Guests say
Hollycombe Cottage is a well-appreciated holiday rental in a peaceful rural setting, offering a comfortable and spacious environment. Guests have praised its location for exploring the Jurassic coast and its well-equipped kitchen. The garden is a highlight for relaxation and outdoor dining. While some guests have noted areas for improvement, the overall sentiment is positive, with many considering a return visit.
Cleanliness has received mixed feedback. Some guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, while others noted the presence of cobwebs, dust, and a need for a more thorough cleaning. The varying opinions suggest that cleanliness is generally satisfactory but with room for improvement.
The location of the cottage is highly praised for its peaceful rural setting and proximity to the Jurassic coast. Guests have enjoyed the local country walks and the convenience for exploring nearby towns, indicating a very positive experience with the location.
Comfort is consistently highlighted as a strong point, with guests finding the cottage spacious and the beds comfortable. Some minor discomforts were mentioned, such as the weight of the duvet and the need for blackout blinds, but overall, guests seem to enjoy a comfortable stay.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge areas. However, some guests have reported issues with appliances and suggested the need for clearer instructions and better maintenance. The mix of old and new amenities has led to a slightly lower score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the available information, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Charmouth 1.6 miles. Settled into the picturesque landscape of Wootton Fitzpaine, Near Charmouth, Dorset, this detached bungalow coasts beautiful scenic countryside walks. Hollycombe Cottage is perfect for a family of four looking to explore the Jurassic coast. Park off-road and unpack easily into this wonderful property before making yourself at home in the spacious 'L' shaped sitting/dining area with a woodburner - ideal for those cosy nights in and double doors opening out onto the rear garden. As stomachs start to rumble, a spacious kitchen encourages you to cook as a family as the handy utility takes care of any muddy clothes.
Two bedrooms offer a place to recline after a warm shower or a soak amongst the bubbles, including a king-size bedroom with an en-suite WC and a large wardrobe and a twin room perfect for children. Outside the garden is simply delightful, with a lawn and patio with a seating area for you to enjoy breakfast outside. The local area of Wootton Fitzpaine is one filled with wonderful countryside walks and bridle paths for you to explore, a perfect way to take in the scenery of the local area and explore the wildlife on offer, and you can visit the close by Coney’s Castle for a taste of history.
The closest town is Charmouth, under two miles away, and offering a delightful range of shops and restaurants, as well as the well-known Charmouth Beach where you will find a wonderful heritage centre and café as well as the opportunity to take a stroll along the breath-taking coast of Dorset and maybe even search for fossils amongst the shore. Make a family holiday to remember with a stay at Hollycombe Cottage.
Charmouth is an unspoilt seaside village, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a fantastic beach world renowned for its fossils on the famous Jurassic Coast.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite WC and basin, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining/sitting room
Oil heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.6 miles.
Note: Feather bedding within the property.
Note: this property does not have WiFi.
Reviews (12)
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Angela
The microwave is old and you cannot time it in seconds, only minutes. There is an odd mix of old and new furniture and artwork, and the same with crockery and kitchen equipment, and there aren't enough large mugs. There are dozens of old books, but nothing you'd actually want to read. Basically, it just needs a good clear out, to get rid of all the old stuff because the new stuff is good. And repaint the bathroom door properly, instead of tacky touchups. It's like someone started a renovation and gave up halfway through. The shower needs a curtain because the whole area, including the toilet, gets soaked. Also, there is a huge lobby, but nowhere to hang coats. Some hooks on the wall or a hat stand would be useful. A washing line outside would be useful too, and would save electricity. These are small points though as generally we had a great, relaxing time in this beautiful part of the country. I would definitely return and recommend to others. We appreciated the very quick response when the toilet flush got stuck - within hours someone came and fixed it. And the person on the phone was polite and efficient.
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Michael
We understand how dusty rural homes can become and how many more insects and bugs come into the house but Hollycombe Cottage needs a good clean. There were cobwebs around the toilet that had been there weeks, a lot of window frames hadn't been cleaned for sometime with cobwebs seen. This really let the place down because it's a lovely holiday home and most of it was clean, tidy and good quality. It has a great location for the area between Bridport and Lyme Regis and also boasts some really good country walks directly from the house. You will need an up to date Ordnance Survey map to take advantage of this, perhaps the owners could get one for the cottage? When we stayed it looked like either the shower hose connection to the shower unit or the shower unit itself was starting to leak. Despite the minor criticisms we would recommend Hollycombe Cottage as a place to stay. It has a lot going for it and would be a 9/10 or 10/10 if it came into close contact with a duster periodically.
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Robin
Well appointed, canât think of anything that was not provided for an enjoyable stay. Would happily come again for another holiday.