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7 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
8 Customer Reviews
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"Spacious and warm for the time of year."
Disappointed there was no log burner due to chimney issues and no television in the lounge, which made television in the kitchen area very cramped for four people. Apart from the above we had a lovely stay in this very roomy cottage. Owner very pleasant.
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"Well it's a lovely large cottage and we thought it was a good place to stay with our family x including our dog x it was really lovely and not to far from Weymouth and lovely villages we found even closer where we found alovely pub to have a lovely wed roast !"
! It was dog friendly as well :) as for walks for our dog we'll put it this way he loved his walks while staying at the cottage x so all in all we had a great stay and would book it again x
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"Spacious and comfortable, thought general."
Housework needed improvement very dusty everywhere, bed linen clean but needed pressing to make more comfortable. We were expecting to be able to walk dog nearby, disappointed we had to drive to find walking areas.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the property spacious and comfortable. I am sorry to hear that you found some dust in the property and bed linen not being pressed to your liking. We raised this with our cleaner as we pride ourselves to make sure the cleanliness is to its highest standards. I am sorry to learn that you could not walk your dog nearby. The property is based on a working farm with many animals around that can potentially be an issue with a dog running around them. We want our guests to enjoy their stay, therefore, we mention these points in our welcome pack. We are looking forward to seeing you in the future Property Owner
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"We met James the farmer and property owner, he popped over to make a point of welcoming us and saying "Hello."
" Such a nice man, very pleasant, polite, friendly and helpful. On our first day we had a problem with the water heater and complained to the agent who then arranged with James to come over from his house to check the water heating system. He found it to be a slight problem with the trip switch, which has occured before, apparently. He showed us what to do if the problem reoccoured but fortunately it didn't. There were seven members of our family staying in the property for the week and we found the accomodation to be very adequate, warm and cosey.This included a board game we hadn't seen before and we enjoyed playing. Although a working farm it was a very quiet location and we were never disturbed or put out by the farming activities. The expansive wide open views from the cottage across the valley were lovely and we enjoyed walking the country lanes in the valley. It was unfortunate that, although there were several across-field footpaths, the County Council clearly had little interest in maintaining access points which starkly contrasted with the easy public footpath access we are used to in the northern part of England we come from.
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"Lovely stay very clean owner was very helpful and friendly"
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"Nice spacious accommodation in a peaceful, quiet area with parking."
Situated so can drive to areas such as Weymouth, Dorchester etc and also walks only really accessible by car. Beds were comfortable and had nice quality linen. The property was well hoovered and tidy but there were a few areas of cleaning which were missed such as sticky tables and placemats. A pint of milk was provided with a packet of biscuits. Had problems with communication firstly with Sykes Cottages - called them with a couple of queries prior to our stay via phone, online chat and then WhatsApp and took 6 days to get a response. Also had no contact with the owner of the cottage during our stay which was a shame. I could not find a hairdryer and wanted to know if I had missed seeing its location as I had thought this would be a standard item to be provided and have never had to take one with me before. I contacted the owner regarding this query and got no response. I then tried contacting the caretaker via whatsapp, text and phone to see if I could get an answer that way and only had a missed call from the caretaker at 3am! A pleasant stay but because of these disappointing elements of the trip and poor communication we would not visit again or use Sykes Cottages.
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"Beautiful cottage, very well maintained and very peaceful."
Nice secure area for the dogs and easy parking. The owner was very pleasant and would recommend
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"A lovely property in beautiful surroundings!"
Good position for visiting nearby Weymouth and other places along the coast! The welcome pack was a really nice touch and the cottage was very well stocked for all essentials. Highly recommend.
Summary
- Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x single
- Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
- Utility
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and travel cot available
- Private driveway parking for 4 cars
- Enclosed side garden
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 2 miles, pub 2.1 miles, beach 2.9 miles
- Note: Dogs must be kept on leads due to livestock
- Note: There are steps up to the ground-floor bedroom
- Note: Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property
The property
Portesham 2.1 miles.
Cartshed Cottage is a traditional, detached holiday home set on a fabulously positioned working farm with spectacular countryside views in Shilvinghampton, Dorset.
Just two miles from Portesham with direct access to the West Dorset Heritage Coastal Path, with nearby pubs and the Jurassic Coastline on the doorstep, this home makes a wonderful base for families, friends or couples.
On arrival, private driveway parking welcomes you, making unloading your bags a breeze, before stepping into the open-plan living space.
Sure to be the heart of the home throughout your stay, the open-plan space offers a fully-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with dining seating, an array of appliances for your self-catered stay, and a quaint sitting area with a TV.
Alternatively, you can look forward to cosying up in front of the woodburning stove with a good book or a film in the additional sitting room or simply enjoy the countryside views through the window.
From here, a double bedroom provides sleeping arrangements for guests with a cloakroom finishing off the ground floor.
Upstairs, find three more bedrooms where you can rest your head, including two doubles and a single, for flexibility for your party makeup.
Finishing off the first floor is the family bathroom, hosting a bath and a walk-in shower, allowing you to choose from a refreshing rinse or a long, hot soak after a day of exploring.
This wonderful holiday home with stunning views across the countryside is in an unbeatable location close to a choice of seaside towns such as Weymouth, West Bay and a perfect setting for families or friends looking to explore all Dorset has to offer.
With Burton Bradstock, Chesil Beach, Lodmoor Country Park, Abbotsbury Swannery and many more tourist hotspots a short drive away, Cartshed Cottage is in a superb location to offer a wealth of attractions to suit all ages.
Cartshed Cottage is an all-year-round holiday home where you can’t fail to relax and enjoy yourself whatever the occasion.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.
About the location
PORTESHAM
Weymouth 8 miles;Dorchester 8 miles
Portesham is a beautiful West Dorset village, superbly located for access to the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast, South West Coastal Path and South Dorset Ridgeway, in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only a short drive from Weymouth, Dorchester or Bridport. The village is surrounded by glorious countryside, with direct access to public footpaths including the south west coastal path. There is an excellent local pub serving good food and real ales, and a village farm store. A great base for touring, there is plenty to see and do within a short drive of this picturesque area, including Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens. Take a walk up to St Catherine’s Chapel and experience the fantastic views over Chesil beach. The bustling market town of Dorchester is just 8 miles away, with its array of interesting shops, restaurants and museums. Within easy reach is the family friendly seaside resort of Weymouth and the Jurassic coast, and also dramatic Portland, venue for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. With Bournemouth and Poole only 40 minutes away, this is altogether a super holiday destination at any time of the year.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter