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Cherry Orchard Retreat

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Exceptional view from Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast, and in Chideock
inside and outside share a magical light
look out onto the orchard
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Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
3 guests
3 nights minimum
Cabin
We offer a friendly welcome into our warm and cosy log cabin set in a real cherry orchard along with a spa (jacuzzi and sauna). The Cabin is in a quaint Dorset coastal village on a historic lane (no caravans etc. nearby.) The place is really an oasis in the heart of an attractive coastal village and belongs to an old cottage, whose owners have ties with the village for over 2 centuries. It has trees, birds and squirrels and the odd spider as well.. We are dedicated to providing you with a different, enjoyable and relaxing stay, where you can soak up the seaside and beautiful Dorset views. We have 3 good pubs in walking distance with good food too. Lie in the Orchard under the trees, have a Barbeque, visit the Beach and the fine local pubs tasting great local food and ale, you will find ...We offer a friendly welcome into our warm and cosy log cabin set in a real cherry orchard along with a spa (jacuzzi and sauna). The Cabin is in a quaint Dorset coastal village on a historic lane (no caravans etc. nearby.) The place is really an oasis in the heart of an attractive coastal village and belongs to an old cottage, whose owners have ties with the village for over 2 centuries. It has trees, birds and squirrels and the odd spider as well.. We are dedicated to providing you with a different, enjoyable and relaxing stay, where you can soak up the seaside and beautiful Dorset views. We have 3 good pubs in walking distance with good food too. Lie in the Orchard under the trees, have a Barbeque, visit the Beach and the fine local pubs tasting great local food and ale, you will find 3 within walking distance. Explore the Majestic Cliffs of the Jurassic coast you may even encounter a fossil if you're lucky. Discover BRIDPORT known as “foodie heaven” tasting lots of local cuisine, visit picturesque Lyme Regis and enjoy getting blown off the famous cob. Excellent opportunities for outdoor sports with ample walking, running and cycling trails. Enjoy use of our ON Site SPA, with exclusive use of an indoor spa and sauna. Relax in the jacuzzi and Infra Red sauna after a long day exploring the local area. Sauna and Hot Tub sessions are included . In the kitchenette has it a proper cooker and most pans and utensils and free coffee and tea and milk. Also we have a comfy sofa bed in the living room, so we can now accommodate 3 people! Cabin is around 27m2 in all. Well behaved pets are welcome.More
House Rules
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Please leave the property as tidy as you will find it, and please note it is not hotel accommodation. Please kindly provide your home address at time of booking. At busy periods i.e. Christmas etc we may require a min of 5 days stay as a booking, thanks for your understanding!
Bathrooms
1 Attached (ensuite)
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Meet the host
william g
Hosting since September 2012
Languages spoken: English, French, Russian
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guestsWe are very happy to help, if you need an extra kitchen item or similar. Also advice on a pub or restaurant, or a walking destination!
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Reviews (58)
Dom L
Dom L
2 contributions
Lovely Stay
We had a great weekend at The Cherry Orchard Retreat and Spa. Loved the simplicity and rural feel of this place. The owner was very helpful and attentive too!!
Visited February 2022
Written February 14, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Guide43799728868
Guide43799728868
Oxford, United Kingdom2 contributions
Repeat visitors
As always, we really enjoyed our stay at Cherry Orchard Retreat. The little cabin is perfect for a simple holiday. We appreciate the private garden space, William’s helpfulness and of course the hot tub. It is a short walk to a nice pebble beach and perfectly situated for exploring this beautiful part of Dorset. This was our third stay which speaks for itself.
Visited August 2021
Written August 21, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Lis - Hereford
Lis - Hereford
3 contributions
Lovely time in beautiful location
We had a lovely time here over the May bank holiday. The property is based in the village itself up a pretty lane so close to the village shop and a good pub. It is in a great location for visiting Dorset and only a 15 minute stroll from Seatown a nice pebble beach with another good pub. The property is as advertised and shown in the pictures a wooden chalet/lodge but don't be put off by that we found it very quiet and cosy. The heaters in the lounge/dinning area and the bedroom warmed the property up quickly and efficiently and were easy to use. The bedroom has plenty of storage and the bathroom off the bedroom was spacious with good shower. The kitchen area in the lounge/dinning area does lack worktop space but there is a reasonably sized table which we used and we had no problem cooking breakfast and the odd dinner, we were enjoying the nice pub food the rest of the time. The hot tub and sauna are both well maintained and easy to use and we had a great time using both. Would stay again and definitely recommend it.
Visited May 2019
Written May 7, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
WillyGDorset
WillyGDorset
thanks so much for coming here. And we would love to have you back any time you like, it was a real pleasure to meet you! Will
Written May 21, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Toby P
Toby P
13 contributions
The Dorset Shed
We had a good time at this property which has many possitives and negatives. Firstly, the owners are really nice and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and the jacuzzi and mini sauna are nice additions. The location is pretty good too. Having said this the property is literally a shed/glorified wendy house in a garden that has an ok finish bit is nothing fancy. You will also have to eat out as the cooking facilities are functional but not practical and many standard utensils are missing. The jacuzzi and sauna are also crammed into another shed and are getting a bit aged. All in all we had a good stay but I feel that it is overpriced which is why I only give 3 stars.
Visited March 2019
Written March 20, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
WillyGDorset
WillyGDorset
thanks for your comments we do provide all normal kitchen utensils and you can ask for anything extra you might need, but its not a full fitted kitchen we make no secret. It is a log cabin in an orchard. Many thanks for coming!
Written April 1, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Vacation634720
Vacation634720
1 contribution
Cosy
Worked very well for me plus 1 small dog. Access to garden was particularly useful: it was good to be able to let him outside and know he was safe.
Visited September 2018
Written September 19, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Alison R
Alison R
2 contributions
Excellant as usual
Just come back from a weekend break at Cherry Orchard. This was our 3rd stay here and I cannot fault it yet again, If you are looking for a great place to recharge your batteries then this is the place. Tanya is so friendly and welcoming. We once again used her services in the spa. Hot tub and sauna were so needed to unwind and relax. We will be booking again and again and again.
Visited April 2018
Written April 30, 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Liz K
Liz K
Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom33 contributions
Lovely relaxing stay
I thought I had already submitted a review ? Enjoyed out stay in the cabin relaxing & cosy.Lots of good places toveat nearby so didn't cook !The George was excellent . Both of us had massages from Tanya who is excellent - highly recommended . Thanks to both Will & Tanya for their hospitality .
Visited July 2017
Written July 30, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

doobyscoo64
doobyscoo64
Birmingham, United Kingdom20 contributions
Relaxing peaceful stay!
Lovely location - easy access to beach, pubs and shop so o need to use the car very much. Other beaches close by and only short drive. Fabulous walks and the weather was great which helped. Will land Tanya made us very welcome and the cabin was clean,cosy and gave us every thing we needed. We made the most of the lovely secluded garden and hot tub - lovely relaxing end to a day. Also had a massage from Tanya which is well worth it. Came home refreshed tanned and happy!
Visited July 2017
Written July 23, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Samantha G
Samantha G
1 contribution
"Disgusted"
Booked a short stay for 5 days but only stayed 15 minutes! Cabin was a big disappointment, no work space in the very tiny kitchenette, there was large amounts of black mould and damp in the shower room and around all windows and doors. We felt the electrics within the cabin were very poor, as the cooker was inadequately wired and the fuse/consumer box is situated in the shower room amongst the damp and mould! Surprised to see the patio set from the 80's still there despite previous comments. The terrace/balcony only consisted or several concrete blocks which formed a step to access the cabin. Narrow entry path to cabin and "private garden" which was totally overlooked by other properties! "Pet friendly" would suggest the cabin was suitable for dogs, would have been if they had their voice box removed! Grounds also were not secure and therefore in our view not pet friendly. All in all very disappointed as our week off work was not the holiday we had anticipated. Luckily we were given a refund except the booking fee of £60, an expensive 15 minute holiday for two.
Visited May 2017
Written June 11, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
WillyGDorset
WillyGDorset
I am sorry you were disappointed, and did not ask us about things, before disappearing! For example the electrics are regularly tested, and carry a recent electrical 17th edition certificate. The property is situated in a private orchard in a village and cleanliness is a very high priority and we have many many 5 star reviews. It is a unique place but I guess you can't please everybody all the time.
Written June 15, 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

julier0wland
julier0wland
Folkestone, United Kingdom1 contribution
Big Dissapointment
When we arrived at our destination, we were shocked. We assumed that it was a log cabin, but a wooden summer house. The garden furniture was old and unusable. There were no washing faciltities and limited cooking utensils. You had to book the hot tub which we were led to believe was ours to use. The owners were lovely and we had a lovely holiday, due to the lovely weather. We had to go out every day, due to limited space in the retreat. Overpriced!!!
Visited May 2017
Written May 30, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
WillyGDorset
WillyGDorset
We enjoyed having you here, and we are sorry you were disappointed. The size of the log cabin is listed in the advert in square meters, and there are many pictures on the listing showing the type of log cabin it is. If you let us know, we would always be happy to do a bit of washing if required, and we don't list it as having a washing machine.
Written June 5, 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
  • DVD Player
  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Central Heating
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet Access
  • Hot Tub
  • Kettle
  • Linens Provided
  • Microwave
  • Private Yard
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Sauna
  • Secure Parking
  • Stereo System
  • Stove
  • Terrace
  • Towels Provided
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fishing Nearby
  • There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
  • Cycling Trips
  • Hiking Trips
  • Rural/Countryside Retreats
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About the neighborhood
We offer the following things of note In a private place with beautiful Dorset views including: Tranquil private location in the trees, not overlooked, Orchard and Hill views, Wildflower meadows. Castle Ruins at top of the lane, ideal walkies for well behaved dog friends. We have of course an off lane Parking Space reserved for you. Footpaths and Cycling Running Routes mapped and on the doorstep. The coastal path nearby. Foodie Heaven - you can make you bookings at the best local restaurants and eateries and tell you about local food fares etc.. Breakfast and other meals can be cooked in the the cabin's own fully equipped kitchenette, free tea coffee and soft drinks.
Getting around
There is a good bus service from Chideock Bridge to both Bridport and Axminster train station. There is a local post office and store open 7 days a week in Chideock for basic essentials.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Nearest airport is Exeter, and nearest train station from London Waterloo or Exeter is Axminster or Crewkerne. There is a bus almost right to the door from Axminster (Stop at Chideock Bridge going east from Axminster) Atlernatively we can pick you up! We can even pick you up from Exeter Airport for £15. There is Enterprise car rentals in Dorchester..
Activities nearby
Fishing NearbyThere Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins DriveHorse Riding Nearby
Cancellation Policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available if you cancel thereafter

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*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Orchard Retreat

Cherry Orchard Retreat is able to accommodate up to 3 guests. See all property details.

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