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Reviews of Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden

Stunning cottage in beautiful North Dorset near Gillingham with large garden
Dorset, ENG

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic stay
My family and I had a fantastic stay in this beautifully appointed cottage. Annabel, our host, could not have been more accommodating. We hope to return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Cathie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis!
We had a simply lovely three night stay. The cottage embraces you with its warmth, character, location and welcome! We were made so very welcome by the owners and everything we needed for a relaxing break, was provided. We would highly recommend The Stables as a place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Superb cottage in quiet location
Wonderful cottage with lots of amenities, yet close to Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sherbourne and about 1.20hrs to the coast. Excellent kitchen facilities and lovely garden which we took advantage of sitting in due to very sunny Easter Holidays. Easily suitable for 5 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Di B.

Welcoming and warm
Annabel thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. The house is beautifully furnished and well equipped, with a lovely garden for summer visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

John B., Sydney, Australia

Cozy, comfortable, clean and very well equipped cottage - perfect for our family
We spent a lovely 14 days over Christmas at Annabel’s cottage. On arrival we discovered all the basics - French bread, butter, jam, tea coffee, milk, sugar plus the annoying ones to buy like salt and pepper, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, kitchen towel etc - had generously been provided. Annabel’s daughter had also sweetly set up some Christmas decorations including a nativity scene on the mantlepiece in the sitting room and even a Christmas tree, lights on, just outside the French windows (I believe it was a little big for inside the house). The cottage has a fantastic boot room, which is great for disrobing out of muddy gear, and also has a large washing machine and dryer, perfect for a family of young mucky children. The bedrooms are cozy and have comfy beds, bathrooms are very functional. We used the stove/fire in the sitting room there is also a good sized TV and a very comfortable sofa to recline on. I would recommend this little cottage to anyone and hope to stay there again when we are next in Dorset.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your detailed review. I am really pleased you all had a lovely Christmas and have a safe trip back to Australia and the sun!

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

The lovely cottage was set in beautiful countryside
Cottage is charming,lovely place to stay and relax. Very well equipped. Recommended excellent restaurants we loved 'the ship' I would definitely recommend this cottage and would love to return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Jenny, I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and had a relaxing time. We like The Ship too - excellent food and lovely host! Do come and stay again. Annabel

10/10 Excellent

Maria C., Kelowna, BC Canada

A wonderful cottage - spacious and comfortable.
We loved our stay at Hayhouse Farm. Anabel was a lovely host, offering us whatever we needed, and we particularly loved the canine hosts - we'll remember that mischievous Mazy fondly. The cottage was extremely comfortable. Spacious bedrooms, wonderful kitchen, plus excellent washing and drying facilities. And thanks Anabel for some of the touches we found in the cottage - the soft ample towels, the welcoming sheets and pillows. We hope to visit again one day. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so glad that you enjoyed the cottage and your visit to Dorset. I hope you had a fantastic remainder of your time in England and have a safe trip back.

10/10 Excellent

lizzie L.

Absolutely gorgeous
We visited Annabel's cottage with our 3 children. The great thing it was exactly what I'd hoped for and everything had been thought of. We had a really lovely weekend over Easter and the cottage was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Riyadh, KSA

Great stay in a lovely comfy cottage
Anabel was great. The cottage is very cosy with lots of special additions, such as White Company luxury towels and Neil's Yard toiletries everywhere. Anabel even provides tea, coffee, milk and biscuits for the weary traveler! The cottage has very comfy beds and all the amenities you need, including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer as well as a fully furnished kitchen. There is a large flatscreen with Sky, and an XBox one plus games if needed. There are also two very nice pubs for food nearby, the Stapleton Arms and the Ship in West Stour. Overall a very nice stay. Thanks Anabel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks, Paul. I am really glad that you all enjoyed your New Year break in Dorset. Annabel