Strongate Cottage in Dorset

We really enjoyed our stay at Strongate, and Tessa was a perfect hostess. The mature garden was a particular delight, with beautiful plants and wildlife. Our daughter also loved letting the chickens out each morning. The cottage had everything we… read moreWe really enjoyed our stay at Strongate, and Tessa was a perfect hostess. The mature garden was a particular delight, with beautiful plants and wildlife. Our daughter also loved letting the chickens out each morning. The cottage had everything we needed and was a great base from which to explore the Jurassic coast and local market towns. The location was just what we wanted, very rural feeling, down a long narrow lane, but only a short drive from shops and places of interest. We hope to visit again. read less

We had an incredible stay, it’s a beautiful cottage in a magical location. The cottage garden is secluded and charming and it’s a delight to watch the wide variety of garden birds on the bird feeders. Our 3 year old… read moreWe had an incredible stay, it’s a beautiful cottage in a magical location. The cottage garden is secluded and charming and it’s a delight to watch the wide variety of garden birds on the bird feeders. Our 3 year old daughter had the time of her life on the farm — letting the chickens and ducks out every morning was a highlight, as was the large trampoline in the orchard. A wonderful place and Tess was a perfect host who really went above and beyond. read less

Strongate Cottage is a picture perfect thatched cottage, equipped with everything that you might need. The cottage garden is a pretty , peaceful place to relax and watch birds. Tessa is a delightful host – warm and welcoming- who gave… read moreStrongate Cottage is a picture perfect thatched cottage, equipped with everything that you might need. The cottage garden is a pretty , peaceful place to relax and watch birds. Tessa is a delightful host – warm and welcoming- who gave us lots of useful advice advice about where to eat and what to do. We can thoroughly recommend it- and hope to return. read less

We had a lovely stay. The thatched cottage is comfortable and charming and we spent time enjoying the sun in the very pretty garden. Tessa was a perfect host who was friendly and easily contactable. We enjoyed the farm… read moreWe had a lovely stay. The thatched cottage is comfortable and charming and we spent time enjoying the sun in the very pretty garden. Tessa was a perfect host who was friendly and easily contactable. We enjoyed the farm animals particularly the geese. Some very good beaches not far away by car. We would certainly consider returning in the future. read less

Spent three nights at Strongate Cottage. Really lovely place, full of character, amazing garden which must take a lot of work. Super quiet place but not at all far from Bridport and lots of beachy places. We really liked Bridport…. read moreSpent three nights at Strongate Cottage. Really lovely place, full of character, amazing garden which must take a lot of work. Super quiet place but not at all far from Bridport and lots of beachy places. We really liked Bridport. The Saturday market is interesting and everyone is super friendly. We would definitely return. Thanks Tess. read less

Tess was such a lovely host…. the cottage is lovely and private with a beautiful garden. We travelled with 2 small children and stair gates, high chairs and a travel cot were all available. Plus she has the most comfortable… read moreTess was such a lovely host…. the cottage is lovely and private with a beautiful garden. We travelled with 2 small children and stair gates, high chairs and a travel cot were all available. Plus she has the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in!! Only a short drive to west bay and easily accessible to many other beaches along the coast! We loved it! read less

We had a wonderful stay at Strongate Cottage! Highly recommend for a peaceful break in the countryside but with close proximity to the beaches and coast. The cottage and gardens were just beautiful and communication with Tess couldn’t have been… read moreWe had a wonderful stay at Strongate Cottage! Highly recommend for a peaceful break in the countryside but with close proximity to the beaches and coast. The cottage and gardens were just beautiful and communication with Tess couldn’t have been easier. Tess also had some great recommendations for things to do in the area. Thanks for having us Tess! read less

Really enjoyable stay in this quaint, lovely cottage which is really well situated. Everything was just as described and Tessa is an amazing host! Thanks so much for a great stay

Staying at Strongate was lovely. The cottage is clean and very picturesque. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Dorset. Bridport centre is lovely too.

We had a great time a Strongate Cottage. It was very peaceful and cosy, with a great little garden to sit and have meals outside. We went with our 3 year old daughter, she loved to see all the animals,… read moreWe had a great time a Strongate Cottage. It was very peaceful and cosy, with a great little garden to sit and have meals outside. We went with our 3 year old daughter, she loved to see all the animals, and Tess gave her a special task of letting the chickens out in the morning which she was very happy about. Great location, only 15 minutes drive from West Bay which had a nice beach, we sat next to a seal having a sunbathe. Bridport is a cute little town, on Saturday it had a great market with all kinds of stuff. We also popped to a near by cider orchard that had a some outside seating. Tess was a great host and gave us lots of great local tips and ideas of things to do, hopefully we will be back there in the future! read less

A wonderful rural retreat! My family really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to visit again. The cottage was beautiful and the farm setting was gorgeous. My son loved jumping on the trampoline, collecting eggs with Tess and chatting… read moreA wonderful rural retreat! My family really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to visit again. The cottage was beautiful and the farm setting was gorgeous. My son loved jumping on the trampoline, collecting eggs with Tess and chatting to the geese! Tess was a great host who made sure to check in with us and offered local recommendations. The location was the perfect base for visiting nearby towns and beaches. We will book again in the future. Thanks for a wonderful stay! read less

Wonderful stay in such a peaceful spot. I loved watching the bird visitors in the garden, great walks and loved visit to nearby farmers market

Wonderful rural bolt hole to relax and recharge batteries – but also easy to explore nearby Bridport, the coast and lots of v tasty eateries.

This cottage is a place home away from home. We stayed there for 4 nights and it was a great base to explore the surrounding area. With being in a working farm, it would be great for children but… read moreThis cottage is a place home away from home. We stayed there for 4 nights and it was a great base to explore the surrounding area. With being in a working farm, it would be great for children but for me and my husband, the serenity and calmness of the place were a great comfort due to us working from home the last 7 months. Tessa and her dad Bob kept the place clean, provided hand sanitiser due to the pandemic and a lovely gesture of giving us a delicious coffee cakes on our last night. We love the place and hoping to visit again soon. read less

You will not be disappointed when you stay here. It is simply fantastic and Tessa is a fabulous host.
The location was perfect and so quiet.
Totally wonderful. We wanted for nothing.

We received a warm welcome at the very cosy cottage, everything thought of and Tessa even made us apple cake and her Dad picked fresh mushrooms for us! A thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable break.

Rural idyll and yet so close to West Bay, the coastal path. and many other beautiful places like Lyme Regis. We had a lovely few days in the orchard. The geese were definitely keeping an eye on us! Only 20… read moreRural idyll and yet so close to West Bay, the coastal path. and many other beautiful places like Lyme Regis. We had a lovely few days in the orchard. The geese were definitely keeping an eye on us! Only 20 mins drive to go fishing at Abbotsbury. Great walk up Colmer’s hill near Symondsbury to see for miles around. The cabin was beautifully clean and well equipped. Tess was a really kind and thoughtful host. We highly recommend this little corner of West Dorset and hope to return one day soon. read less

Tessa is the perfect host: always there when needed. We had a thoroughly enjoyable week, aided and abetted by the geese, hens and sheep; the cabin was spotless; the surroundings idyllic. A truly memorable week

We enjoyed a week’s stay during September. The cottage is lovely. Very tranquil and Tessa was an excellent host. A great place to enjoy the stunning scenery that is on the doorstep

If you’re willing to stay close to the beach but still deep inside the countryside, surrounded by birds, sheep, geese and other farm animals for a very reasonable cost then this is a perfect match! Tess is a great host… read moreIf you’re willing to stay close to the beach but still deep inside the countryside, surrounded by birds, sheep, geese and other farm animals for a very reasonable cost then this is a perfect match! Tess is a great host and also answer any queries very quickly. read less