The Old Bakery

38 Customer Reviews

• "My collie Bramble and I enjoyed a lovely holiday at The Old Bakery."

  Mary and Richard were very friendly and excellent hosts and everything needed was provided for in the cottage. We loved the gorgeous 2 acre woodland garden with all the pretty Spring flowers and Bramble was in doggy paradise playing there! Its location was perfect for exploring Thomas Hardy country and a comfy retreat for relaxing evenings. Thank you !

  Reviewed by Nina5.0★Mar 2025

• "We had a lovely stay at The Old Bakery."

  Mary and Richard were the perfect hosts, they gave us a warm welcome on arrival, were on-hand if ever we needed anything and were never intrusive during our stay. The cottage was warm and cosy, it is full of charm and character and was equipped with everything we needed. I can highly recommend The Old Bakery to anyone looking to explore the this stunning part of the world.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely homely cottage that was just perfect to explore the area."

  Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Eleri5.0★Feb 2025

• "Mary and Richard were so welcoming from the moment we arrived and all the way through our stay telling us about local events, where to visit and places to eat as well as helping out when odd power cut happened."

  Overall a fantastic property and will be going back in 2025

  Reviewed by Heather Ann5.0★Nov 2024

• "The owners were friendly & very welcoming, the Bakery was very clean & comfortable with everything we needed for our stay, especially appreciated the welcoming bottle of wine & necessities."

  Our dog really liked the extensive gardens. .

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Aug 2024

• "The cottage was lovely, everything you could need was catered for."

  The owners were lovely and friendly and helpful too. We loved the big garden as did our dog. The area was very peaceful and I would have liked to stay longer. The only negative was that the fridge is very small, you can’t stock up fridge items so meant lots of trips to the shops. Still a lovely home from home and so great to find somewhere so dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely accommodation, warm and comfortable, the bedding smelt amazing and fresh, the owners were extremely helpful and lovely, garden is amazing."

  Reviewed by Samantha4.7★Jun 2024

• "I would prefer there was a washing machine rather than a dishwasher"

  We considered the choice catrefully. Most visitors are short-stay, very few for 2 weeks. Visitors can always use our own washing macjine - you only need to ask! When finances allow we intend to renovate an unused part of the buildings to be a utility area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★May 2024

• "Lovely little cottage, clean, warm and comfortable with everything you need for a stay."

  Fantastic garden, great for dogs and children or just to wonder around and relax. Felt very welcome with lots of information about the area.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Apr 2024

• "Nice enough cottage and the owners are helpful and lovely."

  However the place suffered from old fashioned heating that worked only when it wanted . There were too many cobwebs and spiders which I felt could of been cleaned up before we arrived. If you can see past these things then it is a comfortable stay at the cheaper price I paid . I wouldn't pay top rates for this cottage. I have to be honest even though I hate it because has I mentioned, the owners are lovely people who will do what they can for your stay.

  As it happens we are about to spend several thousand pounds on replacing the old (about 25 years) storage heaters with modern ones which work a lot better and are much more controllable. Mary is fastidious about cobwebs and spiders - but in a centuries old property the spiders are very quick at find their way in. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy2.8★Dec 2023

• "Fabulous long weekend staying at The Old Bakery."

  Great location whilst visiting West Dorset, Somerset & Devon with our labrador. Lovely welcome from the owners and a comfy stay. Would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2023

• "My sister, my dog and myself had a very nice holiday at The Old Bakery."

  The cottage is perfect for a holiday on the coast of southern England: quiet and not too far away from nearby attractions. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The interior of the house is fine, not luxurious but everything you need is there. And the dog was very welcome, all the basic facilities were present for her too!

  Reviewed by Inge4.4★Sep 2023

• "A good base to see West Dorset."

  Good : owners friendly , outside areas . large tv .toiletries,wine,milk. no dog smells ! Suggestions: need more plates/mugs/bowls to be able to use dishwasher as if we had stacked the dishwasher we wouldn't have any to use. some more smaller oven trays would be useful as well as a pizza tray / rolling pin . Some New bedlinen & towels would be of benefit. Settee covers could do with a wash ! Obviously damp issues on walls as patches show through the paint & we could smell it when we open the kitchen cupboards below the cooker. . The storage heaters were old & rusty in places. We didn't need to use them ! I think if a bit more money was spent on these issues it would be a good rental to return to.

  Thanks for your valuable feedback. A pity you did not raise these points when you were here as several could have been sorted at the time. Most feedback we get says the cottage is very well cleaned and very well equipped but we do keep extra for anyone who asks. Yes - there are still some damp patches - the cottage was ill maintained when we bought it and drying out old rubble filled walls is a very long process indeed. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie2.8★Sep 2023

• "The cottage was excellent, kitchen was well stocked and the welcome pack for us and the dog was a nice touch."

  The gardens were well kept, the owners were very helpful and friendly. Good location for exploring. Crewkerne just down the road for food supplies.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Aug 2023

• "Very welcoming, very dog friendly."

  Kind hosts and beautiful garden. Good location for exploring Dorset

  Reviewed by Ben4.7★Aug 2023

• "We absolutely loved the cottage and its private woodlands."

  A real treasure. Cottage perfect for us.Bed towel bowls and treats for our little dog which was great. Owners lovely and on had if needed but politely left us to our privacy. Plenty of spaces outside to relax after a day out. Pergola too if a shower occurs. The whole place was so relaxing. Perfect after the stresses of life and work. Even a bottle of fresh milk left in the fridge for a cup of tea after a long journey. Everything was thought of for the comfort and welcoming of us as will definitely recommend to friends and family. Absolutely beautiful idealic place. We loved it.

  Reviewed by Michelle4.7★Jun 2023

• "Great stay, very friendly and helpful couple, well stocked and presented ..."

  Great stay, very friendly and helpful couple, well stocked and presented cottage, lots of extremely useful information went above and beyond with recommendations for days out,EXCELLENT

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely big garden to walk in, not secure for a roaming dog who is prepared to enter the river!"

  Some of the local footpaths were extremely muddy and impassable when we were there but at dry times would have been good to explore them. A convenient location for exploring the area.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Apr 2023

• "This was a beautiful cottage set in acres of wooded grounds with the river running through which we could access with the dog whenever we liked."

  Good location central to many tourist sites. Cottage was well appointed with all the equipment one would want in a kitchen. The owners were lovely friendly and helpful. I want to go back again .

  Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely cottage, just a few minor issues that didn't distract from the holiday."

  Grounds were fab to explore.

  Reviewed by Carole4.4★Dec 2022

• "Lovely cottage, well maintained, lovely hosts, would recommend to anyone"

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Nov 2022

• "A lovely cottage which is nicely furnished and comfortable."

  Plenty of character and quiet, well located for Dorset/Devon explorations and walks and dog friendly. We have no hesitation in recommending The Old Bakery.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely cottage with everything you need for a stay."

  The hosts Richard and Mary were most welcoming and the welcome gifts were much appreciated. Good location for access to walks and the coast.some good pubs are close by

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2022

• "Really lovely cottage situated around a splendid courtyard with a wonderful wild woodland garden."

  Most relaxing of locations with excellent pubs nearby. Cottage had everything we needed and Mary and Richard the most friendly and hospitable of owners had left everything we needed to operate in the kitchen including a welcoming bottle of wine, biscuits, milk, tea, coffee etc. First class, a lot of thought had gone into the needs of guests to get them up and running. Only one little thing which would make a big difference when cleaning teeth or shaving would be a light fixed to the beam above the bathroom mirror to illuminate it more effectively. A simple job for Richard !

  Thank you for your review a new mirror with a light has been bought. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Jun 2022

• "The only thing missing especially if you are staying for 2 weeks, in my opinion ..."

  The only thing missing especially if you are staying for 2 weeks, in my opinion is a washing machine otherwise an excellant stay

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★May 2022

• "The cottage and surroundings are lovely and very quiet."

  The cottage is very well equipped and the owners are on hand to help you if needed. Watch out though for the beams and low ceiling on stairs; might be good idea to put warning or a soft covering on wall. The location benefits from being about 5mins to Crewkerne which has a large Waitrose and Lidle so you are able to pick up practically all you need. The use of a small garden area is available for guests - lovely - we took our dog and would kindly suggest the garden is somehow enclosed so your dog cannot go off wondering into the larger gardens. The owners are working on the gardens which are incredible and looking to have a games room in one of the outbuildings. We will definitely consider another visit.

  Thank you for your review. We intend to follow your suggestion. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nichola4.7★May 2022

• "We had a very enjoyable stay in The Old Bakers Cottage."

  The walks to two villages with eating and drinking was just across the road which the owners were very informative about. Being a draw back was there were no food facilities in the village! It was infact the prettiest village we have been too. The massive gardens were unbeleivable with plenty of places to sit and relax after a day of walking!

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Apr 2022

• "Dark and dingy, very uncomfortable - not suitable for holidays."

  We received this review in July! An interesting comment as the customer did not stay! They had booked for April. We did not know when to expect them, they arrived quite late. We were frequently watching for them. My wife saw them driving out of the courtyard so they could not have been here more than a few minutes. They did not stop to speak. Fortunately other visitors do not share their opinion. You can't please everyone but we do seem to have a very high success rate. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne1.6★Apr 2022

• "A wonderful location to explore the local walks and pubs."

  The garden was a delight and we can see the potential for a truly magical outside area. Henry, our 2yr old labrador obviously loved having his own personal river and stick supply. Mary and Richard were very welcoming and the cottage was warm, comfortable and well equipped. A delightful long weekend in a beautiful, quiet location, just what we were looking for.

  Reviewed by Louise4.4★Feb 2022

• "Lovely is cottage."

  The owners greeted us on our arrival and were very helpful. A great place to stay with your dog.

  Reviewed by Kathy5.0★Nov 2021

• "We were made very welcome by the owners of The Old Bakery Cottage,they have only been owners for a year or so,and work on the surrounding grounds (a very large area)is an ongoing project for them,but they are doing an excellent job."

  You have access to their own wood,that has a small river running through it, most delightful. Very comfortable and fully equipped ensures for a great stay in beautiful countryside.Would Visit Again.

  Reviewed by Dennis4.7★Oct 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the old bakery."

  The cottage had everything we needed and more. Richard & Mary the owners was very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. The garden was very big and pleasant to walk around with the dog. We would not hesitate to stay there again.

  Reviewed by Kathleen4.7★Sep 2021

• "The Old Bakery is a beautiful looking cottage and very comfortable to stay in."

  It was equipped with everything you could think off and more. All the little extras were a lovely surprise. Mary, Richard and off course poppy were fantastic host and nothing was too much trouble. I would say the best feature is the garden, my son loved it. There were places to hide, places to run and play, places to climb and best of all the river. Richard took the time to show us what was in it. There was always something new to see in the garden each day. A fantastic place for little explorers. The cottage is a little way from the beach and other attractions but it didn’t matter to us too much, as it was nice to see new places and the scenery. The shops are a 6 minute drive and about the same for a pub meal. We had a lovely time staying here and would recommend it. Thank you for a great holiday.

  Reviewed by Amy4.7★Aug 2021

• "The old bakery is a very quirky cottage with old original features, the bedroom doors in particular are interesting!"

  The kitchen is modern and has everything you need, but the dining area was very tight and the 3 of us could not fit around the table. The WiFi facility was excellent, especially with a teenager in tow. The owners are really friendly and recommended restaurants and places to visit and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The only downside for us was the garden area, the seating area is not attached to the cottage, you have to go down some paths to get there and it’s also a bit overgrown, so for us who like popping outside for alfresco breakfast or lunch, it wasn’t really suitable which was a bit disappointing.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Aug 2021

• "Cottage was lovely and clean had a bit of trouble with finding it as not Sign posted very well , very secluded ."

  Only problem was had to drive miles to do stuff with our daughter , even the shops are a drive away

  Reviewed by Angela3.8★Jul 2021

• "Cottage was in a beautiful location and the owners are very friendly."

  Enjoyed spending our wedding anniversary there.

  Reviewed by Louisa4.4★Jul 2021

• "Unfortunately the cottage did not meet the standards we usually find with a Sykes’s cottage."

  On entering we were met with a musty smell which caused us to go and purchase a Febreeze plug in. The bin in the kitchen had not been emptied. The amount of cobwebs and spiderwebs were unacceptable even for an old quirky cottage. The carpet felt spongy and moist underfoot. The view from the cottage was of a cardboard box and empty bottles full of water??? The path to the garden was obstructed by trip hazards, electrical cables being used to charge garden equipment that was being housed with no covering. Ladders left with ropes against trees and a plugged in chainsaw in the grass. We have an adventurous 10 year old who is disciplined and is very aware of danger but not sure every child would not have found these tools as toys! Unfortunately would not recommend at this time.

  Reviewed by Nigel2.2★Jul 2021

• "We stayed at the cottage several times a few years ago."

  The new owners have made substantial improvements.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2021

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