Alastair Sawday's Special Escapes: Self-catering in the UK

Bakehouse Cottage

Bakehouse Cottage, 6 Shop Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, England

Wind your way through the Jurassic Coast's chalk hills, spotting the sea at every bend, then turn into a quiet village and down a leafy lane to find this sweet country cottage tucked behind stone walls and a little front garden. All is higgledy-piggledy inside: steps lead down from the small modern kitchen to the dining room – lovely with its old elm refectory table and striking antique sideboard – round the corner lies a cosy sitting room, lit up by a burgundy sofa and kept toasty by a large wood-burner and three radiators. Upstairs find white walls, cream blinds, some modern furniture and bright fabrics to cheer up plain but comfy bedrooms. Cherry blossom floats through the sweet back garden in spring, where you can dine out or barbecue on the terrace. And, Sue, the housekeeper, keeps things tip-top and will help with anything from cooking meals to booking beauty treatments – you only need ask. There's a bike store, walks along the South Coast path (just half a mile from the door), and a good pub in the village. Simple and sunny sums this up: perfect for families and those who love the outdoors.

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Details

Bakehouse Cottage

Contact: Peter Cropper

• Tel: +44 (0)1458 274767
• Fax: +44 (0)1458 274901
• Sleeps: 8 plus cot.
• Rooms: 2 doubles, 2 twins, bath/shower room, 2 shower rooms.
• Price: £616 – £1,176. Short breaks available in low season.
• Closed: Rarely

Checklist

• Dishwasher
• Electricity included
• Washing machine
• Microwave oven
• Central heating
• Mobile reception
• Television
• BBQ
• Beach within 3 miles
• Cooked meals available
• Restaurant nearby
• Short breaks possible
• Extra bed/cot available
• Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

• World Heritage Coastline
• Dorset Coast Path
• Weymouth and Dorchester
• Chesil Beach and The Fleet
• Jurassic Coast
• Wonderful fish restaurants at West Bay and Lyme Regis

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.