A secret valley in the green heart of Dorset, rolling gently down to the seashore. Hedgerows blazing with flowers. Buzzards wheeling lazily above ancient woodlands. An Iron Age fort on the horizon. The sun glittering on the sea.

Here, in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stands Sheepwash Green, one of a pair of 18th century cob cottages in the tiny hamlet of Fishpond Bottom.

This is a place where time stands still. No hustle and bustle. No traffic noise. Only the hooting of owls in the holly copse, and the occasional clip clop of a passing horse.

Wake to a sparkling view of the sea and swallows darting under the eaves. Spend lazy days in the perfect peace of the sunny south-facing garden, or hunting for fossils on the beach. Enjoy miles of glorious walking right from the doorstep.

Take time out, in the valley time forgot.

A SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY COTTAGE, THAT’S A REAL HOME FROM HOME