Guests say
Oke Apple Cottage is consistently praised for its peaceful and idyllic setting, offering a relaxing break with stunning countryside views. Guests appreciate the warm welcome from the hosts, Fee and Simon, and their dogs. The cottage is noted for its cleanliness, comfort, and the added bonus of a natural swimming pond. It's an ideal base for exploring Dorset, with many mentioning the convenience for walking, cycling, and sightseeing.
Guests frequently commend the cottage for its spotless condition, indicating high standards of cleanliness. The property is consistently described as well-maintained and tidy.
The location is highly rated for its tranquility, rural charm, and proximity to local attractions. The serene setting with minimal traffic noise and beautiful views contributes to the positive feedback.
Reviewers find the cottage extremely comfortable, highlighting the large, cosy bed and the overall cosy atmosphere. The quiet environment adds to the comfort level, ensuring a restful stay.
The cottage is well-equipped according to guests, with a special mention of the natural swimming pond. However, some guests suggested the kitchen could be better equipped, which slightly impacts the score.
The hosts are noted for their thoughtfulness, providing items like dog towels and poo bags for guests with pets. A homemade apple crumble was mentioned as a kind gesture, although such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Okeford Fitzpaine 0.7 miles. A delightful single-storey barn conversion, set in the grounds of the owners' 17th century thatched cottage, deep in the North Dorset countryside and close to the village of Okeford Fitzpaine, 2 miles from Sturminster Newton. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, this Dorset holiday cottage offers couples a perfect romantic, rural retreat. The Okeford Fitzpaine holiday cottage accommodation provides bright and cheerful open plan living, kitchen and dining areas, leading into the attractive bedroom, which offers flexible accommodation of either two single beds or a super king-size bed. From the kitchen, patio doors open out onto a private terrace with lovely views towards the adjacent farmland.
Once outside the cottage, how about a swim in the attractive swimming pond, a lovely way to either start or end your day at this Dorset holiday cottage? The local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers superb walks, and you will be rewarded with fine views across the Blackmore Vale from the wonderful Bulbarrow Hill, one of Dorset's highest points, just a short drive from your Dorset holiday cottage. There is an abundance of attractions to suit all tastes easily accessed from this Dorset holiday cottage, including ancient Sherborne, historic Shaftesbury, Stourhead House and gardens, as well as Dorset's magnificent Jurassic Coast.
A peaceful, rural Dorset holiday cottage to be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Okeford Fitzpaine is a small village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a few miles from the market town of Dorset. This area is ideal for walking, the coastline, Thomas Hardy country and towns such as Sherborne and Shaftesbury.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One super king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric flame-effect fire.
Storage radiators with electric fire in sitting area.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Shared rear lawned garden with private patio and furniture.
Shared use of swimming pond.
One well-behaved dog welcome (to be kept on a lead at all times due to livestock).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Note: The owner has 3 dogs and there are donkeys and chickens on site.
This property does not accept children under the age of 8.
Note: This property can only accommodate Friday changeovers for booking 7-nights and over between April - October.
Reviews (104)
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Wendy
Simon and Fee made us extremely welcome and were available if needed but were not at all intrusive. We all had a fantastic break, even Pate (our dog) he made great friends with the owners dog and was made as welcome as we were, thank you so much for such an enjoyable few days
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Roger
In beautiful surroundings Warm and friendly welcome when arranged
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Kay
Ideal for unwinding and relaxing