10/10 Excellent
Philip R.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Philip R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Very peaceful and cosy cottage in a lovely village deep in the country
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sydling Saint Nicholas, Dorchester
- Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
- Place, Cerne Abbas Giant9 min drive
- Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty13 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 cosy cottage in a lovely village deep in the country
Grace Cottage is a very quiet and comfortable 1920s semi-detached cottage near the centre of Sydling St Nicholas, a pretty village surrounded by gorgeous countryside. An attractive enclosed garden runs round the property on all three sides. The ground floor is particularly bright and spacious and the roomy kitchen/diner is well equipped. The stairs leading to the first floor are steep and narrow, so may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. However, there is sleeping accommodation for one on the ground floor, as well as a 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 provided but the mobile signal is unpredictable.
An excellent 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 about 50m across the green - 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.
An excellent 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 about 50m across the green - 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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcomed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 Chesil Beach and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 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.
Sydling Saint Nicholas, Dorchester
What's nearby
- Cerne Abbas Giant - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
- Weymouth Beach - 32 min drive - 35.9 km
- Weymouth Harbour - 32 min drive - 36.9 km
- Durdle Door - 50 min drive - 43.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 15 min drive
- Thimble Inn - 16 min drive
- Engine Room - 15 min drive
- Finca - 16 min drive
- Gaggle of Geese - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Steve R.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerry A.
17 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home away from home
Kerry A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill Yarnall
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill Yarnall
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
S J H.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cottage in idyllic village
S J H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen E.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cottage
Stephen E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ljiljana B.
7 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Ljiljana B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Malc P.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ann & Malc
Malc P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ruth F.
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Ruth F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
David H.
20 Aug 2018
Lovely base for some summertime memories
David H.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Diane P.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holiday
Diane P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arron N.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in the heart of dorset
Arron N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Grace Cottage
Nancy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
margaret w.
4 May 2018
Beautiful, peaceful place
margaret w.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
28 May 2018
Lovely cottage with secure garden in a quiet village .
Michael L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
David J.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and tranquillity
David J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diana D.
3 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in quiet location
Diana D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric-Jan d.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Net verblijf in een rustige omgeving
Eric-Jan d.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gillian F.
22 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a beautiful village
Gillian F.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Justin S.
5 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in gorgeous village
Justin S.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
John C.
13 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
John C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Edward C.
9 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Loveliest Cottage
Edward C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
June M.
23 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
June M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dawn C.
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in idyllic setting.
Dawn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rory G.
1 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Rory G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Emily Weber
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 have 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 me 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 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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