Elworth Farm Cottages, Abbotsbury, Dorset self catering holiday cottages

This 16thC Grade II listed farmhouse cottage is now the self-contained wing of the main 17thC Farmhouse. The cottage has use of our private, heated swimming pool (mid May to Sept), hot tub, patio, barbecue, garden furniture and extensive grounds.

• Luxury accommodation with a host of nostalgic features; oak-beams, bread-oven and inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove.
• Superbly equipped kitchen
• Lounge with Inglenook fireplace, TV, Video, DVD, Stereo, telephone & sofa bed.
• Downstairs bathroom.
• Upstairs family bedroom with king-size and single bed with en-suite wash-hand basin and toilet.
• Electricity, Central-heating included.
• All bed-linen included (duvets) & towels included
• Organic welcome pack on arrival.
• Tourist information, ordnance survey map, books and games provided.
• Outside pool 32x16 ft, spa hot tub, changing room with shower.
• Garden games
• Parking adjacent to cottage
• Children welcome over twelve years of age

• Non Smoking
• No pets

"Poppy's" is an extremely spacious, luxury, detached character cottage with private enclosed garden.

•  Superbly equipped Kitchen and utility room to provide all modern facilities.
•  Feature lounge with oak beams, inglenook fireplace, wood-burning stove, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Stereo, Sony PS2.
•  Downstairs shower room with toilet & wash-hand basin
•  Upstairs Double family bed-room
•  Upstairs Twin bed-room with children's toys & books
•  Upstairs Double bed-room with en-suite shower room, toilet & wash-hand basin.
•  Upstairs bathroom with full size bath, toilet & wash-hand basin.
•  Fully equipped for children of all ages - stair-gates, cots, child’s bed, high-chairs, sterilising unit, play-pen, bed-guards, toys, books included.
•  Electricity & Central-heating included.
•  All bed-linen (duvets), towels included.
•  Organic welcome pack on arrival.
•  Tourist information, ordnance survey map, board games included.
•  Enclosed private garden with driveway & patio area with barbecue & garden furniture.
•  Children of all ages welcome

• Non smoking
•  No pets

Elworth, an ancient farming hamlet first mentioned in the Domesday Book, is less than two miles from the historic village of Abbotsbury but seems as 'far from the madding crowd' as you would wish whilst still close to local amenities and a host of tourist attractions. This tiny hamlet is surrounded by farms with footpaths in all directions; the Dorset Coast Path running along the top of the ridge above the hamlet - just a few minutes walk away and you can look down over a patchwork of field systems that have scarcely changed in centuries towards a stunning panoramic vista across the seascape that stretches from Lulworth Bay, Portland, the Chesil Beach and across Lyme Bay. The unspoilt countryside is abundant with wildlife; deer, fox, badger, buzzard, kestrel, sparrow hawk, herons, bats and owls are commonly seen around the hamlet with rarer birds such as the red-kite, wild geese and ducks occasionally flying in to visit our own collection of waterfowl.

Abbotsbury Village

• Abbotsbury is an ancient village with its historic past still in evidence from the topography; from the Neolithic tumuli to the Celtic hill fort above the village and the Saxon strip-lynchets. The village is still owned by the descendants of the Earl's of Ilchester/Strangways who purchased the village and surrounding lands from Henry V111 after the dissolution of the monastery in 1539. Today this unspoilt village provides craft and antique shops, historic Tithe Barn with children's farm, an old coaching inn and of course cream teas! The walk to St. Catherine's chapel above the village provides stunning panoramic views over Lyme Bay and the surrounding countryside.

Dorchester

• The county town of Dorchester, with a wealth of museums and archaeological sites, lies 9 miles to the north-east of Elworth Hamlet. Here you will also find the Roman Town House, Maiden Castle Hill Fort, Dorset County Museum, Old Crown Courts (where the Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried), Judge Jefferies Restaurant, Tutenkhamun Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Max Gate House where Thomas Hardy once lived.

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door

• One of the most stunning locations on the Heritage Coast, Lulworth Cove is a geologist's dream - visit the Lulworth Cove visitor centre or just walk along the dramatic limestone cliff top to Durdle Door and watch the waves roar and crash into the under-cliff caverns.

Weymouth

• The bustling sea-port of Weymouth with long sandy beaches is full of attractions to suit all ages. Promenade along the stunning Georgian sea-front, visit the Nothe Fort, Walk through Time at Brewer's Quay, visit Sea World, watch the latest films at CineWorld, go Bowling, Swimming, Sailing, Fishing, Skate-boarding, golf or visit one of the museums, to name but a few of the attractions. There truly is something for everyone.

Portland

• The 'isle of slingers' lying at the extremity of the Chesil Beach has been likened to the rock of Gibralter. A long causeway across the beach linking it to the mainland is where you will find the Chesil Beach Centre, a naturalist museum where you can buy tickets for the Glass Bottom Boat where you can go down The Fleet to observe underwater marine life. For the more adventurous, Portland offers Diving explorations, a Sailing Academy, Museum of Fossils & Shipwreaks, Henry V111's Fort and superb walking along the limestone cliffs where you may be lucky enough to find a fossil of your own. Walk the Sculpture Trail. Watch the waves crash against Pulpit Rock and visit the lighthouse.

Bridport & West Bay

• The old fishing village of West Bay and rope-making town of Bridport are still thriving communities; West Bay where 'Harbour Lights' was filmed specialises in Fishing Boat Trips. In Bridport you may well run into Hugh Fernley Whittingstall selling home-made delicacies from 'River Cottage' outside of the Arts Centre on a Saturday morning. Thanks to Hugh and an influx of 'famous names' into the area you will find lots of 'interesting' shops in Bridport and you never know just whom you might bump into!!!

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Elworth Farm Cottages, Abbotsbury, Dorset self catering holiday cottages