The Cider Cottages
On The Dorset Coast
Relax and unwind in our 15th century Grade II listed, traditional stone built cottages only 5 miles from Lyme Regis and the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
The Cottages
Higher Checkridge Farm consists of two beautiful properties, both south facing and charming in their own unique ways. With flagstone floors, beams and inglenook fireplace, these spacious period cottages make perfect holiday accommodation.
Outside one can enjoy the picturesque views of fields and woodland, and children can play in the adventure playground. This non-working farm is home to an abundance of wildlife including deer, badgers, foxes and owls.
Equipped with…
Cider House
Ground floor: Large beamed living room with electric wood burner inglenook fireplace and flagstone floor. Beamed well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps six, no pets, free wi-fi
Cider Cottage
Ground floor: Spacious beamed living room with electric wood burner, inglenook fireplace and flagstone floor. Beamed well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps six, no pets, free wi-fi.
Staying Busy
Higher Checkridge Farm is surrounded by an almost limitless number of activities and things to do.
There is a variety of nearby seaside resorts to visit including, Charmouth, Eype, Beer, Seatown, Branscombe, Sidmouth. Notable attractions nearby include, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Pecorama, Crealy Adventure Park, Seaton’s Jurassic Centre, and Gateway Theatre.
Celebrity chef and TV presenter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has his first River Cottage Canteen and Deli (an organic produce shop/market and canteen) at the nearby market town of Axminster, just 3 miles away.
There are water activities such as boat trips, fishing, swimming, diving, sailing and wind surfing, fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast and exhilarating walks along the coastal paths with its beautiful scenery, particularly from the top of Golden Cap with its commanding views over Lyme Bay from Portland to Torquay. Golf nearby. Shop and village pub 1 mile, country hotel/restaurant ½ mile.
Horse riding is available locally at the neighbouring property, charges do apply.
