Dog Friendly Villas In Dorchester

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Michael - Verified booking

  Overall it is a very nice cottage in a good location.

  Having an enclosed garden was important to us as we have a dog so that was a bonus. The sitting room is a good size as is the main bedroom & the bed was very comfortable, however, the kitchen area is tiny, as is the bathroom. The second bedroom might be okay for kids but certainly not adults and the only wardrobe space is in the second bedroom, half of which is taken up with vacuum cleaner, brooms etc. We had one car and whilst two might fit on the drive, it would be tight & turning in or out would become a major issue - there is no alternative parking anywhere nearby! The state of cleanliness, unfortunately, was poor with dust and mould in many places. The kitchen surfaces had clearly not been attended to very thoroughly and we felt the need to wash utensils and plates prior to use. As regards location, it is a short walk along a pleasant path to Dorchester and a very short walk to the Sun Inn, which is excellent. It is right on a busy road as other reviewers have noted so road noise might be an issue for some. We didn't sit outside due to the weather and time of year (late October). Finally, I did try to contact the owner at the end of our stay but got no response, luckily it was a trivial matter. Others have commented on the lack of response so I would echo that.

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• Maria - Verified booking

  We have never ever experienced what we went through over the last week.

  The Cottage started to build up a strong smell of fermented poo untold flushing didn’t sort it had to open windows to vent . Called House Keeper no reply Owner no reply handy man turned up didn’t know nothing came back to cut grass . Had to take drastic measures poured 6 kettles of boiling water down toilet pan maybe do something can only wait .went Lidls bought 2 bottles of bleach and 2 no toilet hangers of blue flush after 50 flushes still smell through out cottage .thought about it how can I get this better so holiday not spoilt and keep family happy . Found where smell was coming from very dry cesspit methane coming back up waste pipe. Now lifted access panel to gully to find what I can only say fermented poo and paper going wrong way. Drastic measures now needed found a twisted up hose but got this up and running hosed the gully till running the right way I thought but got rid off that bit of waste I thought the following morning wake to real bad smells through cottage . Repeated with hose and heavy flushed toilet again and again poured down remaining of bleach must have done something by now . The only way I can get the message to you people is the photos I’ve taken you could not make this up if there’s anyway I can get them up on here I will

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• Cathy - Verified booking

  Loved this place and would certainly return.

  The cottage is long and thin but there’s excellent use of space, especially in the kitchen area. There are multiple areas to sit and relax, work, read or eat all near windows, good light and heating. The kitchen is very well laid out and equipped for a small space and has a good sized freezer plus small dishwasher and oven. There is a good range of cooking and baking equipment and utensils, crockery and glassware. The décor is eclectic, furnishings hugely comfortable, there’s good hot water, towels, bed and bedding, lots of windows and natural light plus modern touches such as mood lighting, plenty of sockets and even USB ports. The friendly owners are nearby if you need them but otherwise leave you to your own devices. We were welcomed by a lovely basket of goodies that would have been plenty for a dinner, breakfast and even a lunch before getting to the shops. There is good heating throughout and a washer and a dryer are available for an extra charge if needed. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

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• Keith - Verified booking

  Thatched Cottage is very old and comfortable and has all one needs for a quiet relaxing holiday in a fantastic country setting, but needs some internal TLC, the wall as you enter the cottage is breaking away (plaster?

  ), in the excellent conservatory , and utility quite a few of the Double glazed windows have 'blown' spoiling the wonderful views . Having said this the cottage is well equipped and very comfortable if you want peace and quiet this is the place for you, many eating places and country houses/parks etc all close by, or relax in the lovely gardens with chairs and cushions supplied by the owners, listening to the birds and if up early enough to see the deer walking across the fields, The owner (Karen) who lives opposite the cottage is lovely and has fresh eggs and lovely venison produce if you are not a vegetarian, Both are highly recommended as in general is the Thatched Cottage, if the time and expense allows to fix the above items could be 100% perfect . The 5pm take over time is very late and should be brought in line with most other holiday lets, usually 3pm. (4pm at the very latest)

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• Jennifer - Verified booking

  This was our first visit to the area and we definatley plan to return.

  The cottage is very well located (just a 30 – 45 minute drive to some lovely walks and attractions, with Cerne Abbas just a 10 minute drive away), charming and well equipped. Phone signal/wifi is a bit “hit & miss”, but there was good wifi signal in the downstairs bedroom & conservatory (and for us, this was sufficient). The garden is huge & somewhat secure, although I would recommend you keep an eye your pooches as there are some gaps an ”escape artist” could possibly find. It was so tranquil and a very comfortable cottage to stay in. We came with 2 dogs – a senior & a puppy – and we found the book on the coffee table “Dorset Dog Walks (or Ronnie’s Rambles” both useful and entertaining. Do take the time to meet Karen in the right hand cottage opposite – she is a mine of information & a source of local venison. We are looking forward to returning soon.

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