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Chestnut Cottage, Rodden

Rodden near Abbotsbury, Dorset (Ref. 1050484)

4.6

Dream Cottages rating

  • 9 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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40 Customer Review(s)

  • Andrew

    “Second visit for our 4 generational party of 8 and 2 fur babies.”

    The cottage worked for us on all levels. Downstairs bedroom and ensuite were perfect for our oldest party member who has mobility issues. It is traditional and comfortable and contains all the essentials and more for a great self-catering holiday. Great kitchen and dining area and generous lounge with lovely wood burner. Wanted to use the burner last year and this but it just wasn't cold enough! Would be brilliant on a cold winters day.

    The cottage worked for us on all levels. Downstairs bedroom and ensuite were perfect for our oldest party member who has mobility issues. It is traditional and comfortable and contains all the essentials and more for a great self-catering holiday. Great kitchen and dining area and generous lounge with lovely wood burner. Wanted to use the burner last year and this but it just wasn't cold enough! Would be brilliant on a cold winters day.

    - Andrew, October 2024

Summary

  • Five bedrooms: 1 x super king with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king size, 1 x twin, 1 x single, 1 x ground-floor twin with wheelchair friendly en-suite wet room, basin and WC
  • Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Oil-fired central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, additional under counter fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD player and WiFi
  • Family friendly
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for three cars
  • Enclosed patio with outdoor seating area and BBQ
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome, please note pets are not to be left alone at the property
  • Highchair, travel cot and stair gate available on request
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, Elm Tree Inn 1.6 miles, walk able across the family farmland
  • Note: Logs provided for open fire during winter months Note: Dogs cost an additional £25 per week per pet.

The property

Abbotsbury 2.5 miles.

Portesham 1.7 miles.

Chestnut Cottage is a charming and traditional cottage situated in the picturesque hamlet of Rodden, just a stone's throw away from the World Heritage Jurassic coastline and beautiful neighbouring countryside.

Resting on a working farm, the once stone barn has been lovingly converted into a wonderfully spacious holiday cottage, made accessible for all, the property is wheelchair friendly with a M2 Disabled Rating, promising to provide an ideal base for a large family or group of friends looking for a memorable break in a quiet and peaceful setting, with pretty farmland surroundings.

Step inside and be welcomed into the sitting room, with exposed beams and stonework, boasting a real cottage style feel, with the wood burning stove giving that extra charm and warmth on a chilly evening.

Settle down on the comfortable sofas and plan your days ahead before carrying on the conversations in the kitchen diner, an open plan space sure to be the social hub of the property, whilst the head chef cooks up a delicious meal.

The kitchen is well equipped to cater for all your culinary needs and the lawned garden and outdoor patio area is the perfect spot for some outside entertaining and alfresco dining in the warmer months.

When it’s time to retire, take your pick from 5 bedrooms; on the first floor, one super king bed with an ensuite consisting of a bath with overhead shower, basin and wc, one king size bed, another twin bedroom and single room.

The family bathroom, again with bath, overhead shower, basin and WC is also on this floor, whilst the ground floor offers a twin bedroom with a TV and an ensuite wet room, basin and wc which is wheelchair friendly.

Take a scenic walk across the family farm to Langton Herring and visit the Elm Tree Inn.

Visit Portesham which offers a farm shop, cafe and village pub.

The bustling town of Weymouth can be reached in just over 7 miles where you will be greeted by the beautiful sweeping bay and sandy beach, backed by an attractive Georgian esplanade lined with tourist shops, cafes and bars.

Discover the old historic harbour that winds around the town centre, where you can take a leisurely stroll and while away the hours watching all the comings and goings of luxury yachts, fishing trawlers, tall ships, RNLI Lifeboats and across harbour rowing ferries.

Enjoy a fun day out at the Nothe Fort, a unique attraction steeped in history with spectacular views out towards Portland, or explore the amazing underwater world at the Sea Life Adventure Park, home to penguins, sea turtle, sharks, seals and much more.

Stop off at incredible landmarks such as Sandsfoot and Portland Castles, before continuing along the West Dorset Heritage Coast to Chesil Beach and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and Swannery, follow the coast road to West Bay, fondly known as “The Gateway To The Dorset Jurassic Coast” and popularised by the TV series Broadchurch, lies close to the glorious sandstone cliffs of Golden Cap, at the western end of the dramatic pebbly Chesil Beach.

Just a short drive from West Bay you can visit the attractive market town of Bridport, here you will find an interesting variety of shops, antiques stalls, restaurants and inns.

Take a day trip to Lyme Regis, a coastal town where you will find boutique shops that you can browse at your leisure, a selection of restaurants,specialising in seafood where you can enjoy a relaxing meal.

Learn a new and exciting watersport out on the English Channel, or head further inland to the town of Dorchester, learn the history of Thomas Hardy or take a tour of The Keep Military Museum and the Terracotta Warrior Museum. Chestnut Cottage is sure to be a fantastic home away from home and a pleasure to return to each day after exploring all that Dorset has to offer.

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About the location

ABBOTSBURY

Weymouth 8.8. miles.

Nestled on the Dorset Jurassic Coast, the historic village of Abbotsbury offers quintessential high streets and a variety of amenities, including a village shop with a post office and ATM, a farm shop selling local produce, tea rooms, art galleries, and a character pub. The town boasts a selection of family attractions including Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, with its 20 acres of flourishing exotic plants and a pathway leading to the dramatic Chesil Beach, and a swannery, a unique attraction allowing visitors to wander through a colony of nesting Mute Swans Booming with tourism, the nearby popular seaside town of Weymouth has a wide variety of attractions on offer, including sandy beaches with opportunities for watersports such as kayaking, pedal boating and deep sea diving, a picturesque harbour, as well as a wide range of shops, pubs, cafes, and restaurants to choose from. Additional nearby points of interest include the County town of Dorchester, Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, which is linked to Weymouth by Chesil Beach.

Please note: This property will be decorated for Christmas in December

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter