White Cottage

25 Customer Reviews

• "A delightful cottage in a good, quiet location."

  Comfortable, clean, and well equipped. The only issue was the car parking, as has been mentioned by several other reviewers. On two occasions we couldn't park at the end of the road (50m up from the cottage), but there was always plenty of space on the main road (only a minute away). Not a major issue for us, but it could be for those with mobility problems.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely cottage set in the quiet town of Bere Regis, a great base to explore East Dorset."

  The cottage was very clean and was very tastefully decorated and furnished. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen facilities were excellent with washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Just a couple of issues. It was cold weather during our stay and although the thermostat might be suggesting 20 degrees, it was too cold to relax so we had to boost the temperature frequently. The thermostat had been set overnight for 6 degrees, which was far too low. We did notice that the settings we applied reverted back to a lower/colder setting, which was irritating and simply meant we had to keep adjusting the thermostat to maintain warmth and comfort. The parking was not really ideal, as there were usually commercial vans parked up the road by the church where we were asked to park. Loading and unloading was fraught as we had to keep moving the car to make way for passing vehicles.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.1★Mar 2024

• "Bathroom window should have a blind fitted to give privacy at night when the light is on."

  Water is extremely slow to drain from the bathroom sink. Some operating instructions for both the microwave and dishwasher would be a great help.

  Many thanks for your feedback, it is always appreciated to ensure we are constantly improving our guests experience. As soon as your feedback was received the slow draining sink was resolved. For future guests we will ensure that there is a step by step guide for operating instructions for electrical appliances. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stewart4.7★Sep 2023

• "The property was excellent."

  Lovely and clean and had everything we could possibly need.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Best Regards Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Aug 2023

• "We loved staying at White Cottage, and it was a great base from which to explore the area between Bournemouth, Poole, Wareham and Dorchester."

  The neighbours were very friendly, and recommended some walks for us to take with the children and dogs. They also waxed lyrical about what lovely people the owners of White Cottage were, which is not something I've experienced before with a holiday let! There was some popcorn left on the floor under one of the chairs in the sitting room, but apart from that we had no complaints about the cleanliness of the property. However, the bottle of toilet cleaner was empty and the only cleaning product we could find at the end of our stay was one bottle of multi-surface cleaner. The dishwasher tablets and Fairy liquid were appreciated, though. The food caddy was also missing, and we had to buy compostable bags for food waste (which ended up in the general waste due to the absence of a food caddy) and to use as liners in the three rubbish bins upstairs. We agree with earlier reviewers that it would have been nice to have the second bed made up in the small bedroom when we arrived late at night with tired children, and that a "Mind your head" sign is needed on the stairs. Apart from these small niggles, the cottage, and especially the kitchen, was very well equipped and we enjoyed eating in a few times during our four night stay. We also enjoyed sampling Devon Tea and other local delicacies from the lovely hamper that was left for us, and very much appreciated the milk in the fridge as well.

  Many thanks thanks for your feedback, we are sorry to read the issues with the cleaning and the bed not being made on your arrival. We will address this with Dreams. Unfortunately Dorset commercial waste do not offer a food waste option. We do use the cottage a lot ourselves and try to make it a home from home for our guests so we are pleased to hear you enjoyed it to. Best regards Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.1★Aug 2023

• "Hi we all enjoyed a stay at the cottage, a couple of points, there was no toilet paper when we arrived which necessated a trip to the local store."

  The bath room door needs a hook,and a lock. A house broom instead of a yard broom. A notice on stairs, mind you head. Courtyard could be brightened up a bit, possibly a mural. All in all we found everything else ok. Many thanks. John, Sandra and Aimee.

  Many thanks for your feedback and that you enjoyed your stay. Apologies for the lack of toilet paper on your arrival and we will address this with Dreams. A door lock will will be fitted to the bathroom as per your recommendation. Best Regards Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2023

• "This is a lovely cottage in a quiet village with great walks close by."

  The village also has two good pubs- one that serves great food. The welcome hamper was a lovely addition; thank you

  Thank you for your positive feedback and we are glad you enjoyed the local amenities. Best Regards Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Aug 2023

• "We loved our short break at White cottage."

  It was spotlessly clean on arrival and the welcome hamper was a lovely treat. The cottage had everything we needed and was perfect for our small family (2 young boys). It would have been nice if the second bedroom had been set up for 2 rather than one and the plastic shelf/holder in the fridge was cracked which may be a problem for others. We are hoping to come back soon for a longer stay and would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you!

  Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at White Cottage. I am sorry that the second bed wasn’t made up on your arrival and I will speak to Dream Cottages to ensure that this doesn't happen again. We have ordered a new shelf for the fridge but unfortunately it hadn’t arrived before your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Best Regards Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Polly4.7★Apr 2023

• "It was great stay, clean and beautiful."

  Thank you

  Reviewed by Afroza4.4★Aug 2022

• "Lovely location and it is a lovely cottage, however, it just looked a bit tired."

  It needs a little bit of TLC. A few minor issues with the bathroom, the cooker, the garden and the furniture there. Some bits definitely need a bit of a clean and freshen up. Having said that, we would return.

  Reviewed by Emily3.1★Aug 2022

• "A lovely cottage well equipped."

  Great location to explore all the beaches within 10 to 20 miles. Parking at top 1 min away. Great dog walks 1 min away. Shop and pub 1 min away. Local people were very friendly. I thought it was good value for the money.

  Reviewed by Kathy5.0★Jul 2022

• "A very tastefully decorated and furnished property with quality crockery ( though a little afraid to use this due to the cost of replacement!"

  ). Let down by the property management eg in main bedroom; dusty shelf, snack packet and used tissue under bed, bathroom; toilet block had run out. Laundry bag of used towels left by front door in lounge, with us all week. For us, the lack of a parking space was a deal breaker, local residents obviously tense about it, on both unloading and re loading we had to hold up a vehicle , not pleasant. So, we feel cottage is priced too high, sorry!

  Thank you very much for your feedback and apologies for any inconvenience caused. It’s always good to receive either negative or positive as we are always trying to improve and make your stay more enjoyable. We to we’re surprised at the laundry bag being left and some of the cleaning issues as this has not happened before. Having spoke to the supervisor he is is unable to explain how this happened and apologised for their oversight. I would however advised you to contact the management company and they would have rectified any problems immediately. With regards to the parking, White Cottage is situated up a narrow road but there is ample parking at the top of the road once unloaded. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann3.8★May 2022

• "White cottage is fabulous."

  The cottage and outside seating area has been very well designed and decorated. The kitchen is stocked to an extremely high standard. We had no issues with parking during our stay and found the residents of the village very pleasant. Although no parking directly in front of the cottage , at the top of the road which is a dead end , no more than a 10 second walk , there is plenty of space to park your car. Lovely property in a great location

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Apr 2022

• "The cottage is in a quiet location and very well presented with lots of usable features that make this a pleasant stay."

  Good location for reaching Swanage and nearby coastal and in land sites.

  Thank you so much for your great feedback. It’s good to hear that you found our cottage such a good location and you enjoyed your stay. Many thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ricky5.0★Apr 2022

• "A lovely cottage which gave us a relaxing base to explore the south east of Dorset."

  The cottage was beautiful and had a feel of luxury. I can imagine the outside space would be brilliant for a warm summers evening. Would like to stay again.

  So pleased that you had a lovely stay in Bere Regis and you enjoyed the facilities White Cottage has to offer. We have tried to make it a real home from home. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Many thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Apr 2022

• "Amazing property."

  Newly renovated outdoor seating area perfect for the warmer evenings. Really well equipped kitchen with plenty of space inside too. Well decorated and it’s in such a good location for exploring Dorset !

  Thank you so much for the lovely feedback - So pleased to hear that you had a good time. We really appreciate you coming back to White cottage and you was able to make use of the newly renovated patio. Many thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Mar 2022

• "White cottage is a fantastic property."

  Located up a quiet lane in the village of Bere Regis, it’s perfectly located for visits to the amazing coast line Dorset has to offer. The cottage itself is fab: it’s a proper home from home, fantastic sized kitchen with everything you could think of, lots of space upstairs and well decorated. Very neat and tidy on arrival too. Great base for a holiday in Dorset!

  Thank you so much for great feedback - we appreciate you taking the time and pleased to hear that you had such a nice stay. Many thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Mar 2022

• "It's a lovely cottage, very comfortable and cosy."

  Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you found White Cottage comfortable and cosy. Many thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Mar 2022

• "Convenient location for touring around the area."

  Thank you so much for the lovely feedback - we really do appreciate it. So pleased to hear you had a lovely visit and you found White Cottage in a convenient location for touring. Many Thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Sep 2021

• "White Cottage was well decorated and clean in a lovely village with a stream."

  We enjoyed staying there and are thinking of returning in the future. A minor niggle - the bathroom door handle (inside) was in need of attention.

  Thank you so much for the lovely feedback - we really do appreciate it. So pleased to hear that you had a good time. Look forward to welcoming you back again next year. Many thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by James Clive5.0★Sep 2021

• "Small but pleasant cottage."

  Very clean . Good, well equipped kitchen. Main bedroom - good with comfortable bed and space. Second bedroom - too small for 2 people. Good to have the pub in the village and shop . Even in these circumstances - covid - and Sumner - really overpriced for what it is .

  Thank you so much for your honest feedback feedback .We really do appreciate it. Bere Regis now has two pubs open and a newly renovated convenience store. Many thanks Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Delyth4.1★Jul 2021

• "Very well equipped cottage, appreciated the all and pepper!"

  Thank you so much for the lovely feedback - we really do appreciate it. We are pleased to hear that you thought White Cottage was well equipped and you enjoyed your stay. Neil & Lisa Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sonia5.0★Jul 2021

• "The rear courtyard was a disappointment."

  It was much smaller than we were led to believe,did not get any sun,and needed maintenance and cleaning

  Thank you for your valuable feedback. We have taken on board your comments and we are pleased to let you know that the patio has now been completely renovated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robin3.1★Jun 2021

• "We had a great stay, excellent base to explore Dorset FYI - One of the bulbs in the lounge lamp had gone before we arrived."

  The patio in the back we thought was on one level and our little dog struggled with the steps, we do think this should be mentioned somewhere in the property info for future guests

  We are really pleased you had a great stay. Thank you for letting us know that the steps outside were difficult. We have completely renovated the patio to include extra steps to improve accessibility. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sheena4.7★May 2021

• "Just to update the information sheet that The Drax Arms does not serve food on a Wednesday."

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2021

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