Pebble Cottage in Chickerell, Dorset.

Pebble Cottage
Chickerell

Located in a charming and secluded environment on the Jurassic and Heritage coastline, Coastline Cottages have been converted to a high specification and are well-equipped with lovely wood-burning stoves. Each cottage has its own garden area and use of the adjoining three-acre field for children&rsquo;s activities, including football and badminton. Situated 100 yards off the main road, the cottages are set in a quiet location within easy walking distance of Chickerell. <br />Adjacent to the site is a riding stable, the perfect way for a family to explore the area, and within two miles is Weymouth Golf Course. The lovely Victorian seaside town of Weymouth is a few miles along the coast, where children can enjoy the Blue Flag sandy beach. A day trip to France or the Channel Islands and even a sea fishing trip can be enjoyed, all leaving from the harbour. The RSPB has two reserves nearby - Lodmoor and Radipole Lake, the latter having an information centre as well as nature trails where grebes, swans, warblers and other species of birds may be seen. The swannery at Abbotsbury provides the opportunity to observe the resident colony of mute swans, which has been in existence since the 14th century. From late May, visitors can walk around the nesting area, observing the cygnets at close quarters. Another attraction at Abbotsbury are the sub-tropical gardens, which flourish in a site protected from the cold winds. Here species rare to Britain - such as Japanese camellias and Caucasian Wing Nut tree - can be found. A drive west from the cottages along the coast road is a delight, where the outstanding views and &lsquo;chocolate-box&rsquo; villages can be admired. _<ul><li><em>Elec and full CH incl </em></li><li><em>Wood-burning stove - initial fuel incl, thereafter avail locally</em></li><li><em>Ample private parking</em></li><li><em>Shops &frac14; mile</em></li><li><em>Three TVs (one plasma)</em></li><li><em>DVD</em></li><li><em>Radio/cassette/CD</em></li><li><em>Auto wm/tumble dryer</em></li><li><em>M/wave</em></li><li><em>D/washer</em></li><li><em>Freezer</em></li><li><em>Small garden with furniture</em></li><li><em>Shared field of 3 acres with football and badminton</em></li><li><em>Duvets with linen and towels</em> <em><strong></em></li><li><em>Friday to Friday</strong></em></em></li></ul>_Open-plan living/dining-room with wood-burning stove, sofa-bed (for alternative sleeping only) and well-equipped fitted kitchen. Separate W.C. <em>First floor:</em> Double bedroom with four-poster bed, TV and en-suite shower room/W.C. Twin-bedded room with additional pull-out bed (for +1), TV and DVD. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower.