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Bridport, Dorset

St Gabriel's Elm Cottage

St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
An aerial view of the St Gabriel's cottages and the coast, Dorset

St Gabriel's Elm Cottage

Deep in the Dorset countryside is this pretty thatched cottage, only a short walk from the coast of the Golden Cap estate.

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The sitting room at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
An aerial view of the St Gabriel's cottages and the coast, Dorset
St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The sitting room at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The sitting room at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
An aerial view of the St Gabriel's cottages and the coast, Dorset
The kitchen at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The dining table in the kitchen at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The kitchen at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The single bedroom at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The twin bedroom at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The double bedroom at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The shower room at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The outdoor table and chairs at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The coast and countryside at Golden Cap by St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The countryside around St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The St Gabriel's cottages - Beech, Ash, Elm and Oak, Dorset
The area surrounding St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset
The area surrounding St Gabriel's Elm Cottage, Dorset

© National Trust/Mike Henton

Deep in the Dorset countryside is this pretty thatched cottage, only a short walk from the coast of the Golden Cap estate.

At a glance

Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
003029
Acorn rating

About St Gabriel's Elm Cottage

St Gabriel's Elm Cottage is one of a handful of holiday homes that make up St Gabriel’s cottages, a large thatched farm house on the site of an old hamlet. Located on the Golden Cap estate, the views from the property are outstanding. 

Your family will love their holiday at St Gabriel's Elm Cottage. Thanks to its remote location, children can safely explore the extensive grounds, climbing trees and building dens. Older guests can enjoy the excellent walking trails that begin just outside the property. 

Take a trip into Bridport, a short drive from the cottage. This nearby market town is awash with artists, local food producers, and fantastic local breweries. 

St Gabriel's Elm Cottage is attached to Oak Cottage (sleeps four) and Ash Cottage (sleeps three). Beech Cottage (sleeps five) is also part of the old farmhouse. Groups of up to 17 guests can book to stay in multiple cottages.

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Daylight arrival advised. Careful driving required on approach. Shared cark park behind cottage. Shared lawn. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen/dining room and sitting room with electric 'woodburner' style fire.

First floor layout

Three bedrooms (1 double with 5ft bed, 1 twin and 1 single) and bathroom with electric shower. There is no bath at this cottage.

More information

Heating: Gas central heating included. 

Parking: There is a car park located behind the cottage which is shared with the Ash, Oak and Beech Cottages and is large enough for approximately 12 cars.

Garden: There is a shared lawn area to the front.

Utilities/Electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Television/Signal: A satellite television system ensures good reception and a range of digital channels.

Please note: The mixed surface track to the cottage has steep sections, sharp bends and only a few passing places. It is advisable to arrive in daylight as careful driving is required on approach to this cottage.

Please Note: There is no stairgate at this property.

Book together...

Beech Cottage has a thatched roof and a shared rear garden with lawn and fence, Dorset

Beech Cottage, Dorset 

Part of a thatched farmhouse, Beech Cottage has a double and a triple bedroom, and a bathroom with shower over bath. Sleeps five, dog friendly.

The exterior of Ash Cottage and its picnic table in the shared garden, Dorset

Ash Cottage, Dorset 

A semi-detached cottage with a double and a single bedroom, plus a bathroom with shower over bath. Sleeps three, dog friendly.

The exterior of Beech Cottage and the shared garden, Dorset

Oak Cottage, Dorset 

This thatched cottage has a double bedroom, with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, a twin bedroom and a shower room. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

Your top three questions answered

Things to see and do at Golden Cap...

View from the top of Golden Cap
Place
Place

Golden Cap 

Stunning coastline overlooking the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Bridport, Dorset

Golden Cap Estate
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Exploring nature at Golden Cap 

From a woodlands to hilltops and the Jurassic Coast, Golden Cap is full of variety. Discover the best parts of the estate and look out for rare orchids and dragonflies.

View from the top of Golden Cap
Activity
Activity

Outdoor activities at Golden Cap 

From bracing walks with breathtaking views to angling and geocaching, there's lots to do around the Golden Cap estate.

A woman and a man with a baby carrier looking out over the Jurassic Coast from Golden Cap in Dorset, on a bright summer's day
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Family-friendly things to do at Golden Cap 

Visiting Golden Cap is always a big adventure. Discover treasure on the Stonebarrow Smugglers' Trail, take on a big challenge and climb Golden Cap, or try out geocaching on the wider estate.

The Dorset coastline shot from the summit of Golden Cap, with sea to the right and cliffs to the right. The sun is rising above a grassy mound and heather grows on the clifftop
Trail
Trail

Stonebarrow walk on the Golden Cap Estate 

Dorset

An easy circular walk featuring rolling hills and ancient hedgerows with views of the dramatic coastline of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.7 (km: 2.72)