Cottage with adjoining Train Carriage near the Jurassic Coast
- Cottages
- Trains & Train Stations
- Near the Sea
- Village / Rural
- Beach nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
This charming cottage with the unique addition of a London South Western train carriage attached to the side, is in the village of Portesham, just 3 miles from the Dorset Coast. It is in a secluded location yet close to the centre of the village. With a garden looking to the hills beyond, a bright 1960s themed kitchen, the nostalgia of the attached train carriage and the delights of Dorset on your doorstep, it is a great location for a holiday in Dorset.
The house is situated in a secluded location close to the centre of the village, and has delightful and well planted gardens to front and back, full of colour and interest during the summer months. The house has great charm, and is filled with light, looking down the long garden to the front and across the roofs of the village and towards the hills behind at the back. Recent work has included stripping the floors and replacing fitted carpets with sisal and other rugs, as well as creating a bright 1960s theme in the kitchen.
Portesham itself is well situated for a great Dorset coast holiday as the coastline is only 3 miles away. There is an excellent pub, the Kings Arms, just around the corner from the house with a large garden, and just beyond, on the main road, there is a large and well run farm shop. The village is situated on the Jurassic World Heritage coastline, just behind the remarkable Chesil Beach and within easy walking distance (along an old railway) to Abbotsbury, famous for its ancient swannery and superb sub-tropical gardens. To the east is Weymouth with its large sandy beach and formal attractions, such as the SeaLife Centre, and a few miles to the north is the county town of Dorchester that also has a good range of attractions as well as the huge and impressive Neolithic earthworks of Maiden Castle nearby. To the east, beyond Abbotsbury and just a few minutes’ drive away, is another beach at Burton Bradstock, with Bridport, (renowned for its great Saturday street market) and West Bay harbour beyond. The Dorset coast scenery is renowned for its beauty and variety, whether seen from the Portesham to Bridport coast road or visited on foot. There are fabulous walks direct from Roselands, including a memorable walk up the hill to the famous Hardy’s Monument that offers the most fantastic views far and wide.
Getting There:
Directions provided on booking
Nearest Airport:
Bournemouth
Nearest Train Station:
Dorchester
Nearest Restaurant:
The Kings Arms (short walk from the house)
Nearest Beach:
Chesil Beach
Nearest Shop:
Portesham
Car Hire:
Optional
Interior Details
There are two bedrooms (one double and one twin) and can sleep up to four people. The double bedroom has a lovely bay window. The large 1960s styled kitchen is fully kitted out with including an Aga and an oven. The living room is cosy (with an open fire) is equipped with comfy seating, a lovely bay window, some books and games and a TV and has direct access into the carriage dining room and garden room. The carriage section of this property is home to a charming little garden room, a dining room with table and chairs, and a useful boot room. There is internet throughout. There are two bathrooms - one modern one with walk in shower and loo, and a second 1960s style bathroom with a bath and shower over. The hall / dining room is home to the dining table and an electric keyboard, for the musicians amongst you! There is a utility room with a washing machine.
Exterior Details
There is a lovely, long, well planted garden to the front with a patio and seating, as well as a bench in the porch. The back garden is mainly lawn and has spectacular views to the countryside beyond. Parking for one car, or you can squeeze in two, but please note turning in the driveway is difficult so you may have to reverse back down.
Conditions of Rental
Check-in any day from 4pm and checkout by 10am. Minimum stay 2 nights. Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (though on dogs on the furniture please!). Children over 4 years old only please due to high walls at the back. 50% deposit required on booking with the balance due 4 weeks before arrival.
