Strongate Cottage in Dorset

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

Tessa is such a warm and helpful host! Checkin was very smooth, she was quick to respond to messages and was so welcoming to our family.

The cabin was perfect for us – two adults, a 4 year old… read moreTessa is such a warm and helpful host! Checkin was very smooth, she was quick to respond to messages and was so welcoming to our family.

The cabin was perfect for us – two adults, a 4 year old and 1 year old. Tessa put up the travel cot next to the single bed – our kids loved sleeping right next to each other. The kitchen / living area is surprisingly spacious with a nice view through the apple trees.

The kids loved the animals – sheep, geese, chickens and cows. There was also a swing and trampoline. They loved exploring the farm – particularly the old tractors and farm equipment (closely supervised of course).

A great base to explore the Jurassic coast – we found fossils at Lyme Regis, enjoyed the cliff walks at West Bay and even took at dip in the sea. read less

Lovely rural cottage surrounded by fields, with lots of animals and paths to explore. Great space for kids with trampoline and swing plus helping with the chickens. Bit chilly in the evenings but good electric fire provided.
Host is very friendly… read moreLovely rural cottage surrounded by fields, with lots of animals and paths to explore. Great space for kids with trampoline and swing plus helping with the chickens. Bit chilly in the evenings but good electric fire provided.
Host is very friendly and helpful. read less

Lovely and secluded, great location and added bonus that Jacob was allowed to see a working farm in action

Amazing host, fabulous location, great caravan with everything you need and a powerful shower.
Sitting room has ample seating for 5 and whilst there was a pullout sofa bed, I slept on the sofa which was very comfy.
Orchard setting lovely… read moreAmazing host, fabulous location, great caravan with everything you need and a powerful shower.
Sitting room has ample seating for 5 and whilst there was a pullout sofa bed, I slept on the sofa which was very comfy.
Orchard setting lovely with sheep, geese and ducks visiting. Secluded spot down winding lane, total peace and quiet and privacy. Use of small swing and trampoline kept my boys happy.
Will definitely be going back. read less

We had a lovely time. The bed was comfy, kitchen was well-equipped, shower was decent, and location was great. Tessa and her dad were both really welcoming. Tessa also gave us some good tips on where to visit. We enjoyed… read moreWe had a lovely time. The bed was comfy, kitchen was well-equipped, shower was decent, and location was great. Tessa and her dad were both really welcoming. Tessa also gave us some good tips on where to visit. We enjoyed watching the farm animals from the windows! Would definitely recommend staying here. read less

Thank you very much for your welcome and for a wonderful stay last week! We will definitely return in the future, and both baby and dog are already missing the cows!

Fabulous cottage with a delightful and peaceful garden. The only sounds are the geese cows and sometimes the cockerel. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay in Dorset countryside. The cottage was clean and very comfortable. Had a lovely… read moreFabulous cottage with a delightful and peaceful garden. The only sounds are the geese cows and sometimes the cockerel. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay in Dorset countryside. The cottage was clean and very comfortable. Had a lovely few days there and hope to come back soon. read less

It is a charming, oldie-worldy cottage with the loveliest of gardens. You can walk around the farm, feed the chickens, look at the geese and cows and enjoy the amazing views of the rolling hills. Tessa is a fantastic host,… read moreIt is a charming, oldie-worldy cottage with the loveliest of gardens. You can walk around the farm, feed the chickens, look at the geese and cows and enjoy the amazing views of the rolling hills. Tessa is a fantastic host, very helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for her. We drove around to see local small villages such as Stoke Abbey and did the touristy things. We enjoyed our stay and only wish that it had lasted longer. read less

Lovely cottage in the middle of nowhere, only noises are chickens, geese, farm animals and the abundance of birds in the garden. We slept like logs. Milk in the fridge for our arrival and welly boots to borrow were extra… read moreLovely cottage in the middle of nowhere, only noises are chickens, geese, farm animals and the abundance of birds in the garden. We slept like logs. Milk in the fridge for our arrival and welly boots to borrow were extra little touches. Tess responded immediately to any questions, we really enjoyed our stay despite the rain. Took a long walk along the beach at West Bay, walked around Eype and had a lovely lunch in the Cobb Inn in Lyme Regis, all dog friendly. A much needed escape from reality, would highly recommend. read less

A great location and a great little cottage. Great value and highly recommended.

Fantastic hidden gem in tranquil and picturesque surroundings. Thoroughly recommend this lovely home as a holiday destination.

Strongate cottage is very beautiful and cosy. The personal welcome from Tess was very helpful, providing not only details of the cottage but also what to do in the surrounding area. This is located on a real working farm with… read moreStrongate cottage is very beautiful and cosy. The personal welcome from Tess was very helpful, providing not only details of the cottage but also what to do in the surrounding area. This is located on a real working farm with an opportunity to get close to the animals. It is an ideal base to explore the south and west of Dorset. I would highly recommend for those looking for a peaceful and rural holiday. read less