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Direct walk to the beach from the property
Looking towards the property from the enclosed garden
Step into the open-plan living area
Lounge/dining area
Enjoy leisurely meals around the dining table
Kitchen area with a handy breakfast bar
Head upstairs to the light and airy king-size bedroom
Twin bedroom
Single room with pull out bed
Bathroom on the first floor
Separate WC downstairs
Enclosed gravelled garden
Looking towards the property
Nearby countryside views
Take a stroll down to the beach in nearby Seatown
Views across Seatown beach towards Lyme beach
Explore the many walks along the Jurassic Coast
1 / 24  Direct walk to the beach from the property
2 / 24  Looking towards the property from the enclosed garden
3 / 24  Step into the open-plan living area
4 / 24  Lounge/dining area
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7 / 24  Enjoy leisurely meals around the dining table
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9 / 24  Kitchen area with a handy breakfast bar
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11 / 24  Head upstairs to the light and airy king-size bedroom
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13 / 24  Twin bedroom
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15 / 24  Single room with pull out bed
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17 / 24  Bathroom on the first floor
18 / 24  Separate WC downstairs
19 / 24  Enclosed gravelled garden
20 / 24  Looking towards the property
21 / 24  Nearby countryside views
22 / 24  Take a stroll down to the beach in nearby Seatown
23 / 24  Views across Seatown beach towards Lyme beach
24 / 24  Explore the many walks along the Jurassic Coast

Larch Barn

Chideock, near Bridport, Dorset
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Perfect hideaway for both relaxation-seekers and sports-enthusiasts alike 
  • Soak up the fresh sea air in this peaceful location tucked away down a private farm lane
  • Ideal for beach lovers with direct walks from your front door to the nearest beach
Overview
Property code: DC087

Enjoying a peaceful countryside location in the picturesque village of Chideock, this lovely barn conversion boasts space, comfort and is in a great location being sandwiched between country and coast.

Set under 1 mile from the South West Coast Path and the shingle beach at Seatown, this gorgeous holiday abode will get human and doggy hearts beating faster for the holidays. Take a stroll to the sublime Golden Cap (2.5 miles), England’s only natural World Heritage Site where the views will take your breath away. Chideock has two superb canine-cordial pubs, including the exquisite thatched George Inn, with its log fire and fine four-legged welcome. You’ll find some superb dog friendly beaches at Eypemouth (3 miles), Hive Beach near Burton Bradstock, St Gabriel’s Mouth (both 6 miles) and Cogden’s secret shore (6.5 miles).

Inside this middle cottage of three you’ll find a bright and breezy interior with plenty of space for canine escapades. Gather in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner for sublime seafood feasts inside or dine al fresco. Enjoy cosy, intimate nights of wine, wagging tails and adventure planning. It’s wonderful to open the French doors on sunny mornings and let the outside stream in. Unwind in the fenced gravel garden, with its terrace and BBQ, and burn off canine exuberance on the shared recreational lawns nearby. Upstairs, soak in a steaming tub in the fresh and tranquil bathroom, before drifting to sleep and sweet dreams in the three delightful bedrooms; the double and single have tremendous countryside vistas.

Find more superb dog friendly sands at Lyme Regis (8 miles), Chesil Beach (18 miles), (Gore Cove (20 miles), Bowleaze Cove (25 miles) and Church Ope Cove (26 miles) on the Isle of Portland near Weymouth; the latter is excellent for swimming, snorkelling and diving, and has atmospheric views of Rufus Castle. Tour the sumptuous Jurassic Coast, find fossils and new doggy friends and wander the myriad independent shops, pubs, seafronts, galleries and museums, such as the fabulous Portland Museum (25 miles) and Weymouth Harbour (21 miles), with its 17th century waterfront.

  • Sleeps 5+1
  • 3 bedrooms: 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 single with a pull-out bed below (on request at time of booking)
  • 1 bathroom: 1 bathroom with bath and shower overhead and WC; additional ground floor WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Smart TV in the lounge and TV/DVD in the king-size bedroom
  • Electric-panel radiators
  • Electric wood burner-effect fire
  • Enclosed gravel garden with seating and BBQ
  • Recreational lawn areas (shared with the other properties onsite)
  • Dedicated off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 0.75 miles
  • Pub 0.5 miles
  • Beach 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Becky Wakelin

This property is personally managed by Becky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Bridget 20th June 2025

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The cottage had everything you could need and was very peaceful and comfortable. It was ideal being able to walk to the beach, and perfect for dogs who could exercise happily in the nearby enclosed field.

Reviewed by Lisa 21st March 2025

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Loved Larch Barn, the location is fabulous, we could walk our dogs from there without needing the car. The enclosed garden was also really helpful with two dogs. It felt really homely and cosy inside, it was warm in March without needing any heating. Lovely views from the bedrooms upstairs, everything was clean and we appreciated all the welcome goRead moreodies, including a bottle of wine. We walked up to Golden Cap from the cottage, then to the Anchor, good food, friendly pub. Will book again! Hide

Reviewed by Neil 27th December 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 6th December 2024

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We returned for a second year running to this lovely cottage in a beautiful location in West Dorset. The cottage is comfortable and very well equipped. There are a multitude of walks you can do straight from the cottage and the beach is only a 15 minute walk.

Reviewed by Ruban 11th October 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay, Location is great, Chideock is a lovely village, town of Bridport is 5 mins drive and its a few mins walk from the very nice beach at Seatown and Golden Cap. Cottage is very clean, fully equipped and spacious. Parking for 2 cars is very convenient. Will definitely look to return in the future:-)

Reviewed by Alison 4th October 2024

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Such a lovely holiday cottage - well equipped, warm, bright, comfortable and in great location. Wonderfully peaceful too!

Reviewed by Sarah 21st September 2024

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This is the third time we have stayed in this property due to its location and secure garden for our dog. The place is lovely and clean and has everything you need. It is a short walk across 2 fields or the main drive to the local pub and only 10-15 minute walk to the sea at seatown. Would highly recommend this place.

Reviewed by Denise 13th September 2024

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Perfect holiday cottage, lovely and clean couldnt ask for more thank you

Reviewed by Brenda 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jennifer 30th August 2024

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Very nice comfortable cottage which we would certainly stay in again

Reviewed by Jennifer 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Annette 16th August 2024

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On the whole we enjoyed our week in the cottage. It was lovely and peaceful and in a beautiful location.

Reviewed by June 9th August 2024

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Great peaceful location. Cottage was very well equipped with everything you could need. Gravel enclosed garden was great for our dog. Great to have use of shared grass areas to sit and take in the views. Cottage has been very well maintained.

Reviewed by Andrew 26th July 2024

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brillant place ideal location

Reviewed by Maureen 5th July 2024

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Lovely accommodation. Very well thought through. Everything you will need home from home. Lovely & quiet. Walk to the beach was great, great pub to sit outside & watch the sea.

Reviewed by Suzan 28th June 2024

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Larch Cottage is in a delightful location for walking and as a base for touring Dorset. I feel the cottage is not designed for 6 people. I would be very interested to know if the owners come and stay at the property so they can understand my previous concerns. Regarding recommendation, Yes if all the above was carried out.

Reviewed by Marian 21st June 2024

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Beautiful location. Plenty of room in the cottage. Very comfortable.

Reviewed by Samir 24th May 2024

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We felt the property could have been cleaner and that kitchenware needed updating . The position of cottage great for walks and access to the sea. Lovely birdsong in the gardens

Reviewed by Sarah 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa 26th April 2024

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A lovely cottage in a perfect location being so close the the beach, pubs and shops. Very comfortable and well equipped. We stayed for 3 weeks and it met all our needs for an extended stay.

Reviewed by Zoe 12th April 2024

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Larch Cottage, is perfectly located for holiday in West Dorset. The cottage is in a great location especially with dogs, the garden is secure and the cottage has all you would need for a holiday.

Reviewed by Peter 22nd March 2024

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Beautiful cottage in an excellent location. Well equipped with everything you need. Our 2 spaniels loved the stroll to the beach which is only 15 min away. Local pub, the George Inn, is a 10 minute walk from the property and is dog friendly. The staff made a fuss of our 2 with treats. Would definitely recommend staying here. A real home from home.

Reviewed by Klaas 12th February 2024

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Quiet holiday cottage and a nice natural environment. Close to Bridport for groceries and restaurants, to Lyme Regis and Charmouth for the beaches and Golden Cap for a great hike. The holiday cottage is specious, we (2 adults, 3 kids) enjoyed having 3 bedrooms. Kitchen has enough equipment for preparing decent meals, 2 couches for chilling and a diRead morening table for eating and playing boardgames. Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 2nd February 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 4th November 2023

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Reviewed by Doug 21st October 2023

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We had a lovely stay. Great place and we would certainly recommend.

Reviewed by Debrah 15th September 2023

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Nice and spacious property. All equipment you would expect. Comfy beds. Lovely big main bedroom. We had a lovely time - nice walks around - dog thoroughly enjoyed it too. Thank you.

Reviewed by Sean 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lani 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Heather 7th July 2023

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Lovely peaceful well located cottage, walk to the beach is about a brisk 12 mins. Well placed to drive to a few other beaches too.

Reviewed by Fiona 30th June 2023

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Fabulously clean, well-equipped and comfortable cottage. Beautiful location, and excellent for dog walks. Well positioned close to the coast and no road noise from the A35. Only issue was the occasional bangs from crow scarers, and only reason it was an issue is that we have a dog that is extremely scared of loud bangs. We loved the place though anRead mored look forward to visiting again. Hide

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Photos
Direct walk to the beach from the property
Looking towards the property from the enclosed garden
Step into the open-plan living area
Lounge/dining area
Enjoy leisurely meals around the dining table
Kitchen area with a handy breakfast bar
Head upstairs to the light and airy king-size bedroom
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