The property
With its unusual and unique history, Hill Cottage sits in a wonderful position overlooking the delightful hamlet of Hewood on the borders of Dorset and Somerset.
Built of cob, a natural building material, this detached property has connections with the renowned landscape painter Lucien Pissarro who lived here until his death in 1944.
The Cottage is inviting and welcoming with its bright, neutrally decorated rooms and you’ll love the cosiness that the open fire and wood burning stove bring during the cooler months.
The Cottage is inviting and welcoming with its bright, neutrally decorated rooms and you’ll love the cosiness that the open fire and wood burning stove bring during the cooler months.
In the summer you’ll be eager to sit out and relax in the stylish garden furniture at the top of the terraced gardens with the far reaching views stretching away into the distance.
Accommodation is plentiful with one double room with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC, one twin and one single.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
The dining room with wood burning stove is a great touch and perfect on those cool winter nights.
Thorncombe is a village and civil parish in Dorset, located on the border of south Devon.
Hewood is a hamlet that lies to the west of Thorncombe parish church.
It consists of sixteen thatched cottages and three farms.
It was mainly built around the middle of the 18th century.
Hill Cottage is a beautiful, rural retreat with everything you could ever need to enjoy a holiday within the UK.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with wood burning stove.
Sitting room.
About the location
THORNCOMBE
Lyme Regis 9 miles; West Bay 12 miles.
Thorncombe is a village and civil parish in Dorset, located on the border of south Devon.
Hewood is a hamlet that lies to the west of Thorncombe parish church.
It consists of sixteen thatched cottages and three farms.
It was mainly built around the mid-18th century.
Most of the residents have lived there most of their lives.
It lies on a steep hillside looking across to Windwhistle Hill.
Local attractions include Forde Abbey House and Gardens.
Chard Museum and Axe Valley Wildlife Park, all within driving distance.
Thorncombe itself has a lovely village store with friendly staff.
Thorncombe is 6 miles south of Chard and Cricket St Thomas..
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