Guests say
Honeybun Cottage in Osmington is a charming property praised for its beautiful location and quaint, cosy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, secure garden for dogs, and the convenience of a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. The village offers lovely walks and a peaceful setting, with some guests returning yearly and planning future stays.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. While some guests found the cottage clean and fresh, others noted issues with dog hair, cobwebs, and dirty dishes. The carpets, in particular, received criticism for stains and odours, suggesting room for improvement.
The location of Honeybun Cottage is highly praised for its outstanding natural beauty and proximity to gorgeous walks. The peaceful village setting and accessibility to local attractions contribute to its high rating.
The cottage is generally considered comfortable, with a cosy lounge and well-received bedrooms. However, some guests found the downstairs bathroom cramped and the twin bedroom suitable for only one bed, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities are seen as adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. However, maintenance issues like a non-working feature fireplace, outdated appliances, and garden upkeep have been noted. Some guests also reported problems with Wi-Fi codes and a lack of clear instructions for appliances.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
This characterful petite thatched chocolate box cottage is located in the village of Osmington, parts of property date from the 16th Century.
Stepping into the sitting room on arrival you will be met by a feature fire place (not useable) and ceiling beams displaying the charming characteristics of the cottage. Leading out to the garden is the kitchen and diner, which is ideal for preparing meals to be enjoyed alfresco on the patio on a summer’s day. On the ground floor is bedroom one and a shower room, on the upper floor is another bedroom with an en-suite.
Nestled in the attractive village of Osmington; a tranquil village populated with stone and thatched cottages, this elegant little property is an ideal location for country walks and horse riding. Osmington has lots of history, with people living there for over 2000 years (not in one go!). The village name comes from the Old English personal name, Ösmund, with ‘ington’, a farm.
Osmington Mills is the local coastal point and a short car journey offers visits to the beaches at Lulworth, Ringstead and Weymouth. A brisk walk up the country lane will take you to the Smugglers Inn, perfect for a light refreshment or a good pub meal. A walk in the opposite direction will take you to the open countryside where you will not etched into the chalk downs is the famous 'White Horse' with King George III riding back towards London. Local folklore has it that he was not very happy that it shows him leaving Weymouth as this was his favoured seaside resort. Sutton Poyntz is nearby and a wonderful place to visit. The best and quickest way to walk to the village of Sutton Poyntz, is to walk to the back of Osmington Village and across 5 fields direct to the village of Sutton Poyntz. You can go the long way around The White Horse and over the ridge. Sutton Poyntz has a lovely duck pond and the Springhead Pub serves fantastic meals.
Honeybun Cottage is the perfect location to base yourselves to explore the wonders of Dorset.
Osmington village, is situated on the Jurassic coastline of Dorset, just 6 miles from Weymouth wher you will find an glorious beach and historic harbour and just 11 miles from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Home to the famous Chalk hillside carving of George III on horseback, cut into the hillside to commemorate the Royal visits to Weymouth, this landmark can be seen from miles away. It is also the place that John Constable spent his honeymoon in 1816 and where he completed his painting of Weymouth Bay that now hangs in the National Gallery. The South West Coastal path runs through Osmington Mills, a tiny hamlet on the edge of Osmington. Here many walkers start their coast path walks at the Smugglers inn, where reputedly there are historic connections to smuggling. Be sure to visit to find out all the stories. A short drive will see you reach a local convenience store at Preston. Weymouth offers a larger variety of shopping, eating and entertainment choices.
Accommodation
Ground floor: Lounge.
Kitchen/diner.
1x twin 2ft 6" beds.
Small Shower room with hand basin and WC.
First floor: 1x kingsize double, second flat screen TV and en-suite bathroom and WC.
Garden with lawn and patio
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob.
Washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, DVD player, CD Player, Wifi.
Hairdryer.
Fuel and Power includedin rent.
Bed linen and towels includedin rent.
Car parking in the lane.
Sorry no smoking.
Up to two small well behaved dogs are welcome, charge of £21 per pet per week.
Reviews (33)
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Jennyfer
THe throws had to be taken off the sofa as they were coverd in dog hair and had a offensive odur.THere were cobwebs and spiders in most rooms. The downstairs bathroom was dirty and had no room to swing a cat.Honey bun cottage needs a good spring clean as its not a enjoyable place to stay like this.also there had been dog poo left in the garden from the previous guests.
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Andrea
Whilst the downstairs bathroom is very small, itâs nice to have a second bathroom in a 2 bed cottage. We found the cottage very comfortable and loved the outdoor space plus tables etc. great for the dogs as the garden is enclosed. The area is fabulous and love the pretty village and multitude of walks directly out from the cottage. The house could be a little cleaner in my view, some of the dishes werenât too clean and some cobwebs/hairs around the house. But overall would recommend this cottage.
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Mohammed
Every necessary things of a home was available. It would be great to inform in the website that 2 bedrooms are in two different floors . Because we had to rearrange whole sleeping system so that we can keep an eye on our child with epilepsy. Single beds are extremely small. Didnât like to find animal fur everywhere. Cobweb and spiders were in the bedrooms, sitting room and the stairs. Sofas and the blankets on the sofaâs were bit smelly. I think cottage could have been better cleaned.