Chantry Cottage (4)

Chard

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

4 guests

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Features

Children Welcome
On Site Parking
WiFi
Baby Welcome
Central Heating

Description

Dating back over 200 years, delightful Chantry Cottage is a charming period holiday home, carefully styled and furnished to provide attractive and comfortable accommodation for up to four guests. Brimming with characterful features, this beautiful cottage has been thoughtfully refurbished with great care and attention to detail, and offers bright and spacious accommodation suitable for families or a couples break.

As you step through the front door you enter a small double-height hallway which leads into the cosy sitting room with its feature fireplace and wood burning stove, a wonderful space for relaxing and enjoying time together watching the television. Step through to the large dining kitchen and you will find everything you could need for cooking and serving delicious meals, including a Rangemaster with 6-ring ceramic hob. The central island provides plenty of extra storage and preparation space and meals can be enjoyed at the large dining table. To the rear of the kitchen there is a bonus space which is ideal for reading, playing board games, or watching DVD's and double doors lead out to a small courtyard and bench at the side of the cottage.

On the first floor you will find the well-appointed bedrooms, which include a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and a double bedroom with a family bathroom and shower. Outside there is a walled front garden with picnic bench, ideal for enjoying the rural location and glorious, uninterrupted countryside and river views.

Located in a tranquil hamlet in West Dorset, within Hodgeditch Farm, the cottage is ideally situated with the local shop less than a 5-minute drive away. There are two local pubs within easy reach, Ye Olde Poppe Inn and The Squirrel Inn, both under a 7-minute drive away. There are also plenty of footpaths and bridleways right from the doorstep. Historic Forde Abbey and Gardens are a short walk from the property and well worth a visit, with the not to be missed daily spectacle of the highest powered fountain in the country at 160m to view and 30 acres of award-winning gardens.

Chantry Cottage also provides a fantastic base for trips to the Jurassic Coast with Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth all just a pleasant drive away. With its convenient location close to the borders of Somerset and Devon, the choice of activities, trips and days out is endless.

Additional Information:
Sorry, no pets.
Children and babies welcome. Travel cot and high chair available on request (Please bring your own cot linens)
Off-road parking for two cars.
Bedding is non-feather.

Property Layout

Ground Floor:
Entrance hall
With a cupboard for coat and shoe storage.
Sitting room
With fireplace and wood burning stove, two sofas, an armchair, rocking chair, two stools, and Smart TV with Netflix (available to guests with their own subscription) as well as a DVD Player.
Kitchen/dining room
With hand-built kitchen with Rangemaster double oven and 6 ring ceramic hob, built-in dishwasher, fridge, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, music system with blue tooth connectivity, kitchen table with benches and chairs.
Reading/games room
With seating, books, board games and Flatscreen TV and glazed doors to the side of the cottage.
Utility Room
With tall fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
Extra step from landing
With a 5' king-size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom two
With a 4'6 double bed, open wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets.
Family bathroom
With stylish bath and integrated shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Outside:
Front garden laid to lawn with picnic table and benches with cushions and garden blankets.
French doors to the rear of the property lead to a small sheltered courtyard with bench.
Outdoor games area in the orchard on the other side of the path.
Off-street parking for two cars on shared drive.

Location

Information correct at time of writing.

Chantry Cottage is in an ideal location as it sits within Dorset, but is close to the border of Somerset and Devon too, thereby offering endless opportunities for days out and activities.

Just 5-minutes away, Chard provides you with the bigger supermarkets and chain shops as well has several independent cafes and restaurants. The town is surrounded by countryside and plenty of places to visit for all the family, such as the Chard Museum, sharing all the history and knowledge of the town.

Tytherleigh is a short drive from Chantry Cottage, home to The Tytherleigh Arms, a family run restaurant providing fantastic food cooked to order, with the best seasonal and locally sourced produce and local real ales (booking is essential to avoid any disappointment!). Tytherleigh is also home to The Farm Shop, providing local produce, beautiful home cooked lunches and cakes! There is always something new and different at The Farm Shop, so it is best to keep track on social media!

Just a mile away is the stunning Forde Abbey Historic House & Gardens, a great place to visit for all of the family with over 30 acres of award winning gardens, and the highest powered fountain in England.

Set on the River Axe and within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nearby Axminster boasts many independent shops, cafes and restaurants and there is plenty to explore. The Axminster Country Market takes place every Thursday at the Masonic Hall from 8:30am until noon. With local producers of craft, food, plants, and vegetables as well as unique gifts and hampers. Axminster Heritage Centre will provide you with all the history Axminster holds.

A 25-minute drive away is the bustling and popular seaside town of Lyme Regis, famous for its Cobb, dinosaur and fossil museum; and beaches.

The cottage is situated 25 minutes away from the Jurassic Coast, providing several walks with beautiful views and plenty of activities for all to enjoy. Beer and Seaton are popular for trips to the seaside.

Sidmouth Museum offers something for everyone, with an extensive collection of fossils, minerals and rocks, many of which are from the Sidmouth Area.

Reviews

The B Family

On Saturday, 14 Feb 2026

A very happy week in Chantry Cottage. Cosy, comfortable and well equipped. A lovely place to return to after a blustery/wet/sunny day out. It is well worth topping up the bird feeders and watching as the "hordes" descend. A gem of a place. Forde Abbey, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Lyme Regis, and River Cottage all recommended.

The S Family

On Sunday, 08 Feb 2026

Thank you for a wonderful week in charming Chantry Cottage. We have all fallen in love with the cottage and surrounding idyllic countryside. The cottage surpassed our expectation, we don't think the photos do it justice! The decor is so chic and at the same time very comfortable and cosy. From the stylish kitchen to the deep sofa to the beautifully appointed bathroom, all has been designed with great thought and care. We have enjoyed Forde Abbey, Broadwindsor Craft Centre, Beaminster, Charmouth Beach and Heritage Centre, Hive Beach and Chesil Beach along the coastal road.

The C Family

On Saturday, 09 Aug 2025

We enjoyed the garden table and birds at the feeder, we looked for Kingfishers along the river. We walked up Golden Cap and Lewesdon Hill and really enjoyed a visit to Charmouth and Sidmouth. In Sidmouth we had the best crab sandwiches. A fab holiday.

The J Family

On Monday, 28 Jul 2025

We were lucky to be able to book Chantry Cottage at very short notice for a few days family get away. The cottage is spacious and comfortable accommodation for 3 generations to be together. A peaceful location with beautiful sunsets and although weather mixed, we enjoyed visits to Forde Abbey, and the coast - particularly liking Lyme Regis and The Hive Beach Cafe. Thank you for the bird food, it didn't take long for a variety of birds to appear to our delight.

Your booking will be completed with our sister company Devon Hideaways