Goose Run Cottage holiday home details
Set in the heart of a private country estate in West Dorset, Goose Run Cottage is so secluded that you probably won’t hear any traffic or see many other people at all while you’re here. Relax and focus on the birdsong all around you. Stroll through the wild flower meadows and the woodland, or climb the tree house and keep your eyes peeled for the birds and the wildlife. Then sit out on the patio as dusk descends. The lack of light pollution makes the stars seem like you could reach out and touch them.
The heart of the property is the open plan living area, with a well-equipped kitchen and a breakfast bar at one end, and a living room with large TV and comfy settees at the other. The whole of the ground floor has underfloor heating, keeping you warm and snug whatever the weather. The living space opens out onto the private garden with its panorama of the estate grounds. If you enjoy looking out onto the scenery, the master bedroom on the first floor also has a feature window with stunning views of the lake.
With so much beautiful landscape to explore right on your doorstep, you might not want to venture too far during your stay. But if you’d like to stretch your legs, you’ll find a charming thatched pub just one mile’s walk away. If you decide to venture further afield, you’re just a short drive away from some of the South West’s best destinations, including Bridport and Lyme Regis. After a day exploring, you can come back to your own private hideaway and relax in comfort.
This holiday at a glance
- Sleeps four guests.
- Master bedroom with super king bed and en-suite bath and shower room.
- Double bedroom with king size bed and en-suite with walk in rain shower.
- Small enclosed private garden with lawn and patio.
- Access to 70 acre private estate with small lake and woodland walks.
- WiFi.
- Parking for two cars.
- Children and infants welcome.
- Sorry, no dogs,
- Minimum two night stay.
Additional features
- Electric oven and gas hob.
- Microwave.
- Fridge and small freezer compartment.
- Nespresso coffee machine.
- Dishwasher.
- Washing machine.
- Smart TV with Blu-ray player.
- Selection of DVDs, books and magazines.
- Travel cot, high chair and stair gate available on request
- Garden furniture.
- Fire pit.
Attractions and nearby amenities
- One attraction you can’t miss while you’re here is the estate itself. This 70-acre natural retreat offers you all the best of West Dorset, including rolling hills, wild flower meadows and woodland streams. There’s a rope swing for children young and old to enjoy, and you also have permission to light a campfire near the tree house.
- If you fancy a spot of shopping, Bridport is just a short drive away. Chances are you’ll come across a local food market when you visit – they hold them every Wednesday and Saturday, and there’s a Vintage Market on the last Sunday of the month between March and October.
- Bridport is just a stroll from West Bay, a small fishing harbour with yachts and boats bobbing in the water. There are plenty of shops and pubs here, and you can take a fishing trip out from here too. See if you can catch a mackerel or two!
- Dorset is known for its rugged and undulating coastline. One of the best stretches is accessible from the village of Burton Bradstock, where you’ll find photogenic traditional thatched cottages. From here you can stroll along the coastline and come across miles of pristine beaches.
- The town of Abbotsbury has an unusual claim to fame. This is the only place in the world where you can visit a colony of nesting Mute Swans. The Swannery here was originally created by a group of Benedictine monks.
- If you’re interested in natural history, you could try your hand at fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast.
- There are so many reasons to visit Lyme Regis. If you’re a literature fan, you can retrace the steps of the French Lieutenant’s Woman on the famous Cobb.
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