King Charles Cottage

36 Customer Reviews

• "A lovely house that is full of character."

  Well stocked with crockery, pans and cutlery. Nice to sit in the garden for lunch. Lovely pub over the road with great service and food. Easy access to the coast along country lanes about 20 minutes drive.

  Stephen, Thank you for your lovely review, and so pleased you and your family enjoyed your holiday. As you say the cottage is ideally located in the countryside, away from the crowds, but with easy access to the coast and many nearby attractions. Andrew & Margery Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2024

• "Nice Quirky cottage in lovely little village."

  Locals were very friendly and the pub is a must. Lovely food and dog friendly. We enjoyed our stay. Garden furniture wasn't thst comfortable and only one bath towel each for the week but other than that , recommended.

  Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed your holiday, the cottage and our village. To clarify, we do provide a hand towel as well as a bath sheets per guest and there is a washing machine, tumble dryer and laundry tablets available should guests wish to wash the their bath sheets. Andrew and Margery Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda4.4★Jul 2024

• "Absolutely delighted with King Charles ll cottage in Dorset."

  A stunning place to come home to after walking in the woods, those rolling hills or a day at the beach. The village people are very friendly and it provides a village shop, a pub which sells meals and you can take your dog and a bakery all on your doorstep. They also have a mobile fish and chips van. This cottage is not to be missed. I would highly recommend it. Book now you won't be disappointed! Sink into relaxation! Ref: 1006503

  Irene, Thank you for your lovely review and positive comments on the cottage, the village people and amenities. Margery and I look forward to welcoming you back at some point. Andrew & Margery. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★May 2024

• "King Charles Cottage is ideally situated right at the centre of Broadwindsor, with easy access to the surrounding villages and costal attractions."

  Quirky, comfortable, well equipped with a walled courtyard and additional "secret" garden safe for our small dog, it was the ideal base for our holiday. Great local community pub, The White Lion, small village shop and a bakery right on the doorstep all very welcoming.

  Tim, thank you for your lovely review. So pleased that your found the village and community welcoming, something we are very proud of. As you say, the cottage/village are ideally located to visit attractions in Somerset and Devon, as well as Dorset. Andrew & Margery Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Mar 2024

• "One of the best cottages we’ve stayed in, quirky, comfortable, roomy."

  It felt homely and welcoming and full of character.

  Thank you Simon, for your lovely comments regarding our cottage, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Andrew & Margery Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon4.4★Sep 2023

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, only negative bring very noisy fans on ..."

  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, only negative bring very noisy fans on toilets/bathrooms but appreciate it's a very old building

  Thank you for your feedback Constance and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your comment regarding the fans, and we will investigate with our electrician with a view to replacing the fans, if possible, with quieter ones. Andrew & Margery Property Owner

  Reviewed by Constance4.7★Aug 2023

• "We loved this cottage."

  Quirky, interesting and comfortable. Such a shame the weather didn’t allow us to enjoy your beautiful garden. This would be a great place to stay in the winter with the aga warming and fires roaring! Took a while to get used to the water, being so hard. I even descaled the kettle. The Dorset water makes good beer though. :) The back door key was a little tricky. Had to really pull the door to turn the key. We also could have done with a spare front door key as all guests were adults and wanted to do different things. The beds were very comfortable and it was great having 2 areas to chill out. A real gem in a beautiful, friendly village. Thank you.

  Julie, thank you for your valued feedback. We have taken on board your comments regarding aspects that require immediate action and will ensure that a second key is available in future, where appropriate. All feedback is appreciated especially comments regarding our lovely village. Apologies that the weather was not as good as it should have been for this time of the year. Andrew & Margery. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Aug 2023

• "A quirky interesting and comfortable cottage in a quiet inland village."

  Lovely kitchen diner and plenty of space to relax and sit in the pretty bright conservatory area. Great to be able to bring our little dog who enjoyed exploring the garden. This is very much a home and not just a featureless holiday rental. Every kitchen utensil you could wish for is there, so a great place to cook a proper family meal. Also a good base point for day trips etc and a friendly village pub just across the road for times when you don’t want to cook. Parking was easy too. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Susanna5.0★Aug 2023

• "As long as you don't mind uneven steps and odd levels, and aren't too tall - this is a great cottage to stay in."

  It is 25 mins from the coast but the village has reasonable amenities. It was well equipped and the secret garden and patio would have been a great asset had it not rained on and off all week!

  Thank you Hazel, and your family for the lovely review left at the cottage and the review posted with Helpful Holiday/Sykes. I am sorry the weather was not too kind to you, but pleased the family enjoyed the village amenities. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Jul 2023

• "Just the perfect cottage, village and people."

  We had a great stay!!

  Thank you Ali, for your positive feedback and comments, especially concerning the village and our community. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at out cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2023

• "We've had a great week at King Charles Cottage, despite the mixed weather."

  The kitchen is very well equipped, and the dining room/kitchen/conservatory is a lovely space. Comfortable beds, a good shower upstairs, and many decorative touches throughout the cottage. The courtyard garden is totally secure - we have a small dog who is an escape artist but had no worries there. We went on day trips to Charmouth (found some fossils!), Hive Beach and Chesil Beach, all of which are dog-friendly in parts, just check online. Bridport market is worth a look. The White Lion pub across the road is very friendly and the food is good, can recommend the Friday night ribs. The Tuesday evening fish and chip van is great, worth ordering beforehand. The village store is friendly and well stocked. Thank you!

  Thank you Jackie, Russ and Rosie for your lovely feedback. We delighted that the cottage met your expectations and that you had a great week and found the amenities we have in the village were to your liking as well. You appeared to have found some of the Dorset's gems during your stay, despite the weather. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had an amazing holiday in this delightfully quirky cottage in Broadwindsor."

  The cottage was well equipped, spacious and comfortable. We spent all our evenings in the conservatory overlooking the courtyard garden, it was so peaceful and relaxing. The secret garden is charming and an extra space for al fresco dining. The village as a whole made us feel very welcome. The community shop is very well stocked and we enjoyed the meals we had in the White Lion served by friendly staff. We were lucky enough to partake of a delicious afternoon tea in the Stableyard Restaurant at the Craft Centre as a treat for my birthday. Dorset is a beautiful county with its rolling hillsides, it’s enchanting woodlands and heathlands and of course the Jurassic coast.

  Thank you Jan, Tammy and Monty, so much for your lovely feedback as well the review you left at the cottage. So pleased the weather was good and you had an opportunity to explore the beautiful county of Dorset. We are particularly pleased that our historic cottage was everything you expected, and that you enjoyed its courtyard and secret gardens. We are blessed in Broadwindsor to have the facilities you refer to, and delighted that you were made to feel welcome by our community. Thank you. Andrew and Margery. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janette5.0★May 2023

• "We had a lovely stay in King Charles cottage, Broadwindsor,."

  The cottage was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. We loved the kitchen/conservatory and the courtyard. The cottage is very attractive and the description of it was very accurate. It totally lived up to our expectations. We found the village very friendly. The community shop is well stocked, the artisan baker is an asset and we had a delicious pizza from the van that parks in the square. The chef comes from Naples and it was very authentic. The White Lion is a great pub. It was resurrected and reopened by the villagers and has just had its first anniversary. The food is good and the Sunday lunch excellent. We and our two dogs were made very welcome by the lovely landlady, Kerry. Broadwindsor is an excellent base for visiting some really lovely places and there is plenty to do. We stayed for a month and it flew by. We would definitely go again. Thank you.

  Thank Kate and Roger, a lovely review and so pleased everything lived up to your expectations. You would be more than welcome to visit us again. Andrew & Margery Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Apr 2023

• "It is a very unusual cottage and certainly would not be suitable for very tall people!"

  we were warned well in advance of the tall ceilings and door ways. The only very minor thing I could mention is a night light is required on the landing ,

  Thank you Jennifer, for your review and I have noted your comment regarding the night light for the landing. We do have a night light but have never throught to leave it out, but will in future We take feedback very seriously, as our aim is always to look at improving our guests holday experience, where we can. Andrew & Margery Hookings Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful, quirky, cosy cottage."

  Equipped with everything you need & more. Very highly recommended.5*.

  Darren and Lisa, Thank you so much for your lovely review, and we are delighted you enjoyed you stay. Andrew & Margery Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had an amazing stay and would highly recommend it."

  The house was spotless, very quirky and lovely touches such as the housekeeper leaving a pint of milk, tea, coffee, sugar for our arrival. The gardens & surrounding area were beautiful, a great pub and local shop across the way and everyone was very friendly. Unfortunately due to the one track roads we weren’t able to safely walk with our children but not a problem in the car; we visited Lyme Regis a number of times and the beaches were very clean. It’s a shame the parking was quite expensive; especially when we had 2 cars to pay for but we made the most of spending the whole day there when we visited. All in all, was a lovely break and would definitely go back.

  Stacey, we are delighted that you had a wonderful holiday in the cottage, the village and Dorset. We are so fortunate in rural Dorset to have a thriving community pub, and village shop within two minutes walk. So pleased that you found everything in the cottage and gardens to your liking, especially the little touches offered by our housekeeper. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stacey5.0★Aug 2022

• "A very clever mixture of old and new , an excellent kitchen and shower but still retaining the traditional fabric of the building."

  The owners provide a large collection of books to browse along with the small furnishings that provide that homely feeling.

  David, thank you for your positive feedback, much appreciated. So pleased you enjoyed the cottage and your holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2022

• "Entering this unique historical cottage you find extensive and very comfortable accommodation."

  The owners have given attention to meeting all the needs of guests so that the cottage is very well appointed. All the equipment and facilities worked well and there was copious hot water for showers on demand. The garden and the hidden garden are delightful and provide seating areas in the sun and shade throughout the day. We could not have asked for more.

  Alan, many thanks for your wonderful review. We work very hard at ensuring the cottage meets the expectations of our guests, and are proud of the gardens that our guests, like yourselves, very much appreciate. We are so pleased that you and your party had a lovely holiday and look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jul 2022

• "The cottage is as described and all facilities in the kitchen and TVs are very good."

  The sunny family room kitchen and gardens are the highlight of the cottage. Location perfect and a great village atmosphere with welcoming local people pub and general store. We parked close outside with no problem. The double glazing kept out most road noise. Good local dog walk fairly level. Would like an ordnance survey map please to help find footpaths. The downstairs bathroom and shower facilities were preferred. We would return if the twin or a 6 foot bed was in a bigger bedroom but that is purely a personal issue so would very much recommend the cottage and location.

  Karen, Many thanks for your review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday at our cottage, the village and the surrounding area. We note your comments regarding the OS map. We have not left these or other leaflets out with the Welcome Pack, due to Covid advice. However, we will ensure these are available for future guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★May 2022

• "As a family we all enjoyed our stay."

  The cottage was exactly as described, well equipped, clean and had a very homely feel. The only drawback was the parking, although you could park outside the cottage this was a very busy junction with tractors going past but we did manage to park across the road when a space became available. All in all a very relaxing, enjoyable stay and I must thank Andrew for sorting out the issue with the washing machine promptly and for the wine and chocolates.

  Simon, many thanks for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday at our historic cottage. We were pleased to be able to resolve the issue with the washing machine quickly and that you enjoyed the wine and chocs. There is usually space in or around the Square, but we plan to have the garage available for clients to use next year, too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon4.1★May 2022

• "We had a lovely stay in King Charles Cottage which had character, as well as being very well equipped & comfortable."

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Aug 2021

• "Mainly, both double beds were very uncomfortable."

  The mattress was sagging and offered no support. The basin in the upstairs bathroom was no bigger than a cereal dish.

  Thank you for your feedback. As owners we consider all the feedback we receive, and we address any areas where the quality of the accommodation fails to meet customer expectations. The vast majority of feedback, over the two years we have let the cottage, refers positively to the standard, quality, and comfort experienced by guests in our cottage. Andrew and Margery Hookings Owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas Wyn3.4★Aug 2021

• "A quirky cottage in a beautiful area with stunning scenery."

  Locals very friendly. Plenty of space to spread out downstairs. Spent most time when in the cottage in the conservatory and courtyard garden as had a lively toddler in the party. Very well equipped. Just missing a hair dryer. We enjoyed visits to West Bay, Lyme Regis and Hive beach. Recommend The Parlour for stone baked pizza on a working farm and milk from the vending machine at Waggon farm. The local shop is well stocked and the fish and chip van visits Tuesdays. The craft centre is nice to walk to. Only had coffee and cake but delicious and seems very popular. Some of the roads are very narrow in places and take a bit of getting used to.

  Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Jul 2021

• "King Charles Cottage is quirky, historic and a lovely place to stay."

  The garden is absolutely amazing. So lovely to eat outside on the secret terrace. The kitchen has everything that you need and we welcomed having a dishwasher and washing machine. The wifi was fine - which we needed with two teenagers. We loved the location - it is utterly beautiful countryside, with lots of amazing local walks. It's not too far from the sea and we swam most days. There are many houses and beautiful gardens not too far away and no shortage of things to do. We loved the local shop and stocked up on basics, but there are large supermarkets not too far away. The second downstairs bathroom was really useful, especially after coming in from the beach. I would very much recommend the New Inn in Stoke Abbott and The Anchor in Burton Bradstock to eat. Both lovely food. We had a lovely evening in the garden at the New Inn, bathed in the lovely golden Dorset light. A lovely holiday.

  Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Jul 2021

• "Our family enjoyed spending a week in this wonderful, spacious cottage."

  I don't believe that the photographs do the cottage justice. Everything was perfect, the beds were comfortable and evenings spent watching the TV were cosy. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need and clear instructions available for all the appliances. Overall a fabulous week.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jul 2021

• "Settled in very happily once we had discovered where the light switches were and where to avoid low beams and sloping ceiling in the upstairs bathroom."

  We loved the atmosphere and the decor of the cottage. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The dining area and kitchen were very light and airy. Shame that the local pub is closed but we highly recommend the New Inn at Stoke Abbot. The nearby community shop is really well equipped.

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Jun 2021

• "This is a beautiful period cottage with many original features with modern facilities that was an absolute pleasure to stay in."

  The gardens were stunning with gorgeous flowers and herbs making it a haven for bees which is truly needed with their declining numbers. The local store has friendly staff and any essentials you may need to purchase. The pub was friendly and all the locals made us feel welcome. Broadwindsor was a great location for easy access to the coast and local villages/towns. The Lewesdon Hill NatTrust site was a nice walk from the cottage with access via the nearby fields which had wonderful views of the countryside. We found two dog friendly beaches nearby, Monmouth and Hive. We also liked the novelty of the local milk vending machines where we purchased milk shakes and snacks. I would highly recommend this cottage for families or couples and was dog friendly. We would like to thank Andrew and Margery for letting us use this wonderful house.

  Reviewed by Kieran5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a really comfortable stay, well equipped, spacious and warm cottage."

  Very old, characterful and quirky with low beams. ( Steps down to kitchen.) Lovely patio and garden. Beds very comfortable. Easy parking outside. Broadwindsor village very peaceful and friendly. Village shop excellent. Pub opposite was closed, hopefully they will get new landlord. Recommend New Inn at Stoke Abbot very close by, and Broadwindsor craft centre restaurant. Good shops at Beaminster and Bridport. Also excellent Market days at Bridport. Great base for touring the area. We will hope to revisit soon.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2021

• "King Charles Cottage is full of character ( so long as you don't mind taxidermy), and has a very high standard of comfort, once you have learned the hard way to duck the low beam on the landing."

  The village is friendly , with useful local shop, and it is in easy distance of beautiful Dorset scenery, coast etc. We enjoyed the rookery next door, noisily raising young in May. Definitely not your bland faceless holiday cottage.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2021

• "You have to be aware and respect the age and character of King Charles Cottage."

  Yes, there are low beams, a steep staircase and uneven floors upstairs but that is part of its charm. You do learn and get used to it and we found it very cozy and welcoming. The owners went out of their way to make sure that everything was ok for us, which it was and they were so helpful and friendly. The 'Secret Garden' was a big surprise. We thought it was the courtyard garden at first not realizing the door at the bottom led into a much larger garden where we actually ended up spending a lot of time just chilling out. We knew that we would be restricted visiting pubs, historic houses, museums etc. but still found plenty to see and do. The Community Shop is a credit to the village, it caters for almost anything you may need; the local sausages were really tasty and there is so much more besides. It would be nice to return when hopefully all restrictions have been lifted and we can fully enjoy all the attractions of the area. More importantly we can restock on the ciders from Isaacs Cider Farm, just a few miles down on Bridport Road but they sell it in the shop as well !!

  Reviewed by Angela3.8★Apr 2021

• "Beautiful old cottage very clean, super comfy."

  Beds really comfy and quality bedding. We have stayrd in this village before, and its really friendly, lovely pub , award winning local shop, fish n chip van on Tuesdays, excellent! Beaminster short drive away, for lots of small shops and Bridport about 15min drive for 2 x weekly markets, lots of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Dog friendly. The coastal drive starts here to Weymouth. Abbotsbury is beautiful , pubs and tea rooms and swannery. ( no dogs). West Bay is a must! and close to Lyme Regis for day by the Sea. This cottage is so relaxing. Loved tge conservatory. spent most of our time here, watching the clouds and stars. Lots of birds to watch in garden, saw Blackbirds and Robins, with many others. The open fire in lounge was a delight in the evening ( use the smokeless fire logs) can get them in the discount shop in Bridport. Tv is a smart tv, best we have had in any of the cottages we stayed in. Take your netflix log in to watch, but plenty of channels as well. Cant wait to go back! Had to call owner once as We were unsure how to use central heating, but he responded instantly, on a Sunday too! soon lovely and warm. 5* from us and Banjo the dog. Took my 88 yr mum. Perfect for her, great walks from village too. low beams upstairs but manageable and adds character. x

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2020

• "Such a great cottage."

  We loved the old cottage at the front, very cosy and historic though the low beams and uneven floors took some getting used to! The dining room, kitchen and conservatory are wonderful, though the dining room could do with more light, and the courtyard and secret garden were great for an afternoon drink. The cottage is extremely clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the Dorset coast and countryside despite the damp weather, and in the village the stores and Redlands Yard were excellent.

  Reviewed by Cathy4.7★Sep 2020

• "Holiday cottage was ideally located for us, village with shop and pub and 20 minutes to coast."

  Owner communicated well and the cottage was lovely.

  Reviewed by Joy5.0★Sep 2020

• "We loved staying in this comfortable and characterful historic cottage."

  The very well equipped cottage had everything we could possibly need inside. With numerous comfortable areas to sit and relax after exploring the beautiful local area. Sitting in the enclosed courtyard garden with a glass of wine was a real treat. As well as sitting in the wooden conservatory looking up at the stars at night. The village of Broadwindsor had all we needed with an excellent very friendly local Pub run by Vicki and Spike also a well stocked Community shop. The local craft centre restaurant is also a lovely place for a meal or coffee. The village square has weekly visits from a fish and chip van and and a fresh fishmonger. All the main Dorset attractions are easily reached by car and there’s a local bus service as a bonus. There are numerous walks in the area suitable for the casual stroller and also those more dedicated ramblers. We hope to be returning to this cottage in the near future. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2020

• "A beautiful comfortable property with lots of space and everything we needed for a week’s family holiday."

  Reviewed by Katy5.0★Aug 2020

• "Cottage very old fashioned; all the beds were uncomfortable and house itself was very cold (yet we was told use of the heating was not permitted)."

  The upstairs bathroom was largely unusable due to shape of room; the sink was too small to brush teeth, the shower enclosure was too small and the ceiling above the toilet too low. The location of the cottage was very isolated with a hours drive to reach amenities. Pub had very limited open hours which we would have like to be informed about before booking as this was a major selling point for us. Our welcome pack wasn’t welcoming at all and more like a list of restrictions.

  Thank you for your feedback and we are saddened and perplexed to read your comments. We know the unseasonal weather during your stay was not kind to you and that the village and several others locally suffered a power cut which prevented you from cooking a meal. Our housekeeper offered to cook for you but then the electricity came back on. Heating is available to all clients and nowhere in the welcome pack does it state that it is not. There are also two log fires available.We have used the beds and found them very comfortable.The upstairs bathroom is small but useable. The walk-in shower is bigger than a standard-sized shower and there is also a bigger bathroom available downstairs. Our welcome pack is there to provide information about the cottage and the local area to help our guests enjoy their stay. The cottage is at the heart of a busy village, with a thriving community shop just around the corner, a popular pub (the limited opening hours due to Covid-19 sent to you in the welcome pack before arrival), a weekly fish and chip van and other amenities, including multi-use games area, childrens playground and dog-friendly countryside walks. We are five minutes by car from the nearest town of Beaminster, which has a brilliant array of shops including a butcher, greengrocer and supermarket,10 minutes from Crewkerne, which has Waitrose and Lidl, and 15 minutes from the market town of Bridport, which has a Lidl, Waitrose, Co-op and Morrisons, a wonderful feel-good vibe and the glorious Jurassic Coast. We are sorry your online review differs from the helpful comments you left in the guest book. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laura2.5★Aug 2020

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