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Reviews of Gorgeous thatched cottage in Purbeck - ideal for family holidays

Gorgeous thatched cottage in Purbeck - ideal for family holidays
Bere Regis, ENG

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Courtenay, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
A wonderful property, full of charm and very comfortable. Andrew was very prompt and always was available to answer questions. The Town itself is charming and well situated and we highly recommend the Royal Oak Pub. Thank you, we will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thanks very much, Carol. Very glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back if you return to Dorset.

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Christmas stay
A perfect cottage for a lovely Christmas break. The cottage had everything we needed including a real Christmas tree! Perfect location for visiting Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth. Also close proximity to a good range of supermarkets to do your shop. Communication with the owner was also excellent. Will definitely visit again if available to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Thanks so much for your kind words, Steve. We're really pleased you had a good Christmas in Shitterton.

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Wonderful stay, very close to great restaurants and sites. The fireplace was great for the chilly evenings. We would stay here again if we are ever back in the area. Management was excellent and promptly answered any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks very much for the lovely review. We're very glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Maxine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Lovely quaint cottage with loads of character but with everything we needed for our holiday. Loved the garden and enjoyed plenty of downtime in the sun. Great apple tree too, made a crumble! Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for your lovely review! It's great to hear that you used some of the apples to make a crumble - there are so many at this time of year.

8/10 Good

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely small cottage
Cottage is lovely, bedrooms up a winding staircase and toilets are downstairs, so bear that in mind. Andrew the host sorted an issue quickly that we had with the Electric meter cupboard falling off the wall, the location is quite remote, village has 2 pubs and a convenience store. It is very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Many thanks for choosing to stay at Swallows Cottage and for your patience and understanding while we dealt with the problem. Thankfully we have an excellent support team in place and so were able to fix it within a couple of hours, even though it was a Sunday.

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2023
Location is amazing, weather was gorgeous close to Here Regis along the beautiful stream. The reserve at the bottom of the garden is amazing. It is so quiet, you have to be here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're very pleased you had a good stay.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was perfect!.
The property was clean and had all ammenities. It really did feel like a home from home. The owner is easy to contact and very helpful with any questions The area is so peaceful and relaxing. The garden is beautiful and you are surrounded by the areas wild life. This is our second visit and it is so nice we are already talking about Holodaying there again next year. I would highly recomend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
Thanks so much for deciding to come back and for such a lovely review! We're delighted that you had a good stay and hope to welcome you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a lovely stay over Christmas at this characterful cottage. Really lovely place to stay, and excellent communication from the owner too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thanks for your very kind words, Natasha! We're very glad you enjoyed your stay and we wish you all well for 2023.

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay.
A lovely, thatched property in a quiet and green location, with nice relaxing garden area, including summer house and tasty apples! Ideal for couple, or small family and in good striking distance of many places of historical interest and beaches. Andrew was very helpful and quick to respond to all communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Margaret Vallance
Very positive experience. Lovely cottage in a quiet location. Only possible improvement would be a toilet upstairs, but we can see that it might be difficult to put one in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2022
Many thanks for your kind words - we're very glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Graham B., Rugby

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and cool.
A beautiful cottage in a quiet village. It was comfortable and cool afters days out in extreme heat. Everything you need is provided, Andrew responded to our queries very quickly. Overall a very pleasant experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Many thanks, Graham. We’re very glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll visit again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Amit B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family favourite
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage with our children. Well equipped, clean, comfortable and incredibly quiet. Recommend it 100%!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thanks very much, Amit! We're so please you all had a good time.

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
The cottage was very well equipped and stayed very cool inside despite the very warm temperatures outside the weekend we stayed! It has a lovely enclosed garden and there are local walks accessible from the front door. It's a few minutes' walk into the village with a well-stocked local shop and 2 pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Thanks very much for your kind words, Alison. We're very glad you enjoyed your stay - and managed to stay cool - and we hope to welcome you back sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This property is fabulous!! A wonderful thatched quirky cottage, peace and tranquility beyond our dreams, home from home and so clean, we even tried to book for September but our week had gone, maybe next year, thanks again !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thanks so much for your very kind comments. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope very much to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Andy and Anna Davis

8/10 Good

Ian W., Stoke-on-Trent

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming thatched cottage
Very old -the next door house is 550 years old and this one must be similar. Sloping floors, tight stairs and olde world charm but a modern kitchen diner with access to a garden. Good access to local beaches and places of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Many thanks for the review, Ian. We're glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We throughly enjoyed our stay.It had every thing you needed, it was a Home from Home.It was so peaceful and enjoyed so much we want to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property review
A charming house in a charming village in a charming part of the world. Quiet and peaceful for those looking to relax and wind down, with great attractions just a short drive away, like Sandbanks, Knoll Beach, Poole, Durdle Door and Weymouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Many thanks for choosing to stay at Swallows Cottage. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Felicity Cooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, very comfortable and peaceful
Traditional thatched cottage with a combination of original features (open fire, beams) and modern kitchen and bathrooms, making it practical as well as authentic in feel
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thanks very much for your kind words. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Clive B.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of Season Getaway
A beautiful cottage in a village with a beautiful (not) name! Spotlessly presented with everything provided. Easy walk into Bere Regis to find the two local pubs. Short drive to Wareham which has all the facilities (including pubs and restaurants) that you might need.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Many thanks for your positive words, which will also be very much appreciated by Nicola and the team at our housekeeping company, Shining Example. We're very glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Perfect location for accessing the Jubilee Trail.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Andy & Anna Davis

10/10 Excellent

kevin w., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness
Dorset Gem
Well we have had a great stay here in this lovely cottage in a beautiful village. We got the weather which always helps.. lots of places to visit nearby A very relaxing week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fien v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bere Regis
Beautiful cottage, clean , lovely garden
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Many thanks! We're very pleased you enjoyed your stay - do come back!

8/10 Good

Anoek B.

Lovely cottage
Very nice cottage and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your review, Anoek. We're delighted you enjoyed your time at the cottage and hope to see you again.