Dairy Cottage

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Linzi
September 2024

“The property itself is lovely, very comfortable and peaceful.”

It is well maintained and the garden is beautiful. It was perfect for our golden retriever as it was secure for a large dog, but I would agree with other reviewers that for small dogs the garden is not secure. The only other issue we had was with the accuracy of the directions, some of our group got a bit lost on arrival as they missed a key turning. Aside from that, we had a wonderful stay and would recommend the property.

It is well maintained and the garden is beautiful. It was perfect for our golden retriever as it was secure for a large dog, but I would agree with other reviewers that for small dogs the garden is not secure. The only other issue we had was with the accuracy of the directions, some of our group got a bit lost on arrival as they missed a key turning. Aside from that, we had a wonderful stay and would recommend the property.

- Linzi, September 2024
Alan September 2024

“Lovely property, comfortable and a great quiet location.”

Good facilities and spacious. My only criticism is that the garden is not secure for a small/medium dog. We had to find various items to block the gap under the back gate and fencing after our Westie managed to escape one evening. This could be easily be remedied by the owners by fixing a small amount of wire fencing under the gate and wooden fencing to block the gaps, hence my reason for not giving 5 stars. Saying this we were hoping to come back again next year but unfortunately the price has increased beyond our budget.

- Alan, September 2024
Gillian August 2024

“An amazing property in a delightful setting.”

So quiet and relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area, spending quite a lot of time in Abbotsbury and exploring the Chesil Beach area. It did not disappoint.

- Gillian, August 2024
Samantha August 2024

“We had the most wonderful stay at Dairy Cottage and will certainly be back.”

The house was very well equipped and spacious enough for 6 adults, a baby and a dog! The location is fantastic and so peaceful, right in the heart of the countryside, but also within easy access of shops, beaches etc by driving 15/20 minutes. There is so much to do in this beautiful area. The garden is large and truly delightful; we had many evenings outside with our friends, who were also staying nearby. The instructions to get to the property were, as mentioned previously, a little tricky, especially in the dark! Many of us got lost in the first few days! The beds were comfortable but certainly on the firm side. One of the beds in the twin room, the one near the wall, is really too hard to be truly comfortable and should be changed. All in all though, a fantastic house with ample room and beautiful surroundings!

- Samantha, August 2024
Rick July 2024

“We loved this cottage.”

The perfect "out of the way" location perfect for viewing the stars at night, but just a few minutes away from local towns and the most amazing view at the top of the coastal road.

- Rick, July 2024
Derek June 2024

“Comments: plastic de-laminating on the toilet seat -not a recent issue happened some weeks ago.”

Why did the cleaning company not flag this to the maintenance company before our arrival. Property cleaning not to a good standard - windows cleaned months ago, shower glass still dirty. We have stayed in cheaper properties which have been better equipped - garden umbrella and cushions, milk jug sugar bowl bread bin spare toilet rolls - all missing. Dairy Cottage was comfortable and in a very rural situation which was wonderful - unfortunately spoilt by lack of maintenance and minimum facilities. Score about 2 /10 and I would not recommend the property. What a shame.

- Derek, June 2024
Carolyn May 2024

“Excellent cottage in a quiet rural location.”

Only a short drive to several beaches. Cottage is well equipped and very clean. The enclosed garden worked well for our dog and grandchildren. We found the beds comfy. Only slight criticism is that the directions need tweaking at the end. We had to stop and ask for help finding the property. There isn't a sign for Ashley Dairy (turning point in the instructions)- the cottage is next to Ashley Estate Office which has a sign at the turn into the drive.

- Carolyn, May 2024
Tracy May 2024

“Beautiful cottage, remote and quiet, very lovely inside but beds extremely hard and uncomfortable.”

Otherwise top notch

- Tracy, May 2024
Olivia April 2024

“Our stay at the dairy cottage was perfect, the cottage itself was absolutely beautiful.”

Every room was very clean and very well maintained. We were worried about the WiFi having read previous reviews, but we had no issues at all - 4 of us were all connected and the WiFi was still very quick. There was work going on at the new cottage next door, but it was no interruption at all. They were very quiet each day and we didn’t even realise they were there! We were provided with tea, coffee, biscuits on arrival, as well as given essentials of washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, new bin liners, etc. which made it super easy to tidy up after ourselves before checking out. Accessing the cottage wasn’t ideal in a small, low car. The tracks to and from are slightly rocky and bumpy so can be a difficult drive for quite a low car. We found that the easiest and least bumpy way to access the cottage would be to head towards Abbotsbury - as you leave the cottage, turn right and head up the steep hill - the track is just over a mile before hitting the main roads! Luckily, we saw a review on here to explain about locating the cottage by spotting a green sign. Perhaps a bigger sign with the name of the cottage on the track would help other people find their way easily. Our only feedback would be the security of the garden for four-legged friends! We took our small cockapoo with us on our holiday. The garden itself is absolutely gorgeous and one of the reasons why we chose the cottage was that it mentioned it was enclosed and secured for dogs. We would agree that if you have a medium/large sized dog, this would be the case. However, the two garden gates and the 3 fence panels to the right side of the property are high enough for a little dog to escape under, which our dog did. Luckily we saw him creep under and were able to catch him, however we then had to secure these little gaps ourselves. Other than that, our stay was absolutely fantastic and we had a lovely time. We would definitely stay at the dairy cottage again. Thank you.

- Olivia, April 2024
Stacey March 2024

“We absolutely loved our stay at Dairy Cottage.”

The house is lovely, clean and well located. It’s so quiet there, but really easy to get everywhere. Abbotsbury is lovely with lots of things to do. We spent a day on Burton Bradstock beach (15 mins away). The Subtropical Gardens are well worth a visit. We didn’t realise, but the bedrooms all have blackout blinds as well as curtains. As a parent, this is brilliant! Our children slept so well! The garden is lovely, and well set up for relaxing at the table whilst the children ran around. The house was really clean and had everything you could need to cook pretty much any meal! There’s also children’s plates etc which is a nice touch. Really dog and family friendly. We will definitely be back!

- Stacey, March 2024
Katherine March 2024

“Excellent holiday home.”

Lovely rural location which was very peaceful (don’t be put off by the ‘working farm’ description!), although worth saying it’s quite a long fairly bumpy track to get to the house. Very easy key collection from key box. Every room was very tastefully decorated, with all the facilities you could want and very clear instructions for all of them. We have a toddler so were very pleased to have a highchair, cot and stairgate all provided, and it was very helpful that there is a door at the bottom of the stairs that you can close too. Very nice garden and outdoor seating area, although it was a bit too cold to enjoy that fully. Comfy beds and pillows, good shower, and lovely to have local biscuits, coffee and milk on arrival. (Tea bags and instant coffee also provided.) Only suggestions would be to make one of the bathroom doors less stiff as it was very difficult to close, and the directions could be slightly improved, I.e specifying the road name for one of the final turnings approaching from Dorchester (Litton Road) and the fact that the last turning is signed for Ashley Chase Estate Office.

- Katherine, March 2024
Leanne December 2023

“We had a great stay at Dairy cottage over the Christmas break.”

The house has been tastefully decorated and renovated, the beds were really comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. The garden was also beautiful and the area so quiet. If I could suggest any changes to the letting for future it would be to look at your internet providers as this was incredibly slow for a family of 6 and the smart TV would not connect. We therefore only had terrestrial TV over the Christmas period which was a shame. I also think it would be helpful if the instructions to gain access to the property were updated, including discussing the green ‘Ashley farm estate office sign’ as you turn by the house, it’s a good point of reference. We enjoyed our time and would recommend to others, thank you.

- Leanne, December 2023
Sara December 2023

“I would highly recommend Dairy Cottage.”

It is spacious, beautifully presented, well equipped and extremely comfortable. We had a fabulous long weekend with family, for my husband's 60th birthday. It was a perfect place to celebrate. Many thanks.

- Sara, December 2023
Elaine December 2023

“The property itself was lovely & of a high standard, however there was no meet & greet & no contact number available for owners so when I had a problem over the weekend I had to wait for Sykes to open 9am Monday morning & was without WiFi & TV till that was resolved.”

Steps out of property dangerous when wet & I had a nasty fall from them & being on my own was a nasty incident. Very remote & this isn’t made clear on advertisement & difficult to find even with satnav. Not up to Sykes usual standards compèred with all the other rural properties I have stayed in.

- Elaine, December 2023
Mary October 2023

“The cottage has been carefully and imaginatively adapted as a holiday cottage and we enjoyed the views and peace.”

In the summer I imagine that it would be even better to sit out for a meal (we had tea in chilly October). The directions could be sharper, eg. lane marked Ashley Close Estate office leads to cottage or an OS map reference.

- Mary, October 2023
Natalie October 2023

“The cottage itself was lovely, everything was well equipped.”

Really did like the place. Comfort rating have had to give lower as 3 of the 4 people staying said the beds were hard and uncomfortable and did not get a good night's sleep. Unfortunately would not recommend to family/friends staying here and would not stay here again myself purely based on the roads getting in and out. Was extremely anxious driving the roads, and twice had to reverse a long way back up a hill because of a tractor coming the other way. I realise it is on a working farm, but this really terrified me and had to make sure was back before it got dark every night because of the roads. Therefore I would not book here again despite liking the place because of the difficulty getting in and out of the roads both ways.

- Natalie, October 2023

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Central heating
Electric Rangemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio and furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.6 miles, pub 2.7 miles
Note: There are steps to the exterior and interior, unsuitable for those with limited mobility
Note: The property rests on a working farm
Note: Limited headroom on the staircase
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Abbotsbury 2.7 miles.

Dairy Cottage, a delightful, three-bedroom thatched dwelling enjoys rural views overlooking the Dorset countryside, on the outskirts of Abbotsbury.

Located on a partial working farm, Dairy Cottage offers a peaceful base for up to six guests, whilst a short car journey away from the coastline.

Park up and take in the serene setting of your new abode, enjoying the views from the pet-friendly garden, a haven for alfresco mealtimes and late-night tipples under the stars.

Step inside to reach the farmhouse style kitchen/diner, complete with all the appliances needed for a self-catered stay, where you can prepare meals to be enjoyed in the bright and airy living/dining room; also featuring a woodburning stove, cosy up and spend quality time upon the plush sofas, with the Smart TV for entertainment.

Three well-appointed bedrooms await, including two doubles and a twin, offering plenty of space for your party, with the choice of a bathroom and a shower room for freshening up from.

Start your holiday with a visit to nearby Abbotsbury where you can explore the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, a unique botanical garden featuring plants from all around the world or take a stroll on Abbotsbury Beach and watch the traditional Abbotsbury Swannery, the only managed colony of nesting swans in the world; in the village itself you’ll also find your nearest hub of shops, pubs, and eateries.

For those seeking a bit more adventure, why not take the Southwest Coast Path to Weymouth, taking advantage of your position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can enjoy a bite to eat on the harbour, soak up the atmosphere in the lively town centre, or visit the National Sailing Academy for a spot of windsurfing or paddle boarding.

With plenty to explore on your doorstep, Dairy Cottage is ideal for a wonderful, Dorset escape.

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About the location

ABBOTSBURY

Weymouth 8.8. miles.

Nestled on the Dorset Jurassic Coast, the historic village of Abbotsbury offers quintessential high streets and a variety of amenities, including a village shop with a post office and ATM, a farm shop selling local produce, tea rooms, art galleries, and a character pub. The town boasts a selection of family attractions including Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, with its 20 acres of flourishing exotic plants and a pathway leading to the dramatic Chesil Beach, and a swannery, a unique attraction allowing visitors to wander through a colony of nesting Mute Swans Booming with tourism, the nearby popular seaside town of Weymouth has a wide variety of attractions on offer, including sandy beaches with opportunities for watersports such as kayaking, pedal boating and deep sea diving, a picturesque harbour, as well as a wide range of shops, pubs, cafes, and restaurants to choose from. Additional nearby points of interest include the County town of Dorchester, Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, which is linked to Weymouth by Chesil Beach.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property itself is lovely, very comfortable and peaceful.”

“Lovely property, comfortable and a great quiet location.”

“An amazing property in a delightful setting.”

“We had the most wonderful stay at Dairy Cottage and will certainly be back.”

“We loved this cottage.”

“Comments: plastic de-laminating on the toilet seat -not a recent issue happened some weeks ago.”

“Excellent cottage in a quiet rural location.”

“Beautiful cottage, remote and quiet, very lovely inside but beds extremely hard and uncomfortable.”

“Our stay at the dairy cottage was perfect, the cottage itself was absolutely beautiful.”

“We absolutely loved our stay at Dairy Cottage.”

“Excellent holiday home.”

“We had a great stay at Dairy cottage over the Christmas break.”

“I would highly recommend Dairy Cottage.”

“The property itself was lovely & of a high standard, however there was no meet & greet & no contact number available for owners so when I had a problem over the weekend I had to wait for Sykes to open 9am Monday morning & was without WiFi & TV till that was resolved.”

“The cottage has been carefully and imaginatively adapted as a holiday cottage and we enjoyed the views and peace.”

“The cottage itself was lovely, everything was well equipped.”

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About the location

ABBOTSBURY