King Charles Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

7 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Dearing
October 2020

“Beautiful old cottage very clean, super comfy.”

Beds really comfy and quality bedding. We have stayrd in this village before, and its really friendly, lovely pub , award winning local shop, fish n chip van on Tuesdays, excellent ...

Beds really comfy and quality bedding. We have stayrd in this village before, and its really friendly, lovely pub , award winning local shop, fish n chip van on Tuesdays, excellent! Beaminster short drive away, for lots of small shops and Bridport about 15min drive for 2 x weekly markets, lots of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Dog friendly. The coastal drive starts here to Weymouth. Abbotsbury is beautiful , pubs and tea rooms and swannery. ( no dogs). West Bay is a must! and close to Lyme Regis for day by the Sea. This cottage is so relaxing. Loved tge conservatory. spent most of our time here, watching the clouds and stars. Lots of birds to watch in garden, saw Blackbirds and Robins, with many others. The open fire in lounge was a delight in the evening ( use the smokeless fire logs) can get them in the discount shop in Bridport. Tv is a smart tv, best we have had in any of the cottages we stayed in. Take your netflix log in to watch, but plenty of channels as well. Cant wait to go back! Had to call owner once as We were unsure how to use central heating, but he responded instantly, on a Sunday too! soon lovely and warm. 5* from us and Banjo the dog. Took my 88 yr mum. Perfect for her, great walks from village too. low beams upstairs but manageable and adds character. x

- Mrs Dearing, October 2020
ChristineK361 September 2020

“Lovely Cottage”

Family holiday - 4 adults. Lovely village and the pub just a few steps away is very welcoming. King Charles Cottage is a very pretty quaint cottage fab space/amenities down stairs, cute courtyard and secret garden space. Very limited head space upstairs in places (low beams and slanting roof) which we were warned about. More importantly and unfortunately, for us, the beds were uncomfortably hard so we did not enjoy a good nights sleep the whole stay! The cottage is in the centre of the village at a road intersection so lots of traffic noise from 6am onwards for those sleeping in the main bedroom at the front. Hard beds and traffic noise will not be a problem for some in which case it’s worth a visit

- ChristineK361, September 2020
Mrs Swan September 2020

“Such a great cottage.”

We loved the old cottage at the front, very cosy and historic though the low beams and uneven floors took some getting used to! The dining room, kitchen and conservatory are wonderful, though the dining room could do with more light, and the courtyard and secret garden were great for an afternoon drink. The cottage is extremely clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the Dorset coast and countryside despite the damp weather, and in the village the stores and Redlands Yard were excellent.

- Mrs Swan, September 2020
Mrs Phillips September 2020

“Holiday cottage was ideally located for us, village with shop and pub and 20 minutes to coast.”

Owner communicated well and the cottage was lovely.

- Mrs Phillips, September 2020
Mr Rodaway August 2020

“We loved staying in this comfortable and characterful historic cottage.”

The very well equipped cottage had everything we could possibly need inside. With numerous comfortable areas to sit and relax after exploring the beautiful local area. Sitting in the enclosed courtyard garden with a glass of wine was a real treat. As well as sitting in the wooden conservatory looking up at the stars at night. The village of Broadwindsor had all we needed with an excellent very friendly local Pub run by Vicki and Spike also a well stocked Community shop. The local craft centre restaurant is also a lovely place for a meal or coffee. The village square has weekly visits from a fish and chip van and and a fresh fishmonger. All the main Dorset attractions are easily reached by car and there’s a local bus service as a bonus. There are numerous walks in the area suitable for the casual stroller and also those more dedicated ramblers. We hope to be returning to this cottage in the near future. Highly recommended.

- Mr Rodaway, August 2020
Mrs Goford August 2020

“A beautiful comfortable property with lots of space and everything we needed for a week’s family holiday.”

- Mrs Goford, August 2020
Mrs White August 2020

“Cottage very old fashioned; all the beds were uncomfortable and house itself was very cold (yet we was told use of the heating was not permitted).”

The upstairs bathroom was largely unusable due to shape of room; the sink was too small to brush teeth, the shower enclosure was too small and the ceiling above the toilet too low. The location of the cottage was very isolated with a hours drive to reach amenities. Pub had very limited open hours which we would have like to be informed about before booking as this was a major selling point for us. Our welcome pack wasn’t welcoming at all and more like a list of restrictions.

- Mrs White, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback and we are saddened and perplexed to read your comments. We know the unseasonal weather during your stay was not kind to you and that the village and several others locally suffered a power cut which prevented you from cooking a meal. Our housekeeper offered to cook for you but then the electricity came back on. Heating is available to all clients and nowhere in the welcome pack does it state that it is not. There are also two log fires available.We have used the beds and found them very comfortable.The upstairs bathroom is small but useable. The walk-in shower is bigger than a standard-sized shower and there is also a bigger bathroom available downstairs. Our welcome pack is there to provide information about the cottage and the local area to help our guests enjoy their stay. The cottage is at the heart of a busy village, with a thriving community shop just around the corner, a popular pub (the limited opening hours due to Covid-19 sent to you in the welcome pack before arrival), a weekly fish and chip van and other amenities, including multi-use games area, childrens playground and dog-friendly countryside walks. We are five minutes by car from the nearest town of Beaminster, which has a brilliant array of shops including a butcher, greengrocer and supermarket,10 minutes from Crewkerne, which has Waitrose and Lidl, and 15 minutes from the market town of Bridport, which has a Lidl, Waitrose, Co-op and Morrisons, a wonderful feel-good vibe and the glorious Jurassic Coast. We are sorry your online review differs from the helpful comments you left in the guest book. Sykes owner relations
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The property

King Charles Cottage in the sleepy village of Broadwindsor holds some impressive history.

This mid-terrace cottage is in the centre of the village, on the main square. King Charles once slept in this very cottage when he was fleeing from Parliamentary troops .

It still boasts many of its original features that the king himself would have seen and touched. Suited to a family looking to stay somewhere with character or a group of history lovers who want to explore the beautiful Dorset countryside, this property is a lovely choice. Enter into the spacious hallway where you can sit down and take off your walking boots in front of the woodburning stove and be welcomed in to the antique style of the house, with beautiful pieces of furniture and decor placed around the room and on the walls. Next door, you can relax on a quiet evening in on the sofa in front of the Smart TV, watching your favourite shows or a family favourite film, with a large open fireplace to warm you. The uneven floors, low wooden beams and steep steps all add to the incredible charm of this property.

As you head into the kitchen/diner down a few steps, you will reach the magnificent timber-framed conservatory at the far end. A large farmhouse-style dining table can seat the whole party and more, and the chef of the group can look on and stay in the conversation, thanks to the open-plan layout. Housing all the essentials is the utility room which includes the fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer freeing up more space in the kitchen. When it's time to head to bed, continue up the old staircase, and mind your head on those low beams, to find three delightful bedrooms to choose from: two doubles with one being contemporary styled with light and bright decor, and the other being the room King Charles likely slept in, holding a historic aura, and finally a lovely twin room with iron beds and views outside to the village. Serving the bedrooms is a contemporary shower room which has a slanting ceiling and velux window, and a ground-floor bathroom with bath and shower over. Almost all of the rooms have exposed wooden beams, slanting ceilings or lower ceilings and doorways due to the age of the property. Spend some time outside on a summer’s day and relax on the furniture in the enclosed courtyard surrounded by lovely plants and greenery, with another secret garden further back containing a vegetable plot and dining area with table and chairs. The village of Broadwindsor is within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty so there are plenty of rural walks to be enjoyed on your doorstep.

Just a few miles up the road is the Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days, where you and the family can be in charge of looking after a sweet donkey for the day, a brilliant day out for all ages. A few miles further will bring you to Mapperton House and Gardens where you can have an informative tour around this wonderful building, and visit the beautiful sunken gardens before stopping at the café for a bite to eat and a cup of tea. For a royally historic property, bursting with amazing original features, King Charles Cottage will be your home-from-home in this lovely part of Dorset.

Note: Low eaves and door frames throughout this property

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double and 1 x twin
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, and basin
Cloakroom with basin and WC
First-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner with conservatory
Sitting room
Entrance hall with seating
Oil central heating with woodburning stove and open fire
Electric oven and gas hob, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Enclosed courtyard with seating, with secret garden and dining area
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub within 100 meters Note: The AGA is not in use, however there is an electric oven with gas hob
Note: Low eaves and door frames throughout this property

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BROADWINDSOR

Beaminster 3 miles; Bridport 7 miles.

A charming west Dorset conservation village boasting a community-run store, a popular local pub and an interesting craft centre with restaurant. The surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, abounding in numerous scenic footpaths, including those to nearby Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen, two of the highest points in Dorset. The small town of Beaminster, with its pretty hamstone cottages, is within easy reach, whilst the bustling town of Bridport, with its thriving market, the West Bay setting of TV’s Broadchurch, as well as historic Lyme Regis can be found within an easy drive. Broadwindsor offers visitors an ideal village base from which to explore this super area.

Region Information

Note: Low eaves and door frames throughout this property

King Charles Cottage

Broadwindsor, Dorset (Ref. 1006503)

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Reviews

“Beautiful old cottage very clean, super comfy.”

“Lovely Cottage”

“Such a great cottage.”

“Holiday cottage was ideally located for us, village with shop and pub and 20 minutes to coast.”

“We loved staying in this comfortable and characterful historic cottage.”

“A beautiful comfortable property with lots of space and everything we needed for a week’s family holiday.”

“Cottage very old fashioned; all the beds were uncomfortable and house itself was very cold (yet we was told use of the heating was not permitted).”