West Dorset Cottages are Chiddy Nook and Gingerbread Cottage, both owned by Jane and Laurie in the beautiful coastal village of Chideock between Bridport and Lyme Regis.
Chiddy Nook
Brimming with charm, Chiddy Nook was originally the Coach House to the main establishment, Warren House, so low beamed ceilings and quirky features abound in this much-loved holiday home.
Gingerbread Cottage
Gingerbread Cottage is Jane and Laurie's most recent holiday home addition, and you can see much of the same 'Chiddy Nook' charm here too. You'll love the many character features including exposed beams and window seats.
Gingerbread and Chiddy Nook
Dear Guests of Gingerbread and Chiddy Nook Cottages
It is with a very heavy heart that I feel the need to write a message such as this to you all.
For the safety of both our guests, ourselves and that of the wider community, I must announce that the our two cottages have closed their doors on Monday 23rd March.
Whilst it is unclear how long we will remain closed, we are being guided by the government announcements. Whilst our doors may be shut, we are still operating behind the scenes and are here to take your calls and answer emails.
We would like to thank you all for the support you have extended to us during this challenging time and we hope you, your families and your friends stay safe and well, until such time that we can welcome you though our doors once again.
Best wishes
Jane & Laurie
Wonderful West Bay
If you are a Broadchurch follower you will recognise that nearby West Bay is Broadchurch, with the distinctive east cliffs and other stunning locations where the recent hit TV show was filmed.
The cottages sleep 3 (Gingerbread) and 4 (Chiddy Nook) and are perfectly located near to Bridport, Lyme Regis, Charmouth and West Bay and just a 15 minute walk to the beach at Seatown.
Two Cottages Near to Each Other
Chiddy Nook is in the grounds of Warren House Bed and Breakfast owned by Jane and Laurie and Gingerbread is just over the B&B garden wall. Both cottages have their own gardens and seating areas, perfect for whiling away a summer’s afternoon.
Take a Look Inside Our Self Catering Cottages
CHIDDY NOOK
Chiddy Nook proved to be the perfect place for a celebratory birthday weekend. Jane has created a warm and welcoming...read moreChiddy Nook proved to be the perfect place for a celebratory birthday weekend. Jane has created a warm and welcoming home-from-home at Chiddy Nook and provided excellent advice on places to walk, visit and enjoy celebratory meals.read less
Jane
03/02/20
“Idyllic Spot” Lovely cottage, very clean and but master bed quite uncomfortable. Black out blinds would ensure better sleep in the bedrooms!...read moreLovely cottage, very clean and but master bed quite uncomfortable. Black out blinds would ensure better sleep in the bedrooms! Beach and great pubs nearby.read less
LisaHRLon...
13/10/19
The cottage was clean and cozy and equipped with everything you could ask for so much so that we spent...read moreThe cottage was clean and cozy and equipped with everything you could ask for so much so that we spent evenings there rather than going out. Plenty of great DVD’s! Jane was a friendly and considerate host with great communication and the lovely touch of biscuits and tea left as a gift on arrival.The cottage is in a great location for all the spectacular beaches, towns and villages. Absolutely nothing that could be improved upon!read less
Karen
05/11/19
“Just delightful!!” We stayed in this beautiful cottage for 5 nights with our 6 year old granddaughter . It has a lot...read moreWe stayed in this beautiful cottage for 5 nights with our 6 year old granddaughter . It has a lot of character and was very tastefully furnished. It was very clean and has everything you require for a holiday or short let. The owners Jane and Laurie were so welcoming and our granddaughter enjoyed her daily chats and feeding the fish with Laurie. The garden was pretty providing different seating areas to enjoy the sun or the shade. It is in the perfect location for searching for fossils at the nearby Seatown and Charmouth beaches. There is a local spa shop within walking distance and a couple of pubs. It was a lovely treat finding that Jane had left us tea bags, milk, homemade jam and tasty biscuits on our arrival. I can't recommend this Cottage enough. We enjoyed our stay so much that we have booked to return next year with our two grandsons.read less
Rustydog4...
21/08/19
A lovely cottage, clean and well equipped. Well placed between Bridport and Lyme Regis and good local pubs!
Julian
10/11/19
“Homely dog friendly cottage” Perfect getaway for 4 adults and dog. Cottage had character, was clean and well equipped with plenty of room for...read morePerfect getaway for 4 adults and dog. Cottage had character, was clean and well equipped with plenty of room for us. Lovely secluded patio to sit out on. Owner left us a thoughtful welcome pack.The location is perfect with wonderful walks incorporating stunning views right on the doorstep. Shingle Beach is 10 minutes walk away. Sadly we weren’t able to sample the 3 local pubs as they were closed due to the current global Coronavirus outbreak. Would highly recommend.read less
cathy2220...
29/03/20
I would highly recommend Chiddy Nook for any special occasion!
David
05/12/19
We have just returned from a lovely stay at Chiddy Nook. There were 4 adults, a 10 month old...read moreWe have just returned from a lovely stay at Chiddy Nook. There were 4 adults, a 10 month old baby and a dog and we found it comfortable, cosy and warm, on a long weekend when the weather was not great it was lovely to come back to the cottage to chill after visiting some lovely beaches nearby. Jane’s place is lovely and clean and had all the amenities we needed to make our stay feel like home from home. The private, well established garden was pretty to look out onto and I’m sure would be idyllic to sit in during warmer weather. We would have no hesitation in visiting Chiddy Nook again.read less
Christine
10/03/20
Lovely, cosy cottage in a great location. Only a 15 minute walk to Seatown beach. Great meals at...read moreLovely, cosy cottage in a great location. Only a 15 minute walk to Seatown beach. Great meals at the local pub, The George, which is a 5 minute walk from the cottage. We’ll definitely be back.read less
Gillian
06/03/20
GINGERBREAD COTTAGE
“Lovely cottage in great location ” Booked a 3 night break hoping for some gentle spring sunshine, despite Storm Jorge we got some! Gingerbread Cottage is...read moreBooked a 3 night break hoping for some gentle spring sunshine, despite Storm Jorge we got some! Gingerbread Cottage is in a great location : 15 mins walk from cottage down winding lane to Seatown beach and The Anchor Pub (v popular, deservedly so, delicious food and good vegan options). From there you can walk up hill and downhill enjoying amazing views along the dramatic coastline. Other good walks nearby too. 2 pubs in Chideock a mere few minutes from the cottage. Loved The George, ate there 2 nights out of 3! Lovely atmosphere and menu, again good vegan options. Dogs allowed too. A small Spar shop in village and a big farm shop 10 mins drive out along the main road which was packed with local grown produce, homemade food, local delicacies and much much more. The cottage is exactly as the photos, has a lovely friendly atmosphere and we both slept very well in the comfy bedrooms. The front door looks across North Road to the church side door, on Sunday morning at 10.00am the bells were rung, beautifully! I read in a leaflet on the church that one of the bells was cast in the 1600s with the words “love dog” in its side instead of “love god” by mistake. There is a nice walk along North Road towards the beautiful Catholic Church past a “Wishing Tree”. A big old tree draped with tokens and little toys and flowers planted at its base. The countryside around is simply stunning, even more so I’m sure in warmer months. So much to see and do in the area we will certainly return. The cottage is a delight to retreat to at end of the day, a real little “home from home”.read less
SamG520
02/03/20
We had a wonderful stay at Gingerbread Cottage - the location was great and Jane was a fantastic host.
Nimisha
18/11/19
“location great, beach very local , great that dogs are welcome, loved my first time visit, to return again.” I come from the city called London, this was my first time to Dorset, I came over the hills to...read moreI come from the city called London, this was my first time to Dorset, I came over the hills to get there, nothing but green, fresh air greeted me, Ive fallen in love with it all,On arrival, the cottage was excellent, clean, warm, made you feel "welcome", The owners were quick to respond, ie, "where is the beach" I asked? (silly me).Hope to get in on another trip very soon, Loved it all. Kiss Kiss Kiss.read less
Vacation2...
02/09/19
Gingerbread Cottage was lovely and cosy, a walk away from pubs and the beach. Lots of character in a beautiful...read moreGingerbread Cottage was lovely and cosy, a walk away from pubs and the beach. Lots of character in a beautiful part of Dorset. Very nice small touches such as the tea, biscuits and milk in the fridge were gratefully received. Would highly recommend.read less
Hannah
30/12/19
Charming cottage in the heart of a small village; the space is super cosy, and was simply perfect for a...read moreCharming cottage in the heart of a small village; the space is super cosy, and was simply perfect for a getaway in cold January. Jane was on hand throughout when needed, and we hated having to leave and go back to the real world. Thank you!read less
Charlotte
27/01/20
“Lovely cottage” We spent a lovely few days in Gingerbread Cottage. The cottage is beautiful and very cosy. The finishing touches are...read moreWe spent a lovely few days in Gingerbread Cottage. The cottage is beautiful and very cosy. The finishing touches are lovely and it was perfect for walks, pubs and relaxing.It’s a nice walk to Seatown beach and dinner at The Anchor Inn overlooking the sea was superb.The only small negative is that it was difficult to warm up the lounge, not sure we got the hang of the storage heaters. Also the shower pump kept stopping so reduced to a trickle lots of times.Would recommend and hope to revisit.read less
Sandra W.
30/10/19
Cottage is lovely with a court yard at the back. Lots of hot water and really appreciated the towels to...read moreCottage is lovely with a court yard at the back. Lots of hot water and really appreciated the towels to dry off the dog. Double bed was super comfy and plenty of towels. Property has its own off road parking space just metres away. Good WIFI and Netflix was lovely to watch in the evening. We ate at The George pub and would recommend.read less
Regina
22/02/20
Comfortable, relaxing stay in a quiet location.
Ciaran
03/11/19
Such a lovely quaint thatched cottage - and so thoughtfully equipped. The location is perfect for touring the Dorset coast...read moreSuch a lovely quaint thatched cottage - and so thoughtfully equipped. The location is perfect for touring the Dorset coast from Lyme Regis to Weymouth - everywhere is easily driveable and there's the SW coast path and beach a 20 min walk away in Seatown (which also has a lovely pub called The Anchor.) The pub in the village is called The George and is superb for food and real ale - only 5 mins walk away. Ample off-road parking for 2 cars is just a few seconds away from the cottage. We couldn't have wanted for more!read less
Stephen
12/10/19
Did you know that Jane and Laurie also offer B&B in their home, Warren House?
Warren House B&B has four bedrooms (twin, double and family rooms), all ensuite and luxuriously appointed and equipped. With an Award of Excellence from TripAdvisor, you’ll find spacious rooms, attentive owners, lovely gardens and excellent breakfasts.
Warren House B&B has four bedrooms (twin, double and family rooms), all ensuite and luxuriously appointed and equipped. With an Award of Excellence from TripAdvisor, you’ll find spacious rooms, attentive owners, lovely gardens and excellent breakfasts.
