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

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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

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

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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

Property # 10997614
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 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 cycling, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Sydling Saint Nicholas, England

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 37 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 38 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 50 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Durdle Door - 58 min drive - 38.7 km

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 does it cost to stay at Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Family & Group Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Hot Tub & Games Room | Dorset on 14 July 2026 start from AU$1,419, 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 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Philip was a great guest! Really responsive and understanding, we’d welcome him back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thanks so much Wayne! It was a pleasure to have you and your family to stay and hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip in the UK!
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Thank you Richard for your honest review. So pleased you liked the house and the village. The pub is a bonus! It really is a very special undiscovered part of the country. Thank you for being such great guests and looking after the property so well. You are welcome back any time!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Thank you so very much Cathy for this review. The fact you all took such great pleasure staying here makes me happy too! You’re right there’s some lovely things to do in the area and glad you managed to get out and see some of the things this little discovered area has to offer. Loved the letter from your grandson, thank you so much! Am so grateful for your looking after the property too, it was immaculate!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2025
Thank you very much indeed for your review Pun. It was kind of you to take the trouble to write. Am really pleased you were able to enjoy the house and the area. It’s really important to me that you had a good time!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you so very much indeed for this. It’s wonderful that you were able to enjoy the cottage and all of its beautiful surroundings. Hope to see you again one day! Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for this Nicola! It was lovely to meet you and the family and so pleased you had a lovely time in Sydling. Glad the easter egg hunt went ok! Would be great to have you stay again! Very best wishes Gill
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sarah B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. I am really sorry that you did not enjoy our accommodation as much as our other guests over the past few years. Without an explanation, it is difficult to understand what you were looking for?

About the host

Hosted by Emma & Jon Keys - Key Turner Management Property Managers

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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 under a new gazebo complete with 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!
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