Strongate Cottage in Dorset

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

A beautifully appointed cottage in a secluded and picturesque setting. Very close to Bridport, Lyme Regis and Weymouth.
Large supermarket only 10 minutes drive away.
Our thanks to Tess for her amazing hospitality.

Lovely cottage, it has everything you need! And a great location it’s very near to the sea and towns. Bob and Tessa are lovely you feel like you’re in great hands but also not overbearing. Which is great for us… read moreLovely cottage, it has everything you need! And a great location it’s very near to the sea and towns. Bob and Tessa are lovely you feel like you’re in great hands but also not overbearing. Which is great for us because we like to be left on our own occured:)

And there’s loads of animals, which is great. read less

What a fantastic cottage and location. So peaceful but yet still close enough to all the amenities and things to do in the area.

Cottage had all you could ask for to have a perfect getaway. Beds… read moreWhat a fantastic cottage and location. So peaceful but yet still close enough to all the amenities and things to do in the area.

Cottage had all you could ask for to have a perfect getaway. Beds were super comfy, plenty of room to relax and chill. Garden is well kept and tidy and plenty of space to explore and relax outside too.

Fantastic host and was on hand to help with anything we needed and even the farm animals were all friendly and welcoming to us.

Looking forward to going back again soon. read less

We had a lovely few days staying at Strongate Cottage – very rustic, rural and quiet. Tess was great and was just up the road if we needed anything.

This cottage had something for everyone. The adults get to enjoy the peace and quiet. The kids have lots of outdoor space to play around in. The location Is great and not far from the beach.

A wonderful enchanting farm cottage on a working farm. Tess is fantastic, balancing working life along side being a perfect host . It was absolutely perfect for us with the beautiful Dorset coast line only a short drive away.

Tessa is by far the best host I’ve had from using holiday cottages! She is so attentive and genuinely wants to make sure that your stay is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible, and nothing is too much… read moreTessa is by far the best host I’ve had from using holiday cottages! She is so attentive and genuinely wants to make sure that your stay is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible, and nothing is too much trouble! I will be returning, as the cottage is beautiful, but also because Tessa makes it such a great break. read less

Stunning Cottage!
Be warned tho! The quilt is like the vortex, I did not want to get up in the mornings.
A beautiful friendly family working farm.
Excellent shower and so pleased to see a dishwasher 👍🏻
Wonderful views, places to see!

What a fantastic stay. I went with my wife and two children (3 and 1). We were out and about most days but the cottage was the perfect base with all amenities needed for a family, and only 5 minutes… read moreWhat a fantastic stay. I went with my wife and two children (3 and 1). We were out and about most days but the cottage was the perfect base with all amenities needed for a family, and only 5 minutes from town. If you want to get away but be able to cook etc then this is ideal. read less

We spent four very enjoyable days at Strongate Cottage. Conveniently placed for easy access to the A roads to visit all the beautiful beaches and sights of Dorset, it is an idyllic setting to re-charge and relax.

A very… read moreWe spent four very enjoyable days at Strongate Cottage. Conveniently placed for easy access to the A roads to visit all the beautiful beaches and sights of Dorset, it is an idyllic setting to re-charge and relax.

A very ‘chocolate box’ exterior with a charming thatched roof and pretty garden, you have everything you could possibly need in the well-equipped galley kitchen. A roomy lounge dinner is a geat relax zone with authentic beams and a lovely character fire place.

Tess thoroughly deserves her reputation as a wonderful hostess; caring, thoughtful and always there to give advice and help if you need it.

Very good information is provided about everything you need to know about the appliances and the surrounding area in a very well prepared guest folder. Comfy beds in charming bedrooms and a lovely bathroom add to the charm of the cottage, also with character beams.

Thank you for having us Tess! read less

couldn’t fault the cottage or the host . Beautiful thatched cottage with very friendly hens and gorgeous surroundings Tess was very helpful and always just a message away. plenty to do right on your doorstep would recommend the cider tour… read morecouldn’t fault the cottage or the host . Beautiful thatched cottage with very friendly hens and gorgeous surroundings Tess was very helpful and always just a message away. plenty to do right on your doorstep would recommend the cider tour just 5 mins drive away read less

Such a beautiful spot to stay, especially if you are looking to be near the jurassic coast. A beautiful property tucked away for you to truly feel like you are away from it all. Tess was a great help and… read moreSuch a beautiful spot to stay, especially if you are looking to be near the jurassic coast. A beautiful property tucked away for you to truly feel like you are away from it all. Tess was a great help and went above an beyond to suggest places for us to visit. She also took it upon herself to help out when my partner unfortunaly contracted a winter cold. She is just the right amount of involved as a host! read less

We wanted to get away from it all and we did. Picturesque cottage with friendly hens coming to say good morning. Gentle lowing with the occasional owl are the only sounds you hear. Great location for walking the Jurassic Coastal… read moreWe wanted to get away from it all and we did. Picturesque cottage with friendly hens coming to say good morning. Gentle lowing with the occasional owl are the only sounds you hear. Great location for walking the Jurassic Coastal Path and plenty of good eateries in West Bay to refuel you. Loved it read less

Very cosy & quaint cottage in a very rural area. Ideal setting for peace and quiet! But quite close to Bridport and coastal towns.

Great for exploring. Beautiful coastal walks

We had such a lovely stay in the cottage! It is easy to access via main roads though it is very secluded in the farm, and we had beautiful private space for ourselves. Tess is such a welcoming host,… read moreWe had such a lovely stay in the cottage! It is easy to access via main roads though it is very secluded in the farm, and we had beautiful private space for ourselves. Tess is such a welcoming host, and we had everything we needed during our stay. Special credits for her home-made brownies! Beds were comfortable and always hot water in the shower. As we stayed for a few days, we really appreciated having a dishwasher and a washing machine. Highly recommend for a few-days getaway. Thank you very much Tess from all of us! read less

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