The Cottage at Strongate
Dorset Countryside Charm
Strongate Cottage
Strongate Cottage is a traditional thatched cottage in a peaceful location, a perfect escape for up to 4 guests to a country and rural retreat. We are located on a small working farm with cows, calves, ducks, geese, stream and spring water. The cottage sleeps four, is traditional in layout and is heated by night storage heaters. The cottage is situated 3 miles north of Bridport, down a winding country lane, has a pretty garden with wooden garden furniture.
We really couldn’t fault the experience at all. Don’t hesitate to make a booking!
Thank you Tessa for your hospitality ❤️ – 23 Oct 2024
Es ist ein liebevoll gestaltetes Cottage und der Garten ist wirklich wundervoll. Es waren regelmäßig Eichhörnchen und viele Vögel zu sehen. In naher Umgebung waren auch zwei Kuhweiden, die wir regelmäßig besuchten. Alles in allem sehr ländlich, idyllisch und privat. Man erreicht mit dem Auto in ca. 20 Minuten die Jurassic Coast. In Bridport konnten wir uns gut mit Lebensmitteln eindecken und es gibt nette Pubs und vieles mehr. Wir würden die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen und wieder besuchen. Vielen Dank an Tess für den tollen Urlaubsort! – 05 Jul 2024
Tessa is a fab host, a much appreciated cream tea was there on our arrival.
We were very lucky to have such great weather on our stay, and along with our two pets, we spent a great deal of time enjoying Tessa’s beautiful country garden.
We throughly recommend Tessa’s cottage, and would love to return. – 27 Jun 2024
Beautiful cottage and surroundings, very much as described.
Tessa is a very proactive host and the home made scones were delicious.
We had a lovely stray and Tessa is a fabulous host, we will be back. – 17 Jun 2024
Flexible with check in times and super responsive if you need anything.
Thank you for an amazing stay and the late check out!
We would love to come back x – 18 May 2024
The thatched cottage is beautiful and we loved seeing the chickens, ducks and geese. A really delightful party of Dorset. – 10 Mar 2024
The cottage itself was very comfortable, warm and well equipped for what we needed. Tess was a very responsive and welcoming host.
Hopefully we will get to visit again.
Thank you – 28 Oct 2023
Gorgeous garden with the added bonus of free range hens, which happily the dogs left alone 😄, free roaming geese and very cute ducks too.
Close to the coast and plenty of walking nearby.
Tessa was very friendly and checked in on us, also provided yummy scones on arrival and left some fresh eggs too. – 21 Sep 2023
Tessa was very friendly and left lovely cake as a welcome! Great folder in the property giving all the information regarding the area, such as market days, farm shops, dog friendly beaches, recycling etc etc. Lots of hot water and the beds were very comfy. – 16 Sep 2023
Tessa is very helpful and she gave us super nice scones and cake! Thank you for having us – 21 Jul 2023
thankyou so much for lovely break
Wendy Paul brooker – 27 May 2023
We love that area of Dorset and enjoy the beaches and the stunning cliffs which are easily accessible from Tessa’s cottage. We also had some fantastic meals out in the local area. We would certainly visit again. – 11 Apr 2023
The real English country! We had a great stay with the two kids. Just 20 min from the coast. A lot of things to do in the area.
Lovely! – 05 Nov 2022
The cottage is warm and cosy with everything you need, in the perfect location.
The Host Tess is incredible, the care and consideration that goes in to what she does is breathtaking. we will without doubt be staying again. 5***** – 29 Sep 2022
From reading the the guests reviews it was a good choice.
Tess was a very helpful in her local knowledge of the area and her recommendations worked well for us. Highly recommend. – 09 Jul 2022
Large supermarket only 10 minutes drive away.
Our thanks to Tess for her amazing hospitality. – 22 May 2022
And there’s loads of animals, which is great. – 06 May 2022
Cottage had all you could ask for to have a perfect getaway. Beds were super comfy, plenty of room to relax and chill. Garden is well kept and tidy and plenty of space to explore and relax outside too.
Fantastic host and was on hand to help with anything we needed and even the farm animals were all friendly and welcoming to us.
Looking forward to going back again soon. – 14 Apr 2022
Be warned tho! The quilt is like the vortex, I did not want to get up in the mornings.
A beautiful friendly family working farm.
Excellent shower and so pleased to see a dishwasher 👍🏻
Wonderful views, places to see! – 06 Mar 2022
Be warned tho! The quilt is like the vortex, I did not want to get up in the mornings.
A beautiful friendly family working farm.
Excellent shower and so pleased to see a dishwasher 👍🏻
Wonderful views, places to see! – 06 Mar 2022
A very ‘chocolate box’ exterior with a charming thatched roof and pretty garden, you have everything you could possibly need in the well-equipped galley kitchen. A roomy lounge dinner is a geat relax zone with authentic beams and a lovely character fire place.
Tess thoroughly deserves her reputation as a wonderful hostess; caring, thoughtful and always there to give advice and help if you need it.
Very good information is provided about everything you need to know about the appliances and the surrounding area in a very well prepared guest folder. Comfy beds in charming bedrooms and a lovely bathroom add to the charm of the cottage, also with character beams.
Thank you for having us Tess! – 22 Oct 2021
Lets Take a Look Inside
Living Area
Sitting/dining room with colour TV (with DVD), two cosy sofas, dining table and five chairs. Fireplace with electric fire. Front door access to pretty cottage garden. There is one step up to the open galley kitchen.
Kitchen
Galley kitchen with electric oven/grill with hob, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine with tumble dryer, toaster, microwave, and all the usual kitchen crockery, glassware and utensils.
Stairs to First Floor
The staircase is open and leads to the bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. Stairgates are present at the top and bottom of the staircase.
Main Bedroom
Double bed with large wardrobe, dressing table with mirror and chair.
Bedroom 2
Twin single bed and solid pine chest of drawers. There is a travel cot available.
Bathroom
Ceramic floor tiles, bath with hand shower attachment, WC, sink and heated towel rail. Towels provided for your stay.
Cottage Garden
We have a pretty garden with table and chairs so you you can also enjoy eating outside if the weather allows.
Parking
Parking is available for two cars next to the cottage garden.
Strongate Cottage Gallery
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Cottage Layout
2024 Prices
SATURDAY STARTS FOR WEEKLY STAYS ANY DAY STARTS FOR 3,4,5 NIGHT STAYS
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13th Feb to 26th Mar | £700 | £550 | £480 | £390 |
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27th March to 28th May/ 2nd October to 31st December | £805 | £640 | £560 | £450 |
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29th May to 9th July/ 4th September to 1st October | £875 | £690 | £600 | £490 |
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10th July to 3rd September | £1050 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Additional charges
Useful Information
- All bed linen and towels are included in your stay.
- Arrival from 4 pm onwards. Departure by 10:00 am.
- Cottage available from mid February to end of October.
- Up to 2 well behaved pets welcome
- No smoking permitted in the cottage
- No BBQ’s permitted in the cottage garden (due to thatched roof).
- Spring water.
- Mobile phone signal can be poor depending on your network.
- Wifi in the cottage is free of charge
- Ample parking
- Highchair and travel cot available free of charge
Booking Terms and Conditions
When you book with us directly from this website using our booking system, by phone or email, the following terms and conditions will apply:
- A non refundable deposit of £150 is required on the day of booking
- Payments debit/credit card (if booking online) or by BACS faster payments (if via phone). We will contact you with our BACS details.
- Full booking balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
- If the booking is made less than 14 days before start date then the full balance is payable at the time of the booking
The following cancellation policy is in place:
- If the booking is cancelled more than 14 days before the start date then no balance payment is requested.
- If the booking is cancelled less than 14 days before the start date then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made.
- In the event of a no show or booking reduction (after arrival date) the full cost of the booking is charged.
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