Mimosa Cottage

62 Customer Reviews

• "The property was absolutely filthy."

  We had to clean the place when we got there. The shower plug hole was jammed with hair so I had to clean it out as the water wouldn't go down. The single beds were that uncomfortable that we didn't have one good night's sleep. We left 2 days early as we couldn't stand to stay any longer. The place is dated and needs an uplift and decent cleaners needed to actually clean the place properly. Disgusting that Sykes even have this on their website!!

  Reviewed by Geraldine1.9★Sep 2024

• "Considering this is listed as disabled friendly some item needs to be provided ..."

  Considering this is listed as disabled friendly some item needs to be provided for disabled person to aid getting in and out of bed this did prove to be a problem and a bed rail would alleviate this Otherwise we had a lovely break

  Thank you for your review. We do provide blocks to raise the beds and rails if requested. We also provide waterproof bed toppers , again on request. This would have avoided us having to replace the double mattress and buy, at very short notice, a new one after your holiday. If any special equipment is required we are always happy to provide it , if possible. Also, if any damage is done to any of the property we appreciate being told ,so we have some warning. Accidents do happen , but we do appreciate being notified and an apology would be nice. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jean3.4★Jul 2024

• "Bathrooms could do with updating plus the 3 piece suite is very tired as you ..."

  Bathrooms could do with updating plus the 3 piece suite is very tired as you sink not very good for our disabled friends other than that excellent Alan

  Reviewed by Alan4.1★Jun 2024

• "Really lovely cottage, loads of space beautiful gardens and view over the sea."

  On a quiet lane but with three eateries within walking distance.

  Reviewed by Howard5.0★Jun 2024

• "The location of the cottage was fabulous."

  But the cottage itself requires some T.L.C. It is very tired looking, the garden is very unkempt. The facilities are very basic, the shower head was held on by sticky tape (this was referred to by a previous occupant in their summary) and only the left hand section of the toaster was working. The information book requires updating some of the information does not refer to its present day layout. This could be a fabulous cottage if it was better maintained

  Reviewed by Peter3.1★May 2024

• "This is a lovely property in a great location."

  The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Some liquid soap by the sinks would have been useful. The shower needs some maintenance as the head leaks and is difficult to direct. Comfy beds. New appliances in the kitchen all in good working order. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Michele4.4★Apr 2024

• "We had a great stay here and booked for a last minute break."

  Lovely setting and the 3 cottages are within their own secluded areas. The bungalow was very comfortable and well equipped. The lounge and kitchen have had a recent refurb along with the bedrooms. We enjoyed walking down to the beach and exploring the local area. We walked to Abbotsbury via the Hill Fort. A beautiful village, and would recommend Cherries Tea Room. Also walked along Chesil Beach to Burton Bradstock and West Bay. The Manor House in the village wasn't open every evening but very friendly staff in the Cellar Bar. We hope to be back!

  Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Mar 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful location, accommodation was everything we wanted and more, ..."

  Absolutely beautiful location, accommodation was everything we wanted and more, conscientious and caring owners, didn’t want to go home, thankyou for a much needed break

  Reviewed by Sarahjane5.0★Mar 2024

• "Another great holiday here."

  Our favourite place to come (several visits already). Warm and comfortable with beautiful views. Very good value. Helpful owners nearby. Excellent proximity of dog and wheelchair accessible places to eat, very close to the sea. Brilliant local produce. Looking forward to our next holiday soon.

  Reviewed by Louise4.7★Jan 2024

• "We have been here a number of times and have always found it a home from home."

  We where well looked after when we had a power cut due to the storms. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Oct 2023

• "Beautiful property and garden."

  very friendly owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Oct 2023

• "Generally very smart and comfortable, but the bathroom needs attention."

  Reviewed by Julian4.4★Sep 2023

• "We have stayed in mimosa a number of times now."

  The owner has been updating the cottage with a new kitchen and new beds and wardrobes. I would say that the cleanliness on arrival was a bit hit and miss. The patio doors were full of nose prints off dogs from the previous occupants and the kitchen cupboards had rather a lot of stains on. The patio area outside needs a good weeding and sweeping up and also there was no logs available as usual. overall we do enjoy staying here and won’t let these issues prevent us from staying in the future.

  Reviewed by Caroline3.8★Aug 2023

• "Great location, lovely view of the sea."

  Plenty of outside space for our two dogs to run around (but not enclosed).We enjoyed sitting in the conservatory. The bedrooms are spacious and the layout worked well for four adults. Easy walk to the beach. The cottage is in need of some general maintenance, some internal doors squeak, the shower head hose leaks, and there are no locks between the shower room and twin bedroom, or on the bathroom door, and a window catch in the shower room was broken. The kitchen was equipped to a minimum level, with one of everything for six people. We took our own large non-stick cooking pan, and steamer. A BBQ would have been a useful addition, and outside loungers to get full benefit from the sunny patio area, as would an outdoor clothesline to dry our towels each day, but we improvised and really enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Candida4.1★Aug 2023

• "This was our fifth stay at Mimosa and, as on previous stays, the cottage was comfortable, well-equipped and very clean on our arrival."

  Recent changes, such as replacing bedroom furniture and some re-decoration, have improved what was already a great holiday cottage. We look forward to returning next year.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Aug 2023

• "We chose Mimosa cottage for a holiday as I am suffering from a life limiting progressive illness."

  This would have been our 5th visit to Mimosa and the cottage is set in a small orchard looking out to sea. It is a lovely quiet and relaxing place to stay and since our last visit the kitchen has been upgraded to a good standard. Apart from the steep drive wave I have always found the cottage to be manageable with reguards to my disability. However some aspects of the cottage are beginning to look rather tired. The 2 bathrooms have not had any upgrade since our 1st visit many years ago. The shower chair is is the same one that has been there since we first visited. This has become rather rusty with parts seized and looking tired. The grabrails in both bathrooms are rusting and unslightly. The same loosè toilet seat with peeling surface is fitted on the toilet in the main wet room. The floor in the wet room floods and water ends up in the bedroom on the tiled floors. Many of the double glazed units in the conservatory area have condensation inside, this has also been the case for many years. The conservatory is the ideal place to make hoist transfers from a wheelchair but it's cluttered with big plants which hamper the space you have. I appreciate it is very difficult to find properties with suitable facilities for the severely disabled but apart from an update to lto the facilities at Mimosa it would be very nice if an investment could be made to help the disabled have a more enjoyable holiday This could possibly include a ceiling track hoist. I have hired hoisting equipment for this holiday but it is very expensive and I would be happy to pay a small charge if the owners invested in some equipment to help. Knowing how few properties there are suitable for disabled people I think it would be a sound investment for the owners to facilitate equipment for the more Severely disabled.

  Reviewed by Richard3.1★Jun 2023

• "Beautiful cottage in quiet lane with sublime view over the Chesil Beach."

  Lots of attention to comfort and equipment. Will be back as soon as money and time permit.

  Reviewed by Howard5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely Cottage and situation."

  Reviewed by David4.1★May 2023

• "Will return in the new year as Mimose Cottage as ideal for us with mobility issues, good position and the owner was very helpful."

  Reviewed by Chris4.4★Sep 2022

• "We have enjoyed a lovely week at Mimosa Cottage, hope to return some day"

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Aug 2022

• "Would be good to have a reclining chair and bed for a disabled person apart from that very good"

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Jul 2022

• "Lovely seating area in the garden, lovely kitchen however no storage in kitchen for our food items, lovely large bedrooms however the double bed very uncomfortable gave us both backache all day."

  Chair in shower room was the only storage for our shower and shampoo products, could do with shelves in shower. Overall a lovely holiday. Thank you

  Reviewed by Kevin3.1★Jul 2022

• "It is a very comfortable and super clean cottage, full of very nice thoughtful little touches."

  The only thing that could be improved is the shower, it never seemed to get quite hot enough. Also, as dog owners we would have appreciated a fenced garden. We had a very enjoyable week there nonetheless.

  Reviewed by Gabrielle4.7★May 2022

• "This was our second stay at Mimosa."

  Very clean and comfortable cottage, in lovely surroundings with great views of the sea. The conservatory was a great space for my dog to sleep in, with plenty of room for him to wander around. It’s a short drive to other beaches and Bridport/West Bay, and Sainsbury’s deliver groceries to the address if needed. Looking forward to a return visit.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful bungalow, perfect for disabled family member."

  Layout and facilities very well thought out. Garden ideal for me and the dog! Great scenery. Owners very kind and friendly.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Mar 2022

• "The view and position of the house was perfect."

  You could see the sea and walk to it too. New kitchen and decor, the photos didn’t do it justice. Log fire, underfloor heating, so cosy. I would highly recommend this cottage especially if you want disabled facility’s, or not. The owners were wonderful, no negatives

  Reviewed by D Louise5.0★Feb 2022

• "We stay here every year and we love the views, the fishing, the dinings, and the surroundings of the cottage."

  A very special place we always feel sad to leave. Thankyou Sue and Henry

  Reviewed by L5.0★Oct 2021

• "We always have trouble finding a suitable place for my mum as she has specific needs but this cottage was near perfect."

  Great shower room with proper shower chair, bars everywhere to help her transfer and easy access for us to help her in the night with the jack and jill bathroom, she didnt need her seat raiser as the toilet is already higher. She had a wonderful birthday and loved seeing all the beautiful sights around especially the Swannery, even the weather which was awful couldn't dampen our spirits.

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Oct 2021

• "The bungalow was really lovely and very good for the less able."

  Access was ideal with lots of space for wheelchair/ scooter etc. It was clean and spacious in a beautiful setting and there was enough of everything to live and cater for the week. Lots of room for the dog crate and for him to exercise in the conservatory. No need to publish the following as we did have a lovely time. Small negatives:- The toaster only had one side working. The shower tends to run all over the place including the double bedroom so a mop would have been useful to dry and to clean. The mattress on the single bed I slept in was a bit tired, the springs made themselves known. To be really picky a riser recliner would have been ideal but I know that's not an essential for most visitors. Apologies for forgetting to turn the dishwasher on, I remembered when we were half way home.

  Reviewed by Denise4.7★Oct 2021

• "Welcome wine and biscuits a nice touch, photos need updating as new kitchen and furniture fitted."

  Lovely place, lovely setting, will go again

  Reviewed by John4.4★Oct 2021

• "We have just returned from our stay at Mimosa."

  We could not of found a more perfect adapted property in the perfect setting. The owners had thought of everything to make sure the property is well equipped and well laid out. We definitely hope to return next year.

  Reviewed by Austin5.0★Sep 2021

• "Brilliant location and views are amazing."

  Good amount of space, but quite a lot of furniture if one of the party is staying in a wheelchair. There is space to move things around as long as one of the party is strong enough. I suspect the owner would help if needed as he seemed very nice. The photos on the website don't do the place justice as it has been decorated with a new kitchen and furniture. Likewise the instructions in the property explain how to use the previous appliances. The only downside is the double bed is quite small and seems to be balanced on a smaller bed base. This means a wheelchair user has the choice about which side of the bed to sleep on which may not be possible with a larger bed in the room. The beach really is only 5 mins away, as is a fabulous restaurant (not open on Mon&Tues). If you have a dog, the gardens aren't enclosed, but they are expansive!

  Reviewed by Louise3.8★Sep 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay there for the second year but unfortunately my husband has a degenerative condition and would need a reclining chair and adjustable bed if we wanted to come again which we would love too."

  The new kitchen is great and bungalow and garden and view wonderful Great place for dogs too. Very sad if we can't go there again. Ann Brown and family

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Aug 2021

• "The website had not updated the details so it was a lovely surprise that the kitchen and seating areas had been refurbished."

  Reviewed by Owen4.1★Jul 2021

• "This property is in a lovely setting but it is imossible to make it properly secure as several of the window catches are broken."

  It would be useful if there was a fence and gate across the entrance to the garden and that the entry gate and fence were dog secure ( too easy for a small dog to get through) so you can let the dog be free to go in and out of the property with the patio doors open. Other than that the place was great and we had a wonderful time.

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★Jul 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a great position, loads of space."

  Our autistic adult son loved it, the view of the sea and the garden and the quiet position. The connected shower room was useful for me to help him when required with personal care. It was a shame we had to leave early on the Tuesday instead of the Friday as he had decided beforehand that he only wanted to go for a long weekend due to ongoing worries about the pandemic, amongst other reasons he couldn’t explain (Autistic logic!) as last year’s cottage holiday had to be cancelled. We did not change the booking as we thought he might change his mind. The only thing was that the double bed was not comfortable for us, and thought a bigger hotel size bed would still fit in that room. We are used to a King size bed and the restless sleeper stopped the partner sleeping too as the bed was so springy and small. Also the sinks in the shower room and bathroom are very small. My son’s big hands filled it up and he had difficulty using it for washing when not showering. It was great to have the extra space and chairs in the lobby area and choice to spend time away from lounge area, and also the seating in the garden. We had a lovely time and would go again, except my autistic son likes to go to a different cottage every year. I would definitely recommend this people especially with disabled relatives or friends.

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Jul 2021

• "We had a lovely holiday in a really lovely Dwelling in beautiful surroundings it was first class."

  The only thing you could improve is a shower caddy to put the shower gel ect on Christine and Geoff Corp

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Jul 2021

• "Distance to beach, pub etc is vague ie 5 mins walking or driving."

  No footpath to beach so for wheelchair user risky. Great that equipment provided for wheelchair user ie cooker, washing up unfortunately the table and chairs are in the way!

  Reviewed by Sue1.9★Oct 2020

• "One of our party was disabled and shielding."

  Following COVID 19 Lockdown etc. he wanted to cancel the holiday. You did not respond to any of our emails and we could not contact you by 'phone. In the end we felt that we had no option but to continue with the holiday. ironically, upon informing you that we were still going on holiday, we immediately received a reply via email. Luckily for us our latest lockdown (Wrexham) occurred whilst we were on our last day of holiday. Although the accommodation was nice, a dishwasher would have been welcomed, especially when considering COVID 19 decontamination. We had no advice or assistance regarding the cancellation or transfer of the holiday to another date. This experience has meant that we will never consider booking another holiday through Sykes. Although being advised that the Post Code should not be used for SatNav purposes, it would have been useful to mention that the actual Post Code given in the instructions was that of the Owners home address, not the holiday cottage! This was approx. 12 miles away near Weymouth, not West Bexington, where the property was.

  Reviewed by A4.4★Sep 2020

• "Lovely position easy access to beach clean and comfortable but in need of updating."

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  Reviewed by Darran3.8★Sep 2020

• "This cottage is perfect for wheelchair users and the owners have tried to think of everything including height adjustable kitchen sink and cooker hob, medium height oven, tiled flooring throughout without any door bars and both bedrooms have access directly off the conservatory with wide doors and the bathrooms are designed with space for chairs and the shower room even has a waterproof shower chair (on wheels)."

  The location is fantastic with lovely views from the little patio area by the lawn and the grounds around the cottage are lovely with lots of areas to explore and a field for dog walking too. There are also great walks from the property for our doggy. THe Wifi and TV services are excellent. Only one small negative for us, the sofa was not comfortable but that is just a personal thing - it did mean we didn't relax in the evenings as much a we normally do when away. The parking is excellent so close to the entrance and the spaces are big so wheelchair access is allowed for.

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★Sep 2020

• "Excellent faciñity for a disabled person"

  Reviewed by Gerald5.0★Aug 2020

• "As a wheelchair user I have found Mimosa Cottage suitable for my needs."

  It has a lot of ground around the site as an orchard which is perfect for relaxing and unwinding. The only downside being the steep access road and lack of level parking. This caused a few issues with the use of the access ramp to my vehicle but was resolved satisfactorily with some communication with the owners.

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Aug 2020

• "Really wonderful place."

  Reviewed by Marius5.0★Jul 2020

• "Mimosa- This cottage is located in a beautiful quiet setting, yet a short walk to a pebble beach and lovely hotel (The Manor) with a stunning terrace and beer garden."

  The gardens of the cottage are vast (be careful if you have a wandering dog) and again beautiful with exceptional views. In terms of condition and facilities this is what let’s the cottage down. It is fully wheelchair adapted ( not just accessible) which is a great point and sizing of bedrooms and conservatory are fine but the open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area is very small and restricted. The overall cleanliness was good on arrival except for the windows outside. The kitchen is in a bad need of replacement and really the whole place needs a total refit to bring it up to date and to also, in my opinion, make it value for money. It needs to include basics like a dishwasher in this modern world and new hard and soft furnishings, especially the outside garden furniture needs replacing. The bedroom wardrobes are a curtain across a rail at low level in the corner! Whilst this cottage advertises from £479 price tag, when you pay £1200 for 1 week in July it is not value for money. Would I come again? I would certainly come to the location without doubt and if I was paying around £500 I would feel it acceptable and value for money, but not with a £1200+ price tag.

  Reviewed by Gill2.8★Jul 2020

• "This was our second visit to Mimosa."

  As a wheel chair user I find that the cottage meets my needs and I am able to remain independent. I have found that a lot of wheelchair friendly cottages are not as good as they claim to be. Mimosa cottage is all on one level and the fixtures are designed for the disabled. The only minor comments I would make, but not criticisms, are, the beds are a little low and the cottage would benefit from an update. Apart from the steep drive to access the cottage, all other areas are easy to negotiate in a wheelchair. We will be visiting again soon.

  Reviewed by Richard3.8★Oct 2019

• "A great bungalow style cottage, perfect for my disabled person, me as her carer and her assistance dog."

  Nice touches like the ladder pull up attached to the bed and rising lowering work tops, and cooker in the kitchen made life a lot easier. Level access throughout and an easy push into the gardens and fantastic view. Henry and Sue were lovely and offered any assistance we needed. A short electric scoot to the Manor and Club House restaurants meant that we were spoiled for good food, but cooking at home was just as easy.

  Reviewed by Bruce4.4★Sep 2019

• "The wet room could of been cleaner around the plug area on floor, it needed a good floor cleaner, one half of toaster not working and it would of been nicer to have a bigger freezer as the small fridge only had a small top freezer not enough room if 4 people staying and you needed ice cream and frozen foods."

  But over all we enjoyed our stay and would return in the future

  Reviewed by Jane3.4★Aug 2019

• "There were maintenance issues that would have made a lot of difference to my experience."

  I don't know if D.Cotts are responsible for these or the owners. We did tell the owner about the main one, but attention to a number of small items would have been great. For further reference, who is responsible?

  Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. Your points will also be reviewed to ensure that our property descriptions are accurate and not misleading. If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call on the details below. Our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Property Owner

  4.4★May 2019

• "Cottage was beautiful and the gardens with the view was outstanding."

  Total keyed up for our disabled sons needs.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Apr 2019

• "Really lovely bright cosy cottage, great for my sister who is in a wheelchair."

  Lovely surroundings, garden and organic farm.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Apr 2019

• "Cottage is very comfortable & spacious, with a well equipped kitchen, & lovely views across the garden, & down to the sea from the lounge area & one end of the patio outside."

  We instantly felt at home.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Mar 2019

• "The Facilies are exellent The only down side comment I would make is please take ..."

  The Facilies are exellent The only down side comment I would make is please take the post code off booking Referance it makes the cottage far harder to find and locate and does not take you too the cottage

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Mar 2019

• "Second visit to this cottage and just as welcoming as the first."

  It had been thoughtfully decorated for Christmas and a lovely seasonal welcome pack awaited us. The owners contacted us early on to see if all was well + told us about a local Christmas event which we could join if we wished

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Dec 2018

• "We were particularly impressed by the helpful owners, Sue and Henry Pearse as they moved a sinlge bed into the double room in order to facilitate the hospital bed my husband had to use."

  Also we found Active Mobility in Dorchester gave good service in delivery and collection of bed - thank you for recommending them to me. Stayed June 2018

  Mrs Joan CooperSep 2018

• "Terrific cottage in fantastic location."

  Every conceivable comfort for disabled person and carer and very well laid out. Equally good for any able-bodied family or couple. Well-equipped kitchen with nothing missing. Really couldn't hope for more. Sea view from beautiful garden was magnificent. Stayed July 2018.

  Mr Andrew SetonAug 2018

• "A lovely cottage, excellent for a family with a wheelchair user."

  Spacious rooms and comfortable beds and pillows. Both adapted toilets are of a high standard. Being set in pleasant gardens with a sea view made it very restful. Parking spaces are very well set out. Stayed June 2018

  Mrs McAdamJun 2018

• "The thought and care that had been lavished on this property, for instance the irises on the mantelpiece, the grass roof on the annex, lots of table lamps which made it cosy, the garden in particular was a dream & full of lemon balm, rosemary, laburnum, fennel, clematis and a Judus tree in full bloom, plus lots of cow parsley, the useful grabber stick, dog lead & bowl & poo bags (we did have our own), lots of useful hooks in both bathrooms, & by the main door, good mirrors in the bedrooms & by the main door, lovely furniture in the conservatory and lounge area, bird feeders with fat balls in, and the handtowels."

  Stayed May 2018

  Mrs Celia CaulkinJun 2018

• "We were delighted with the accommodation, it was just perfect, very clean and spacious."

  Lovely peaceful setting, garden surrounding the cottage and sea views from the front. It was a 10 minute walk to the beach and within easy driving distance of Weymouth, Dorchester and Lyme Regis. We will certainly stay there again. Stayed April 2018

  Mrs Susan RobinsonApr 2018

• "Very nice cottage in a lovely situation,the views were great."

  Cottage is well acquired for people with disabilities. Stayed September 2017

  Mrs Jean BrownNov 2017

• "Everything you could ever wish for in this accommodation."

  Superb. Secluded, quiet, comfortable. Stayed June 2017

  Mrs Cheryl SteeleJun 2017

• "Well equipped cottage, very suitable for someone with a disability."

  Beautiful area, plenty of places to see. Delightful owners who made our stay just that little bit better. Definitely want to return. Stayed March 2017

  Mrs BickerstaffApr 2017

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