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Hardown House

Morcombelake, near Bridport, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Elevated property with pretty, panoramic views across Lyme Bay
  • Colourful and quirky interior with bright walls and flamboyant furnishings
  • Set in half an acre of south-facing beautifully landscaped grounds

Property code: OC-WY403

Teeming with vibrant colour and character, this delightful West Dorset cottage offers a truly unique base for your next pet-friendly getaway. Centrally located for days out in Dorset’s vibrant coast and countryside AONB, you’ll never tire of dog-friendly walkies and fantastic scenery-spotting excursions close by. The property itself welcomes up to eight guests and one small dog to stay, an ideal choice for any larger group with canine company. Step outside into the half an acre of magnificently landscaped gardens, ensuring you keep a close eye on any escape-prone pups as this lawned area is only partially enclosed!

In this unique property, each room boasts its own vivid colour scheme and eclectic accents. Step inside to be first greeted by a handy boot room with adjacent utility space and a cloakroom WC, the perfect stop off with muddy or sandy pets after a long, rewarding walk. Once clean and tidy, let Fido find his cosy spot within the house, perhaps making a beeline for the light-filled lounge or the welcoming snug. Leave your sleeping dog to lie wherever he sees fit, drifting off into dreams filled with chasing wildlife as you explore four bedrooms elsewhere in the property. Outside, you can enjoy panoramic views from the furnished terrace or descend a flight of stairs to reach the impressive lawn.

Pack a tennis ball or two and get stuck into exploring Dorset’s surrounding hills, wandering along to the villages of Whitchurch Canonicorum (1 mile), Chideock (2 miles) and Charmouth (2.5 miles). The latter is a lovely seaside spot on the renowned Jurassic Coast. Spend time on the east side of Charmouth Beach where pets are welcome to play off the lead all year round. From here, you can embark on long dog walks along the South West Coast Path, discovering nearby coastal beauty spots including Lyme Regis (5 miles) and Seaton (14 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, plus 1 additional WC
  • Rangemaster cooker and gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher
  • Utility room with freezer and washer/dryer
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV
  • Paved terrace with wooden table and seating for 8 with parasol, steps down to a partially enclosed, lawned garden
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop 1 mile
  • Pub and beach 2 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • 1 small dog welcome
  • Maximum sleep size 8 including infants 
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alan 13th June 2026

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Reviewed by Andrea 2nd June 2026

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Stunning views and well positioned for access to the beaches and very good pubs. The kitchen is well equipped and the house is spacious downstairs. The two smaller double rooms are quite small but the master room is quite lovely.

Reviewed by Gill 1st September 2025

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Excellent house, beautifully furnished and well equipped. Stunning views of the surrounding area which has so much to offer for all ages. It made for a great holiday base.

Reviewed by George 16th August 2025

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Hardown House was superb in every way,will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Jonathan 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by Victoria 13th July 2025

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Gorgeous house with a fantastic terrace, with beautiful views across the Dorset countryside out to the sea. We loved sitting out here enjoying a drink or having dinner. The house had everything we needed and was very clean and well maintained. Check-in was stegosaurus straightforward. The garden was lovely too, and full of flowers during our stay iRead moren early July. Would definitely recommend this house for a peaceful and relaxing Dorset stay. Lyme Regis, the coast and other attractions are nearby. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 16th June 2025

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A very colourful house with wonderful views. Handily located for the coast and with interesting walks from the door.

Reviewed by Liam 1st September 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay , we had everything we needed in this beautiful decorated house with plenty of space and facilities for eight .The views towards the coast were stunning .. recommended !

Reviewed by Kerry 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Simon 3rd August 2024

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Fabulous holiday home in a beautiful location with stunning views all around. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Driveway is a little steep when we arrived with loaded car but soon got used to it. Absolutely brilliant holiday with wonderful weather. Loved our visits to Lyme Regis too.

Reviewed by Clive 21st July 2024

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A very clean and comfortable house in a lovely with a beautiful view from the terrace.

Reviewed by Terence 25th June 2024

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All in All a lovely house with a lovely location. But in reality 3 double bedrooms with 1 single bedroom

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.