Strongate Cottage in Dorset

We really enjoyed our stay. Our daughters loved the chickens in the garden. The house is very pretty, comfortable and clean. The kitchen is pretty well equipped. Tessa was very friendly and responsive and we felt very welcome. The surrounding area has lots of attractive coastline and pretty villages. Bridport is a fun market town well known for arts/theatre.

Great stay at this lovely cottage! Tessa was a brilliant host and made us feel so welcome. Our boys particularly loved feeding the chickens every morning, a real highlight of the holiday! Hive beach in Burton Bradstock was our favourite and we tried out several of Tessa’s restaurant recommendations which were all excellent. All in all a great place for young families.

an absolutely stunning location and Tessa was great during the whole stay.

What a wonderful stay at Tessa’s farmhouse – we couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more. A cozy, peaceful place with total charm! From the beginning, Tessa provided comprehensive instructions on how to reach the farm, which was easily followed and helpful for finding the location. The house itself is beautiful – we felt so relaxed and it was really a home from home. Everything we could have needed was provided, especially in the kitchen. We spent a wonderful 5 days exploring our favourite spots on the Jurassic Coast, with the house being within easy reach of West Bay, Seatown, Sidmouth, and (my favourite) the Donkey Sanctuary! Tessa was an attentive host and was so kind and generous. She really makes an effort to make things feel homely and extra special. We had some lovely chats.
We really couldn’t fault the experience at all. Don’t hesitate to make a booking!
Thank you Tessa for your hospitality ❤️

A privilege to stay in a thatched cottage in a peaceful location surrounded by nature. A joy to be greeted by hens outside the door every morning. They were very entertaining. Tess a friendly and helpful host. Dog friendly which much appreciated. South Dorset coast area never fails to disappoint.

Warm, cozy and comfortable. Home from home. We stayed with our border terrier and Tessa had even left towels by the front door to rub her down after walks which was most thoughtful and something we had not experienced before. It makes good sense and helps keep the carpets in good order. Lovely to see the chickens, geese and ducks roaming freely around the yard. Delicious eggs! Would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful and tranquil stay to escape traffic and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Good location to explore the beaches of the Jurassic coast and beyond.

One of the best places we’ve ever stayed. Strongate View is a cosy apartment, set in beautiful rural views. Tessa has created a comfy and clean place, with plenty of leaflets, games, maps and recommendations for the local area. Solwayash is a great place to stay to explore all of Dorset, and even go further afield. Close to Bridport for the markets and eclectic shops, and also West Bay and Lyme Regis for gorgeous coastline and beaches. What more could you want?! Would recommend to anyone, and we’ll be staying again!

One of the best places we’ve ever stayed. Strongate View is a cosy apartment, set in beautiful rural views. Tessa has created a comfy and clean place, with plenty of leaflets, games, maps and recommendations for the local area. Solwayash is a great place to stay to explore all of Dorset, and even go further afield. Close to Bridport for the markets and eclectic shops, and also West Bay and Lyme Regis for gorgeous coastline and beaches. What more could you want?! Would recommend to anyone, and we’ll be staying again!

We only stayed for 1 night as I was competing in an Ironman competition in Weymouth. It was peaceful, beautiful and easy to find. Tess was very responsive to messages, really helpful, makes me want to come back to actually explore the area further!

A peaceful location. Good value for a family of 4.

Fantastic stay in a well equipped, clean apartment with the most incredible view. Lovely, helpful host. Within easy reach of Bridport, which has so much to offer. Highly recommend. My children loved the stay as well, in particular the nearby field and the cream tea on arrival!

A good cosy place with great view.

Quiet, picturesque and rural location, perfect for kids to run around, explore, and watch the animals. Very friendly host, great communication. Can recommend.

The cottage not only lived up to but far exceeded our expectations. Pictures cannot fully capture the charm and tranquility of the cottage nor the care that has been put into making it homey and welcoming. Also, Tessa is absolutely lovely and a fountain of helpful advice. We will for sure be coming back.

Thank you for a memorable stay. We particularly enjoyed the spectacular view and appreciated the thoughtfulness of having a cream tea waiting for us when we arrived after a long drive.

Delicious scones and cream when we arrived. Caravan is well equipped. Lots to do in the area, and a lovely tranquil location to come back to after a day out and sit and chill by the fire pit. Thanks Tess

Prima verblijf, alles wat je nodig hebt en goede communicatie. Fantastisch uitzicht maar helaas geen buitenzitje om er van te genieten.

Had a great time at this lovely house. It has a beautiful view, a clean view, and a Cosy bedroom as explained. Loved the scone sets a lot. Definitely recommend to friends who visit the area.

It was magical – we loved everything about it! A beautiful location, with an idyllic thatched cottage in an English country garden, with geese and chickens running around – it was so quintessentially English! We have stayed at many cottages over the years, but this was really special – and Tess was lovely, so kind and helpful. So thank you!

Rural idyll and yet so close to West Bay, the coastal path. and many other beautiful places like Lyme Regis. We had a lovely few days in the orchard. The geese were definitely keeping an eye on us! Only 20 mins drive to go fishing at Abbotsbury. Great walk up Colmer’s hill near Symondsbury to see for miles around. The cabin was beautifully clean and well equipped. Tess was a really kind and thoughtful host. We highly recommend this little corner of West Dorset and hope to return one day soon.