Stay in this charming former shoemaker's cottage and live like a local with plenty of facilities right on your doorstep, including shops, a swimming pool and a park. Days out include trips to the Jurassic Coast to hunt for fossils, visits to stunning National Trust properties and an array of beach trips to sandy shores ensuring something for all the family. Retire to this Grade II-listed cottage and warm your toes on the heated floors.

Dating back to the early 1800s, this property retains much of its original character with exposed beams, large windows, quirky cupboards and rustic doors. The living room is a welcoming space with a feature fireplace and a warming wood burner. A large sofa and armchair offer seating for cosy evenings spent reading a good book or watching a film on the TV. Opposite the lounge area is the open-plan kitchen/diner, with country-style cupboards, flagstone floors and a dining table to seat four. Downstairs, there is also a convenient utility room, tastefully decorated with emerald green tiles, featuring a washing machine and a handy WC. Up a steep set of stairs are the two bedrooms, a double room and a single room, both of which boast large windows and ample storage space to unpack. Completing the property is the bathroom featuring a shower over the bath and a unique round sink. This property has no dedicated outdoor space.

Just a stone's throw from the property is a family play park with wide open spaces and plenty of play equipment to keep the kids entertained, and a small selection of shops and eateries in the local area means you can leave the car at home if you wish. For a day out, head to National Trust Barrington Court (7.5 miles) to explore the beautifully manicured gardens and stop off for a bite to eat at the on-site cafe, or spend the day searching for fossils on the shore of Charmouth Beach (14 miles) or Lyme Regis (15 miles) and see if you can find a trinket to remember your travels by.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single

- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 separate ground-floor WC

- Electric oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine

- Utility room with Belfast sink and washing machine

- Travel cot available

- Smart TV in the lounge

- On-street parking (subject to availability), parking in grounds of nearby church available via the owner, public car park just over 300 metres away

- Due to the nature of this cottage, there is a steep staircase to the bedrooms and bathroom

- Shops and pubs less than 0.5 miles