Winslow Cottage
Bridport, Dorset, England
"The cottage has a cosy lounge with an Inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove for chilly evenings , with 3 bedroom sleeeping six."
Location
The self-catering holiday cottages are all part of a 200 year old converted barn and farm buildings, arranged around a courtyard.
The cottages are set in 10 acres and surrounded by the beautiful hills and valleys of this upspoilt part of West Dorset, which has been designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.
Lancombes House is ideally positioned for visiting the Jurassic Coast. England's first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of only 154 world-wide, the 95 miles of coastline from Exmouth to Portland are a walk through 185 million years of earth's history.
With the oldest in the west, the Site includes rocks from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and the best place to find fossils is acknowledged to be in West Dorset.
The nearest point to us is West Bay (5 miles) but Charmouth (13 miles) and Lyme Regis (16 miles) are world famous for fossil collecting and you have a good chance of finding fossils loose on beaches in this area.
Owner's Description
Winslow is our second largest self-catering holiday cottage, with 3 bedrooms, sleeping 6. The cottage has a cosy lounge with an Inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove for chilly evenings and has recently had a new hot water and central heating system installed. It has a spacious, fully fitted and equipped kitchen (including a dishwasher) with an adjoining dining room.
There is a large double bedroom with a king-size bed and a twin bedroom on the ground floor. The third bedroom is an under-eaves bedroom with two single beds. This room has low headroom and steep steps leading up to it.
There is one bathroom with a shower over the bath and a large airing cupboard.
Winslow Cottage also has a sheltered patio which gets the sun early morning and late afternoon and evening.
Things You Need To Know
The under-eaves bedroom with two single beds is especially liked by older children, but may not be suitable for smaller ones.
Directions
HEAD TOWARDS BRIDPORT, DORSET
Leave Bridport on the A3066 signposted Beaminster and Crewkerne.
After just over 1 mile, turn right into TOWNSEND WAY, signposted Loders, West Milton, Powerstock and Nettlecombe.
After about 2 miles, as you approach the village sign for WEST MILTON, turn left up the hill. Signposted to Poorton and Loscombe.
After half a mile, at the crossroads close to the top of the hill, turn right (signposted as 'No Through Road') - single track road to LANCOMBES HOUSE.
· For Winslow cottage and the Annexe, turn right down the slope before you get to the buildings. Winslow is on the left and the Annexe is on the far right.
DIRECTIONS FROM DORCHESTER - FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS!
If the sun is shining and you do not mind some narrow lanes, try the scenic route from Dorchester, avoiding most of the A35.
At the A35 / A37 roundabout on the Dorchester bypass, take the A35 to Bridport.
2 miles from this roundabout, turn right. Signposted Compton Valence. Straight across the next crossroads.
You are now on an old Roman road. After 3 miles, the main road turns right. Keep straight on at this junction - signposted Eggardon, Askerswell and Bridport.
Drive 3 miles to another crossroads. Again, straight over - signposted Powerstock and West Milton. On your left is the magnificent Eggardon Hill Iron Age settlement - well worth a return visit to walk round.
You are now on a single track road with passing places for 2 ½ miles, when you reach the village of Powerstock. The Three Horseshoes is on your left - excellent pub food.
Turn left at the junction, down the hill and out of the village.
At the 'T' junction, turn right and on into the village of West Milton. You are nearly there!
Turn right on the main road over the small bridge and go right through the village. At the other side, turn right up the hill. Signposted to Poorton and Loscombe.
After half a mile, at the crossroads close to the top of the hill, turn right (signposted as 'No Through Road') - single track road to LANCOMBES HOUSE.
· For Winslow cottage and the Farmhouse, turn right down the slope before you get to the buildings. Winslow is on the left and the Farmhouse is the middle door.
Whichever route you take, we look forward to seeing you!
Other Information
At Lancombes House we welcome groups of families and friends. We have up to 30 bed places across all the cottages and other facilities include:
Two 8 metre x 4 metre marquees that are available for hire from local community groups. The cost of £50 each includes delivery to us, erection and dismantling after use. They are subject to availability although there is usually some flexibility in the period of hire.
Pets are charged at £12 each per week.
Short breaks are available - please contact us for more details.
CLAYDON changes over on Saturdays (unless prior arrangements made).
Bed linen is included. Please bring your own towels.
Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge (subject to availability).
Claydon has central heating and a wood burning stove.
There is no charge for electricity or logs.
Laundry facilities on site at no extra charge.
Free Games Room with pool table and dart board.
All cottages have a DVD player - with a central DVD library.
