Chideock Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alastair - Verified booking

  A gorgeous setting in a superb location.

  Not having Wi-Fi/signal was a godsend and three young boys (2/4/6) had great fun playing tag/rugby/football passing in the garden. Unfortunately the holiday was let down by a few major points: a ridiculously small downstairs bed; a kettle that didn't work 95% of the time, the remaining 5% requiring you to hold the button down; a shower head blocked with limescale and pinched hose held together with electrical tape; electrical tape used to hold the bulb holder of a bedside lamp together; and an very strong smell of damp. We own an 18th century cottage and appreciate that whilst a certain level of dampness is to be expected within a property of this age the level within St Gabriel’s was excessive. The bedding felt constantly 'damp' and clammy, clothes felt damp when left out overnight and a leather handbag strap went mouldy inside of a week. Not to mention the effect on bread and other perishable food. I’m not sure whether there was an extended duration between the previous guests and ourselves but the smell was very strong and the walls visibly damp. Crumbs in the breadbin, a half-finished bottle of open ketchup, hair in the shower and general grit/grass on the floor on arrival suggested a lacklustre approach to cleaning. There should be mention of the smaller-than-standard-double sized bed which even without a pregnant wife was completely unsuitable in this day and age; it felt like the desire to cram two bedside tables in had led to that decision yet in reality all that happened when you decided to try not sleeping on your side was that you ended up headbutting one of the very sharp corners. That said, it was a nice week and the cottage is in a wonderful setting.

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• The B Family - Verified booking

  We have enjoyed staying in many attractive country cottages over he years - but Hope Cottage stands out as one of the best, thanks to it perfect combination of comfort, character and location. Hope's bright and spacious interior has been wonderfully appointed and furnished with impeccable tate - with many delightful quirky touches that add to the overall ambience. Best of all are the unforgettable views stretching for miles across the rolling Dorset countryside. The most lasting impression of all will always be the delightful terraced garden sloping down from the cottage to a tree. The most lasting impression of all will always be the delightful terraced garden, sloping down from the cottage to the tree. Framed backdrops of meadows, woods and hills extending to the horizon. In short, Ryall Hope was for us, the Perfect 'Dorset Hideaway' and one that we shall long remember!

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• Joe - Verified booking

  Rang several times about a wasps nest and it wasn't dealt with or were we moved to another property.

  I removed two dozen wasps and we were able to stay the night but more got in the following day (with all windows closed). I was promised a callback three times but never got one. I got a refund for one of the two nights eventually, but that appeared in my account. It was never explained that was the outcome. Not my style to complain but this warrants it. I have a three year old that couldn't sleep for fear of the wasps, and the whole thing was handled badly. Shame because the property and location are idyllic. Lovely old cottage. Bathroom is nice and modern, but the rest of the cottage is true to it's age. I should also note that there was no hot water in the kitchen.

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• The M Family - Verified booking

  We enjoyed a sunny week with the glorious Hope Cottage views! The 15 minute walk up Hardown Hill is fantastic for coastal views. Highlights of the holiday were finding lots of bits of ammonite, Beer Quarry Caves, Abbotsbury Tropical Gardens and chilling on Chesil Beach. Felicity's Farm Shop at the end of Star Lane has also been a real treat!

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  St Gabriel's Cottage is the perfect getaway to feel away from the hustle and bustle of our modern and busy lives.

  It's location feels remote with excellent walking around Golden Cap and the SW Coast path, but in reality the house is only 5 minutes drive from the best Dorset farm shop (Felicity's) and 10 minutes from Charmouth and Bridport. We've stayed here for three years in a row and have loved it every time.

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