Fisherbridge Cottage
Description
Fisherbridge Cottage is a beautifully renovated traditional Dorset stone-fronted detached cottage situated in the coastal village of Preston in Weymouth. The cottage sleeps seven guests in four bedrooms, benefits from an enclosed walled garden and is in easy walking distance of three pub/restaurants, two convenience stores and the beach at Bowleaze Cove. Fisherbridge Cottage is ideally situated for exploring many Jurassic Coast beaches, walks and attractions.
Beautifully decorated with a nautical theme throughout, this is a bright and airy cottage that will make you feel immediately at home. On the ground floor is a spacious living room with plenty of comfortable seating, a smart TV and a wood burning stove for cosy nights in around the fire. The open plan kitchen/dining room has a dining table that seats up to eight guests and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need to cook up a feast, including an induction hob, two ovens, one of which is a combination microwave oven, full height fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a separate microwave. A Nespresso vertuo coffee machine is also provided. Also on the ground floor is a utility room with washing machine and separate tumble dryer and a cloakroom with WC. The integral garage is accessed from the utility room.
Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room, a single bedroom and a family bathroom with bath and separate shower. Two of the bedrooms face the front and enjoy far reaching countryside views. Please note that the stairs leading to the first floor are traditional cottage stairs and quite steep with a low bulkhead. Each bedroom includes hanging storage for clothes and shelved storage or a chest of drawers. The single bedroom benefits also includes a dressing table and stool.
French doors in the kitchen and the living room provide access to the walled cottage garden which includes a lawn area and patio. There is outdoor dining furniture available to seat six and a Weber charcoal BBQ is available for guest use during the summer months.
Fisherbridge Cottage has off road parking for two cars. There are two parking spaces to the front of the property, one is opposite the property and the other is to the side of the garden wall and on a steep slope. The garage, which is suitable for smaller cars, is also available to guests.
The beach at Bowleaze Cove is an easy walk from the cottage, while the gorgeous safe and shallow sandy beach at Weymouth and the bustling harbour with its selection of restaurants and shops are a short drive.
Bed linens and towels, plus a welcome hamper of local Dorset produce and toiletries packs are provided for your stay at Fisherbridge Cottage. A highchair and cot are also available. Please advise at time of booking if you require these for your stay.
Amenities
- Log burner/Fire
- BBQ
- Enclosed Garden
- Bath
- Coffee Machine
- Parking
- Travel Cot
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Outdoor dining
- Outdoor seating
- Family Cottage
Need to Know
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x doubles, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove
Amenities
- Gas central heating
- Electric combi oven and microwave, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee machine and dishwasher
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power included in rent
- Bed linen and towels included in rent. Beach towels are not provided.
- Highchair and travel cot available on request
- No stairgates are supplied
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.1 miles
- Please use the allocated parking spaces provided as to be sure not to block in the neighbours
- No stag/hen parties or similar
- The driveway is shared and is steep
- The garden backs onto a road but it is a fully enclosed walled garden
- The property accepts a minimum duration of 3 nights
Please strip the beds, dispose of all waste in the bins provided (separated into glass bottles, general waste and recyclable waste), ensure all doors and windows are shut and locked and return the keys to the keysafe.
Have a safe journey home and do please leave us a review if you enjoyed your stay.
Location
Fisherbridge Cottage is ideally placed for exploring the South West Coast Path, many beaches and a host of key Dorset attractions.
There are three pubs within 5-15 minutes of the cottage, while the local Spar is just across the road from the cottage and a second convenience store is a 5 minute walk away. The beach at Bowleaze and the South West Coast Path can be reached within a 20 minute walk. Enjoy a walk along the coast path to Osmington Mills where you can stop for a rest at the popular Smugglers Inn pub.
Weymouth town centre, the beach and the harbour with its many restaurants and shops, as well as attractions such as the Sea Life Centre and Sandworld are within 10 minutes by car while other local attractions such as Nothe Fort - Weymouth's historic sea fort, the lighthouse at Portland Bill, Monkey World and Bovington Tank Museum are also only a short drive away.
Further attractions include the hill figure of King George III cut into the limestone of Osmington Hill dubbed Osmington White Horse, as well as Lodmoor Country Park and the National Trust owned Max Gate, the former home of Thomas Hardy which can be located in Dorchester.
Travelling towards Salisbury, enjoy a tour of the Salisbury Museum, bask in the magnificent architecture of the Salisbury Cathedral, or relish a picnic on the grounds of Harnham Water Meadows.
Or head towards Poole and experience pretty Lulworth Cove and the iconic Durdle Door, Corfe Castle and the beautiful beach at Studland Bay.
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