Sea Pink Cottage

60 Customer Reviews

• "This is a lovely place to stay, very well equipped."

  Quite a lot of building work at the back (which is buried a bit in the booking information). Not a problem for us as it was Easter weekend and nobody was working. However I would imagine quite a bit of noise when they are working.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2025

• "The cottage is well designed and spacious for a small property."

  Very comfortable and well appointed. A new sofa would be nice as you can feel the wood through the upholstery. The building works described in the listing were not a problem. It should be pointed out that for unloading on arrival there is a 50m walk to the cottage which is difficult luckily a lovely builder took pity on me and helped me carry all my stuff. The parking for the cottage is further 100m away but that's OK without luggage. In all a very pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by Lynda4.7★Mar 2025

• "Building site was mentioned so no complaints but it was a bit more intrusive than expected."

  Good to watch. Great local pub.

  Reviewed by Roger4.7★Feb 2025

• "Great location and a lovely light and airy living space, so we would definitely like to return."

  That said, we do feel the price is still quite high, considering the access/parking/noise issues while the building works continue and we would also hope, as a basic courtesy, that Sykes/Dream Cottages could ask the owners to address some of the other ongoing issues, some of which have already been pointed out previously eg. 1. Could do with a casserole dish with lid. 2. Better power shower (especially as no bath). 3. Proper freezer space (ice box ok for short stay but not for a week). 4. Minimal welcome pack (eggs and bread are usual these days as well as the milk and biscuits) 5. General cleanliness - kettle hadn't been descaled in ages, nespresso machine not emptied. Don't mind the odd carpet stain and a few scuff marks on walls, but also noticed several dusty surfaces, cobwebs and dirty skirting/ceiling filter in bathroom. Hope this is all helpful and fingers crossed much of this can be addressed before our next stay, as it is a really lovely cottage!

  Reviewed by John2.8★Feb 2025

• "The cottage was clean and cosy."

  As it was February we didn't use the garden, so the ground works didn't bother us too much, but it was interesting that there were no tissues nor any kitchen rolls for us to use to keep everything tidy! We know the area very well and it is well situated for great walks.

  Reviewed by Hisham3.1★Feb 2025

• "The accuracy of the description was good."

  This is particularly important given the current temporary access route to the cottage. From a few reviews it appears that some guests have not paid due attention to the warnings. We had no problems. Cottage is well and stylishly fitted, very comfortable and clean apart from the oven.

  Reviewed by Jill4.7★Nov 2024

• "Initially apprehensive to find my way to the cottage and where to park,but on arrival everything so plain and simple ."

  Parking obvious ,route to the cottage clear and precise,very well set out and organised.inside the cottage was like new.tastefully set out.pictures on the walls maybe indicated the owners were fellow travellers explorers, .There was a picture of the Great Ocean Road( The twelve Apostles) in Australia.A lovely touch ,a picture with Wanderlust, which is my motto ,saying, well that's me,having spent the last 36 years on various expeditions around the world.Also Wanderlust is on the back of my campervan.i had no idea where , langton Matravers was,in relation to anywhere in Dorset, but fate landed me in exactly the perfect location and perfect cottage and basecamp to explore.Every where I wanted to go was close by. Absolutely perfect sojourn.

  Thank you so much for your 5 star review and we are so glad to hear you enjoyed Dorset, it is such a beautiful part of the world. Safe travels! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mick5.0★Oct 2024

• "Initial dismay- took a while to realize first door was open and then cottage key box hard to operate."

  And of course the building site. .... But after that everything was fine, so comfortable and in such a great location for the walks we'd come to do. We would be glad to come back.

  We are so glad you found the cottage comfortable and enjoyed our beautiful village, we hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret4.1★Sep 2024

• "Sadly we were very disappointed."

  Whilst the listing mentioned building work nowhere did it say how bad and dirty it made the cottage. The entrance is disgraceful and unsafe. The parking is ridiculous and so muddy. The reduction in price was an insult. The garden furniture is filthy as are the inside windows. I took pictures of how bad it was but nowhere to post them. Certainly nowhere near a dream cottage.

  I'm so sorry you didn't enjoy the cottage. The temporary access, made necessary by the building works that are out of our control, is safe, warm and dry. The lane I am afraid is a bit muddy, as are most country lanes at this time of the year, but door mats are provided at the cottage both inside and out. Thank you for letting us know about the windows these have now been cleaned. Please do always let owners know during your stay if you feel the cleanliness isn't up to scratch, we would always prefer to fix it while you are there, so you enjoy your stay, rather than reading about it afterwards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane1.6★Sep 2024

• "We were pleased that the entrance to the property was less arduous than as described in the instructions."

  The lane was extremely pot holed. A dishwasher would be an asset. Mugs were difficult to Clean, some had stains difficult to remove. The tiny freezer compartment was unusable.

  Thanks you for your feedback, we will have a look into the mugs and freezer, at this stage the cottage kitchen isn't big enough for a dishwasher but it is something we are looking at for next year. We hope you enjoyed your stay in beautiful Dorset. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas3.8★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage, really comfortable stay with everything you need."

  The instructions for finding the property from the parking area could e clearer but not a big problem. Would happily return.

  Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed our little cottage, we will have a look into the instructions and hope to welcome you back again for another visit soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very nice place to stay , close to swanage town centre so everything we needed ..."

  Very nice place to stay , close to swanage town centre so everything we needed was available, just a shame no mention of the building site behind us , but overall a very nice stay

  Thank you so much for your feedback and we are so glad you had a nice stay. We have made sure that the building work has been listed clearly on our booking page since December 2022, it is also mentioned in previous reviews, and in your travel directions before arrival, I am sorry that you didn't see it but very glad it didn't affect your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lee3.4★Aug 2024

• "It was a lovely cosy cottage."

  We were welcomed with a basket of scones and jam (cream in fridge) and dog treats. Cleaning stuff was there, soap and toilet rolls. All bedding and towels. We covered the sofa with blankets and towels and used our own duvet as were worried about dogs jumping on them. The lady we spoke to said it didn’t matter they were used to dogs but thanked us for caring. We loved that there were beautiful walk just across the road - dancing ledge, wild meadows. Everyone we met there was very friendly and we would certainly go again and hopefully the new houses will be finished.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback, it was a pleasure to meet you and your beautiful Springers, we hope to welcome you back to Sea Pink again one day soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jul 2024

• "We booked Sea Pink as a last minute get away."

  We booked on the day of arrival and were pleasantly surprised that even with the quickest of turn arounds we still arrived to a lovely clean cottage with a nice welcome hamper including a treat for our dog. We can agree with other reviews that the cottage is a little difficult to find and the instructions could be a little clearer and they seem to only detail from one direction. We came up from Swanage. We were fully aware that the area was being developed as this was clear on the website but this didn’t affect our stay. Noise was minimal while we were there and we hardly noticed it. The area is beautiful with walks suitable for all abilities. The Kings Arms is a lovely pub just a few minutes walk down the hill with a great selection of drinks and food. The village does lack a shop for any bits and pieces. Yes the pub does serve this but only during the day but we didn’t see any evidence of this. All in all Sea Pink was perfect for us. Both ourselves and the dog found it comfortable and had everything we needed. The local butter was a nice touch!! We would have left a message in the visitors book but the pen had run out

  Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We are so pleased you chose Sea Pink for your last minute getaway and hope to welcome you back again another time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jul 2024

• "Property is nice and clean."

  The area is lovely. The access to the cottage is a disgrace to be honest. Nobody would rent if you show the access on your advert. I wouldn’t pay more than £100 per week if I’d have known. Being on the edge of a building site didn’t go down well with the wife either. Barry.

  Thank you for your feedback Barry, I am so glad you rated the cottage 5 stars. We apologise for the temporary access which is out of our control and made necessary by the developers of the site next door, but health and safety must always come first. We have made sure that the building work has been listed clearly on our booking page since December 2022, it is also mentioned in previous reviews, and in your travel directions before arrival. All prices have been reduced with these building works in mind. We continue to try and work with the developers to ensure minimum disruption possible and hope it won't be for much longer. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Henley5.0★Jul 2024

• "Very disappointed with exterior of the cottage, as access was difficult and directions to get to the property were not as per website."

  The garden of the cottage is a building site, which was not expressed in the description on line. Also access to the cottage itself is not very easy, car is parked some distance away and access involves going through an old run down wooden door, through an old school reception hall, going down some narrow steps, down some more steps and then to entrance of the cottage. Cottage itself was lovely, but everything around it was not. Cottage not that clean either which was disappointing. over all ok for few days as a base but not for a long stay.

  Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you found the cottage itself lovely. We have made sure that the building work has been listed clearly on our booking page since December 2022, it is also mentioned in previous reviews, and in your travel directions before arrival. All prices have been reduced with these building works in mind. We continue to try and work with the developers to ensure minimum disruption possible. The garden itself at Sea Pink, although adjacent to the building site, is self contained and unaffected by the works. We are very much looking forward to works being finished, which we hope will be soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela2.5★Jun 2024

• "Loved the cottage and our miniature dashound enjoyed it he garden, sooo disappointed with the he building site but these things can't be helped and we didn't let it spoil our holiday."

  Cottage needs an indoor back door mat, one dumped outside is growing grass and a mixing bowl would have been useful otherwise cottage was well stocked, bed very comfortable and I am sure the pillows were filled with clouds as they were sooo soft. We will be back again one day so we can see what happened to the building site, and have another lovely holiday.

  Thank you so much for your 5 star review. It means a lot to us. We too are looking forward to the day the building works are finished and hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely time and the cottage is ideally located in Langton Matravers to explore the isle of Purbeck."

  There are regular and reliable buses from the village to Swanage, Corfe Castle, Poole and elsewhere. The cottage is nicely designed though visitors should be aware that the shower isn’t very good as it leaks from the hose and so you get not much than a dribble. There is no freezer and only a small ice box in the fridge, which doesn’t close properly and is consequently too iced up to fit much in. The WiFi is sketchy so you have to be patient with that. Cleanliness not great - floors not properly cleaned and found half eaten biscuit under the sofa and had to wash the crockery as had food remains still on them. It’s good that we knew about the construction before we went but it inhibits sitting in the garden on a nice day due to the noise in particular. Plus there’s a smell of wee so maybe there’s a septic tank nearby. There was a nice welcome gift on arrival, which was appreciated. We booked through Sykes and although we had a good time, in general we have come to expect better from a holiday cottage booked through them.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am so pleased you have had a lovely time and enjoyed the cottage and welcome gift. I have passed the issues you mention on to the maintenance and housekeeping team to get those rectified, please do contact us with any issues straight away, as we would always prefer to fix them during your stay. We continue to pass guests feedback on to the developers too and ask that they are mindful and considerate. I hope we can welcome you back again another time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tod3.1★May 2024

• "Very difficult to access property especially with cases etc , parking 100 yards away ."

  No drinking glasses to speak of. TV did not work despite rep calling in to try help . Left some clothes in draws by mistake but had no reply after two messages sent to recover them . Pub too far to walk . Cosy little cottage , warm etc. dog was happy .Bathroom fine . Sadly this one was not for us , two pensioners .

  Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you found the cottage cosy and dog friendly. I have passed your comments on to the housekeeping team who will rectify the issues you mention. Property Owner

  Reviewed by William3.1★Jan 2024

• "Lovely little cottage."

  Perfect for our needs. Great garden for our dog as well.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Nov 2023

• "A lovely property BUT: - the property sits within and is directly severely impacted by the building site and the access arrangement to the property via a derelict, dirty other building that adjoins."

  This fully detracts from the property experience. -the access building is not secure as it is open to the public as both doors are not lockable - anyone can enter - how safe is this? - what are the fire safety arrangements as there is no other way out as the derelict buildings are attached and the building site adjoins? - keeping long lawn grass for wildlife is applauded but what about recycling- only one bin provided - but we must recycle into 3 bins - as you state in the information pack and as we all should? not environmentally friendly sadly. We tried our best with sorting in our own bags in the living room - not ideal. - the TV didn't work - only on our netflix account and we reported this but heard nothing - Wi Fi kept dropping out - it is clear parking is an issue being distant and with the unpleasant access through the derelict building not easy/nice. Clearly all concerned with the letting know that the access and parking arrangement won't work until the new development is complete and bays for the rental properties delivered next to them. Years away? In the meantime the arrangement is not acceptable as others have said previously. I have a video and I am happy to share with future bookees so that they really know what awaits them and informs their decision to book this property. When all of the adjacent building work is complete and access and parking sorted out this will be a fabulous property to rent but not til then. Happy for you to discuss the return of some of our monies as we feel this would be reasonable.

  Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you liked the property. We have ensured that the building works have been noted on our web listing since December 2022. All prices have been reduced with these building works in mind. I apologise if you found the TV and WiFi was not working well, we advise you report any maintenance issues to Dream/Sykes cottages and a member of the managed service team would have been able to attend. We do hope we get to welcome you back to Dorset again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer2.5★Oct 2023

• "It was nice."

  However, we weren’t told that we would have to go through an abandoned/very run down construction site building to get through to the cottages. This was difficult as my partner is disabled. We also were sitting outside and saw a rat go under the wood patio which was obviously alarming. The cottage was beautiful and the design inside was great and allowed a cosy vibe.

  Thank you for your valuable feedback. I'm glad you found the cottage beautiful and cosy. I'm sorry you had a difficult time reaching Sea Pink Cottage. I have bought this to Dream Cottages attention, they updated the travel directions to explain the new route because of the construction. This information was in the travel directions section of your 'Key Collection Reminder' email a week before your arrival. Dream Cottages have also organised pest control to attend. Please do let Dream Cottages know of any problems during your stay. We'd hope to welcome you to our cottage again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eleni3.1★Oct 2023

• "AVOID, if you don’t want to stay on a building site."

  This property should not be let whilst all the building workS around it are continuing. 19 new houses and flats are being built in the adjoining building and on the land at the rear of the cottage. It was impossible to find the entrance as the instructions were so out of date. The builders kindly showed us how to gain access as you now access the property through the adjoining derelict building. You have to walk down mouldy, dirty corridors with steps to come out on a rough uneven path at the rear of the property. None of this is detailed on the listing. Parking is also an issue. The gravel area is a fair distance away and very badly signed. If you park in the lane you receive rude notices on your car by the opposite house. So the only option is the main road. This should not be currently let or at least described with updated information clearly detailing the current building work which will only make the situation worse as it progresses in time. If we had been made aware of the building works we would have booked another property and feel Skye’s are at fault over this.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback following your stay at Sea Pink Cottage. We have ensured that these building works have been noted on our web listing since December 2022. All prices have been reduced with these building works in mind. We do hope we get to welcome you back to Dorset again in the future. - Dream Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah1.9★Oct 2023

• "Lovely comfortable cottage."

  We enjoyed our stay. There is a lot of building work going on around it which distracts from the holiday atmosphere. Also we are an older couple and there are two steep steps from the living room into the bedroom which we personally found difficult although this I’m sure would be no problem to most folks.

  Thank you for your review and we are so glad that you found the cottage comfortable. Both the internal steps and the building work are listed on the booking website so guests are aware at point of booking. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie3.8★Sep 2023

• "Great cottage- even better when building works complete."

  Would have liked blue washing up cloths and a sponge dish scrubbers. Foil and cling film would be good and some smaller glasses.

  Thank you so much for your review we are so glad you enjoyed the cottage. I have fed your comments back to the housekeeping team. We hope to welcome you back to Sea Pink again one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve4.7★Sep 2023

• "Entrance to cottage quite confusing."

  Entrance was through scaffolding poles Looked quite off putting.didn’t look like the entrance to a holiday cottage.

  Thank you for your valuable feedback, I am sorry for the current appearance of the adjoining property. I understand the scaffolding was put in recently to avoid any health and safety issues during the build and will be only temporary. I’m glad everything else was to your liking and hope to welcome you back to Sea Pink again one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret4.1★Jun 2023

• "Really clean wi fi very slow , the building work at the rear is far worse than web site suggests , it is major earth works with heavy machines working , the dust was really bad my car looked as if I parked at a quarry , apart from this cottage really nice we went out most days to get away from construction site , the surrounding countryside is beautiful ."

  Thank you for your valuable feedback, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful Dorset countryside. We have been working closely with the contractors and will continue to pass on guests feedback to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum during the nearby building works. We hope to welcome you back to Sea Pink again one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip4.4★May 2023

• "Booked this cottage as stated one level which was not the case as steps into bathroom."

  Our mobility is very poor. The building site and noise . The unkept pathway and the gravel is not safe for limited mobility .

  Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry for the issues you had, the website does state that there are internal steps inside the property and this is also shown in the pictures. Please contact our office if you ever have any problems, we will always do our best to help you. Dream Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marjorie2.5★May 2023

• "Finding the area was fine, locating the cottage was a challenge, with all the building work that’s going on in the area, you have to go down 5 made up steps, along side a narrow gravel path walk way to the back of the cottage garden."

  The lawn was overgrown, I know they would cut it if asked, but it looked a mess. Inside was nice, good kitchen, and lounge area, but the sofa could do with new cushions as they worn and have lost their shape, not comfortable anymore. Stairs to the bedroom are steep, could do with a hand rail on one side, bathroom very nice, overall a nice cottage with all you require, I personally think once the outside building works, parking, and paths are completed it’s a nice place to stay.

  Thank you for your feedback, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage and found it had everything you needed. We have been working closely with the contractors and will continue to pass on guests feedback to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum during the nearby building works. We are aware this may cause some inconvenience so have been very transparent about the current works on our website and in the joining instructions and we have priced the property accordingly this year. We do try to participate in no mow May to encourage wildlife into the garden but as you say are happy to cut the lawn if guests prefer. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hazel4.4★May 2023

• "Lovely , comfortable cottage."

  Ideal for one or two. Current building works are a nuisance and temporary parking was inconvenient but were manageable and didn't spoil a pleasant week. Okay for the dog and plenty of easy walks from the door. Village shop and pub a real asset, pub meals simple and excellent..

  Thank you for your feedback, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage and the area. We have been working closely with the contractors and will continue to pass on guests feedback to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum during the nearby building works. We hope to welcome you back to Sea Pink one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham4.7★Apr 2023

• "The only drawback was car headlights during the night - blinds or black out curtains on the bedroom window facing the road would be helpful."

  Otherwise, this was a fabulous cottage in a fabulous area - thank you.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am so glad you enjoyed the cottage. I am sorry that you didn't see the blackout blinds that are fitted on the bedroom windows, I think this would have helped. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely place to stay, very clean and roomy in an ideal location for exploring around swanage, would stay again."

  Reviewed by peter5.0★Dec 2022

• "Nice comfortable stay."

  Good location for doggie walks. Shame about the building site opposite . (We did no in advance ) . luckily no noise from it during our stay. Definitely needs secondary glazing as traffic very noisy . We were considering a visit next year , but looking at all the work that will be going on I think it's unlikely. Also prices have jumped up quite a lot , considering that at certain times there's definately going to be disruption.

  Thank you for your valuable feedback and glad you had a comfortable stay with its perfect location for walking. The owner takes all feedback on board has now fitted secondary double glazing. As the building works behind Sea Pink Cottage was already demolished before your stay, we are glad this did not impact your holiday. We do not have any definite dates when the building works will commence but will update our website when we have more information. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dorset again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Oct 2022

• "Excellent cottage which is well looked after."

  Very suitable for a dog as well as us.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2022

• "A beautifully renovated cottage."

  Everything provided for. Super comfortable bed. Nice position for visiting places of interest in the area. Would recommend.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Sep 2022

• "On first inspection the property was clean tidy and well maintained."

  However in the bedroom we noticed black dog hairs on the carpet, the problem turned out to be the hoover, an amazon basics, we does not work on the carpet, l tried the broom, but that did not work either. There are two recommendations which need to be addressed, one is the step leading down to the lounge, it needs to be changed from laminate flooring to carpet, as it can be quite slippery. And also the bed is on a slope so that needs to raised up one end.

  Reviewed by P. Jayne4.7★Sep 2022

• "We loved our stay, the owners were friendly and welcoming and the cottage and its garden and patio area are charming."

  During our stay the area was quiet and there was no building work. We saw deer in the fields a little further along the lane, our dog was in seventh heaven! There are many footpaths in the immediate vicinity of the cottage and a wide choice of local attractions to visit. We also made the most of the steam railway and visited some of the historic pubs in the area to sample the local ales.

  Reviewed by Marian4.1★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cottage."

  Clean. Good sofa, kitchen and bedroom. Bed uncomfortable. Road right next to bedroom not great, with noise from traffic. Pictures are misleading. One would not know that cottage is by main road and by demolition site. Would have been corteous to take a chunk of price for this reason. Great location for people who like walking and for pets. Thank you

  Thank you for your response, I am glad you enjoyed the cottage and its location. We have noted it is on the high street clearly on the website and ordered secondary glazing to be fitted this winter. As there is no work ongoing at the site due to delays with planning permission and the surrounding area is screened off we don't feel it materially affects enjoyment of the cottage at this time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew4.1★Jul 2022

• "Overall disappointed with this cottage."

  First impressions make a difference - a fridge with a freezer compartment blocked and full of ice, instant coffee solid in its container, an untidy garden and approach path with numerous weeds. The external picnic table also needing renewal. To be fair the owner responded but a holiday arrival should not require such dialogue. The property was clean and well prepared otherwise. To benefit future users I would suggest the stay experience is enhanced by renewing faded towels, the provision of kitchen towel roll and dispenser, a coffee press cafetiere, a wider range of drinking glassware, a salad bowl and a shaving mirror. The wardrobe was full of cleaners equipment which precluded its full use. The property does suffer from road noise and the road facing windows at least need better glazing.

  Thank you for your response, as you mentioned any problems you raised during your stay were all resolved with one phone call within an hour of your arrival. I am glad you found the property clean and well prepared otherwise. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David3.1★Jul 2022

• "The cottage itself was lovely, suited us perfectly, was cosy & clean & comfortable bed."

  Unfortunately, at this present time, the surroundings were not good at all. It was, quite literally, a demolition site with flashing orange lights 24 hrs shining in bedroom & seating/kitchen area. Not a pleasant outlook, so no incentive to sit nor eat outside at all. As regards facilities, a small dishwasher would have added to the holiday relaxation. Would not recommend it while construction work is underway.

  Thank you for your response, I am glad you enjoyed the cottage. As there is no work ongoing at the site due to delays with planning permission and the surrounding area is screened off we don't feel it materially affects enjoyment of the cottage at this time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sylvia4.1★Jul 2022

• "This was not the quiet idyll that we wanted for our holiday."

  Let's start with the positives. The cottage was well equipped and just right for what we needed for 2 people and our dog. The cottage is perfectly situated for those who want a walking holiday. It is about a mile to the South West Coastal path and inland footpaths as well. It was a nice surprise to find a welcome afternoon tea as a gift from our hosts, thank you. Unfortunately...... the view from the cottage garden was of a large mound of crushed concrete measuring approx 20 foot high, 50 foot across and 40 foot deep. This rubble was obviously from a recent demolition of buildings that were nearby and was certainly not expected by us. This obliterated our view of the Purbeck Hills. The property directly next door is virtually derelict and due renovation which has started. The south face of the property had scaffold erected during our stay. This together with the mound of crushed concrete was not pleasant and certainly not what we expected from our holiday cottage. The cottage is actually situated on a main road and traffic passes within a few feet of the indoor seating area and bedroom. The traffic includes double decker buses, cars , lorries and the usual farm traffic. At times it felt that vehicles were coming through the wall! The positioning of the cottage also meant that persons walking past on the road footpath could be heard word for word. This was even the case well into the night (3am) with persons chatting loudly on their way home from the pub together with the smell of cannabis permeating through the window frame cracks. We do realise that all of the above is not the fault of the owners. We should have had knowledge of this so we could cancel. We wont return.

  Hello, I am so sorry to hear you were disappointed by the cottage, as mentioned in previous replies we have been looking into options to minimise the road noise and have decided on secondary glazing as the building is in a conservation area so we are more limited with what we can do. However we do need to wait for a gap in bookings to be able to install anything, which we will do this winter. In terms of the view, the mound of rubble has been screened off with bamboo fencing, and although it is slightly higher than the fence it is worth noting that the pile of rubble is significantly smaller and further away than the 3 storey building that was there before, meaning you can now see some of the Purbeck Hills! We have worked very closely with the building company to try and minimise any disruption to guests, we are glad you enjoyed the gifts and situation of the cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony3.1★Jun 2022

• "We had some disruption due to building work, but the owners were very supportive, and it did not really bother much However, we did find s shortage of pans, and some other cooking equipment."

  Not bad enough to spoil the week. All in all a excellent holiday

  We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your break. Thank you for your feedback, we've added some new saucepans and other kitchen equipment which needed renewing in response. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.4★May 2022

• "2 weeks prior to arriving was informed of "building works" on Old Malt House Lane which would affect car parking but not our holiday."

  ..... turned out to be a demolition site right beside the entrance and garden to the cottage, spoilt view, dust and noise... found out being demolished to build 19 new houses so work will be going on for some time!!! If it hadnt been for the coastal walks etc would have left early. Very disapointed was not informed of this.

  I am so sorry to hear this, when I spoke to you at the start of the holiday, and apologised for the works (which is out of our control) you seemed quite understanding and unphased. If you had mentioned during your stay that you wished to leave, we would have arranged alternative accommodation. As you were informed by the holiday company we haven't been given prior notice of what part of the site is being demolished when and so were unable to give more details in advance. We have though given all guests the chance to cancel if they wish due to ongoing demolition works, which will be finished shortly. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel3.4★May 2022

• "Fantastic little cottage in a lovely village."

  A great base for exploring the area

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great find Beautiful small cottage in a great location We went over Easter weekend which meant no building work I’m not sure how quiet it would have been otherwise as it looks like major building works taking place."

  Reviewed by Michael4.1★Apr 2022

• "Sea Pink cottage is a great location, it is just over 2 miles from Swanage The cottage was very clean, warm and nicely decorated."

  At the moment there are building works going on in the main house which did not disturb us at all. The garden is enclosed and very suitable for our young beagle.There is good Wi-Fi connection and good phone signal, a good telly with Netflix etc and a radio. There is a washing machine and well equipped kitchen. A cream tea was left for us which was much appreciated The only problem was the noise from the cars and buses going passed the bedroom and sitting room windows. Maybe some blackout curtain liners in the bedroom could help. Over all we really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend a visit

  Thank you for your feedback. We have now fitted a blackout blind in the bedroom while we look at options for double glazing. The house is in a conservation area and the windows are very unique and part of the character of the building so we want to make sure we do it in a way that is as sympathetic as possible and permitted by the council, while not interfering too much with our guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Penelope3.8★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage, beautifully renovated and very comfortable."

  Conveniently placed for exploring surrounding villages and Swanage. The passing busses amused us rather than annoyed. Perhaps people would prefer to know it backs onto the main rd? Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it but will mention being on the main rd. Many thanks Donna and Mike.

  Reviewed by Donna4.7★Jan 2022

• "This was one of the best UK cottage stays we have ever had."

  Sea Pink Cottage was quite spacious (nice high ceilings) but still really cosy and beautifully warm. The bed was super comfy and most inviting! The cottage was very well equipped with everything we could want and the instructions provided were extensive and helpful. The location is perfect - so close to the Coast Path for exercising our dog and with the local pub a short walk away. The small fenced garden was also a great advantage for our dog and would be lovely on a warmer and sunnier day than mid January offers! Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Jan 2022

• "Sea Pink Cottage was amazing, there were lots of walks from the door."

  We can't wait till May when we will be visiting again.

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Dec 2021

• "Clean, cosy and comfortable little cottage."

  There was some road noise due to the cottage being next to the main road through the village and having single glazing. The cottage came well equipped although one small toilet roll did not last long, future visitors should be advised to bring their own supply. We had a welcome note from the owners with a bottle of milk, some lovely local bread, biscuits including one for the dog, however, it would have been good to know that the faulty cooker hob was awaiting replacement rather than us having to report it to them, and then discover they already knew….we had another issue with a radiator but that was soon solved the same day. The bed was extremely comfortable , with good pillows and bed linen. The village was well located for walking in the countryside to places such as Dancing Ledge, Worth Matravers (fantastic pub) and even Swanage could be reached via a track called The Priests Way. The Kings Arms in the Village offered the usual pub grub and lovely snug bars with real fires. We also visited Studland with it’s beautiful clean beaches, wild and peaceful nature reserves.

  Reviewed by Shena4.4★Nov 2021

• "All in all the perfect base to come back to"

  Reviewed by Fred3.8★Nov 2021

• "Fabulous cottage let down by road noise and also headlights through thin curtains."

  Beautifully furnished, clean, warm and well equipped with a very comfortable bed but single glazed traditional windows in both rooms face right onto a road to Swanage. The website map marker was on the wrong side-road and does not show the proximity to the road. The directions were very poor for arrival in the dark, without even the private road's name on the address. Pretty views across fields. Kind welcome provisions of milk, bread, biscuits and tea & coffee.

  Reviewed by Ruth4.1★Nov 2021

• "Lovely clean cottage in great location for waking from the door."

  Extremely comfortable bed and great pillows. Would have been good to be able to arrive a bit earlier, 5pm seemed very late in the day We had a fab time.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We have now moved the check in time to 4pm (unfortunately we can't move it back any earlier at the housekeepers have to do multiple houses on a Friday). Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon4.4★Oct 2021

• "Lovely place to stay and lovely walks to go on."

  Had all you needed in the property. Would definitely book again. Took our dog so very suitable for him and enjoyed the long walks. Though was a little disappointed with local pub only went in once and probably wouldn’t go again. Also the times to book in which was 5pm and to be out by 10am on leaving day. Feel would be better for 3pm and perhaps 11am to leave, understand re COVID though feel it dies need 7 hours cleaning time as you leave as you find and even a deep clean wouldn’t take that long with the size of property. Ending on a positive gorgeous views and really enjoyed our stay

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We have now moved the check in time to 4pm (unfortunately we can't move it back any earlier at the housekeepers have to do multiple houses on a Friday). Property Owner

  Reviewed by Freddy4.7★Oct 2021

• "Great cottage, good position in the countryside which help with early morning dog walks."

  Located near to many tourist attractions and cliff top walks.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2021

• "The bed was so comfy, didn't want to get out of it."

  A compact but clean and cosy cottage with everything you need. Also private and not overlooked, peaceful and a three minute drive to the nearest beach.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely, spacious cottage, well equipped and in a good position to explore the Purbeck area."

  Everything was as described and we enjoyed a relaxing time including sitting in the pretty, private garden.

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Sep 2021

• "We spent a thoroughly relaxing fortnight during August/September at this splendid cottage that has been tastefully converted."

  It is well equipped and furnished to a high standard and is light and airy for a small cottage. The high ceilings and large windows at the front add to this effect. It is also very well maintained. The garden that is accessed round the rear of The Old Malthouse and is the main entrance to the cottage is pleasant and spacious and also very peaceful. We had our golden retriever with us and were fortunate to have good weather throughout our stay. If he had needed to be washed (which he didn’t) before going indoors there was a tap available on the Malthouse building although a hose and adapter would be needed. The walks directly from the cottage are numerous and those particularly towards the coastal path are a treat with glorious scenery in every direction. We holiday in Purbeck regularly and have done for many years. It never fails to deliver. We can certainly recommend this cottage for a happy vacation. Nick & Caroline, Suffolk

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage itself is well presented tastefully."

  Has everything you will need for your stay well stocked kitchen. Love the personal touch of a welcome basket with Artisan bread and cake. The treats for our dog went down well, and a couple of pods for the Neprosso machine was also a great thought. The cottage us situated in a great location for walks and local attractions. Thanks for a lovely stay we would highly recommend this cottage and will be back

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2021

• "A delightful cottage situated in a lovely village with an extremely helpful and friendly host who lives nearby ."

  The cottage is spotless , has everything that a couple could possibly want and is ideally located for visiting many of the beautiful and interesting sites in the area such as Corfe Castle and Durdle Door. There are also countless wonderful walks in the area.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2021

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