Kittwhistle self catering and cottage accommodation

The Mill House, Kittwhistle, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Kittwhistle sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In rolling Dorset countryside, in the small hamlet of Kittwhistle and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Lyme Bay (14 miles) and Chard (6 miles), this detached property with commanding views across a river valley and country is in an excellent holiday location to explore Dorset, Devon and Somerset. Formerly three early 19th century cottages, it has been converted to a high standard, into one detached house for 8, with oak flooring, exposed beams, Aga, inglenook and one en-suite double bedroom (with balcony) and with its own garden. There is superb scenic walking locally along the Wessex Ridgeway, Jubilee and Monarch Trails, National Trust hill forts nearby and within easy driving the famous World Heritage Jurassic coastline resorts of Lyme Regis, West Bay (Bridport), Charmouth, Seatown and Eype, where one can enjoy the beaches, fossil hunting, excellent fishing, boating and wonderful coastal walking along this dramatic and beautiful stretch of coast, including Golden Cap (in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and one of southern England’s highest coastal points. The picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, setting for the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman, with its pretty harbour, cob, sandy beach and quaint shops, offers ideal family days out, or one can explore the whole length of this popular coast between Weymouth to Exmouth. Inland there are many historic houses, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Killerton House and Gardens, and Montacute House and Gardens to name a few. Family attractions at Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park, Fleet Air Arm Museum, the Haynes Motor Museum and Crealy Adventure Park, or Exeter cathedral city with its catacombs, shops and restaurants is not too far. Shop 2½ miles, pub 1 mile.

Large beamed living room with oak floor and open fire in inglenook fireplace. Large dining room. Spacious, well-equipped, beamed kitchen with Aga, elec cooker, TV and breakfast area. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms each with 5ft bed, one with balcony and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two twin bedrooms, one with wash basin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.