Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings

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A grassy garden with a brick building, trees, and various shrubs.
A two-story brick house with a sloped roof, a small front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a table with a floral tablecloth, and chairs.
A living room with a floral armchair, a striped sofa, a round coffee table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.
A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a tiled floor, a sink, a stove, and a washing machine.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dorset National Landscape

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Garden

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Sydling Saint Nicholas, Dorchester
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset National Landscape and Yeovil Country Park, while Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition are cultural highlights. Badger Watch Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Sydling Saint Nicholas, Dorchester

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 38 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 39 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 58 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Corfe Castle - 58 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Saxon Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Spyway Inn - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings ?

As of 30 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings on 10 Mar, 2027 start from S$1,280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cerne Abbas Giant, Clay Pigeon Raceway and Dorset National Landscape. Badger Watch Dorset and Roman Town House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cosy cottage in a beautiful village. Very quiet and relaxing - perfect place to unwind. Well equipped kitchen and good-sized garden. Can recommend the local pub as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cottage

Lovely cottage, lovely village, and a helpful host. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2024
Hi Stephen, It was great to have you and I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards, Emily
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

It was great time.The weather was heaventy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2023
It was a pleasure having this group from Europe. They seemed to enjoy eating home-made cakes and meeting locals on the green at the weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home away from home

We have been lucky enough to stay at Grace cottage a number of times over the years. It remains a firm family favourite. The house and garden feel like a home away from home.The area itself is a lovely place to stay, with a little park nearby, a lovely stream to walk along and a friendly pub a short walk away.Plenty to see locally with Dorchester a short drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ann & Malc

Lovely cottage in a wonderful little village
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2023
Thanks, Ann and Malc. Am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and yes, Sydling is wonderful!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described, lovely property in a beautiful village. Emily was very helpful before check in and lovely when we arrived and spoke to her. All equipment needed to cook etc and very clean. Lovely touch with the welcome treats. A lovely little break
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks

Lovely quiet cottage, loved the big kitchen and garden!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much, Ruth - am very glad you had a peaceful stay and enjoyed the cottage inside and out. It’s pretty spacious downstairs for a 2-bedroom cottage. Thanks for keeping the plants alive!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely base for some summertime memories

Clean, homely and well located - being central to places such as Weymouth, Yeovil, West Bay, Lulworth Cove and Lyme Regis. Dorchester very close for shopping (no shops in the village itself). Nice walks around, including Cerne Abbas and it’s giant. Thanks for a lovely family holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Am so pleased to hear that David and his family group had a happy time in Sydling. For those looking for a peaceful break in a very friendly village, it would be hard to beat Sydling!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Holiday

The weather was superb. The cottage was cosy, light and airy, nicely decorated albeit some furnishings a liitle tired and had a delightful enclosed garden. Sydling is a very pretty, friendly village with challenging walks and an excellent village inn with delicious food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2023
It was really nice communicating with Diane and I’m glad she gave an up-to-date recommendation for the pub which is under new ownership but the food is as good as ever. I take her point about the curtains upstairs being ‘a little tired’ and that is something to act on. Otherwise the furniture is of good quality and in keeping with a 1920s cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage in the heart of dorset

Absolutely stunning cottage in a quintessential dorset village, all the family (3 adults + 2 children) had the most amazing time, perfect location to take in all the splender that dorset has to offer. Fantastic for walks to take in all the rolling hills and farm land or short walk to one of the most friendliest pubs iv been into serving incredible food. Perfect communication from the property owner and description of accommodation. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
Was delighted to read this review and hear how much this group had liked the cottage and the area. There is always plenty going on in Dorset but peaceful Sydling is also just the place for people who just want to relax, maybe go for local walks and perhaps visit the pub.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in Grace Cottage

Had a wonderful week in Grace Cottage, the cottage is so well equipped and thought out you have everything you could possibly need to relax and enjoy the week and more besides, lovely secure garden for dogs, even the tiniest tiny dog couldn't find an escape route! The village is so pretty with walks from the door and The Greyhound Inn down the road was an excellent local with wonderful food. Grace Cottage is close to everything a wonderful base, super host ( thankyou for the welcome gifts) and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2022
It was just great to read that you so much enjoyed your week at the cottage. Since the lockdowns It’s been even more important to us that the visitors really enjoy their holidays away and am very happy that the cottage was what you wanted. Thank you also for leaving it so tidy - much appreciated as just for once I arrived before the cleaners, and late at night!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful, peaceful place

Overall excellent but really needs 2 good sized bathrooms when there are 2 couples staying. Also a mention of low ceiling upstairs that proved a problem for a 6ft 3 inch guest.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
It was good to hear this group thought the cottage was excellent overall. The headroom is about 6' in the doorways of the 2 bedrooms and for three paces in the short passage between the 2nd bedroom to the bathroom. The ceiling height in the bedrooms and bathroom is about 9'. The main bathroom is a good size and while the space in the shower room/toilet had to be restricted it is still a useful addition to a two-bedroom cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy cottage in idyllic village

Emily provided really helpful information so as we could plan and be assured of local facilities, etc. Welcome gifts were personalised and very thoughtful - as well as tasty! Beautiful village, friendly locals and great dog friendly pub with lots of atmosphere. Fell in love with the window seat in this property! Great walks from the door and perfect base for coast and wider countryside/towns.
Village walk just steps from the cottage
Just a few minutes climb out of the village
Hive beach - 30 minutes drive from cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for those kind words, Sam, and I was very pleased to hear that there were several things you enjoyed about your time in Sydling. I do hope you will come again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was well situated and very well equipped and felt very comfortable and homely.There was a loose board under the 3rd stair up which maybe needs looking at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
It was good to hear about your holiday and I hope the Hardy trips lived up to your imagination! Thank you for writing a nice review and for letting me know about the floorboard on the stairs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage with secure garden in a quiet village .

We only had a short stay in this lovely cottage . The village of Sydling St Nicholas was very English and naturally quiet , therefore , our holiday was just what we wanted . Our two small dogs really enjoyed the freedom of the cottage garden and seemed to be delighted to find a stream just a short distance from the front gate . All in all a very pleasant break in a very lovely area .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
One of the best things to hear from visitors is that their holiday had been just what they wanted - hopefully that means the description of the cottage and area has been accurate and truthful!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and tranquillity

The cottage is very spacious for a 3 bed semi and it has a lovely wrap around walled garden. You are in the heart of the village with many walks on your doorstep. The Greyhound pub in the village is excellent and only 2 miles away you have yet more pubs in Cerne Abbas. The cottsge is fully equipped like a home from home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will probably return within the next 12 months.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Thanks so much, David, it was a real pleasure to have you both. I’m so glad you had the best of the weather so saw the cottage, Sydling (very pretty at the worst of times) and Dorset at their best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in quiet location

We had a fantastic Christmas at the cottage. Emily was a tremendous host and excellent at communicating. The cottage was lovely and clean and warm. The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. There was also an extensive range of basic food in the kitchen - in fact much more than anticipated! The wifi was good and there was a good range of books and local guides etc. It was nice to have a safe garden for our dog and also to have the car parking so close by. The local pub is literally only 2 minutes walk away and has very friendly staff. The area is good for walking and the location is quiet at night. Overall we would definitely want to re book this cottage in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2023
It was so satisfying to hear how much Diana and her husband had enjoyed their stay at the cottage. Most people are going through difficult times so the owner does feel extra responsibility for visitors having the best time that they can. These model guests found plenty to enjoy in the area and am hoping they will come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Net verblijf in een rustige omgeving

Prima locatie in een rustige omgeving. Genoeg in de buurt om te zien / doen. Huisje prima geschikt voor 4 personen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
It was good to hear this group liked the quiet area and found plenty to do while they were here. Our regular visitors seem to find different things to see and do, despite coming every year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village

This cottage is warm and comfortable, with everything you could possibly want provided by the owner. There are wonderful walks straight out of the door, and if you don’t know Sydling, I can really recommend it for its lovely position in the heart of West Dorset, not forgetting its well regarded pub!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2023
Am very glad Gillian was able to settle down comfortably at the cottage leading up to Christmas. She is so right about the lovely walks round here and the scenery is spectacular. As she says, don’t forget to go to the pub! It has been lovely having her.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in gorgeous village

We absolutely loved our time at Grace Cottage. The cottage was well appointed and cosy and we quickly felt at home. The spacious yard was a nice spot for outdoor dining and the bench seat in the light-filled dining area was a beautiful place to read and eat. The Greyhound Inn just up the road was a big hit with the family as well. Emily was a wonderful host and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2023
Sorry for the late reply, Justin - I was reminded when answering another one! I was so pleased you had a great time as it was a long way to come so it was doubly important that you had a memorable holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

An amazing quiet place in the countryside near to Dorchester and other places
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2023
It was very nice to have these visitors and hear that they had enjoyed their holiday in deepest West Dorset!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Loveliest Cottage

Delighted with our Spring week stay in this, the loveliest of cottages. My wife and me plus two Labradors. Well equipped, spotlessly clean, spacious, comfortable, well heated, plenty of hot water, set in a charming, quiet village. The well kept fenced in garden is secure for dogs to run around, a welcome facility. Thank you Emily, and also for excellent communication prior to our visit. Highly recommended venue.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022
It was lovely to have this couple and to hear how much they had enjoyed their stay. It’s very satisfying to be able to offer somewhere in a beautiful village ‘away from it all’ and in idyllic countryside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely to be back in Sydling and Grace Cottage after Covid. Lots of great walks and some delicious meals at the Greyhound. No doubt we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2021
It was very nice to have you both back, June, and that you had another great holiday. It sounds as though you covered miles when out walking! We very much hope you will come again another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in idyllic setting.

Beautifully placed for exploring Dorset. Very well equipped kitchen. The owner made a real effort to be welcoming and useful and the bottle of wine was much appreciated!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
I am so pleased to hear that the cottage was in the right place for the things you wanted to do. Thank goodness there were no further lockdowns and everyone was able to get here this summer. It would be good to have you back if you think of coming to Dorset again.
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