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Pretty thatched cottage near Beaminster, UK

United Kingdom - Dorset - Beaminster

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,The house from the back garden
The house from the back garden
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,House from the front
House from the front
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Main bedroom king size bed
Main bedroom king size bed
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Newly refurbished kitchen
Newly refurbished kitchen
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Dining space and larder in kitchen
Dining space and larder in kitchen
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,View over village from garden
View over village from garden
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,View of church from garden
View of church from garden
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Looking over garden from sunroom
Looking over garden from sunroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Sunroom overlooking garden
Sunroom overlooking garden
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Bathroom
Bathroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Bedroom 2 showing single bed with trundle under
Bedroom 2 showing single bed with trundle under
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Second bedroom double bed
Second bedroom double bed
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Third bedroom single bed with trundle under
Third bedroom single bed with trundle under
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Living room
Living room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Beaminster,Living room
Living room
  • Sleeping capacity6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

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We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 Scotland, UK
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025 Oslo, Norway
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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Recently semi retired and more time available for holidays! I have done exchanges when children now 39 and 41were younger and more recently to Copenhagen, New Zealand, Florida and Canada and South Africa. It may be that friends or family (children youngest 2, oldest almost 12) choose to join me so bear that in mind when you make an offer or specify if you are only prepared for myself and maybe partner.

Stoke Abbott where I live is a rural location, a very pretty village with an excellent pub within walking distance. There are walks all around. Dorset has lots of pretty and interesting places, coastal walks, country houses, gardens, and beaches.I am a 2hr 30 min train trip from London. The nearest larger town is Bridport which has a range of shops and activities and a street market twice a week. There is a station about 15 minutes drive away where you can park the car, with regular trains into London in one direction and Exeter in the other..

My house is a very pretty thatched cottage. There are 3 bedrooms. a master with a king-sized bed, a family room with a double and a single with trundle bed and a third with a small single with trundle bed under.

There is a pretty back garden with countryside views.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence

Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Equipped for Children
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural
  • Seaside

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

The neighbourhood of Stoke Abbott is quiet and peaceful, surrounded by farmland and lovely old houses. There is a very good pub in the village, serving reasonably priced food.The attractive town of Beaminster about 2 miles away is the nearest larger town, with local shops, coffee shops and pubs. The bigger town of Bridport has a lively Arts scene and larger supermarket. West bay close to Bridport was the setting for Broadchurch the David Tennant and Olivia Coleman crime drama. The area also has many National trust walks and houses, including several linked to Thomas Hardy the novelist. Lyme Regis with it's film links is a pretty town well worth a visit. Within 6-10 miles are some lovely beaches with pubs and cafes and National Trust walks.
There is a direct train service every hour from Crewkerne (about 6 miles away) to London Waterloo.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Train Station
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • None

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

The attractive town of Beaminster is the nearest larger town. It has local shops, cafes and pubs. I am about 8 miles from the Jurassic coast with both pebble and sandy beaches and pubs and cafes including the famouse Hive beach cafe serving delicious seafood. There are numerous historic houses within easy reach with some very attractive gardens and tea rooms. My immediate area has some lovely walks along paths and bridleways.

Our favourite restaurants

  • The New Inn
  • Hive beach cafe
  • The watch house cafe West bay

Cafés & bars

  • The craft centre Broadwindsor
  • Cilla and Camilla Beaminster
  • The Symondsbury estate nr Bridport

Leisure and cultural activities

  • The Electric Palace Bridport
  • The Arts Centre Bridport

Walks or jogging paths

  • Local footpaths from house

Interesting day trips

  • Lyme Regis
  • National Trust houses Barrington; Lytes Carey;Montacute;Hardy's cottage.

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Ours is a 'no smoking' home.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant care is needed inside
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
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