close to a lot of interesting places to explore with the kids. Would definitely recommend for a family stay.

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Looking towards the charming hamstone cottage from the garden
Step into the inviting sitting room
A warm welcome awaits
Catch up with family and friends in the sitting room
A quiet spot to read your favourite novel
Kick off your shoes and hang up your coats in the entrance hallway
Spacious kitchen/dining room with a door leading to the garden
Cook up a storm in the kitchen
Delightful rear garden accessed from the kitchen/diner
Head upstairs to the light and airy king-size bedroom
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Location

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