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Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings

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Front of cottage
Sitting room
Sitting room
TV area
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Sydling Saint Nicholas, Dorchester
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪64 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

About this property

Very peaceful and comfortable cottage in lovely surroundings

Grace Cottage is a very quiet and cosy 1920s semi-detached cottage which is off the beaten track but near the centre of Sydling St Nicholas, a picture-book village surrounded on all sides by gorgeous countryside. An attractive enclosed garden runs round the property on three sides. The ground floor is particularly bright and spacious and the roomy kitchen/dining area is well equipped. The stairs leading to the first floor are equipped with a handrail but they are steeper than average which might affect those with mobility issues. However, there is sleeping accommodation for one on the ground floor, as well as a small shower room/toilet. The main bathroom is on the first floor, along with the two bedrooms (one with king-size bed; the other has two singles). Free phone and wifi is provided.

A friendly award-winning local pub is within easy walking distance and there is a children's playground nearby.

There is one parking space for the cottage but further spaces are available in the lane leading to the cottage and also across the green to the front of the house - you might be lucky and see a kingfisher darting up the stream there!

Grace Cottage is much loved by several longstanding visitors, who have been coming here for ten years and more. Sydling is a very friendly village and while the cottage is perfect for those wanting a quiet break in an unspoilt area, there is also plenty to see and do within easy reach.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcomed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Visitors are asked to be considerate regarding noise in this peaceful area, especially outside and at night
No naked flames in the cottage

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yeovil Country Park, while Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Dinosaur Museum 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 32 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 42 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Poole Harbour - 49 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Durdle Door - 50 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Saxon Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Finca - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬15 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 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Badger Watch Dorset and Roman Town House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ljiljana B.

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

Charming cottage

It was great time.The weather was heaventy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill Yarnall

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

10/10 Excellent

S J H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Malc P.

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

Ann & Malc

Lovely cottage in a wonderful little village
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Thanks

Lovely quiet cottage, loved the big kitchen and garden!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Arron N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

8/10 Good

margaret w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric-Jan d.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

10/10 Excellent

June M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rory G.

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

Very good

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Emily Weber

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Mum and Dad were born and bred in the immediate area and I spent a very happy childhood with my many cousins in West Dorset. When Dad died, Mum moved to Sydling and spent the later years of her life here in the 1980s and 1990s. I work away from the area but had been holidaying at the cottage for over ten years and was very happy to be able to take it over when the previous owner decided to sell in 2014.

Why they chose this property

I always loved Sydling for its friendliness, the feeling of getting away from it all, and the beautiful rolling hills all around. The cottage has always felt like a home from home to with its general feeling of calm and cosiness, and I particularly like the way the light pours into the downstairs rooms even in the depths of winter. Many people who have come here, regulars like me or friends passing through, have felt the same and commented on its special atmosphere. Needless to say I was thrilled to be able to buy it when the chance came up in 2014!

What makes this property unique

The cottage offers complete tranquillity, in my experience, day and night. The garden is an enclosed area where small children and dogs can play. The downstairs living space separates naturally into areas where people can chat, read, watch TV, get on the laptop or have a snooze without having to be part of one big group. The central heating is particularly efficient and does a good job in keeping everyone cosy in the winter! There is a wide range of things to do and see in the area, including outdoor activities (walking, bird-watching, beaches) to more cultural pursuits, such as visiting country gardens and houses (including those associated with Thomas Hardy novels), as well as local markets and arts centres.

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