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Ropemakers Cottage

Bridport, Dorset
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Offering the best of both worlds this town centre property is hidden towards the end of a quiet pedestrianised path
  • Leave the car behind and enjoy wandering through the bustling streets of Bridport with its wide range of amenities
  • Lovingly curated vintage furniture and deco make this property an interesting and unique place to stay
Property code: 89687

Tucked away in the heart of eclectic Bridport, this charming cottage has an abundance of character, seamlessly blended with contemporary style. Famous for its antique quarter and many seasonal events including The Torchlight March, The Hat Festive and the Film and Literary Festivals to name but a few. It also has a vibrant pub scene and a vintage and produce market held every Wednesday and Saturday. With the popular beach and harbour West Bay two miles south, why not join the Bridport Bluetits for a daily morning swim? Or take a walk along the Jurassic Coast to Eype Beach or Burton Bradstock. Head inland and enjoy the views from Colmer's Hill over the pretty village of Symondsbury.

From the roadside, a shared path runs along the front of a terrace of similar properties before you will reach a gate and the private entrance into this end of terrace cottage. Once inside you’ll be met with an inviting lounge/diner, which offers comfortable seating beside the Smart TV and wood burner, with space to dine in comfort around the dining table. Just next door is the kitchen, which has been lovingly equipped with vintage kitchenalia. A stable door overlooks the garden. From the lounge a steep and winding cottage-style staircase rises to the first floor, where you will find the bedroom and bathroom.

Head outside to the enclosed garden via either the lounge or kitchen and across the shared path. There is a gravel area surrounded by old stone walls and established planting, as well as a pretty summer house with furniture.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Induction hob, combination microwave oven, and fridge with ice compartment
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Steep and winding cottage-style staircase
  • Outdoor hose available for muddy boots and paws
  • Please note that there are low ceilings in some rooms
  • Enclosed gravel garden, small patio area and summer house with furniture across the shared path
  • The length of the shared pathway is 44 metres from the road to the cottage
  • Unallocated on-street parking nearby (subject to availability), pay and display parking 2 minutes' walk away
  • Beach 2 miles, shops, cafes and pubs 100 metres
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Colin 25th October 2024

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Lovely cottage located one minute walk from Bridport high street and all the shops, especially the Saturday market. It is cosy and comfortable for 2 and surprisingly quiet for where it is located. The stairs are tight if you have mobility issues, though fine if you take your time and we were lucky with the parking on most nights.

Reviewed by Amy 11th October 2024

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Simply lovely cottage. Beautifully decorated. Bed and sofa really comfortable. Welcome pack and added extras were amazing. Located right in the centre of Bridport yet secluded and quiet. Lots of helpful information from the owner. We weren't as lucky with street parking as others seem to have been but always found space in the long stay car park whRead moreich is a short walk away. There is a walk of about 100m from the street to the cottage, so pack light. Highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Felicity 20th September 2024

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A gorgeous cottage, brilliant location & helpful owner. It is small but perfectly formed & well equipped to a high standard. The owner thoughtfully asked about dietary requirements for the welcome pack & left us some delicious plant-based treats, plus fresh herbs & flowers. The location is very central & we didn't find parking a problem. Would defiRead morenitely recommend & hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 6th September 2024

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We had a fantastic fortnight in Ropemakers Cottage. The location, right off the high street, was perfect and gave us easy access to walk to West Bay, get buses to Lyme Regis and Abbotsbury and make the best use of all of Bridport's excellent shops and facilities. The cottage itself was very comfortable and extremely well equipped and we really enjoRead moreyed the beautiful and secluded garden. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 30th August 2024

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This charming cottage is beautifully furnished. The bed and pillows are particularly comfortable, we were quite happy to have a lay in! One night was chilly, so we lit the log burner, cosy within minutes. This is perfectly located for good places to eat, we love the Green Yard for breakfast or lunch, only 2 minutes walk away. The Ropemakers Pub, neRead morever dissappoints, all the staff are friendly and good food. Our dog enjoyed her walks in the Millennium Gardens. We are returning in November! Hide

Reviewed by Vanessa 23rd August 2024

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Superb location for Bridport, quiet but very central. We were lucky with parking, always able to park on Barrack Street for free even though it was a bank holiday weekend. The welcome gifts were very generous and all sourced locally where possible, delicious too. Enjoyed being able to sit in the garden area, the deck chairs were super comfortable. Read moreNice to be able to sit in the summer house too where there was a small table and chairs, also a cool box and for the beach. Hide

Reviewed by John 2nd August 2024

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Beautiful chocolate box cottage in sought after market town location, 30 mins walking distance of West Bay.

Reviewed by Colin 21st June 2024

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Fantastic place to stay felt like home think that says it all

Reviewed by Doug 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Wayne 2nd May 2024

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Amazing little hideaway. Welcome pack very much appreciated. Very well equipped cottage everything you would ever need .Great location for town.

Reviewed by Gideon 19th April 2024

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Fantastic place to stay with everything you need and a brilliant location. Really enjoy our 4 day break with our dog. Very comfortable and the owner has really figured out how to make you feel welcome and relaxed with essentials already provided. I recommend it highly.

Reviewed by Christopher 8th March 2024

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We found Ropemakers cottage ideal base for a short break, it is charming, and the owner seems to have considered every little detail. The town of Bridport is full of character with plenty of interesting shops and hostelries, with the benefit of many lovely Dorset locations to visit

Reviewed by David 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Sara 18th February 2024

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Beautiful little cottage in perfect location. Right in the town centre but incredibly quiet calm and peaceful. Hidden down a little path behind a wooden door. Wonderful provisions to arrive to - delicious bread butter milk and cereal. Beaches and coast paths very close and fab - perfect rest xxxx

Reviewed by Tony 29th December 2023

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Great little cottage in an ideal location just off the high street.

Reviewed by Graham 10th November 2023

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Ropemakers Cottage is as near perfect as can be. It is tiny, but everything you need is at hand. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, and little touches such as cooking oils, teas, butter and milk, as well as bread provided. The lounge has a lovely little logburner, along with logs and kindling. The bedroom is small, but perfectly suited to the Read moreproperty. The bathroom is clean and modern, and supplied with shower gel and lovely towels. To top it all off, the cottage is tastefully decorated. Hide

Reviewed by Mike 28th October 2023

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Ropemakers cottage was delightful, from the cosy sofa with a log fire, to the exceptionally comfortable bed so much thought from the owner to ensure all who stayed would be catered for with lots of extras, a real treat. The location was perfect as just a stroll to the centre of town, lots of coffee shops and friendly pubs and a short walk into WesRead moret bay . The weather was not always kind but we were so cosy it really didn't matter; we would certainly recommend this cottage it was fab Hide

Reviewed by Angela 29th September 2023

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Perfect location, just round the corner from the high street. The cottage was lovely and very secluded given the very central location. Well appointed for cooking - lovely pans, oils, generous selection of teas and treats as a welcome. We had a great time. Worth noting if you have a dog, that there is one neighbouring house that has access thru theRead more garden - drove ours nuts. Green Yard cafe on the street was great for breakfast and the owners gave our dog bacon (and delicious bacon at that). Hide

Reviewed by Maggie 15th September 2023

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Perfect in every way. Cozy cottage for two. Fabulous comfy bed, lovely pillows and bed linen. A great welcome pack, was really appreciated. Would definitely go back. Would highly recommend this gorgeous little house. Thank you Tracy. Maggie and Willy and Martha the dog.

Reviewed by Catherine 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jeanette 28th July 2023

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Absolutely wonderful cottage, very quirky in decoration, extremely well appointed and so much thought given to environmental issues. Loved the comfort touches, beautiful blankets, toiletries, and not forgetting doggies. Ideal location in Bridport to access eating places, Saturday market......walks nearby for dog walking. We did not have good weatheRead morer but the cottage was so comfy we just indulged in good books, wine, food and chocolate. Thank you x Hide

Reviewed by Janet 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Doug 7th July 2023

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We had a fantastic stay in this lovely cottage. The location is great, right in town but completely tucked away and secluded. The owner thought of everything needed to enjoy our holiday. We had one minor issue on the Sunday evening but the owner couldn't have been more helpful and came straight round and fixed it. We would definitely recommend thisRead more to anyone looking for a one bedroom cottage in the area and are already planning a return trip. Doug & Tamara - July 2023 Hide

Reviewed by Garry 23rd June 2023

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Had a lovely week at this quaint and quirky little cottage that was ideally placed close to the centre of town but felt like you were out in the country. Only minor issue was the lack of a parking space which led to a 10 minute walk to get the car each day. At least you can get your steps in!

Reviewed by Rebecca 5th June 2023

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A lovely cottage and everything was almost perfect, it was dog friendly but I feel a gate would be beneficial to keep the dogs in a contained area outside, they could easily run down the the other cottages garden which we felt may have been disruptive to the neighbours but we did not have any complaints but it may be good for the owner to put a gatRead moree in to ensure all dogs are secured when out in the lovely garden! Hide

Reviewed by Neil 2nd June 2023

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Had a wonderful time in this quirky cottage, the owner thought of everything inc a local welcome pack. Perfect location for the beaches/walks/shops/pubs/market and restaurants with good public transport links. The location of the cottage with its tranquil garden makes for a lazy evening complete with a bottle of wine. Caution is needed on the steeRead morep stairs however with the overhang of the wall. Thoroughly recommend the Rope Makers Cottage and would definitely return. Love it Team Naz. Hide

Reviewed by Kathleen 26th May 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Ropemakers Cottage. Lovely artisan cottage full of interesting features and very welcoming. Its situation, tucked just behind the Main Street was so convenient to browse shops and enjoy the many restaurants and antique shops. Also very convenient to catch the bus anywhere. A very enjoyable week thank you.

Reviewed by Adrian 4th May 2023

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A fab cottage more than adequate for a couple or individual, beautifully decorated and tastefully updated. Location for us was ideal, just 10 mins drive to local beaches and 2 mins walk to town with ample shops, cafes & restaurants so an all round excellent property and work for my wife and I and our dog really well, thank you !

Reviewed by Melanie 14th April 2023

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The location is great for walking to West Bay and around Bridport for the shops, cafes and markets. The house is cosy and welcoming, although the stairs are very steep. The kitchen was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. The garden is great for dogs though is not entirely enclosed so your dogs could get into neighbours gardens but not onto tRead morehe road. We parked at the long stay car park for the week which is only a short walk away though you have to be organised and remember to pay. Hide

Reviewed by Sara 7th April 2023

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A lovely little cottage, located just off Bridport High Street, where there are all the amenities youll need & also close to the beach etc. The cottage owner made a real effort to make us comfortable during our stay & left a thoughtful welcome pack. Cottage itself nicely decorated & comfortable. Would recommend!

Reviewed by Anthony 20th March 2023

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Reviewed by M 17th March 2023

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Fantastic cottage with really nice furnishings, a few minutes walk from the high street and cheap parking. We will be back thank you

Reviewed by Zena 24th February 2023

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Lovely cottage really thoughtfully kitted out with lots of vintage - it had everything I needed for a short stay and the central location was great. I would love to visit Bridport again and hopefully stay in the same place too.

Reviewed by Lucy 10th February 2023

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Highly recommend this stylish property, many features made it feel like a boutique hotel. The host has created such a welcoming space with incredible attention to detail. The hamper was much appreciated. Perfect base for us and our two dogs to explore Dorset.

Reviewed by Helen 2nd February 2023

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Lovely little cottage right near everything you need. The decor of the cottage is beautiful and we loved coming back from our days out to the roaring fire. We liked the way there was a black secure door to the cottage so it was really safe for our dogs. Thanks for a wonderful stay. Thank you also for the amazing hamper with some goodies in, we realRead morely enjoyed everything, especially the milk, so much so, we made a visit to the bakery to bring some back with us. Hide

Reviewed by John 20th January 2023

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We loved our stay at Ropemakers cottage. It was a really comfortable stay. The cottage has been tastefully furnished and compliments the period of the house. A generous starter pack of fresh local milk( which is the best milk of ever had) loaf of sour dough bread, Butter, selection of teas, fresh coffee beans and a grinder for a fresh coffee. PackeRead moret of local biscuits, box of muesli, Wood burning stove with wood provided Great kitchen and bathroom facilities Great with a dog too Hide

Reviewed by Christine 9th December 2022

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Absolutely beautiful cottage. Really quirky. Couldn't be any nearer to every thing. The owner was really helpful with all the information. The welcome pack was a lovely touch tho we didn't use it all. Would definitely book again. Thank you Tracy

Reviewed by Edwina 8th November 2022

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A lovely cosy cottage in a great location for town facilities and exploring the surrounding countryside and beaches. Cute garden for the summer. Thoughtful welcome pack and helpful owner.

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