Fiddlesticks Cottage in Beaminster, Dorset is a charming property that sleeps four guests in two bedrooms, making it an ideal base for exploring the South West of England. The cottage features a kitchen/diner, a sitting room with a TV and electric effect woodburning stove, and a sunroom. The bedrooms include a king-size and a twin, along with a bathroom and a ground-floor shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed rear patio with furniture and roadside parking available. One well-behaved dog is allowed, and amenities such as WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the price.
The region offers plenty to see and do, including exploring the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visiting historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, and enjoying the footpaths, country lanes, and thatched-roof pubs that Dorset has to offer. Beaminster itself is a picturesque rural community located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a Conservation Area featuring approximately 200 Grade II listed buildings. The village hosts a popular music and arts festival each summer and has a variety of stores, hotels, and restaurants to explore.
Nearby attractions include the village of Netherbury, known for being the setting of the first River Cottage TV show, as well as Lyme Regis, Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport, and West Bay. The area also offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and cycling, with attractions such as Mapperton Gardens and Field of Dreams worth visiting. Overall, Fiddlesticks Cottage provides a homely and comfortable retreat in a quaint Dorset village, perfect for a relaxing getaway in the beautiful South West of England.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!