Shearwater in Shearwater Beach Road West Bexington, Dorchester, DT2 9DG

About Shearwater

Shearwater is a four-bedroom family holiday home in West Bexington, near Dorchester in Dorset. This property sleeps eight guests and sits just 200 metres from Chesil Beach. Four en-suite bedrooms make this perfect for groups wanting their own space. The open-plan kitchen overlooks the garden. The lounge has plenty of seating and a Smart TV with Netflix.

West Bexington is a peaceful Dorset village on the Jurassic Coast. The beach is a short walk away. Rolling countryside surrounds the property.

The ground floor has two bedrooms: one double with en-suite shower room and one twin with en-suite shower room. Upstairs are two more doubles with en-suite shower rooms. One has a 5-foot zip-and-link bed with sea views. The other has a balcony with table and chairs. There's also a main bathroom with shower over bath. A pet room handles wet weather gear.

Abbotsbury Swannery (5 miles, 12 minutes) hosts hundreds of swans. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (5 miles, 12 minutes) covers 20 acres. West Bay (7 miles, 15 minutes) offers harbour walks and fossil hunting. Burton Bradstock (4 miles, 10 minutes) has golden cliffs and coastal paths.

Groups wanting beach access and countryside peace will love Shearwater. Two dogs are welcome for £20 each per week.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 4
✓Activity: cycling
✓Activity: fishing
✓Beach Within 5 Miles
✓Bathrooms: 4
✓Dogs allowed: 2
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: High chair
✓Fam: Travel cot
✓G/F bedroom
✓Garden enclosed
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Kitchen
✓Towels included
✓Location: Waterside
✓Family friendly
✓Other: BBQ
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Private parking
✓Property type: Bungalow
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓TV

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Shearwater

Four En-Suite Bedrooms

Every bedroom has its own shower room giving eight guests complete privacy and convenience throughout their stay.

Steps from Chesil Beach

Just 200 metres from the famous shingle beach means morning walks and sunset views are part of daily life here.

Perfect for Two Families

Ground floor and first floor bedrooms work brilliantly when two families share, giving everyone their own space and bathrooms.

Smart Entertainment Setup

Netflix-enabled Smart TV and Bluetooth sound system in the lounge plus TVs in all bedrooms keep everyone happy.

Dog-Friendly Welcome

Two dogs can join the holiday with a dedicated pet room for muddy paws and beach gear after coastal adventures.

Enclosed Garden Space

Three linked garden areas with lawn, mature trees and patio provide safe outdoor space for children and pets to play.

Getting To Shearwater

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Shearwater by car, take the A35 towards Bridport then follow the B3157 coast road to West Bexington. The property has ample parking on the drive for multiple vehicles.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, approximately 14 miles away. From there, a taxi takes around 25 minutes to reach West Bexington along scenic Dorset roads.

Ample parking on the drive

Dorchester South station (14 miles)

Accessible via A35 and B3157

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Abbotsbury Swannery

Distance: 5 miles

DT3 4JG

West Bay Harbour

Distance: 7 miles

DT6 4EN

Mapperton House and Gardens

Distance: 12 miles

DT8 3NR

Chesil Beach Coastal Path

Distance: 0.1 miles

DT2 9DF

Burton Bradstock Beach Walk

Distance: 4 miles

DT6 4RB

Golden Cap Estate

Distance: 8 miles

DT6 6RP

Bridport Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

DT6 3LF

Morrisons Bridport

Distance: 7 miles

DT6 3SX

Abbotsbury Village Shop

Distance: 5 miles

DT3 4JL

Dorchester South Station

Distance: 14 miles

DT1 1QU

Weymouth Town Centre

Distance: 11 miles

DT4 8TR

Lyme Regis

Distance: 16 miles

DT7 3JF

Abbotsbury Swannery

Distance: 5 miles

DT3 4JG

West Bay Harbour

Distance: 7 miles

DT6 4EN

Mapperton House and Gardens

Distance: 12 miles

DT8 3NR

Chesil Beach Coastal Path

Distance: 0.1 miles

DT2 9DF

Burton Bradstock Beach Walk

Distance: 4 miles

DT6 4RB

Golden Cap Estate

Distance: 8 miles

DT6 6RP

Bridport Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

DT6 3LF

Morrisons Bridport

Distance: 7 miles

DT6 3SX

Abbotsbury Village Shop

Distance: 5 miles

DT3 4JL

Dorchester South Station

Distance: 14 miles

DT1 1QU

Weymouth Town Centre

Distance: 11 miles

DT4 8TR

Lyme Regis

Distance: 16 miles

DT7 3JF

Is Shearwater Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love being 200 metres from Chesil Beach for rock pooling and fossil hunting. The enclosed garden has three linked areas with lawn space for games. A travel cot and highchair are available. Each bedroom has a TV for downtime. West Bay is 7 miles away with harbour walks and fish and chips. Abbotsbury Swannery is 5 miles away where hundreds of swans nest.

Groups Will Love...

Four en-suite bedrooms make Shearwater exceptional for group holidays. Every guest gets their own shower room and WC. Two bedrooms sit on the ground floor and two upstairs. This layout works perfectly when two families share or when groups want privacy. One first-floor double has sea views. Another has a balcony with table and chairs for sunset drinks. All bedrooms have TVs.

Pet Friendly

Shearwater welcomes two dogs at £20 each per week. A dedicated pet room stores leads, towels and muddy boots after beach walks. The enclosed garden has three areas linked by paths where dogs can explore safely. Chesil Beach is 200 metres away for morning and evening walks. Seasonal restrictions apply so check before booking. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking routes.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Shearwater

The Club House

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT6 4RF

The Ilchester Arms

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT3 4JR

Hive Beach Cafe

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT6 4RF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Shearwater

Is Shearwater pet-friendly?

Yes, Shearwater welcomes up to two dogs at £20 each per week. There's a dedicated pet room for storing leads and cleaning muddy paws after beach walks.

How many people does Shearwater sleep?

The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. Two doubles and one twin are on the ground floor, with two doubles upstairs including one with a balcony.

What are the sleeping arrangements at Shearwater?

Ground floor has one double and one twin bedroom, both with en-suite shower rooms. First floor has two double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, one featuring a 5-foot zip-and-link bed.

How far is Shearwater from the beach?

Chesil Beach is just 200 metres from the front door. You can walk there in under five minutes for swimming, fossil hunting or coastal walks.

Is there parking at Shearwater?

Ample parking is available on the drive for multiple vehicles. This makes arrival easy when travelling with a group or two families sharing.

What entertainment is available at Shearwater?

The lounge has a Smart TV with Netflix and a Bluetooth sound system. Every bedroom also has its own television for flexible viewing options.

Are there shops near Shearwater?

Bridport is 6.5 miles away with supermarkets and independent shops. Burton Bradstock village is 4 miles away with a local shop and cafes.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 onwards on your arrival day. Check-out is before 10:00 on your departure day to allow time for cleaning.