Blackbird Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Lenton
October 2019

“Lover Blackbird Cottage and Broadwindsor, usually go to Devon but the cottage we wanted to book wasn’t available so we chose to come here and wasn’t disappointed.”

Great cottage, The White Lion in the village was excellent, good food, good beer, excellent landlord and friendly locals. Village shop also very good and an ideal base for coastal visits like West Bay, Lyme Regis, and Seatown. Will look to book again next year, Paul, Charlie, Harry, Isabel, Harvey dog and in laws.

Great cottage, The White Lion in the village was excellent, good food, good beer, excellent landlord and friendly locals. Village shop also very good and an ideal base for coastal visits like West Bay, Lyme Regis, and Seatown. Will look to book again next year, Paul, Charlie, Harry, Isabel, Harvey dog and in laws.
Mr Hutton March 2019

“The cottage was excellent, except that on arrival it was very cold and damp inside and smelt fusty.”

It was obvious that no one had stayed there for a few weeks. The controller for the Central Heating was set at only 12*C so it took a couple of days for the place to feel lived in and welcoming when you walked in. .
Mrs Walsh October 2018

“Cottage lovely and warm very cosy.”

We felt at home on arrival. Everything you need and more. Pub across the road with great menu and Large G/F choice. Well stocked community shop. No real bus service we drove to Bridport to use bus service.
Mrs Whitehill October 2018

“We enjoyed our stay and Blackbird Cottage was lovely.”

We particularly liked the log burner. The bedrooms were clean and functional. The kitchen was so well equipped with everything you might want. We did find the large sofa uncomfortable to sit on and also the fact that hot water only comes on twice a day made us nervous about using the amazing bath in case we used all the hot water up. Lovely pub across the road. Shop was great.
Mrs Kotarska September 2018

“We know that Helpful Holidays work to a very high standard so that is why the property met rather than exceeded expectations.”

There were a couple of tiny details which we mentioned in a note left at the cottage. All in all a delightful cottage in a stunning location. Loved the friendly pub over the road. Loved that there was an enclosed garden for our dogs.
Mr Whitman August 2018

“Great little village, lovely countryside and a beautiful cottage.”
Mrs Williams August 2018

“A wonderful stay in a very comfortable and well appointed cottage.”

Beautiful village with a very friendly (and dog friendly) pub 50 yards away.
Mr Hopkins August 2018

“The cottage was lovely, very comfortable and well furnished with a lovely private garden.”

It was also very well equipped; from cool bags, ice packs in the freezer, a cupboard full of board games and DVD’s to all the kitchen utensils and equipment you could need. The negatives were - the hot water was scolding hot, we had to supervise our 3 yr old every time she washed her hands. The fan on the oven does not always come on when you turn on the oven, had to switch it on and off to get it to work. Also the small parking spot is tricky to manoeuvre into.
Mr Hancock June 2018

“Having stayed in about a dozen Helpful Holiday cottages over the years, this one ranks as probably the best.”

It has the feel of a home rather than a holiday let, is beautifully furnished with quality fittings and every gadget you could possibly require. The west facing terrace, overlooking the unspoilt Dorset countryside makes an evening watching the sunset accompanied by a BBQ and a glass of fine wine, a delight. Very comfortable bedrooms and high quality bathrooms make for the perfect cottage. In short, I couldn't recommend this property more highly and will surely rebook at some point in the future
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The property

Sitting end-of-row, just off the village square in the heart of Broadwindsor, an attractive, Grade II listed cottage.

Beautifully renovated, now modern, smart and efficient with soft, pale colours and oak/tiled floors (rugs), with just the odd beam giving a hint of its 18th cent.

origin.

Behind, a good-sized, enclosed garden with big level lawn, sunny paved terrace (table/chairs, barbecue) and small summer house/games room (mini table football, pool table, air hockey).

From the square, door to spacious hall; beamed living room (TV/DVD, iPod dock, woodburner).

Light-filled snug (sofa) with French windows to terrace and garden.

Step down to generous cottage-style kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, gas range-style cooker) with stable doors to garden.

Utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, fridge-freezer) and loo.

Upstairs, three bedrooms - two double (5' beds), one with limited clothes-hanging space, and a room with 3' bunks (limited clothes-hanging space), all prettily furnished, carpeted, with painted beams/wood panelling.

Large bathroom (suite with slipper bath and separate shower) and neat shower-room (suite).

Arrival after 4pm.

A welcoming, stylish and charming cottage in a handy, heart-of-village location. Broadwindsor: pretty conservation village (12th cent.

church, good food pub, shop, craft centre/tea room).

Excellent base for walking beautiful countryside; Pilsdon Pen, Dorset’s highest hill and Iron Age fort (lovely views), 2 miles.

Beaminster (pubs, restaurants), 3 miles; not far to great houses/gardens; sea at West Bay, 8 miles; Lyme Regis and Charmouth (fossil beaches), about 12.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x king size double, 1 x bunks
Bathroom with slipper bath, separate shower, WC, basin
Shower room with shower, WC, basin
Ground floor hall
Sitting room with wood burning stove
Snug with French windows to terrace
Kitchen with dining area and stable doors to garden
Utility room
Ground floor WC with basin
Central heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone incoming calls only only, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for one car, or on a quiet road nearby
Enclosed garden with barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: Check-in time 4pm

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BROADWINDSOR

Beaminster 3 miles; Bridport 7 miles.

A charming west Dorset conservation village boasting a community-run store, a popular local pub and an interesting craft centre with restaurant. The surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, abounding in numerous scenic footpaths, including those to nearby Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen, two of the highest points in Dorset. The small town of Beaminster, with its pretty hamstone cottages, is within easy reach, whilst the bustling town of Bridport, with its thriving market, the West Bay setting of TV’s Broadchurch, as well as historic Lyme Regis can be found within an easy drive. Broadwindsor offers visitors an ideal village base from which to explore this super area.

Note: Arrival after 4pm.

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Features

“Lover Blackbird Cottage and Broadwindsor, usually go to Devon but the cottage we wanted to book wasn’t available so we chose to come here and wasn’t disappointed.”

“The cottage was excellent, except that on arrival it was very cold and damp inside and smelt fusty.”

“Cottage lovely and warm very cosy.”

“We enjoyed our stay and Blackbird Cottage was lovely.”

“We know that Helpful Holidays work to a very high standard so that is why the property met rather than exceeded expectations.”

“Great little village, lovely countryside and a beautiful cottage.”

“A wonderful stay in a very comfortable and well appointed cottage.”