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Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside

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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Dining
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Sydling Saint Nicholas, England
  • Cerne Abbas Giant
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Weymouth Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside

Chelsea Cottage is situated in the heart of the Dorset countryside in the beautiful village of Sydling St Nicholas.

Enjoy all the facilities this house has to offer in a central "chocolate box" village location, surrounded by rolling Dorset countryside set beside stream. 5 spacious bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms, magnificent oak conservatory, 3 other receptions including games room and snug with electronic games, 55" SMART TV with electric woodburner in inglenook fireplace and a summerhouse bar!

Access to the property is via a covered porch from the driveway. Hall has exposed brickwork and spacious wardrobe for coats and shoes. To the left is the spacious main living room with exposed beams and brickwork. A wood burning effect fire greets you in the inglenook fireplace. This room has the SMART TV, triple aspect views and has french doors leading to the light and bright oak-framed conservatory/dining room. There is room for 10 people to enjoy leisurely meals around the dining table whilst overlooking the garden. The snug also leads off from the conservatory and has a TV, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii console and a selection of DVDs and games. The entrance hall gives access to a separate WC as well as the kitchen. Again with exposed beams and brickwork, this room has an electric oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, additional undercounter fridge and freezer and dishwasher as well as numerous cooking utensils. The separate utility room leading off has a washing machine and tumble dryer. Next door is a games room with table football and midi table tennis table as well as selection of games.

Upstairs there is a stylish and spacious super-king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room with WC, a king-size room or an inviting twin, both also with an en-suite shower room with WC. There is one further double bedroom on this floor with sloping ceilings and a contemporary bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC. There is a king bedroom on the second floor.

Heading outside via the conservatory, you can access the lawn that backs onto the property and looks out over the hills and pastureland behind the property. This level space also has a summer house with a rustic bar where you can enjoy sundowner drinks, plus a new hot tub.

A gas BBQ is available for rental for £35 per stay including cleaning. Optional £100 charge for spa heat

The house is eco friendly possessing solar panels and air source heat pump water and central heating. It has an unvented system allowing for powerful showers etc!

There are beautiful walks in the area which is an area of natural beauty with SSSI nearby, you could be in any century! Approximately 25 mins from the coast with beautiful rolling countryside all around.

This is the 2nd year the property has been rented out and has excellent reviews from previous guests scoring 5* consistently for comfort and location.
"Fabulous property, the best place we've ever stayed in England. Sizeable and lovely living areas, great bedrooms, kitchen large and well equipped, a bright and airy conservatory, great place for the whole family to gather"
"Lovely spacious property for a large family, all the equipment etc you could need. The village it is in was lovely and quiet and we found it very easy to visit various places around the area including the beach. "
"A lovely large house and garden. Plenty of room to get together or have some space apart! Beds were really comfortable. A nice pub down the road"
"We had a magical time at your cottage"

Property manager

Gill at Chelsea Cottage
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note the house is close to a stream
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses 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

About the area

Dorchester

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 hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling.
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Sydling Saint Nicholas, England

What's nearby

  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 26 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 29 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Durdle Door - 35 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Dorchester - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Thimble Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Three Compasses - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Duchess of Cornwall - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bonjour - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chelsea cottage set in heart of Dorset unspoiled countryside 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).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Puneet V.

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Sarah B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gill at Chelsea Cottage

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Hello there
My name's Gill and am a proud owner of this beautiful property in a most wonderful location.
My ex and I built the property ourselves thirty years ago (even knapped all the flint!) so everything has been finished to the highest quality combining old warm charm with creature comforts. We accidentally stumbled on the village and declared it was where we wanted to live - it is a stunning village and very much part of traditional England without mass tourism, a place to get away from it all.
With the children leaving home but not wanting to give the house up, chose to rent it out and have gone back to the town but love coming back out here to "recharge the batteries".

Why they chose this property

The property is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Featuring solar panels it is also eco-friendly. Having four living areas and five bedrooms there is plenty of space to be with your family/friends or to escape on your own for some me time. Beds have been chosen to be comfortable especially for back sufferers!
Living space outside is pretty special too with comfortable rattan furniture and a summer house complete with dining area and sofa with a bar, lit up with fairy lights. Stunning views all around

What makes this property unique

Hot tub, Summerhouse bar, oak conservatory, beams and brickwork, comfort and style!

Premier Host

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