Guests say
Roselands is a unique and charming holiday cottage, delighting guests with its quirky retro style and the standout feature of a restored railway carriage. Visitors consistently praise the comfortable, spacious interiors, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful, relaxing gardens. The peaceful village location is ideal for exploring the Dorset coast and local attractions. Owners are noted for their helpfulness and excellent communication. Minor issues such as parking and occasional dusting are mentioned, but overall, guests thoroughly enjoy their stay and often express a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with only one review mentioning some dusting issues on bookcases and dressing tables. Overall, cleanliness is well maintained.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to Weymouth, Bridport, and the Jurassic Coast, as well as the charm of the surrounding village and easy access to local attractions.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with special mention of the beds and relaxing lounge. The railway carriage and garden add to the overall comfort and enjoyment.
Facilities are well regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, lovely garden, and unique railway carriage dining area. Some minor issues are noted with parking, plug sockets, and the smart TV, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The owners are repeatedly described as helpful and attentive, with thoughtful touches throughout the property. While guests feel well cared for, please note that specific gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
A charming bungalow with an lswr train attached!! is just a few miles from the beautiful Jurassic Coast, ideal for walking and exploring the area.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for the open fire included. Lawned garden. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Step back in time with this retro-chic property, Roselands has been beautifully presented by the owners; from the minute you step foot on the driveway, you will notice the fantastic offerings this bungalow has. The gardens sweep around the property and are beautifully maintained with views across open farmland. Inside the property, you enter via the side door into the kitchen where you will find a vast array of utilities and a separate utility room. Through into the hall, you are greeted with a large dining room table to seat up to four guests and a keyboard for some light evening entertainment. The living room is the perfect place for the whole family to relax after a long day exploring the Dorset countryside, you will be able to light the fire and relax on the sofas and the beautiful window seat admiring the picturesque view of the garden. You have additional rooms within the beautifully renovated carriage, including an amazing dining room with a large table for a special evening meal, a boot room for your boots and outdoor clothing, and a gorgeous garden room, to sit and read or relax. A TV is available, but please note only available through the internet so there may be restricted channels. There are a variety of books and board games. The owners have attached a 1897 London South Western Railway carriage to the side of the bungalow which you can access from both the sitting room and the kitchen. The bungalow sleeps four with one bedroom being a double and the other a twin with all the furniture you will require. There are two bathrooms one with a shower and one with a bath.
Roselands is situated 2 miles away from Dorset’s World Heritage coastline where you will find many natural beaches and activities for all the family to enjoy. For the walkers and cyclists among us, you have miles of uninterrupted paths and cycle paths around the county of Dorset where you can take in the views of Weymouth, Lyme Regis, Chesil Beach, and many more.
If you want to travel further afield, the seaside town of Weymouth and Portland is a 15-minute drive away where you will find many local amenities, shops, pubs, and restaurants. To make the trip even more special you can take the 30-minute drive to the world-famous Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove where you can enjoy a day relaxing on the beaches or a day exploring the many walks this area has to offer. Don’t forget to take your camera as this is one for the memories.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Durdle Door
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
We were pleased to be able to book Roselands this year having failed last year.This is a fascinating place and an interesting project to follow over the years. The area is great and the site fantastic and enjoyable. The nocturnal peace and lack of light pollution failitated star and satellite gazing at the end of the night.local amenities and walksand the proximity of interesting gadens nature reserves and markets led to a packed vacation and still things left to do.would go again
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful week in this beautifully restored cottage with railway carriage. It was a pleasure to stay in nostalgia and the garden was peaceful and secluded. It’s close to a variety of things to do so would suit most people and families.
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Robert Cook
We had a fantastic week the accommodation was excellent with fine views of well kept gardens all round. The railway coach was excellent and the the description of its reconstruction and adaptation to living quarters was fascinating. Plenty to see and do around the area including a guided tour of the Jurassic coast and fossil hunting.