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Gullivers Cottage, Shipton Gorge, Dorset...

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Gulliver's Cottage from the lower lawn.
Comfy sofas, a roaring logburner and a glass of wine...
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2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 guests
7 nights minimum
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Gullivers Cottage dates back to the 1790s and is situated in Shipton Gorge in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in large and private gardens just 5 minutes drive from the Jurassic Coast. The cottage has been carefully renovated for a fresh, airy feel and retains its quirky character and charm. Gullivers Cottage is not just another holiday rental - it's our home from home, where we come to relax with friends and family and we hope that you'll feel the same way. The cottage is within easy reach of a wealth of stunning beaches at Burton Bradstock, Lulworth and Durdle Dor, the Chesil Beach, Lyme Regis and West Bay - the location for the TV drama, Broadchurch. Gullivers Cottage is thought to be named after Isaac Gulliver, a local hero and notorious smuggler that owned land and ...Gullivers Cottage dates back to the 1790s and is situated in Shipton Gorge in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in large and private gardens just 5 minutes drive from the Jurassic Coast. The cottage has been carefully renovated for a fresh, airy feel and retains its quirky character and charm. Gullivers Cottage is not just another holiday rental - it's our home from home, where we come to relax with friends and family and we hope that you'll feel the same way. The cottage is within easy reach of a wealth of stunning beaches at Burton Bradstock, Lulworth and Durdle Dor, the Chesil Beach, Lyme Regis and West Bay - the location for the TV drama, Broadchurch. Gullivers Cottage is thought to be named after Isaac Gulliver, a local hero and notorious smuggler that owned land and property across West Dorset. Like many of the older cottages in Shipton Gorge, Gullivers is built of local golden sandstone beneath a slate roof supported by oak crux timbers. If you look closely, you'll find fossils of ammonites and belemnites embedded in the 1 metre thick walls! Internally, Gullivers Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to four people between two bedrooms and is perfect for family and adult getaways. The ground floor is fully open plan, making the interior light, airy and very sociable. For entertainment, there is a satellite TV and DVD player with a wide range of films for all tastes and ages. If you need to get online, Gulliver's has an unlimited superfast wifi connection and we provide a phone that you can use free of charge for UK calls to landlines and mobiles. There is a small library and a wide range of local OS maps and guides on places to go and things to do in the area. In autumn and winter, the log burner is perfect for relaxing and getting cosy after a day walking or beach combing and we supply a stock of logs to get you started. On summer days, our sun-trap garden is fully enclosed and private. Lawns and mature planting on two levels, provide a haven for birds and other visitors that have included field mice, bats, badgers and the occasional slow-worm. In summer time, the scent of the lilac, honeysuckle and ceanothus can be intoxicating and in autumn, the vine drips with ripening fruit under flame-red foliage. Upstairs, there is a double bedroom at the front and at the rear, bedroom two has a full size single bed and a smaller loft bed, suitable for children over 6 years old. The deep window seats provide just the place for quiet contemplation or to catch-up on a favourite book. More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
To give our housekeeper time to prepare the cottage for your visit, we ask that visitors do not arrive before 4.00pm and leave no later than 10.00am on the day of departure. Your cooperation is appreciated. Gulliver’s Cottage is self-catering and we ask that you leave the cottage and all its facilities in the condition in which you found them. A damage deposit of £45 is required and is held by TripAdviser and is refundable at the end of your stay.
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1 Full bath
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About the Owner
Jonathan D
Languages spoken:English
Response Time:Within a few hours
Listed Since:January 2014
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Reviewed 21 August 2016
Great base for Dorset

We stayed for a week, enjoying great weather. The cottage is fab for a couple, it is quiet and peaceful. The garden is superb, I spent many hours sunbathing and reading, loved it. The village has a local pub which sells great beer and food,...More

Date of stay: August 2016
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Jonathan D, VR Owner at Gullivers Cottage, Shipton Gorge, Dorset..., responded to this reviewResponded 28 August 2016

Hi Steve - thanks for your kind review - very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Jonathan and Cate

Reviewed 4 July 2016
Sweet little cottage in beautiful surroundings

The cottage itself is lovely - a big studio living style room on the bottom floor and two comfortable bedrooms upstairs. The garden is really great - lots of well cared for lawn and flower beds and a great space to have a BBQ or...More

Date of stay: April 2016
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Jonathan D, VR Owner at Gullivers Cottage, Shipton Gorge, Dorset..., responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2016

Thanks for you kind words - very pleased that you had a great time at Gulliver's Cottage. Jonathan and Cate

Reviewed 29 June 2016
Wonderful, cosy cottage near Dorset's stunning coastline

My partner and I loved our stay at Gullivers' Cottage. It is a cosy place (as a traditional cottage should be) but still feels airy and spacious. The cottage has comfortable, home style furnishings and is very clean. The garden is large and secluded -...More

Date of stay: December 2015
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Jonathan D, VR Owner at Gullivers Cottage, Shipton Gorge, Dorset..., responded to this reviewResponded 3 July 2016

Thanks for your review - really pleased you had a great stay. Jonathan and Cate

Reviewed 29 June 2016
Fantastic cottage in beautiful part of the world!

I first discovered Gulliver's cottage in 2011 and have been back for a 1 week break more or less every year since... The cottage itself sits nestled on a peaceful lane which runs through the picturesque village of Shipton Gorge. The garden is HUGE and...More

Date of stay: September 2015
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Jonathan D, VR Owner at Gullivers Cottage, Shipton Gorge, Dorset..., responded to this reviewResponded 29 June 2016

Thanks for your kind review - very pleased you had a great time at Gulliver's Cottage! Jonathan and Cate

Reviewed 10 May 2018
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Date of stay: April 2018
Jonathan D, VR Owner at Gullivers Cottage, Shipton Gorge, Dorset..., responded to this reviewResponded 11 May 2018

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Amenities
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Suitable For Children Under 5
Internet Access
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Private Garden
Cable/satellite TV
Wi-Fi
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About the neighbourhood
The village is well connected with a network of footpaths and bridleways to Burton Bradstock and onward to the coast and to Bridport. There are no busy and noisy roads here - you can hear a pin drop. You'll be surrounded by stunning countryside and the village has its own ancient hill settlement on Shipton Hill, where on a clear day, from the very top you can see three counties. The South West Coastal Path passes nearby and provides spectacular walks in both directions. You'll find a friendly welcome from villagers and we're about 10 minutes drive from Bridport which is a pretty, trendy, bustling market town. Beside supermarkets, Bridport offers a superb range of independent and quirky shops, an amazing street market, a fantastic range of eating places and there is lots to see ...
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