Manor Court Cottages - Woodpecker

Woodpecker suits couples, families with young children, or small groups wanting their own space in rural Dorset. This ground-floor cottage at Manor Court sits in Shipton Gorge, a village within walking distance of the New Inn and playing fields, with Bridport's market town energy just two miles away. The Jurassic Coast is a mile and a half south, and West Bay's dramatic cliffs lie equally close.

Two bedrooms—one with a king bed and ensuite shower, one with two singles—and two bathrooms mean no queuing. The open-plan living space has a kitchen equipped for proper cooking, a dining area, and a sitting room with Freeview TV. Essentials like electricity, wifi, bed linen and towels are covered. A washer-dryer in the shared laundry room handles the week's clothes. Outside, an enclosed patio with barbecue and shared garden space face the village quiet. Two cars park on site. One dog stays free, with doggy extras provided.

The location works for families wanting beaches—Burton Bradstock has sand and a café a mile away—and for anyone who walks, watches birds or fishes. Abbotsbury's swannery and gardens are three miles off. The cottage takes one overnight guest per bedroom, arriving after 4pm and leaving by 10am. No smoking inside.