“A pleasant stay marred by a few problems.”
Overall the property was clean and comfortable and the garden was lovely. The main bedroom is large and comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped, though there are insufficieint work surfaces on which to prepare food.
It is not made clear that the ceilings are quite low and, at 6'5" I banged my head a few times, particularly when coming down the stairs and while the fact that the main gate opens directly onto the road is mentioned, what isn't mentioned is that the road is extremely busy and cars pass very close, many well in excess of the 30mph speed limit.
Faults noted:
The kitchen window onto the road does not close properly, neither does the door to the double bedroom. The television is quite old and frequently loses its signal. There is a lot of out of date food in one of the cupboards.
We are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant stay at Lilac Cottage. Although the ceilings are not unusually low (I am over 6ft and have no problem), I can appreciate that at 6'5" you will have needed to watch your head at little. Lilac is a 350 year old traditional thatched Dorset cottage, like most period cottages it doesn't have high ceilings that you might find in a more modern house, I hope this didn't spoil your experience too much. When the weather is good, as it was during your stay, the road can be busy as Lilac Cottage is less than a half a mile from what is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. We try to make up for this by ensuring that the cottage and garden are well equipped so guests have an exceptional experience. Thanks for pointing out the other issues which will be dealt with this week. Best Wishes, Tim
Property Owner
