Braiders Rest
Description
Braiders Rest is a lovely, Grade-II listed cottage situated in the vibrant market town of Bridport in Dorset.
Located near the River Brit and close to the Jurassic Coast with its popular beaches and coastal walks, this cottage is an ideal retreat for a couple or small family looking to enjoy a break in this wonderful part of Dorset.
Step inside and you will find a well-presented open-plan living area, comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated throughout.
The fitted kitchen provides everything needed for preparing meals and includes a handy breakfast bar with stools perfect for enjoying the first coffee of the day.
When it comes to winding down, the sofa is a relaxing space to sit with a book or watch TV on the adjustable wall-mounted screen.
Across three floors, the large king-size bedroom is located on the first floor along with the family bathroom.
A second flight of stairs takes you up to the open plan twin bedroom, with its characterful ceiling beams.
Outside, to the rear of the cottage, there is a communal space shared with the other properties, offering a great spot for enjoying the sunshine.
Located centrally, Braiders Rest has everything you would need within easy reach of the property.
Bridport offers visitors a great choice of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, a twice-weekly street market as well as supermarkets such as Waitrose for stocking up on your daily essentials.
The town boasts some interesting attractions, many of which celebrate the heritage and art influences in the town.
Bridport played an important role in the twine, string, and rope-making industry with many of the town’s buildings having a nod to this long association.
This includes the popular and friendly pub, the Ropemakers, just a short stroll away and a great place to enjoy a meal and a pint of the locally brewed ‘Palmers’ Ale.
Bucky Doo Square in the centre of the town is a lively spot with regular music and performances being enjoyed during the acclaimed Saturday market.
West Bay, often referred to as Bridport Harbour since it is situated only 1.5 miles south of Bridport.
With two beaches West Bay is a popular location for beachgoers and for those keen to take to the water, the Lyme Bay Rib Charter offers a fast full-throttle experience and wonderful views of the iconic coastline.
Burton Bradstock is another great choice with parking and views along Chesil Beach to Portland on a clear day.
Home of the iconic Hive Beach Café this is a great spot for enjoying local fish and seafood dishes and is open all year round.
Other popular day trips include Lyme Regis with its famous Cobb Harbour and family-friendly beach or Abbotsbury with its renowned Swannery and sub-tropical gardens.
Conveniently situated to enjoy all this and so much more, Braiders Rest is an ideal choice for your next Dorset adventure.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
In general I was very happy with the cottage.
The kitchen is well equipped except for a lack of plates. The bath and shower were fine although it was hard not to get the floor very wet. A bath mat was provided, as was a tea towel and plentiful bath towels. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of seating. It is near to walks and the town where there are many cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as supermarkets and independent shops. It is very near to the bus garage where you can go to many lovely places. The cottage was built in the 1860s and is therefore compact and has steep stairs. The window in the main bedroom didn't open so it got very hot but you need to keep windows closed to reduce traffic noise. Plenty of channels to watch on the TV except BBC 1 & 2. There is no room for a washing machine and no drying racks for beach towels or wet clothes. There is a washing machine at Morrisons. There is communal space outside but it wasn't clear where we were allowed to sit so we didn't use it. It says in the info pack that there is parking outside. This is for 1 hour only. We got a parking ticket. Very few spaces round the corner but Park Road was ok and a car park is very close. Freezer compartment needs defrosting and fridge is small and wobbly. The dials on the cooker can't be read. I think the hinges on the bathroom door need tightening. Apart from these small niggles I enjoyed our fortnight's stay very much.
The perfect location just a few steps away from the bustling and lovely town of Bridport.
The cottage was very clean and comfy, and the addition of hand torches dotted about were great - although we didn’t need them. We were able to park easily. The property was as we expected from the photos. However, attention to detail is everything. The property sleeps 4 but broken glasses and crockery hadn’t been replaced - there was only one side plate, 3 dinner plates, 3 tall glasses and 3 decent sized mugs. The liquid soap dispenser in the kitchen was just filled with water, there was an empty tissue box (if you’re kind enough to supply them, there need to be some in there) and there weren’t any tea towels. We did send a message asking for tea towels and soap. The tea towels came the following day but no soap. A light bulb needs replacing and the freezer compartment hasn’t been defrosted in a very long time. In the bathroom, the liquid soap was as good as empty. There were enough towels but not a bath mat, so we used a towel. Overall, we would definitely recommend the cottage and had a really lovely stay.
Great location, easy access to the town centre
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1136101
Parking
Road Side
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome