Old Gaol Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

22 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Wyatt
October 2020

“Our stay was amazing.”

A personal email from the owners of the cottage was a great touch. The cottage was very clean, comfortable beds and great location.

A personal email from the owners of the cottage was a great touch. The cottage was very clean, comfortable beds and great location.

- Mrs Wyatt, October 2020
Mr Rycroft September 2020

“Very comfortable home with everything we needed.”

Ideally placed to get to most Dorset attractions

- Mr Rycroft, September 2020
Mr Hurlstone September 2020

“Felt like we were guests in someone’s cottage rather than just a holiday Let.”

Yes it has the owners items in the house but we found that charming. The cottage is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. It is well equipped, and the owner had a new shower put in after previous comments so that was good. I have to say the location is perfect , with The New Inn next door, the Oak 100 yards away both providing good food and drink. The is a lovely coffee shop opposite and a shop next door to that. All were adhering to latest Covid rules and we felt very safe. Many places to visit within easy striking distance including some lovely gardens. The whole experience exceeded our best expectation.

- Mr Hurlstone, September 2020
Mr Day August 2020

“Lovely cottage one of the best we have stayed in.”

The village is beautiful with a really good local shop and pubs, do take time to explore the foot paths that follow the river, go and find the well in the burial ground. Only issues was the shower needs looking into as it’s either very hot or cold and the beds take a bit of getting use to as they are very high with double mattress on each bed.

- Mr Day, August 2020
Mrs Hadfield August 2020

“The property was very cluttered, it felt like we had walked into someones house and we were intruding stuff in cupboards and drawers.”

The house was not cleaned to the standard you would expect, felt grubby, especially worrying with the current Covid situation, I even did some cleaning of my own as did not feel comfortable and only two mini guest sops left out for use. The shower was unusable as the water temp only had one setting of scalding. The outside space was overgrown and very dirty (had not been brushed for some time) There was no welcome basket upon arrival, not even milk and bread. I thought this was a must for a 4* property? Disappointing We were contacted by dream cottages on the Thursday asking why the rubbish had not been left outside as per the instructions, and that they had someone at the cottage and could they go in to get the rubbish. We told them we had left it out pre 6am is per the instructions and that it had been collected, and not to enter the property, again we do not think it is good practice to even ask to go into the property with the Covid situation. They should be going in only on changeover days as you cant be sure what they may touch. also our booking was with Skyes so it was very strange I did mention to the man on the phone about the shower and he said I should of called them sooner, I did point out to them that we did not want others in the property due to the Covid situation and theta someone else had commented on the shower in the reviews and they had done nothing. I also mention why was there no welcome basket and he said that that was due to Covid and that Sykes should of emailed me about it. I checked and no emails form anyone mention it. basically he was not interested and when I got off the call my party said they thought he just didn't want to listen. The only plus from the stay was the village was very pretty, we will not book again.

- Mrs Hadfield, August 2020
Mr Moss July 2020

“Beautiful cottage, and village, friendly people, only problem was shower only does red hot so children not to use and the outside back of cottage tired and overgrown needs a good clean up, apart from that lovely.”

Situated in perfect place to travel to all the sights and attractions, everything pretty much 45 mins away. Shame we are in the current situation as people cant seem to social distance at the beach. Nice holiday

- Mr Moss, July 2020
Ms Easingwood September 2019

“Cottage was exactly what we hoped in location and excellent in every way.”

It was more spacious than the pictures suggested. This was my first time booking through you and I probably will do so again.thank you!

- Ms Easingwood, September 2019
Mr Williams September 2019

“Great cottage.”

Great village,very friendly people

- Mr Williams, September 2019
Mrs Mckechnie August 2019

“Cottage was home from home great base to explore also the lovely weather helped would book again”

- Mrs Mckechnie, August 2019
Mr Richmond August 2019

“Lovely cottage in a great area.”

It had everything you needed and more. Beds very comfortable, ( main bedroom one was high, ) lovely homely feeling. But cottage could use a lick of paint in high traffic areas eg bathroom and skirting boards. We would definitely stay again. Also The Royal Oak, just down the road was amazing for food and great craft beers. You will enjoy staying here.

- Mr Richmond, August 2019
Mrs Smith July 2019

“Lovely cottage in a super location, great price!”

- Mrs Smith, July 2019
Mr Keeling June 2019

“We enjoyed a wonderful two weeks at Old Gaol Cottage in Cerne Abbas.”

A real home from home in a lovely friendly village. Thank you.

- Mr Keeling, June 2019
Mrs Prescott-howse May 2019

“The cottage is wonderful and the village is lovely.”

Plenty of walks, friendly people and The New Inn next door serves amazing food. The little cafe across the road serves an amazing breakfast.

- Mrs Prescott-howse, May 2019
Mrs Hoult April 2019

“Beautiful accommodation.”

The Old Gaol Cottage has some lovely artwork, a lot of history and a peaceful atmosphere. The king size four poster bed was wonderful. Unfortunately I couldn't get onto it as I'm small! The large single beds were very comfortable and both of us had really good nights sleep while there. We enjoyed a delicious meal at the Royal Oak pub. There were paintings of the pub from previous decades and some interesting antiques. The landlord and staff are very friendly. A traditional pub dated from 1504 I believe. We also visited the New Inn, with family who live in Sherborne. The lunch was delicious and the surroundings lovely, like a country Manor House. Again the staff were friendly and very accommodating. There's an old building just up from the centre of the village. It used to house visiting monks. We didn't go inside as there was no one to ask, but it was well preserved. On the same street there were several "Tudor" looking houses. One was being renovated and we could see the old lathe outside walls. A really beautiful village. Everyone we met said 'good morning, afternoon, evening'. The lady in the shop asked my husband if we were enjoying our holiday. The cafe/coffee shop is really quaint and quite busy. My husband enjoyed the full English breakfast. There are a lot of place to visit in the surrounding area. We saw the Cerne Giant and visited Sherborne Abbey, which is amazing. Along with my daughter and granddaughter I had a massage in Robin James Salon, in Sherborne. The ladies are lovely and nothing is too much trouble. Very relaxing! We shall be visiting Cerne Abbas and The Old Gaol Cottage again next year. We didn't want to leave. A heartfelt thank you.

- Mrs Hoult, April 2019
Ms Wendy Barrett

“We have arrived at your beautiful home in Cerne Abbas.”

It is more that we had hoped for and can understand why your guests return every year. We are very much looking forward to our week in Dorset - stayed July 2018

- Ms Wendy Barrett,
Ms Sylvia Allott

“Very well equipped kitchen.”

Quality towels and bed linen. Very comfortable beds. Stayed June 2018

- Ms Sylvia Allott,
Mr Paul Heard

“Nicely situated, well equipped cottage.”

It was clean and tidy and ideal for our stay. Close to village amenities and also handy for Dorchester and Sherborne - stayed December 2017

- Mr Paul Heard,
Mr & Mrs Dotty Hopkins

“The cottage was so charming and comfortable we loved it.”

And, it was the best beds we had on our whole 3 week trip. Cerne Abbas is well located for day trips around the area and we enjoyed dining at the local restaurants (2 of the 3) on 3 nights out of our stay. Surprisingly excellent for such a small town and very friendly owners and staff. Thank you for a lovely stay.

- Mr & Mrs Dotty Hopkins,
Mrs Van Den Berk

“A well-kept, tastefully furnished holiday house in which we felt comfortable ...”

A well-kept, tastefully furnished holiday house in which we felt comfortable from the first moment - stayed September 2017

- Mrs Van Den Berk,
Dr Stafford

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful Dorset village.”

Very cozy and homely cottage, very well equipped, very clean and well maintained. Good quality bed linen and towels. We had a very enjoyable week and would definitely plan to return - stayed October 2017

- Dr Stafford,
Owner

“We arrived yesterday evening at Cerne Abbas.”

We loved the cottage. It is furnished very tastefully, with lovely details. All facilities are of a high standard, especially the kitchen equipment which is fabulous. I liked the blue china. This lovely cottage is comfortable and cosy and really is a 'home from home'. Thank you for sharing. – Stayed September 2017, Feedback from guests of owner.

- Owner,
Mrs Jenny Owen

“We have stayed in this cottage for an number of years and always enjoyed holidays there.”

A lovely cottage in a lovely village - Stayed July 2017

- Mrs Jenny Owen,
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The property

Previously voted England's most beautiful village, Old Gaol Cottage is located in the charming and lovely village of Cerne Abbas.

‘Guarding’ the village is the Cerne Giant, at 180ft, he's the largest chalk figure in the UK; folklore surrounds his presence but there are associations with fertility.

Welcoming you into the traditional cottage is the cosy sitting room, where you can cosy up with a good book or a favourite film.

The generous kitchen dining room is well equipped for all your culinary needs with everything you need to prepare that perfect meal.

The comfortable cottage bedrooms provide the perfect setting to unwind at night while recharging your batteries for a new day of activities.

The supersized single beds are a real treat and still leaving plenty of room for a comfy night’s sleep.

Dating back to 1859 Old Gaol Cottage is steeped in history.

Formerly the village gaol (jail) and police station, it is now a traditional English country cottage presented for guests who are looking to enjoy the finer charms of village life.

Decorated and finished to a high standard you will find all around individual touches such photographs of the area and framed and quirky mementos of times gone past such as an antique truncheon and the jailer’s keys.

As you wander through the village stop at the village tearooms for a morning cup of coffee or a delicious cream tea.

A choice of pubs serves provincial ales and good food, the village shop stocks almost everything!

Cerne Abbas is a ramblers delight with an abundance of routes right on the door step, designated area of outstanding natural beauty and nestled in the Cerne Valley the views are stunning.

Only 8 miles away is the county town of Dorchester and has a great combination of shopping, historical and visitor attractions.

The coast at Weymouth with its long and sandy beach, shops and restaurants is about a 30-minute drive away.

Many guests like to visit Old Gaol to recapture a simpler and less busy lifestyle in a pretty village for a week or so.

This cottage is perfect for a family who want to explore Dorset and its history, and what better way than to spend a holiday in a cottage with so much of it’s own!

Enjoy the Owners video showing a possible day in the life of Cerne Abbas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHh7tJUXQsQ and another showing the cottage - some of the cottage has been updated since: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JUhZhKWhcY Cerne Abbas have in recent years held two lovely events in June, firstly they have open gardens and secondly, they hold a music festival which are both very popular to visitors to the village.

Please check websites for details.

www.cerneabbasopengardens.org.uk and www.cerneabbasmusicfestival.co.uk

Summary

Bedrooms: 1 x king-size double
1 x twin large single beds
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Sitting Room
Kitchen dining room.
Night storage heating
Electric cooker, Microwave, Fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
Flat screen TV
WiFi
Fuel and Power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc.in rent
On street parking subject to availability
Sorry No Pets
Sorry No smoking.

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About the location

CERNE ABBAS

Dorchester 8 miles; Sherborne 12 miles; Yeovil 16 miles; Weymouth 17 miles.

Cerne Abbas is a quintessential, picturesque village in Dorset, and oozing charm and character, it was once voted as Britain's most desirable village! Dating back to Medieval times, the remains of the Benedictine Abbey, around which the village grew, can still be seen today. Today, it's well known for the Cerne Giant, the 180-foot figure of a naked man cut into the steep chalk downlands, which dominates the surrounding landscape. Local facilities abound, including three pubs and a tea room, plus the surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers superb views and great walks. A short drive takes you to Dorchester, Sherborne and the Dorset Jurassic Coast. A truly fascinating area close to many places of interest at any time of the year.

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Reviews

“Our stay was amazing.”

“Very comfortable home with everything we needed.”

“Felt like we were guests in someone’s cottage rather than just a holiday Let.”

“Lovely cottage one of the best we have stayed in.”

“The property was very cluttered, it felt like we had walked into someones house and we were intruding stuff in cupboards and drawers.”

“Beautiful cottage, and village, friendly people, only problem was shower only does red hot so children not to use and the outside back of cottage tired and overgrown needs a good clean up, apart from that lovely.”

“Cottage was exactly what we hoped in location and excellent in every way.”

“Great cottage.”

“Cottage was home from home great base to explore also the lovely weather helped would book again”

“Lovely cottage in a great area.”

“Lovely cottage in a super location, great price!”

“We enjoyed a wonderful two weeks at Old Gaol Cottage in Cerne Abbas.”

“The cottage is wonderful and the village is lovely.”

“Beautiful accommodation.”

“We have arrived at your beautiful home in Cerne Abbas.”

“Very well equipped kitchen.”

“Nicely situated, well equipped cottage.”

“The cottage was so charming and comfortable we loved it.”

“A well-kept, tastefully furnished holiday house in which we felt comfortable ...”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful Dorset village.”