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Tanglewood Cottage. Cosy Retreat for Groups & Families, Explore Dorset

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bridport, ENG
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mangerton Mill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West Bay Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tanglewood Cottage. Cosy Retreat for Groups & Families, Explore Dorset

Escape to Tanglewood Cottage, a welcoming and cosy hideaway that’s ideal for families and groups looking for a relaxing retreat in the heart of Dorset. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful weekend with loved ones or a longer stay to explore the stunning Jurassic Coast and picturesque countryside, Tanglewood is the perfect base.

This charming cottage is all about comfort and convenience, offering a homely feel with plenty of space for everyone. The open living area invites you to relax and unwind, and with central heating, it’s always a snug spot to gather after a day of exploration. You’ll love the fully equipped kitchen, featuring an oven, 4 ceramic hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. Everything you need to cook up a storm for the whole group.

Tanglewood is designed with families in mind, offering bed linen included and the option to hire towels for a small fee (you're welcome to bring your own or hire from us). Cots and highchairs are available upon request, ensuring that even the little ones are well-catered for.

Pets are welcome for a small fee, so your furry friends can join in on the adventure too! The cottage also benefits from a central DVD library and an array of books to keep everyone entertained during your downtime. And for those rainy days, the communal Games Room with a pool table offers a fun, relaxed way to spend time together.

Situated in a fantastic location for exploring, Tanglewood Cottage is just a short drive from the world-renowned Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the beautiful rolling hills of the Dorset countryside. Perfect for hiking, sightseeing and beach trips, it’s a fantastic place to make memories with your loved ones.

Short breaks available. Please contact us for details. The cottage operates a Friday changeover during peak season (unless prior arrangements are made). There’s a three-night minimum stay at any time of year, making it easy to enjoy a quick getaway or a longer escape.

* Pets are welcome but charged at £15 each per week. £10 for a short stay.
* Electric car charging fee payable
* TANGLEWOOD change over on Fridays during peak season. (Unless by prior arrangement)
* Short Breaks available. Please contact us for details.
* Tanglewood has a three night minimum stay.
* Bed linen is included. Please bring your own towels. Towels can be hired for £1.50 per hand & bath towel set.
* Cots and highchairs are available on request (subject to availability).
* Central heating.
* There is no charge for electricity.
* Kitchen is equipped with an over, 4 ceramic hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
* Laundry facilities on site at no extra charge.
* All cottages have a DVD player, with a central DVD/Book library.
* Communal Games Room, including a pool table.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Mangerton Mill. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Mangerton Mill and 9 minutes from Mapperton Gardens
Tanglewood Cottage. Cosy Retreat for Groups & Families, Explore Dorset offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The family-friendly Tanglewood Cottage. Cosy Retreat for Groups & Families, Explore Dorset also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bridport cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside seating areas can be used for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside seating areas can be used for smoking

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Tanglewood Cottage. Cosy Retreat for Groups & Families, Explore Dorset Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corinne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful stay with a multi-generational family group and the property suited our needs perfectly. A well equipped kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals. The ground floor bedroom was useful for grandparents. As mentioned in the description, the Internet was a bit patchy at times but we chose to embrace this as an opportunity for digital detox.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was a bit cramped for 12 people but the weather was lovely and we really appreciated the use of the orchard for football. The location was good with plenty to do around within an hour's drive. Very impressed with Nothe Fort in Weymouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy Escape

Perfect venue for a cosy week catching up with friends, we had been looking for somewhere large enough for all 10 of us to get together, play board games and have a film night! This was perfect! The dining table accomodated us all, as did the sofa! We also did all our own cooking and found the kitchen to be well equiped, (far more so than some professional kitchens weve used!) Will definitely be keeping this saved for future catch ups!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh T., Fareham

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage, stunning views, excellent hosts! Perfect!

What a stunning cottage in the most beautiful area! And I cannot recommend Adrian and his daughter as hosts enough. The cottage was perfect for our family celebrations, had everything we needed, was very comfortable and clean with fans provided for the warmer nights too, bonus! Also noted heaps of extra blankets for colder months too, nice touch. And the views were beautiful! We were lucky to have full use of all the areas as we were the only guests, we chose the allocated farmhouse BBQ area and enjoyed a lovely evening there, although the Orchard proved to be a wonderful suntrap when the BBQ area fell into the shade. There is so much to do in the area too! The local towns and beaches are definately worth the visit! The biggest hit for everyone was the games room, if we werent enjoying the views we were playing pool! Could have easily spent a lot longer here, thank you Adrian and Jenny for being so amazing and accomodating for us! Highly recommended!! 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Get-Together

Tanglewood proved an ideal venue for our get-together. The use of the orchard was a big hit, as was the games room. In an idyllic setting, Tanglewood made an excellent base from which to explore the area. Thanks to Adrian for a warm welcome. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Liked: Cleanliness

70 th Birthday

Lots of room for the kids house was delightfully cool despite the heat-wave Barbecues excellent!!Well equipped for family getaways.Great position for coast & walks .Enjoyed by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen R.

Summer Break

Property has a rural location. With lots of outdoor space and easy drive to beaches, and activities. Well equipped kitchen, bedrooms good, linen a bit old fashioned. The showers were a poor standard. Not enough water pressure, useful laundry room. Good for large family and children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tanglewood

We had a lovely week at Tanglewood, the Orchard was a great space for the children to run around, ride their bikes and play football. The cottage is a quirky place that was ample for all 10 of us. Owner was there to greet us and gave us some great tips and was helpful whenever we asked for some information. Enjoyed by all the family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

The house was beautiful with everything needed for a big party. The directions that the owners gave us was great as it was the most direct route particularly for some of us travelling at night! Each room was a perfect fit for each of the age groups in our party. The outdoor spaces were safe for the children to run around outside freely and the games room brilliant for the big kids among us! We had lovely weather so able to use the bbq and outdoor dining space. The location was great with short drives to local seaside towns and beaches. Overall, we had a lovely stay and book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning location and loads of space

Booked for a bank holiday weekend with family - 6 adults and 5 kids…. The property is in a lovely location (a few narrow roads) and gives great access to Bridport and coast. Rooms, dinning and outdoor space was great and we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas day

We stayed for 4 days over Christmas and it was perfect! Plenty of room for everyone and lots of surrounding land and lovely walks . The cottage was lovely and warm which we were concerned about prior but this was not a problem. Couple of small things such as showers were not very powerful and TV Reception was hit and miss but this didn’t affect how much we enjoyed our stay and we would definitely rebook! Games room also a massive bonus as we spent a lot of time in there. Beach literally 10 mins away- lots of local stuff to do so great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage in Dorset countryside

Long weekend with friends in this welcoming fully equiped cottage in the Dorset countryside
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views but the last 5 miles or so it was a single track road which was narrow.

Nice to have family under one roof but top floor very noisy when it rains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Facilities with Excellent View

Ten friends and family enjoyed a long weekend in this very pretty location. Lots to see and do near by but we also made great use of the garden and pool room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tanglewood August 2022

Very good. We all really enjoyed staying at Tanglewood during our holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

The layout of the upstairs was quirky but ideal for a large party. It was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property and great location

Tanglewood Cottage was a fantastic property to reunite with some old university friends. The house was clean and provided us with plenty of space for board games around the table and relaxing on the sofa in the lounge. The outside dining table was lovely for the evening and we also used the orchard for a game of cricket. Local supermarkets were nearby (~10 mins) making it easy for food and drink supplies. Also had a lovely trip to the beach to enjoy an ice cream. Thank you Adrian and Sue for being amazing hosts for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in a quiet location

Lovely rambling cottage in a beautiful location. Adrian was super helpful throughout our stay, and fixed the gas canister for us so we could have a barbecue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spring C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just like home

We are a group of 12, 7 adults + 5 kids. The house is very clean, nice and comfy, didn’t wanna leave, beautiful views , and convenient location too. The horse feeding is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Really good value for money, excellent location.

Located in a very rural area away from it all. Lovely views and walks. Hosts always contactable and helpful. Able to charge our electric car. Suggestions for local pubs very good. House has everything you need. Access to washing machine and tumble driers really useful. Really nice outdoor spaces at property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best weekend the property has amazing gardens

Amazing lovely location