Title: Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly. Cottage in Beaminster with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92952900/92952830/41319d7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92952900/92952830/08234115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92952900/92952830/ef4fc4bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92952900/92952830/70a75b8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92952900/92952830/d4a3ed7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the rolling Dorset countryside, Whatley Cottage offers a peaceful retreat for couples. With a large outdoor dining area, log burner and minimal light pollution, this charming cottage is perfect for stargazing and wildlife watching. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly. Whatley Cottage is perfectly situated for a peaceful, rural holiday for couples. Nestled deep in the rolling Dorset countryside, enjoy the peace of the beautiful, rural position, while still being only a short walk from the bustling town centre of Beaminster. Just a 20 minute drive will take you to Bridport and West Bay, the heart of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site. Perfect for year round use with a large outdoor dining area and a log burner inside for the colder months. With almost zero amounts of light and sound pollution, Whatley is the perfect location for star gazing and listening to the wildlife. The space The main entrance to the cottage is by 4 steps and then through a double door and into the main kitchen and dining area of the cottage. The ground level of the cottage is traditional stone flooring with a rug in the living room and a log burner. There is also central heating throughout the cottage and heated towel rails in the bathroom. A carpeted staircase leads to the bathroom and bedroom on the first floor. The bed is a king size. Both the bathroom and bedroom have solid wood floors, with a large rug in the bedroom. Guest access Within easy walking distance of Beaminster town centre where you can hop on a bus into Bridport and then onto the wider Dorset area and just a 15 minute drive/from Crewkerne Railway station and 30 minutes from either Dorchester or Axminster stations. Other things to note The property is accessed through a gate and then down 4 wide steps with a hand rail into the cottage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34048400/34048318/cf773680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog friendly, rural location,on network of footpaths,close to country pub Bridport - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=34048318&PinnedHotelID=34048318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36711400/36711343/5df2f098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ammonite barn conversion in stunning location Beaminster - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=36711343&PinnedHotelID=36711343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35385000/35384959/c8e72286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful thatched country cottage, quiet countryside position . 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.82417,-2.732536&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cnfuHjutO%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40YBW%40W%40WBYBWBWBWBUDWBWDWDUBWDUDWFUDUFUDWFSFUFUFUFSFSHUHSFSHSHQHSHQHSHQJQHQJOHQLOHOJQJMLOJOJMJMLMJMLMLKJMLKLKLILKLILKNGLILILGNGLGNGLENGLENENCLENCNCNCLCNANANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLBNDLDNFNDLFNFLFLFLHNHLHLHLHLJLHLJLJLLJJLLLLJLJLLLJNJNJNJNJNJNJPHNJPHPHPHRJPHRHRFPHRFRHTFRFTFRHTDTFTFTDTFTDTDVDTDVBTDVDVBVBTBVBVBXBV%40VBV%40V%40X%40V%40V%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAX%3FVAXAVAVAXAVAVCVAXCVCVCVCVCVCTEVEVCVETEVETETGVETGTGTERITGTGRGRITGRIRGRIPIRKPIRIPIPKPINKPKNKPKNKNKLKNMLKLKNMJMLKLMJMJMJMJMHMHMJMHOFMHMFMFOFMFOFODMDODMDOBOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOEMEOEMGOGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIMKMIMKMKMKKKMMMMKKMMKOKMKOMMKOKOIQMOIOKQIQKQIQISIQISIQISGSISISGUGSGUGUGSGUEUGUEWGUEUEWCUEWEWCUEWCWCWCWCWCWAYAWCWAWAYAWAW%3FYAW%3FY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r8kJOpnbfejs9DOyVE7msbYoi7Y=) Dorset #### What's nearby - Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 6 min drive - 4.4 km - Mapperton Gardens - 10 min drive - 6.1 km - Bridport Arts Centre - 15 min drive - 13.1 km - West Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 15.5 km - Dorset and East Devon Coast - 17 min drive - 15.5 km #### Getting around - Crewkerne Station - 19 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Marquis of Lorne - ‬18 min drive - ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪Shave Cross Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪Loders Arms - ‬13 min drive - ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Whatley Cottage, Rural Retreat. Pet Friendly. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mangerton Mill and Bridport Tourist Information Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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