Description
Large Victorian cottage set in a quiet edge of village location with a large garden and views over surrounding countryside. Located just 1.5 miles from the sea and the well known Jurassic coast with its stunning scenery. The village is close to Weymouth to the east and Bridport to the West, with Dorchester about 10 miles inland. The property comprises 2 lounges, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, 4 bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. There is a large west facing garden, and views of the Bride Valley and farmland (see pictures). There is off-street parking for one car, with further parking in the lane at the front of the property.
Although bed linen is provided, guests need to take their own towels. If this is not practical (due to travel by air etc.), towels can be provided for a modest additional fee. We operate a self check-in arrangement and there will therefore not be anyone there to greet you in person on arrival. A folder is provided at the cottage which contains all the information you should need about the property and some tourist information on local places to visit.. To get there, you take the A35 from Dorchester, then head into the Bride Valley towards the coast. The location is approximately 15 minutes from Dorchester, 10 minutes from Bridport, 20 minutes from Weymouth.
The house is located in Puncknowle (pronounced Punnel), a small village situated in the Bride Valley, just over 1 mile inland from Chesil Beach. The village is quiet and picturesque, with a mix of older style thatched buildings and some more recent building to the west and east. Hoopers Lane is on the eastern edge of the village overlooking farmland and the Bride Valley in an easterly direction. The road is very quiet as it is a dead end, serving only as access to the dozen or so dwellings in the Lane. Prosperous Villa is the last of the older style buildings, and has been modernised and extended to provide some additional accommodation. It has a large west-facing rear garden, mainly laid to grass, shrubs and fruit trees.
About the Area
Puncknowle is one of several villages located in the Bride Valley. The other villages are Litton Cheney, Swyre, Shipton Gorge, Chilcombe, Little Breedy and Long Breedy. Burton Bradstock sits at the end of the valley where the river enters the sea through a gap in the cliffs. Today the river is more like a stream, but the depth of the valley is perhaps an indicator of its former size; The name of the river derives from a Celtic word meaning boiling or gushing. Relics of ancient civilisations abound in the valley and in the surrounding area.
The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site that extends from from Orcombe Point near Exmouth in the west to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in the east. Its entire length of 96 miles can be walked on the South West Coast Path. The site has been named as the fifth-greatest natural wonder in Britain. Chesil Beach is more or less at the mid-point of the Jurassic Coast so you can explore fairly easily in either direction.
The coastal geology displays many unusual landforms, including the natural arch at Durdle Door, the cove at Lulworth, the Isle of Portland, and Chesil Beach, all worth visiting. The highest point on the Jurassic Coast, and on the entire south coast of Britain, is Golden Cap, just beyond Lyme Regis, at 191metres (627 ft). This can be seen from various points on the coast including the beach at Burton Bradstock (4 miles). Burton Bradstock is the nearest recognised beach for swimming and has a National Trust.car park and cafe.
House Rules/guidance
1) Pets not allowed, No smoking in the property.
2) Guests to take care of the property, especially oak/pine floors fixtures/fittings/soft furnishings. No Stiletto heels in the house as they damage wood floors.
3) Please report any damage/breakages so they can be repaired/replaced for next guests
4) Please notify the owner or caretaker/cleaner of any problems within 24 hours of arrival
5)Please follow instructions for rubbish bin collection
6)Please turn heating down at night or when you go out
7)Please turn heating & hot water OFF on departure