Rolling Hills | Preston | Dorset And Somerset | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.1★

7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

33 Customer Review(s)

Richard
September 2024

“Nice comfortable house, though room thermostats didn't seem to work would have liked to turn down the heating a little instead of opening doors/windows to cool the rooms down.”

The driveway is also very narrow, unable to get out of car unless parked at top or bottom of drive. Otherwise all good.

The driveway is also very narrow, unable to get out of car unless parked at top or bottom of drive. Otherwise all good.

- Richard, September 2024
Linda September 2024

“The property was not very clean.”

On arrival the floors were dusty and had tumble dust in numerous places. The table is permanently sticky and despite numerous attempts it did not improve, so the finish needs to be attended to. The stairs had not been vacuumed. The ensuite shower needs to be thoroughly cleaned, the door runner was dirty with dust and grime, the grout and sealant were discoloured and grubby. The underside of the toilet seat had not been wiped clean. The family bathroom was the the same needing to be cleaned before use. The furniture in the lounge was uncomfortable with sofas being worn out. The leather may look ok but the springing and foam is no longer functioning. The kitchen lacked one cooking pot large enough to cook a one pot meal for 4 people, having 3 saucepans of the same size does not suffice. The same problem with lack of a large roasting dish or two. For a house of this size there are simply insufficient cooking pots. A tap was broken in the downstairs toilet. The walls need to be cleaned of the scuff marks to improve the scruffy appearance of this house. On the plus side the linen was sufficient and was all clean, the house was warm and the hot water plentiful. Location of the property worked really well for us and it is a really nice house. But, it certainly needs more thought to made to make it more comfortable and better equipment to function better. Cleaning needs to be improved between occupancy with more attention paid to the detail.

- Linda, September 2024
Richard September 2024

“Spacious and comfortable home just as described.”

- Richard, September 2024
Jeanette August 2024

“A lovely well maintained property.”

Nice modern kitchen well equipped. Comfortable lounge. The bedrooms are spacious and beds are comfortable. The parking down the side of the property is tight for a large car. The property is in a good location to visit many places. My friends and I have had a lovely stay.

- Jeanette, August 2024
Amie July 2024

“The house was very spacious, there was plenty of utensils, plates,cup, glasses etc everything you need to make it home from home.”

However some of the plates could do with replacing due to a few cracks in them, the table needs rewaxing as it was sticky also we wasn't told about the water tank being on a timer and being there was 6 of us the water went cold, maybe this could be mentioned in the welcome book at the property. Otherwise, it's a lovely comfortable home. we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend and book again in the future. Thank you.

- Amie, July 2024
Sarah July 2024

“House could be amazing and is in a great location but the level of cleanliness was very poor which detracted from our stay.”

Bathrooms not cleaned properly with other people's hair on tiles and dirt around shower and sink plug holes. Remains of spiders smeared across tikes too. Skirting boards in kitchen and bedroom were dirty in mulitple places. I appreciate that wirh age a property gets permanent marks but I tested these by wiping with a tissue and the marks came away - they were there because of a lack of cleaning. Paint peeling in multiple places which added to the grubby feel. I have photos if you want evidence to pass on. The pictures on the website showed a gleaming, immaculate property and this is not what we experienced. I feel really disappointed as I thought Sykes was very reputable and with this plus the fact that the property had good feedback scores including for cleanliness, and that we wouldn't experience this type of issue by booking with them. We paid a lot for the property and for the price paid we shouldn't have had to stay in a dirty property.

- Sarah, July 2024
Mitch March 2024

“Rolling Hills is a nice place to stay for the week.”

Looking at the listing, it seemed that the pub and river were nearby, but they were a fair walk away. The house itself is nice and roomy enough, the area is quiet and parking is a little tight. I’d stay again.

- Mitch, March 2024
Terry October 2023

“Having spent a lovely week at your excellent house it seems churlish to criticise but can I offer 2 constructive points for future reference, neither of which detracted from our enjoyment but might just help put the icing on the cake as it were, Firstly, chair/chairs in bedrooms for clothes at night.”

Secondly, a doormat INSIDE the front door as the outside one was always wet and ineffective with regard to cleaning shoes before entering. As I say, only small points and overall, we loved the facility.

- Terry, October 2023
June Alexandra July 2023

“We had a wonderful time the house was amazing”

- June Alexandra, July 2023
Cora April 2023

“We stayed at this property in 2014 and 2015.”

We were disappointed to see how badly the property has been maintained since then. We could list at least 10 issues that could be easily fixed but the main ones were that the underfloor heating does not work in the whole of the ground floor. Plug in electric heaters were provided but we were not made aware of this before our visit. Also, there are 2 kitchen drawers that need urgent attention, there was flaked paintwork in most rooms, a large damp patch on the ceiling if the downstairs WC from a previous water leak, a handle missing from one lever tap. These are all mostly cosmetic issues but they have left the property looking tired and unloved. A deep clean of the kitchen is also required, especially under the wall cupboards. Despite this, the property was comfortable, the bedding was clean and there was plenty of hot water for 5 adults and 2 children.

- Cora, April 2023
Gillian April 2023

“Such a disappointment to arrive and face so many problems.”

The kitchen was in such a bad state that a cleaner came on Saturday afternoon to attempt to make it more usable. Fridge and Freezer were dirty. The fridge light didn't work and one of the shelves on the door was broken. There were vivid handprint marks on the cooker hood which weren't removed whilst we were there as the cleaner couldn't reach. Dirty handprints over most of the kitchen doors were unacceptable. The saucepans and frying pans were in a very bad state. The 2 drawers below the ovens were broken. The sieve was handleless and therefore unusable. The kitchen rubbish bin was broken and in pieces when we arrived. One of the baths had a sticky smear over its side and a similar mark on the bedroom mirror. One of the bedroom floors was gritty in places. The alarm panel fell off every time anyone brushed past it. The underfloor heating downstairs doesn't work. I complained and was provided with electric heaters on Sunday. The dishwasher didn't work. Another complaint made and it was replaced on Thursday. The base of 1 of the settees has collapsed. On the plus side - clean, comfy beds, plenty of hot water and the heating for the 2 floors upstairs was efficient. The house lacks care and attention and is in desperate need of maintenance. Our attempts to get sensible compensation through Sykes have failed and they will not provide details of the owner, through whom they say we should seek redress, until we take legal proceedings - outrageous.

- Gillian, April 2023
David September 2022

“It was a lovely relatiegeschenken stay at a beautiful clean place.”

Stunning vieuws, lovely walks shows and pubs not too far away. Regular visits to Weymouth, Lime Regis, Lulworth Cove Dorchester and Westbay possible as these are not too far away. Recommend Statue at the Lakes and Hardy cottage direction Dorchester.

- David, September 2022
Justyn August 2022

“Very nice house: clean, well appointed, and modern furnishings.”

Had a very enjoyable holiday there. When we arrived we noticed the kitchen bin was slightly broken, I was impressed the it was replaced about 90 minutes later (it had presumably been reported by the cleaner) It's in a great location: only a short drive to Weymouth, with Durdle Door and Corfe Castle quite close also. (Our children loved Sandworld - we bought a family season ticket). Would recommend the Springhead pub - food was tasty and they deal well with allergies ( we were asked 3 times if we had allergies), and also Indian takeaways from Chillies on Queen Street A few small "gripes" about the house: - really disappointed there was no recycling. (I ended up bringing most of our plastics / glass / cardboard home to recycle) - the description about the parking seems slightly misleading to me. Technically there is parking for three cars at the side of the house, but it is incredibly narrow. The parking is on a slope, between the property and the neighbour's property, and is very narrow, leaving very little margin for error. We managed to squeeze an Audi Q7 down there (probably one of the widest cars on the market) but it was incredibly tight. I would NOT want to drive the car up and down there every day for fear of scratching it: we parked it down there once and left it there. That said, there is room in front of the house for a vehicle on the pavement (and you can just about squeeze two vehicles there if needed), so the narrowness of the parking wasn't a particular issue for us, but would have been better if the description had been clearer - the garden table was broken which meant we couldn't easily eat outside (in fairness we didn't report it or request them to replace it, although I assumed they'd have already known) - the kitchen dining table felt sticky in places! We wiped it lots but couldn't remove the slightly sticky feeling! Please don't misread or overemphasise the "gripes" - none distracted from our enjoyment of the holiday - it is a lovely property, is well appointed, and was clean. Thank you!

- Justyn, August 2022
Amy July 2022

“The location of the property is great and the house had enough room for us all.”

It was clean when we arrived, however there were also cobwebs on the ceilings of the rooms. The drive is very narrow and parking is very narrow around the property in general as parking on the road isn't an option. Unfortunately the property felt a little warn out, as the table was sticky (even though we cleaned it), the taps had missing parts, the extractor fan was didn't always work and the light to it didn't work at all. There were also marks around the paint work and some of the plaster was falling off the wall towards the top staircase. It could've done with some more storage areas either in the bedrooms or hallway. We did really enjoy our stay there, but it felt like the house needed a little bit of TLC on it.

- Amy, July 2022
Karen July 2022

“Enjoyed the holiday just a couple of items at Rolling Hills.”

Mattresses on single beds top floor need replacing and side of divan dirty also could do with a couple more cooking trays for grill etc. and smaller saucepan also no table on balcony.

- Karen, July 2022
Anne June 2022

“The front view photo is deceptive because there is now a structure built on the right hand side (when facing the house).”

The back garden is not as well kept as the rear view photo depicts. The drive at the side of the house is so narrow that were it possible to park a car or three there, it would be impossible to open the car doors to get out. On road parking is competitive to say the least but with consideration for the permanent residents, we managed. Having said that, the house suited our needs.

- Anne, June 2022
Kenneth May 2022

“The photograph needs updating as it gives the impression that it is at the end of a cul de sac with a view over the hills.”

More houses have been erected beyond No.11 . Parking is a problem as the drive is narrow and steep and most neighbours park on both sides of the narrow road preventing a right turn out of the drive. The house was fine apart from minor items like a loose tap top, but maybe it is time to update the TV from a set top digi box. (Only about 20 Freeview channels). The owners may like to know that there is a slight leak from the hot water tank drain tap.

- Kenneth, May 2022
Claire April 2022

“We had a wonderful family holiday at rolling hills.”

This beautiful clean, spacious house is situated in probably the most picturesque village I have even seen! The walk from the house to the fantastic family friendly springhead pub was breathtaking. The house is walking distance from Bowleaze Cove, although we weren't keen on that beach or the fairground there. Less than 10 minutes in the car and you're in Weymouth which has absolutely everything! We would definitely have booked this accommodation for next year, but unfortunately it won't quite have enough beds as our youngest family member will have outgrown his cot by then. It's a shame as this really is a very special place, can't recommend it highly enough.

- Claire, April 2022
Sandria December 2021

“Lovely place - great for our combined family but I do wish the owner had acted upon suggestion to put up some coathooks - even in the understair cupboard if he feels they would spoil the ambiance - you need to hang up coats!”

Really would be an advantage to have a shower hook and curtain in the family bathroom.. my daughter/son in law had to borrow ours or my son’s shower which was a pain for them and so unnecessarily as a tension rod and shower curtain plus shower hook do not cost much and would have so improved their comfort. But lovely place and definitely would recommend.

- Sandria, December 2021
Anita September 2021

“The house was spacious for 4 people and close to Weymouth for days out.”

We had a lovely holiday. It was just the small things that we were disappointed in as Sykes are usually very good with this. Plastic blinds on the windows, a lot of them were broken and were unusable. Also, they were covered in dust. The kettle was covered in scale and needed a good clean inside. The back garden is tired and needs a refresh, no outside table just 4 wooden chairs on their own with dead plant pots. The little swing mirrors in the bedrooms were not very useable they kept swinging round so you cannot use them. No blind on the kitchen window. TV with many controllers, due to multi systems, one that fits all would be easier to work.

- Anita, September 2021
J September 2021

“Towel rail bedroom en-suite had been left on, on our arrival Some Venetian blinds were damaged Kitchen hot tap top needed tightening as did the handle of the frying pan before use When extractor fan was running, turning its light on stopped it running totally.”

We did notice in kitchen many cracks in the floor tiles. Driveway too narrow. Resulted in one car at top of driveway and one parked outside on pavement - as most of residents appear to do.

- J, September 2021
Paul September 2021

“Had a lovely stay house clean and well equipped Only improvement would be a ...”

Had a lovely stay house clean and well equipped Only improvement would be a better TV which we didn’t use much but was particularly small and a poor picture The blinds to windows were very flimsy and some were broken As others mentioned drive is very steep and too narrow to get out of doors However we would come back without a doubt

- Paul, September 2021
Patricia June 2021

“The photograph of the house is misleading.”

It looks like it has space all around it whereas it is in a small cul de sac. The comments about the drive being big enough for 3 cars is also very misleading. The driveway is extremely narrow & some residents on the street also don't appear to use their driveway as it's so narrow. The main bedroom has no blinds and felt very overlooked. Had to keep curtains drawn all the time. Some of the other blinds need repairing. The kitchen tap kept dripping all the time and needs to be renewed. Also main bedroom ensuite sink tap needs attention. Clock in the kitchen not working! waste of time having it there as other guests have commented on it and it's still the same. Apart from that the house is lovely, very clean, good facilities. Good location, near to shops, pubs and not far from Weymouth.

- Patricia, June 2021
Brian June 2021

“The description of the cottage is incorrect as I indicated that the highchair that included in fact was not and entered on description incorrectly on arriving at the property a highchair was found in a cupboard with a cot which had not been assembled the bedding was on shelf above and looked grubby ,the highchair was covered with stains and biscuit crumbs and not hygienic ,other things two emergency torches in property neither work batteries exhausted the clock in the kitchen is faulty and purposeless and rotting food was found in freezer which we cleaned and appeared to have been switched off for some time ,the contract cleaners are just following remit and the owner never visits I believe .”

The problem with the highchair could be interpreted as misrepresentation and Sykes doesn't seem to have clue about property consider this a complaint. Brian Dawton

- Brian, June 2021
Sandria May 2021

“Lovely place, warm (worst May ever!”

) plenty of hot water, light and airy, with good facilities (a coffee machine would have been a bonus!). Absolutely marvellous...well done to owner. Recycling would have been a boost. Taking stuff back because not sure of commercial waste sorting was a downer (cardboard contaminated by food waste isn't recyclable in my borough) but we had a lovely time so that will not spoil it. Polite Note for Owner: An Ikea Highchair costs about £10 and is wipeable - comes with detachable tray for £2 extra (current prices). The one provided didn't get near table so couldn't use it. Appreciate problem re cot so we brought our own.

- Sandria, May 2021
Barbara August 2020

“This property was well equipt clean and as described in the advert an excellent base for our Dorset holiday.”

However, the exterior of the house was disappointing as the Garden was very small (very deceptive from the photograph) and very poorly maintained-very overgrown both at the back and front. The windows were filthy. The driveway so narrow we all parked on the street instead of even attempting it! Suggest a gardener and window cleaner. Some of the blinds in the property are broken too. Otherwise, cant fault it and would recommend as an excellent base with caveats on the external expectations.

- Barbara, August 2020
Stephen August 2020

“The photograph for the garden is very deceiving and must be old.”

The garden is over grown and catches on the washing when on the line as others have said in the past. The windows need cleaning outside as they were very dirty. The house was very comfortable and a good size. Lots of wardrobe space. Good size for two famillies as it as three bathrooms and a toilet down stairs. Really enjoyed our holiday and would go again.

- Stephen, August 2020
Leisa July 2019

“The property was superb, the only issues we experienced were some of the blinds failed to work, slightly over looked at the front of the property as there were no net curtains up/down stairs Rooms.”

The drive way was too narrow to park our car in so had to stay on the road. A little annoyed that we were disturbed by the work men each morning with deliveries and loud machines. Had to move the car to allow a delivery to access. We should in my opinion have been warned or reflected in the price of our stay.. Apart from this loved the place.

- Leisa, July 2019
Karen July 2019

“We had a great time at Rolling Hills.”

It was comfortable, clean and gave the 6 of us freedom of space. It was an excellent base to see the sites, all not too far away in a car. The Spinghead pub in the village was excellent, and do an amazing carvery!! The house itself overall had good facilities...well equipped, good WIFI, although I would like to feedback a few minor gripes. The garden was quite overgrown back and front and looked unkempt. I feel that this ruined the first impressions of the house. Also because the back garden was so overgrown it made using the washing line a little difficult...you could only use three sides of it and also when the line moved all the washing got caught in the bushes, some of which were thorny! There were no bin liners anywhere to be found...not a massive issue as purchased more. One of the two frying pans has seen better days...it seemed quite mucky and old. The driveway to the side is very narrow....we all had fairly small cars and struggled to use the space effectively as you cannot open the car door to get out, unless you are parked either at the very top or the very bottom, this needs to be clearer in the summary of the facilities. I would like to say that these are just minor things all of which were easily rectified, and it did not dampen the fact that this is a lovely property and we would certainly book to stay in it again.

- Karen, July 2019
Susan June 2019

“The property was very clean, comfortable and spacious and in the main well equipped.”

Although I do have some comments to help improve the experience: - We were only provided with 1 tea towel, 2 bin bags and 2 dishwasher tablets.For a big family property I thought that more bin bags, dishwasher tablets and tea towels should be provided. - The bushes at the entrance to the drive should be kept cut back as it was very difficult to open car doors due the narrow drive.

- Susan, June 2019
Zoe December 2018

“Great location, very good house to share, we have spent the last two years at Christmas here with family and it is everything you can hope for, clean, spacious and well equipped.”

- Zoe, December 2018
Mr Wilkinson Oct 2017

“Lovely house.”

Spacious and clean. Super area. Had a great week. Stayed September 2017.

- Mr Wilkinson, Oct 2017
Mrs Hunter Jan 2015

“Rolling hills cottage was extremely comfortable and very well equipped.”

The location was also good for shops and many nice walks - Mrs Hunter - Stayed December 2014

- Mrs Hunter, Jan 2015

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Summary

Over three floors
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single, 1 x second floor twin single with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with gas fire.
Gas central heating, electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot available
Off road parking for two cars
Small back garden with decking and steps to lawn, garden furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 5 min
Beach 1.5 miles.

The property

Rolling Hills is a high specification detached property located on the borders of the coastal village of Sutton Poyntz in Dorset.

The property boasts wonderful views of the verdant Rolling Hills surrounding the house and is perfect for a family gathering or holiday for a group of friends as it sleeps up to seven guests.

The house is very bright and spacious, boasting with well-equipped kitchen where few of guests can easily cook altogether a delicious meal and enjoy it at the dinner table.

French doors from the kitchen via couple of steps will take you to the beautiful green garden where you can have a lazy afternoon basking in the sun or just play with kids around.

The rooms are spread over first and second floor, sizeable and airy so you have plenty of space in your own room to feel comfortable as if you were home.

The first-floor king-size double boasts with en-suite shower and second floor twin room with en-suite bath for your convenience. There is driveway parking for three cars near the property, so no matter if you are travelling on different time or from different destinations, you won’t have to worry about your car. The beach in Preston, Bowleaze cove is just a short drive away from the property, popular with water sports enthusiasts.

Beautiful award-winning beach of Weymouth is also a short drive away where you definitely can spay the day out and enjoy walking the streets full of lovely shops, restaurants and pubs. Sutton Poyntz is a highly prized, quintessentially English village boasting a pub, the Springhead which has a reputation for good food and a family atmosphere and a shop too is only a leisurely walk away.

The village is surrounded by excellent country and coastal walks and the main resort of Weymouth with its long sandy beach is only a very short car or bus ride away.

Alternatively, you may wish to visit one of South Dorset's unique attractions such as Monkey World or the Jurassic Coastline for fossil hunting or enjoying spectacular sea views.

For those wishing to relax, watching the ducks on the pond in the centre of the village, is priceless.

However, you may choose to spend your time, Rolling Hills is perfectly positioned for different interests and welcomes all its' visitors who we are sure will find it a perfect getaway.

The property now has a new DVD player which will allow guests access to Netflix and Amazon Play - this is conditional of the guests having their own subscriptions to these platforms.

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About the location

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Weymouth 1 mile.

The popular resort of Weymouth makes an outstanding year-round holiday destination, with a wide variety of attractions on offer, appealing to all tastes and ages. The glorious golden sandy beaches have excellent facilities for all kinds of watersports, whilst from the picturesque, bustling harbour you can take regular fishing trips. A short drive takes you to Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, linked to Weymouth by the dramatic Chesil Beach. Visit Dorchester, Thomas Hardy’s “Casterbridge”, only 7 miles away, or take a journey along the scenic coastal road and call in at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. Alternatively, just head down to West Bay - the views of the stunning Dorset Heritage Coastline are not to be missed!

Note: max 7 people.
Note: some duvets and pillows may be feather.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Nice comfortable house, though room thermostats didn't seem to work would have liked to turn down the heating a little instead of opening doors/windows to cool the rooms down.”

“The property was not very clean.”

“Spacious and comfortable home just as described.”

“A lovely well maintained property.”

“The house was very spacious, there was plenty of utensils, plates,cup, glasses etc everything you need to make it home from home.”

“House could be amazing and is in a great location but the level of cleanliness was very poor which detracted from our stay.”

“Rolling Hills is a nice place to stay for the week.”

“We had a wonderful time the house was amazing”

“We stayed at this property in 2014 and 2015.”

“Such a disappointment to arrive and face so many problems.”

“It was a lovely relatiegeschenken stay at a beautiful clean place.”

“Very nice house: clean, well appointed, and modern furnishings.”

“The location of the property is great and the house had enough room for us all.”

“Enjoyed the holiday just a couple of items at Rolling Hills.”

“The front view photo is deceptive because there is now a structure built on the right hand side (when facing the house).”

“The photograph needs updating as it gives the impression that it is at the end of a cul de sac with a view over the hills.”

“We had a wonderful family holiday at rolling hills.”

“Lovely place - great for our combined family but I do wish the owner had acted upon suggestion to put up some coathooks - even in the understair cupboard if he feels they would spoil the ambiance - you need to hang up coats!”

“The house was spacious for 4 people and close to Weymouth for days out.”

“Towel rail bedroom en-suite had been left on, on our arrival Some Venetian blinds were damaged Kitchen hot tap top needed tightening as did the handle of the frying pan before use When extractor fan was running, turning its light on stopped it running totally.”

“Had a lovely stay house clean and well equipped Only improvement would be a ...”

“The photograph of the house is misleading.”

“Lovely place, warm (worst May ever!”

“This property was well equipt clean and as described in the advert an excellent base for our Dorset holiday.”

“The photograph for the garden is very deceiving and must be old.”

“The property was superb, the only issues we experienced were some of the blinds failed to work, slightly over looked at the front of the property as there were no net curtains up/down stairs Rooms.”

“We had a great time at Rolling Hills.”

“The property was very clean, comfortable and spacious and in the main well equipped.”

“Great location, very good house to share, we have spent the last two years at Christmas here with family and it is everything you can hope for, clean, spacious and well equipped.”

“Lovely house.”

“Rolling hills cottage was extremely comfortable and very well equipped.”

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