Farthings

Beaminster sits in one of Dorset's most rewarding corners—close enough to the heritage coastline and Bridport's working markets, yet surrounded by countryside. Farthings occupies the ground floor of a country house wing here, a compact home for two with everything on one level. Inside, an open-plan living space combines sitting area, dining space and kitchen, with a separate bedroom and shower room. A double bed, a 32-inch smart TV, and a 2-ring hob, microwave and fridge mean you can settle in comfortably for a few days or a week.

Essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are covered, and there's parking for one car on site. The cottage is non-smoking. From here, you can reach the South West Coast Path for coastal walking, explore Charmouth for fossils, visit Lyme Regis and its famous Cobb, or drive to Abbotsbury Swannery. Bridport's vintage quarter, independent shops and harbour are within easy reach; the area also has working fishing boats, local festivals, and a strong food and drink scene. For something different, there are Rib charter trips and rope courses nearby.