Eastcliff

Reference Number: H327
Location: Birdsmoorgate, Dorset
Sleeps: 5 + cot

Introduction
Accommodation
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The large sitting room has an open log fire and French windows leading out to the garden

Eastcliff enjoys panoramic views over the Marshwood Vale towards the sea in the distance

The casual motorist passing through the tiny hamlet of Birdsmoorgate between Crewkerne and Lyme Regis would be completely unaware of what lay behind the wall and fencing beside the road. Through the unobtrusive garden gate is a secret world – a stone cottage set spectacularly on a scarp (hence the `cliff` in the name) with a completely private, semi-wild garden below, and a tremendous panorama across the owner`s own fields to the Marshwood Vale beyond, and eventually to the sea shining in the distance.

Many guests may well be content just to explore the hidden paths in the immediate garden, or take a picnic lunch down to the summerhouse by the bottom pond; but for those wishing to venture a little further, the cottage is ideally located for both the beautiful (and little-known) Dorset hinterland with its attractive and unusually-named villages and ancient sites (Maiden Castle and Eggardon Hill are both well worth a visit) – and of course the World Heritage South Dorset coast, which boasts wonderful beaches, cliff walks and fossils! Lyme Regis, famous for its long quay, The Cobb, is only about nine miles away; West Bay and Charmouth are a little further.

Eastcliff and Lilliput Lodge form part of the same property and can be booked individually, with each cottage affording complete privacy, or together, providing accommodation for up to 7 guests and a baby. The small outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, available during the summer months, are in Liliput's garden and are only available to guests at Eastcliff when a joint booking is made.

See Also:
° H328, Lilliput Lodge

Comments from previous visitors

"We had a wonderful break in this delightful cottage. Wonderful scenery, cosy fires and a superb and exciting garden. We loved the attention to detail. Altogether a fabulous holiday." Mr & Mrs Arden-Fours, October 2009.

"Such a lovely week! Eastcliff is a wonderful retreat, an escape from day to day living." Mr & Mrs Crougham, June 2010.

Accommodation

Cosy and comfortable, Eastcliff exudes character and charm. Most of the rooms take advantage of the amazing view and on a sunny day are flooded with light.

Entrance porch. Sitting room with open fire and French windows to garden. Dining room with table for seven, open fire and bookshelves with `secret` entrance to utility room/cloakroom beyond (access to garden). Small kitchen with 4-oven Calor gas Aga and stable door to patio/barbecue area and garden. Steep stairs with hand rail on both sides and stair gate at top and bottom from sitting room to landing and two bedrooms - one with twin beds and one single room. Bathroom/wc with cast iron bath and shower over. Further stairs to large light attic bedroom with 5ft double bed and sitting area (NB some height restriction due to sloping ceilings). En suite wc/basin.

Terrace with patio and built-in barbecue outside kitchen. Large, `natural` garden with many flowering shrubs and winding paths. Series of ponds/small lake. Sitting areas and summerhouse. Access to owner`s own land beyond with walks and fine views. NB A number of the paths and steps are steep at Eastcliff and care should be taken. Although the ponds are fenced, children should be supervised at all times.