3 Bed in Stoke Abbott (50738)

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with this charming, thatched cottage in a picture-postcard village location. Sleeping five, this period home is brimming with character from its quarry tiled floor to its beamed ceiling, cottage windows and cosy wood burner. Spend your days exploring the surrounding countryside and villages on foot or bicycle before returning for an evening BBQ in the picturesque south-facing walled garden. The space Inside this chocolate-box cottage lies a wealth of charm and appeal in every room. The delightful kitchen/diner is equipped with an AGA for cooking delicious family meals, while the utility room next door offers additional storage space. With its large inglenook fireplace, wood burner, beamed ceiling and invitingly plump sofas, the lounge is a cosy space in which to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Cottage-style stairs lead up to three delightful bedrooms and a family bathroom. When the sun is shining, head outside and up a few steps into the glorious walled garden to enjoy an al fresco meal surrounded by perfumed plants while four-legged friends make themselves at home. Perfect for walkers, cyclists and dogs, this charming property is ideally located for scenic walks and cycles with breathtaking views along the way. Visit the local sights of Pilsdon Pen (3.5 miles), Ham Hill (15 miles) and the Cerne Abbas Giant (17.5 miles) before returning to the village for a bite to eat in the friendly pub. Head south to the Jurassic Coast to explore the seaside towns of West Bay (8 miles), Seaton (19 miles) and Lyme Regis (15 miles) or spend a day on the sand at Hive Beach (9.5 miles). House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 2 singles - 1 bathroom - Kitchen - oil fired AGA, electric oven and hob, Smeg fridge, dishwasher and washing machine - The oil fired Aga will be available from mid-September until the end of May - Utility room with a microwave and freezer - Wood burner – (first basket of logs included) - Ample roadside parking, subject to availability - Regret no smoking - Beach 6 miles, shop 2 miles and pub within walking distance - TV and DVD in lounge