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In the picturesque village of Sydling St Nicholas, Chelsea Cottage offers a charming retreat amidst rolling Dorset countryside. With its magnificent oak conservatory, summerhouse bar, and games room with electronic games, this house is perfect for large families or groups. Enjoy leisurely meals in the dining area overlooking the garden and relax by the woodburner in inglenook fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset

  • Perfect for families and group getaways, Chelsea Cottage sleeps up to 10 guests across 5 spacious bedrooms, with 4.5 bathrooms, multiple living areas, a games room and a private hot tub included. Set in a peaceful Dorset village, it’s ideal for relaxed countryside stays with plenty of space to come together — or spread out and unwind.

    ✔ Sleeps 10 (5 bedrooms)
    ✔ 4.5 bathrooms
    ✔ Private hot tub included
    ✔ BBQ & outdoor dining
    ✔ Games room (Xbox, Wii, table football)
    ✔ Multiple living spaces (ideal for groups)
    ✔ Large dining table for 10
    ✔ Peaceful Dorset village location

    The Space

    Chelsea Cottage is designed with group stays in mind, offering generous space across multiple living areas so guests can enjoy time together without feeling crowded. The large kitchen and dining area comfortably seats 10, making it perfect for shared meals, celebrations or relaxed evenings in.

    The property includes a cosy main living room, additional seating areas, and a dedicated games room — ideal for keeping both adults and children entertained during your stay.

    Bedrooms & Bathrooms
    5 bedrooms sleeping up to 10 guests
    Flexible layout suitable for families and mixed groups
    4.5 bathrooms, reducing morning queues and making group stays easy
    Outside Space

    The enclosed garden provides a safe and private outdoor space to relax, dine, and unwind.

    Private hot tub included for your stay
    BBQ available for guest use
    Outdoor seating area

    Perfect for summer evenings or relaxing after a day exploring Dorset.

    Location

    Set in the charming village of Sydling St Nicholas, Chelsea Cottage offers a peaceful countryside setting while still being within easy reach of Dorset’s best attractions.

    Dorchester nearby for shops, restaurants and amenities
    Easy access to the Jurassic Coast
    Surrounded by countryside walks and scenic views

    Perfect For
    Family gatherings
    Multi-generation stays
    Group holidays
    Relaxed countryside breaks

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No use of hot tub by any children under 8, those children over 8 must be supervised. All must sign up to hot tub rules provided

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note the house is close to a stream

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses some solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Dinosaur Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cerne Abbas Giant and Roman Town House. Travelling with kids? Consider Badger Watch Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling, hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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Sydling Saint Nicholas, England

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A coastal cliff with a beach and a clear sky.
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    37 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • A harbor with boats and colorful buildings along the waterfront.
    Weymouth Harbour
    38 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • A beach with striped beach chairs and umbrellas, a sandy shore, and a cityscape in the background.
    Weymouth Beach
    38 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.
    Durdle Door
    58 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station
    8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Saxon Arms
    11 min drive
  • The Sun Inn
    15 min drive
  • Thimble Inn
    16 min drive
  • Finca
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset located?

This family-friendly Dorchester cottage is located on a river, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cerne Abbas Giant, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Badger Watch Dorset and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Borough Gardens are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

A beautiful home , where 9 members (age3-71 of our family enjoyed 6 nights . Plenty of room, everything you could need for self catering, lovely garden with hot tub in a fantastic setting. Communication with Gill was prompt and efficient. We visited Lulworth Cove and Weymouth, as well as Kingston Maurward Animal park( free), and had Sunday lunch at nearby Brewers Arms. Lots of nice walks too. I can certainly recommend this property .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break - Chelsea Cottage, Dorset

We visited this lovely cottage over the school easter break with our parents, siblings and respective families (9 of us). The location and surroundings, cottage itself and the amenities, were all wonderful and consistent with the description online. We all had a wonderful time - lovely spaces around the house to lounge, for the children to disappear and enjoy their indoor and outdoor play, as well as a nicely equipped kitchen to enjoy food, beverages and social nibbles whilst having the extended breakfasts, unwinding after a long walk or preparing the big dinner :) !! Great location to explore the Dorset area and coastline....
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful house in which to spend time with the family.

Chelsea Cottage was large enough for us all to have plenty of space. There was lots to do for the grandchildren. They played a lot in the games room and in the garden. We loved our family meals in the airy conservatory and relaxing in the lounge in the evenings. Our daughters-in-law in particular loved the hot tub! We enjoyed our daily outings, especially our fossil tour with the grandchildren in Charmouth. The Greyhound pub in Sydling Saint Nicholas served up a very delicious birthday lunch for my husband. All in all a really enjoyable week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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Beautiful house in a lovely peaceful location

We arrived at Chelsea cottage and was met by Gill who showed us round. The house is as stunning as the photos. Plenty of space for all of us to enjoy time together as a family. The kids loved playing in the games room and running round the huge garden. The beds were so comfortable and my daughter said she wished she could take the bed home with her We had plenty of space in the garden for an Easter egg hunt and then walked up the road to a lovely liitle park. In half an hour we were able to drive to Weymouth beach which the kids loved. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this house and would love to return one day. Thanks again Gill
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, village and great for a chilled family getsway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

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The house is ideal for a family get-together. Roomy, welcoming and well equipped and set in a lovely small village.A delightful and helpful host who was always available
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

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Excellent home. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.Gill was a great host, she greeted us personally and laid on a cream tea for our arrival
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Property

A truly wonderful property in a stunning location, I cannot recommend this highly enough. We definitely will consider returning as is is undoubtedly one of the best properties we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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Tranquil

This house was ideal for our 3-generation half-term holiday. There was space for the little ones to roar around but also the opportunity for the oldies to find a peaceful corner. The village is relatively remote so we had to do quite a lot of driving to find entertainment for the junior members or history for the seniors but it was a delight to return to peace and quiet. And the pub serve us well!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Puneet V.

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Magical

We spent a family Christmas here and weren’t disappointed. The property itself is large enough for 9-10 people comfortably, with lots of space. The village is wonderful, very quaint, with some superb country walks, but not too far from Dorchester or Yeovil.The only issues we had were with some of the mattresses in some rooms being too soft, but that’s down to personal preference.Overall, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Sarah B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025