Guests say
Carters Cottage in Dorchester is well-received for its cleanliness, comfort, and friendly hosts. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly garden and the proximity to a good local pub with delicious food. The area offers lovely walks and is a short drive from the coast. The cottage is equipped for family holidays and repeat visits are common, indicating guest satisfaction.
Reviews consistently mention that the cottage is clean, which suggests high standards of cleanliness. Guests have been pleased with the state of the property upon arrival.
The location is praised for its village charm, nearby pub, and accessibility to local walks and the coast. However, one review mentioned the village pub was closed, which could affect the location score slightly.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, suitable for both adults and children, and conducive to relaxation. The garden adds to the comfort, especially for dog owners.
The cottage is described as well-equipped and suitable for large groups. However, one review noted that the garden furniture was poor, indicating some room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests have expressed appreciation for the helpfulness of the owners, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Carters Cottage boasts an idyllic location, set in an Area of Outstandning Natural Beauty and half a mile from the Jurassic Coast – perfect base for walkers..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil fired central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with terrace and garden furniture. Parking for boats/trailers. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. These delightful holiday cottages are set in the peaceful conservation village of Puncknowle, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Jurassic Coast is just 1½ miles away with superb scenic walking. Each cottage is finished to a high standard offering very comfortable holiday accommodation and is set in the same smart courtyard area as the owners’ homes. The ‘chocolate-box’ village of Burton Bradstock is 3 miles with a good small beach. Abbotsbury, along the coast, has its famous swannery and sub-tropical garden. Further east is the Victorian seaside town of Weymouth, with Blue Flag beach, sea fishing, windsurfing, Sealife Centre and two rspb nature reserves. Monkey World and the Tank Museum near Wool are great places for a family day out. Dorchester, the county town also known as Thomas Hardy’s ‘Casterbridge’ is 30 minutes’ drive and has a lively weekly market and beautiful Maiden Castle. To the west is the market town of Bridport which was Thomas Hardy’s ‘Port Bredy’ and has the twice weekly market as featured in the popular TV programme River Cottage. The picturesque harbours of West Bay are a great place for fishing. Lyme Regis is an attractive seaside resort which enjoys a dramatic setting with high cliffs, landslips and handsome harbour, known as The Cobb. Both Lyme Regis and Charmouth are renowned for their prehistoric fossils which are displayed in the local museum and on sale in the fossil shops. Local pub serving good food 250 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
Cottage is fine, furnishings a little tired but acceptable for a holiday stay. Love the village and all surrounding areas
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Janice Roberts
Our second time at Carters Cottage and we enjoyed our stay once again. The cottage is clean and well equipped and the garden is very dog friendly safe and secure.The village pub a few minutes walk away provides lovely food and the Sunday lunch is delicious.There are some lovely walks right outside the door and we would definitely recommend staying here.We’ve already booked to return next year.Thank you x
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house no where to walk to.village pub closed. Lovely area s a car ride away.poor garden furniture.