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Your perfect Dorset hideaway awaits
in a chocolate box Holiday Cottage in the heart of Beaminster
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Charming Holiday Cottage in Beaminster, Dorset

Step through the door of your holiday cottage in Beaminster, Dorset and feel instantly at home. Beautifully furnished and full of character, this period cottage sleeps up to five guests and offers the perfect base for exploring Dorset. If you're looking for a holiday cottage Beaminster Dorset visitors will love, this charming retreat combines comfort, character and an ideal location.

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Discover the best of the coast and countryside

Enjoy award-winning restaurants, scenic countryside walks, and the stunning Jurassic Coast, all within easy reach. Dogs are welcome too, so the whole family can enjoy a relaxing getaway.

3 Bedrooms that sleeps 5

Cosy beds

Peaceful location

Settle in and light the stove

What our guests say...

"Wonderful cottage in a great location. Beaminster is lovely, the countryside beautiful and the coast is nearby. Blackbird Cottage is the perfect place to stay. It is cosy, stylish and spotlessly clean. Sue is a welcoming host and makes everything easy. We have now stayed there twice and will definitely go back"
SarahMay Guest
My third stay at Blackbird Cottage and it was lovely as ever. The cottage is incredibly cosy and you feel at home straight away. It’s very comfortable, especially the beds (mattress, duvet and pillows!) and we all slept very well!
LaetitiaJanuary Guest
A perfect cottage to escape to. The location was idyllic. It was the perfect balance of tranquillity but with the convenience of being very short walk to Beamister shops and restaurants/cafes. Thank you Sue for a wonderful stay. We would love to return and will recommend to others.
RebeccaMay Guest
A perfect place to explore Dorset. The cottage was so cosy and the beds really comfortable. We were so lucky with the weather. We walked locally and visited Seatown for a beach walk. Would recommend.
Nancy & RobDecember Guests
Very comfortable and stylish cottage within easy walking distance of the excellent shops and restaurants in the lovely village of Beaminster.
RosemaryNovember Guest
A perfect cottage to escape to. The location was idyllic. It was the perfect balance of tranquillity but with the convenience of being very short walk to Beamister shops and restaurants/cafes.
SarahSeptember Guest
The cottage is beautiful, and we were lucky to have a sunny Spring week so enjoyed the garden in full bloom too.
SianMay Guest
Beautiful period property, in walking distance to plenty of local amenities (pubs, restaurants, coop, and lovely gift shops), very well kept, and very comfortable!
YvonneSeptember Guest
"Beautiful cottage in a picturesque location! We had a fantastic 4 days in Beaminster, the cottage is an ideal location for local walks and exploring further afield. The bedrooms are extremely spacious and the beds are exceptionally comfortable! We thoroughly enjoyed spending our evenings relaxing in the beautiful garden listening to the church bells. I cannot fault this lovely place!"
FayeJuly Guest
Dreamy beds & Sumptuous bedding

Walks from your doorstep

Spend your days here heading out for walks from the doorstep and exploring everything this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer.

Come the evening, settle down by the crackling wood-burning stove for cosy conversations and board games, before a restorative night’s sleep in dreamy beds with sumptuous feather and down bedding.

This peaceful rural holiday cottage sleeps up to 5 guests, making it the ideal place to stay in West Dorset with family or friends.

Wood burning stove

Places to eat & drink near by

Dogs welcome

Good mornings start here
Hardy country, right on the doorstep
Enjoy a sundowner at dusk

Stay in a holiday cottage near pubs

If you’re after a no-car holiday cottage in Dorset, Blackbird Cottage fits the bill perfectly. It’s just a short stroll to Beaminster’s welcoming market square, where you’ll find a host of independent shops and cafés, artisan food producers, friendly pubs and award-winning restaurants for when you don’t feel like cooking.

Idyllic countryside location

“The location was idyllic,” said one of our guests in a recent review. “It was the perfect balance of tranquillity but with the convenience of being a very short walk to Beaminster shops and restaurants/cafés.”

Everything on your doorstep
Jurassic Coast within easy reach
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Beaminster holiday cottage close to the Jurassic Coast

With countryside walks starting right from the doorstep, Blackbird Cottage is an ideal base for exploring Dorset’s landscapes, coast and market towns. The stunning Jurassic Coast is only a short drive away for fossil-hunting at Lyme Regis or walks along this UNESCO World Heritage coastline.

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