Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage's comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and the thoughtful touches like a welcome hamper. The property's location in Cerne Abbas is highly regarded for its charm, friendly village atmosphere, and proximity to local pubs and walks. The unique character and history of the cottage add to the experience, although some guests noted it could feel a bit cluttered with personal items.
The cottage is frequently described as clean and well-maintained, with guests expressing satisfaction with the level of cleanliness. There are no significant complaints regarding this aspect, indicating high standards are met.
The location in Cerne Abbas is repeatedly highlighted as excellent, with its picturesque village setting, friendly locals, and easy access to pubs and walks. The proximity to various Dorset attractions is also appreciated.
Many guests find the cottage comfortable, noting the cosy fireplaces, comfortable beds, and homely atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned the furniture could be excessive, and the damp smell in the lounge area was a minor concern.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen and garden. However, some guests reported issues with the shower drainage and the extractor fan, and a few found the property over-furnished, which affects the score.
Guests frequently mention the welcome hamper and other thoughtful touches that enhance their stay. While these are greatly appreciated, it is important to note that such gestures are subject to the owners' discretion and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A charming character cottage set in the historic village of Cerne Abbas close to the county town of Dorchester - the perfect place to make your escape to!
Raleighs is a beautiful cottage located in the heart of Cerne Abbas, close to Dorchester – the county town – and nestled in the Dorset Countryside. A fabulous spot if you love walking, exploring and are looking for a relaxing break.
Cerne Abbas is a pretty village with the benefit of 3 village pubs, shop and a tea room. Within a short walk you can explore the remains of the Benedictine Abbey, visit the Cerne Abbas Giant and pop to the local brewery. Not far by car and you can find yourselves at the beach at Weymouth – either walking the golden sands or taking to the waves on a paddbleboard or take a windsurfing lesson!
Raleighs is a quaint, cosy and welcoming home . The cottage is decorated and furnished to reflect the age of the property and provides space to spend time together or find a nook to sit and relax in whilst taking a moment for yourself. With a country kitchen to dine in, a living room with log burner to sit in front of and a quiet TV space on the 1st floor there is a spot for everyone. The bedrooms are all well furnished and the property has the benefit of a ground floor shower room and 1st floor family bathroom. The garden is sheltered and private and makes a sociable space for breakfast or dinner – the pizza oven is a nice addition!
Size: Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
Beds: Super King size bed, King bed, double bed. Please request if you would like to convert one double to a twin.
Rooms: Kitchen/Diner, Large Living space, downstairs shower room, landing TV space, 1 kingsize bedroom, 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom
Kitchen/Utilities: Electric Aga, microwave, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine, kettle, toaster.
Entertainment: 2 TVs, CD player
Family Friendly: Cot and highchair provided
Parking: Off road parking for 1-2 small/medium size cars to the side of the property. Ample free on street parking outside.
General: WiFi, please bring your own beach towels
Pets: 2 small dogs allowed.
A non-smoking property.
You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Reviews (44)
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Mr Clarke
Lovely historic cottage in a beautiful historic village.Spotlessly clean and situated perfectly in the High street. Parking good. Lovely walks and pubs nearby.
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Mr Winnett
It was a very warm cosy cottage with lovely comfortable beds and we had a pleasant stay. We had our last holiday in Purbeck which had much of interest. Sadly nothing much seems to have happened at Cerne, so it was a journey to the south most days.
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Dr Holt
Raleighs is a very comfortable and warm house with many interesting features, not least it's age and origin. The bed was very comfortable, the shower was good if a little tricky to use with my broken arm, the kitchen well stocked and the lovely welcome gifts very much appreciated. The secure back courtyard was great for peace of mind with the whippets but the weather took a turn for the colder so we didn't manage to sit out with a drink and food, which is a shame. Parking was easy on Long Street if you don't fancy backing into the narrow drive. The further we ended up was less than 20 seconds walk away when parking. Very hand. This was in September so not fully peak time but CA seems to be visited by a fairy constant but not overwhelming stream of interesting visitors for the local attractions. Cerne Abbass is an interesting village, for obvious reasons, and the shops and pubs were all very friendly, useful and accommodating. We found a good place to let the dogs off for a run at the back of the church cemetery with paths round to the Giant and also for a circuit around the giant Hill. Stunning countryside views all around make this a real pleasure. The story of the Well is interesting and worth looking around what's left of the Abbey if the owners have left the open sign up. The village store is a great place to shop with lots of lovely treats, practical provisions including the extremely local unhomogneised, free range whole milk from a mile or so down the road, delivered by a handy machine into your own bottle (or you can buy one with the Giant on which is an entertaining souvenir). Also the pasties were delicious and people there were friendly and helpful. The Giant seems to be the locals pub, and very friendly, so a good place to go for a beer or two. We didn't have food there but it looked good, tasty, and seemed to be well appreciated. The Royal Oak is a classic, old pub; pleasantly unspoilt, with lots of character but perhaps needing a good clean and more careful management of the pipes and the drinks that they are supplying, but that didn't stop us from eating a very hearty game pie and vegan shepherds pie (yes catering for all tastes), with good, non-fussy cooked vegetables. The New Inn was very comfortable both in the beer garden in the sun, when warm, and also in the evening inside when cooler. Very friendly staff and very popular for groups staying in CA. A bit more upmarket for food and surroundings but none the worse for it in terms of the welcome and atmosphere. Book ahead for food though; we didn't, and ended up missing out on a meal there. The Greyhound at Sydling was great for lunch on a gradually wording weather day, on the way back from a walk round the amazing Maiden Castle. Weighmouth was characterful and interesting and that includes the weather. Studland was gorgeous as ever, even on a colder day and the Bankes Arms fish and chips were welcome. Beaminster, the cafe at the fancy gift shop was lovely for sandwiches and coffee in the sunny back court yard. Also the The Greyhound food was homemade, hearty and filling on a wet day. ALL of the above mentioned, it goes without saying, we're very welcoming of our two whippets. All in all a great week in a lovely old house in and interesting village in Dorset with some interesting weather to contend with and our two whippets with us.