Little England Cottage | Milborne St Andrew | Manor Fm

4.8★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

36 Customer Review(s)

Anne
April 2025

“We enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

All was as stated in the details. Sue, Laurie and Anna, the little dog, were welcoming and friendly. We appreciated the milk, biscuits and flowers and the instructions for use of the hob and other appliances .....but especially the hob. We were lucky enough to have wonderful sunshine all week but the heating was preset to come on at a certain time or temperature, again much appreciated as the evenings and mornings were cool. The sofa was a bit slippery but the chair was very good for my back ...

All was as stated in the details. Sue, Laurie and Anna, the little dog, were welcoming and friendly. We appreciated the milk, biscuits and flowers and the instructions for use of the hob and other appliances .....but especially the hob. We were lucky enough to have wonderful sunshine all week but the heating was preset to come on at a certain time or temperature, again much appreciated as the evenings and mornings were cool. The sofa was a bit slippery but the chair was very good for my back and neck. The cottage was well situated for visiting a variety of places and also for walking from the house.

- Anne, April 2025

Thank you for your kind words. Sue and I are delighted that you enjoyed your week with us. If you can organise the same kind of weather you will be welcome at any time! Property Owner
Angela October 2024

“This was our 2nd stay at Little England this year and we do intend to book again for next year.”

Sue and Laurie are excellent hosts. There if you need them, but very discreet if you don't. The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable, just right for the two of us. The area boasts very many interesting places to visit. We recommend Bovington Tank Museum where you can also get a good lunch or just tea and cake.

- Angela, October 2024

Sue and I are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Property Owner
Mandy July 2024

“We had a lovely week stay at the Little England Cottage.”

Sue & Laurie were really helpful and such kind hosts and their dog Anna was so sweet with our own dog Heidi. The accommodation was everything we needed, clean, comfortable and having access to a garden for our dog. The village pub “The Royal Oak” (5 mins walk) has a great menu, and big portions which we visited most evenings. The local shop (Londis) has everything you need and reasonably priced. We chose the location as we wanted to be within 30-40 mins from Weymouth and Bournemouth. We highly recommend Little England Cottage.

- Mandy, July 2024

Thanks for your kind words. Sue and I are delighted that you had a good time here and would be more than happy to see you again in the future. Best wishes Sue, Laurie and Anna Property Owner
Joy July 2024

“A very comfortable stay with all the facilities you need.”

Very nice pub in walking distance from Little England serving delicious food. Hosts of Little England welcoming as well as helpful and friendly. My husband and I plus our dog really enjoyed our 3 day stay in Dorset.

- Joy, July 2024
Louise June 2024

“Very nice, quite spot.”

Ideal for visiting the area. The owners are friendly and welcoming.

- Louise, June 2024
Danny May 2024

“Tidy, clean, all home comforts catered for fresh clean towels and bedding , plenty of pots pans and the like .”

As a base to go exploring and days out was excellent. Peaceful surroundings in idyllic village setting , Great local pub , Good selection of food and drink very welcoming host and staff, Value for money. Host at Cottage warm friendly and eager to let us know lay of the land and amenities , Top notch . Only downside for us was dog friendly !! allows dogs but no where really for dog to be on his own or able to mooch as we couldn't risk him on pristine garden so was on lead for most of stay. So great holiday and would go again when dog is dead so can relax a little more , Or try and dig deeper into a isolated fenced , enclosed property free standing .

- Danny, May 2024
Pauline May 2024

“A lovely warm welcome and clean, cosy property.”

Area peaceful and beautiful with lovely village walks and footpaths. Local shop well stocked and Pub food excellent. Two things about Little England I particularly liked was everything worked and the bed was super comfy. A great holiday.

- Pauline, May 2024
Jennifer April 2024

“A lovely cottage to relax and explore the Dorset area.”

The owners were very welcoming and the highlight was their little dog Anna. A trip to be repeated - for sure.

- Jennifer, April 2024

Sue and I are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes Sue, Laurie and Anna Property Owner
Joseph Alec September 2023

“Lovely stay at this property,in a nice village with a great pub with very good food.”

Owners and their little dog most welcoming would recommend it for a base to explore the local areas from Weymouth to Bournemouth.

- Joseph Alec, September 2023
Anne September 2023

“Lovely warm welcome from the hosts on arrival with milk in the fridge and a plate of biscuits.”

The annex is cosy and well equipped with all you need for your stay. It’s in easy reach of the coast and many attractions such as Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Swanage steam railway all worth a visit.

- Anne, September 2023
Scott July 2023

“Great little garden cottage.”

We used it as a base to work from home and visit family. Great beaches and sights are very close. It was extremely comfortable with all the conveniences thought out. Wifi was decent and bed was super comfortable The host were friendly and the surrounding village was lovely. The only negative is that the shower needs replacing. It's very weak and hard to manoeuvre in the small eaves space. We would definitely return.

- Scott, July 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback. Glad that you enjoyed your stay. As you realize, it is a 'Power Shower' so should be strong. I will certainly check it out and take action if it is faulty. Property Owner
Monty June 2023

“Really nice annex everything you needed and more.”

Laurie ‘ Sue and Annie were so very lovely.We had the best time .The week went to fast We will be recommending to our family and friends .Thankyou ❤️

- Monty, June 2023
Christopher June 2023

“A very warm welcome with refreshments and lovely flowers on the table.”

Well positioned for visiting all the sights.

- Christopher, June 2023
Babs May 2023

“We loved our stay at Little England.”

The property was well equipped, clean and the bed comfortable. Ideally located for all the best Dorset has to offer.

- Babs, May 2023
Jacqui May 2023

“Fabulous property with superb hosts.”

Great country retreat in a beautiful village. Highly recommended.

- Jacqui, May 2023
Andrea April 2023

“The cottage was perfect for me and in a lovely location - ideal for exploring more of Dorset and for local walks.”

Pub serving good food within walking distance.

- Andrea, April 2023
Patricia October 2022

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful, not at all obtrusive. Property very warm and cosy with everything we needed. Would definitely recommend. Good base for touring round the area. Also found village very friendly with lovely village pub Royal Oak (great food). Will definitely visit Dorset again.

- Patricia, October 2022
Alison October 2022

“Our first sightseeing on arrival was oh this looks good.”

- Alison, October 2022
Barbara October 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable, warm and welcoming cottage.”

A great location to explore in all directions in a friendly village with good pub and shop.

- Barbara, October 2022
Christine July 2022

“Laurie & Sue really go the extra mile to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.”

They are very welcoming without being intrusive. We were provided with all the facilities needed and able to relax with a hot drink and biscuits after our long drive. Their love for Dorset is captivating and local knowledge is very useful. The apartment is comfortably furnished and a lot of thought has gone into every detail. We particularly enjoyed being able to sit in their beautiful garden at the end of a busy day. Their little dog Anna was a sweetie and tolerated our more bossy hound. The shower was a challenge for a 6 footer, but we loved Milford St Andrew, the pub, the area with plenty of good dog walks and a very comfortable apartment to return to.

- Christine, July 2022
James May 2022

“Ideal accommodation for my wife and I along with our dog.”

Excellent location to explore both east and west along the Dorset coast set within the grounds of a lovely thatched cottage. Everything you could need of a home from home.

- James, May 2022
Christopher April 2022

“We were very happy with the little england cottage and also the friendliness of the owners sue and laurie.”

The setting was in a beautiful spot in a lovely area of dorset and we could not fault the accommodation at all and may return again some day ,we had a lovely week and were made most welcome including our pet dog amber.

- Christopher, April 2022
Sue April 2022

“What a lovely, cosy and comfortable cottage, perfectly situated for exploring Dorset and beyond!”

Laurie and Sue were such welcoming hosts, with a wealth of helpful local knowledge but also gave us our privacy and space. Little England Annex was well equipped, clean and cosy, with a beautiful garden space and footpaths on the doorstep - perfect for dog walking! We didn’t want to leave - there was so much to do in the locality - but we will certainly be back in the future. Thank you for a wonderful, relaxed and restorative holiday.

- Sue, April 2022
David October 2021

“A lovely property ideal for 2 to enjoy this lovely part of the country.”

Our hosts were most welcoming and helpful. Many of the areas attractions within easy drive and walks from the doorstep. And to cap it all a really fine village pub within walking distance!!

- David, October 2021
Samantha August 2021

“The owners were welcoming and informative of the area.”

It was a great location close to all the places we wanted to visit. The cottage had everything that was needed and was perfect for our young dog as well. A great staycation for the three of us to explore Dorset.

- Samantha, August 2021
Paul August 2021

“Lovely place .”

Hosts are wonderfull we really enjoyed our stay.

- Paul, August 2021
Rob July 2021

“Nice comfortable accommodation.”

BBQ was not available as stated - owners did not expect to be asked for it's use. Would suggest that this property is probably £150-£175 overpriced.

- Rob, July 2021
Andy July 2021

“Little England is a lovely cottage set in the garden of a of a beautiful thatched home owned by Laurie and Sue.”

They are a very friendly helpful couple who make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive and are happy to provide advice on the local area. The cottage itself is clean, comfortable and well equipped, you can also make use of the main garden and sun loungers to relax after a day exploring the beautiful Dorset coast and countryside. Milboune St Andrew is a nice village well positioned for visiting the main attractions, it has a small shop and local pub that serves good food. We would certainly recommend staying and will return again.

- Andy, July 2021
Susan July 2021

“Such a lovely cottage.”

So clean and peaceful. Lovely owners in the nearby cottage who were lovely; never intrusive and greeted us on arrival with information regarding to the local area. Just a tiny recommendation that a linen basket would have been handy. The weather was so warm, that I could have pegged the washing outside had there been this facility, rather than using the tumble drier. (A washing line behind the kitchen outside would have been ideal). The bed was super comfy. I would therefore highly recommend this cottage

- Susan, July 2021
Kathryn July 2021

“The photos of this gorgeous little holiday home do not do it justice - it is roomy and beautifully presented.”

Everything you need is there. And it is within easy walking distance of a pub that does excellent meals. Ideally situated to explore the lovely county of Dorset, we visited many different places during our stay. We hope to stay again soon!

- Kathryn, July 2021
Colin June 2021

“It was great to have free access to a lovely garden.”

- Colin, June 2021
Karen May 2021

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country.”

It was spacious and extremely well planned and maintained. The hosts were super helpful and couldn't do enough without being intrusive.

- Karen, May 2021
Jemma October 2020

“A cosy little cottage run by a very lovely and friendly couple.”

Just a perfect size for 2 people, in a quiet village with some nice local walks. Perfectly located for many of Dorset's attractions, including Monkey World, National Trust properties and local landmarks.

- Jemma, October 2020
Catherine September 2020

“Given the current Covid circumstances we were a little unsure of what to expect in terms of comfort versus cleanliness, but our expectations were totally unfounded in Little England annexe.”

Our hosts were there to welcome us and give us the rundown. Although they had had to remove some items (we assume decor related) to be able to keep areas free for deep clean, it was very comfortable and very spacious, something that we appreciated with our labrador! Would most certainly stay here again when visiting this lovely area.

- Catherine, September 2020
Darryl August 2020

“Great property owners, comfortable accommodation and highly recommend Little England Annex Cottage.”

- Darryl, August 2020
Margaret July 2020

“It may look like a garage but on the inside it’s very nicely fitted out and equiped with everything you could need.”

Hosts were very welcoming. Main drawback was the low ceiling in the shower. Good location for getting about the Dorset coast & in these Covid times close to quieter country pubs for eating out.

- Margaret, July 2020

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Summary

One bedroom: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD player and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Shared garden area with a summerhouse, furniture and BBQ
One well behaved dog welcome
Sorry no smoking
Shop and pub within 0.4 miles
Note: The terraced area is for Owner’s use only
Note: Little England is not suitable for babies

The property

Little England is located in the traditional village of Milborne St Andrew, Dorset.

This charming cottage with its lovely garden is the ideal holiday home for couples.

After entering the property step into the open plan living area and enjoy quality time together with a meal and a drink.

Enjoy a BBQ and a drink alfresco basking in the summer sun while taking advantage of the shared garden, complete with summerhouse.

The Royal Oak serving food with an emphasis on provincial produce is just a short walk away in the village.Set in central Dorset, you are in the perfect setting to discover the local area.

Enjoy a bracing walk through the nearby Puddletown forest.

Lulworth, part of the world heritage Jurassic coastline is 14 miles to the south where you can hunt for fossils and explore the geological formations and learn more in the Visitor’s Centre.

Head in the opposite direction to the county town of Dorchester to the west.

Home for many years and inspiration of the author Thomas Hardy, whose novel The Mayor of Casterbridge uses a fictionalised version of Dorchester as its setting.

Maybe take the short drive from Dorchester to Thomas Hardy’s cottage and explore the forest and then enjoy some refreshments in the Visitor Centre.

Little England is the perfect cottage for two in a quaint Dorset village setting with local amenities.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £75.

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About the location

MILBORNE ST ANDREW

Puddletown 3.5 miles; Dorchester 8 miles.

The peaceful village of Milborne St Andrew, midway between Dorchester and the Georgian market town from Blandford Forum is on the side of the Winterbourne Valley in the Dorset Downs. The valley is named for the seasonal stream which runs from springs high up on the chalk downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering glorious walks and superb views. Langhams vineyard, 2 miles away, offers tours and tasting days.

Note: This is a non-smoking property.
Note: Good Housekeeping Bond £75.00

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“We enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

“This was our 2nd stay at Little England this year and we do intend to book again for next year.”

“We had a lovely week stay at the Little England Cottage.”

“A very comfortable stay with all the facilities you need.”

“Very nice, quite spot.”

“Tidy, clean, all home comforts catered for fresh clean towels and bedding , plenty of pots pans and the like .”

“A lovely warm welcome and clean, cosy property.”

“A lovely cottage to relax and explore the Dorset area.”

“Lovely stay at this property,in a nice village with a great pub with very good food.”

“Lovely warm welcome from the hosts on arrival with milk in the fridge and a plate of biscuits.”

“Great little garden cottage.”

“Really nice annex everything you needed and more.”

“A very warm welcome with refreshments and lovely flowers on the table.”

“We loved our stay at Little England.”

“Fabulous property with superb hosts.”

“The cottage was perfect for me and in a lovely location - ideal for exploring more of Dorset and for local walks.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“Our first sightseeing on arrival was oh this looks good.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable, warm and welcoming cottage.”

“Laurie & Sue really go the extra mile to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.”

“Ideal accommodation for my wife and I along with our dog.”

“We were very happy with the little england cottage and also the friendliness of the owners sue and laurie.”

“What a lovely, cosy and comfortable cottage, perfectly situated for exploring Dorset and beyond!”

“A lovely property ideal for 2 to enjoy this lovely part of the country.”

“The owners were welcoming and informative of the area.”

“Lovely place .”

“Nice comfortable accommodation.”

“Little England is a lovely cottage set in the garden of a of a beautiful thatched home owned by Laurie and Sue.”

“Such a lovely cottage.”

“The photos of this gorgeous little holiday home do not do it justice - it is roomy and beautifully presented.”

“It was great to have free access to a lovely garden.”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country.”

“A cosy little cottage run by a very lovely and friendly couple.”

“Given the current Covid circumstances we were a little unsure of what to expect in terms of comfort versus cleanliness, but our expectations were totally unfounded in Little England annexe.”

“Great property owners, comfortable accommodation and highly recommend Little England Annex Cottage.”

“It may look like a garage but on the inside it’s very nicely fitted out and equiped with everything you could need.”

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About the location

MILBORNE ST ANDREW