Little Orchard

About this property

Little Orchard is a Grade II listed cottage, believed to date back to the 1800s, set in the village of Thorncombe on the borders of Devon, Dorset and Somerset. With parking for three cars and welcoming two well behaved dogs, it offers a comfortable and practical base for families or groups.

Step inside to the homely snug, which leads through to the lounge where the woodburning stove forms a cosy focal point and the seating overlooks the garden. The kitchen/diner sits just beyond, with wooden worktops, a dining area and a display cabinet of pottery. A separate utility room houses a washer–dryer, providing helpful facilities for longer stays.

The cottage offers four bedrooms: a ground floor room with a single day bed and optional pull out that can be made up as a double, plus three bedrooms upstairs—two doubles and a family room containing both a double and a single bed. There are two bathrooms: a ground floor bathroom with a bath and hand held shower, and an upstairs bathroom with a bath and shower over.

The large secure gardens (front and back) include a generous lawn for relaxing or play, along with a patio area suitable for outdoor dining or evening drinks.The area is also known for its dark skies, making it a pleasant spot for stargazing on clear nights - there is little light pollution in the village.

Thorncombe itself has a village shop for everyday essentials and coffee and cakes.The church sits at the heart of the community.Nearby Chard offers a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets for stocking up. Barleymows Farm Shop is also close by and is popular for its local produce, butcher’s counter, deli goods and café—an easy stop for fresh ingredients or a relaxed breakfast or lunch.

Local attractions are plentiful. Forde Abbey and Gardens is close by and offers a popular day out for all ages. The surrounding countryside provides extensive walking opportunities, with numerous footpaths and countryside walks leading directly from the village.

The Jurassic Coast is within easy reach, with the South West Coast Path offering impressive views along some of its most scenic stretches.Lyme Regis is around a 20 minute drive and is well known for its beach, independent shops and iconic Cobb harbour. Charmouth is another excellent coastal destination, home to the Heritage Coast Centre and a fossil rich beach where visitors can enjoy fossil hunting along the shoreline.

Altogether, Little Orchard offers a peaceful and well located base for enjoying both the countryside and coast at a relaxed pace.

Chard is a delightful market town and parish resting between the Blackdown Hills aonb and the town of Crewkerne. The town is known for offering access to the fantastic Forde Abbey & Gardens and hosting the Chard & District Museum/Heritage Centre, as well as being close to the delights of Chard Reservoir and Fern Animal Sanctuary. Dining options include the Bath House Hotel & Restaurant, where you can enjoy hearty dishes, as well as Saraiva's Restaurant, the ideal spot to try Portuguese cuisine. Within easy reach of the town is the Dorset aonb, where you can enjoy walks through Stonebarrow and Milldown Nature Reserve, as well as exploring the famed Cerne Giant.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x family room with double & a single bed.

1 x ground floor bedroom with single day bed with optional pull out (can be made up as a double bed on request).

Bathroom with bath, hand held shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug

Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster.

TV, selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 3 cars.

Garden with lawn, patio and furniture.

Two well-behaved dogs allowed.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.1 miles, pub 1.6 miles, river 0.8 miles