Pitt Cottage

Fantastic views, chocolate box thatched cottage with large secure garden.

Spacious rooms and modern shower. Well equipped kitchen, only items missing children’s plastic cups. Owner very friendly, short walk to the beach across the fields.

We had a wonderful time at Pitt Cottage.

The house is lovely and the view is fabulous. It is near Dorchester, so easy for purchasing supplies. We can also recommend trying the restaurants there. We enjoyed it so much, we have already booked for next year!

We were so happy to arrive at Pitt Cottage and find it was even better than expected!

The accommodation was substantial, the garden huge and views fantastic. We had everything we needed for the week, just felt sad to leave! Many Thanks for a lovely stay

Lovely location, great views, beautiful property.

Had a great holiday.

Our third visit to Pitt Cottage which never disappoints. Superb views and lovely surroundings. Quiet and peaceful, away from the madding crowd. Will certainly be returning again. Martyn & Beryl

The best holiday let we’ve ever been in !

The house was so clean and very well equipped and is in a beautiful spot with a lovely view of the sea . For me the best bit was the extremely comfortable and large bed .I have a bad back and cannot sleep on a rock hard bed which many holiday lets have .I didn’t need to use my travel mattress which was a real bonus ! We really appreciated the stair gate to stop the dogs going upstairs - very thoughtful ! Thankyou very much .

This was a beautiful cottage with the most amazing view of the sea that we spend hours looking at whilst sitting out on the patio.

The house was very spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. So lovely that we could walk to the beach in 10 mins and enjoy all the lovely countryside around us without having to get in the car. Fab beach cafe too, especially the cheese scones! Coming back soon!!

Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location.

Very peaceful with stunning views along the dorset coast. The local beach Ringstead bay is a great spot with crystal clear water

The dvd player was not there as listed and I think a radio would be a smart addition.

The cows were friendly and it was never a problem driving through their field to enter the property. The stairs were a challenge but not too much of a problem, if taken slowly. We enjoyed our week and would consider this property again. Very quiet location.

Beautiful location and perfect if you are seeking a peace and tranquility.

The only issue which can not be addressed are the roads leading directly to the cottage which are narrow and rough in places. As others have mentioned a downstairs toilet would be good but I could do with the exercise.

Pitt cottage is a in a fantastic position with a big enclosed garden and beautiful views.

The cottage was lovely and is well equipped and very clean. Furniture and beds very comfortable. We couldn't fault it and will definitely return. Pitt cottage is the best cottage we have stayed in.

This has been my third visit here.

I came first in 1993 when my daughter was 5 with all my family. Then the following year too as we liked it so much. The visits were so memorable that I booked it for May this year with my daughter. It was such a lovely visit. So near to places we love, Ringstead bay, Durdle door and chisel beach plus towns of interest. The cottage is beautifully presented and has kept its charm from my first visit. Clever addition of an en suite shower room for the main bedroom. We enjoyed our breakfast on the patio listening to the birds and watching the sailing ships racing. If there was one thing I would change it would be to lower the hedge so more of the sea and fields can be seen. We found that everything we needed was available. The short walk to the beach meant some lovely evening strolls and early morning dips with warm drinks from the cafe afterwards. Loved my stay at Ringstead bay. ❤️

A really pleasant stay.

For a family however it would have been useful to have had a downstairs toilet.

Great location & fabulous views.

Very pretty cottage on the outside, but the interior is a bit tired and dated for the price paid. We had an issue with one of the beds having lots of hair actually in the bed ! A coffee machine would be nice instead of a cafetière.

We loved this cottage.

The views were fantastic and we were lucky with the weather. As keen walkers we would have appreciated books on suggested walks in the area. Excellent walks to Durdle Door from the cottage. Circular walks round Hardys Monument and a beach plus ridge walk round Abbotsbury are worth doing. If you have a mobility issue maybe the stairs would be difficult and there is no downstairs toilet. Best cottage that we have stayed at.

We had the most amazing week here !

Location, comfort, amenities, everything was perfect. We have already booked to return in September

A lovely weeks stay at Pitt Cottage.

The property was exactly as described. The Owner is clearly interested and invested in Pitt Cottage as it is very well maintained, clean and comfortable. We could not fault our stay and intend to return.

Pitt Cottage is beautiful, set in breathtaking surroundings.

We really enjoyed our stay and will return. The only thing that would make it perfect is a downstairs toilet, one of our party is disabled and the trip to the toilet was a challenge. Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing stay.

Thank you - we chose Pitt Cottage because it's so close to family and friends.

It was so unusually set up for cooking that we had a couple in for supper one evening. The dogs were in heaven and so, therefore, were we. The only disappointment was the drive to the beach but I probably didn't read the details with enough care.

A lovely, cosy cottage for our family break, a beautiful location with great walks and pubs nearby.

We live in the countryside so the nearness of the sea was the great attraction for us. Highly reccommended.

We stayed in Pitt cottage recently and we had the most wonderful time.

The cottage is in a stunning location and the views are picture perfect. It is in the middle of a working farm which was lovely and we felt that the owners were involved and present in the running of everything. They seem involved with the cottage / bunker and also the cafe / carpark down at the bottom. It felt like a real local community which we thought was genuinely lovely. The cottage was spotless and considering they cater to dogs I didn’t sneeze once which is something I always struggle with when having to book dog friendly accommodation as I’m terribly allergic to pet hair (apart from my own). Usually dog hairs stick to fabric on the sofas and carpets even after cleaning but they must keep on top of it all really well, most importantly there were no doggy smells so I knew it had been cleaned regularly. The kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms were really clean and we had everything provided that we needed such as towels, appliances etc. Some people have previously moaned saying the carpets are grubby but please note that they are CREAM and they allow dogs into the property. Yes you can see some areas where people have walked over time as with any flooring but they were extremely clean and well maintained, I’m not sure what people expect but I think they’ve been very unfair to comment that some areas are “grubby”. It is not. Lovely short walk to the beach and even nicer walk back from the pub along the coast line. There are shops approx 10-15 minutes drive away and plenty of things to do in the surrounding areas. A really great location and experience with lots of dog walks and scenery. I would really like to see more updated pictures on the booking site for the cottage as I don’t think the current pictures do it justice at all or show how nice the setting is. I think better quality pictures would be beneficial but that’s merely a personal preference, it would definitely be the deciding factor for me when choosing between properties if I could see the view from the bedroom for example. We would definitely go back without hesitating, thanks for a great stay.

The location of this property is its real strength, with wonderful views of Ringstead Bay from the patio.

We were blessed with fantastic weather and so ate out there for every meal, which was lovely. The cottage itself is thoughtfully equipped and comfortable. We appreciated the bedding and towels, which were of great quality. One very small criticism is that one of the single mattresses was extremely uncomfortable and when we looked at it was sagging in the middle and probably needs to be replaced. All the other mattresses were great. We will be back.

Pitt cottage is the loveliest place we have stayed.

The views are amazing, and it is so peaceful. The short walk to the beach is perfect and also plenty of dog walks. The cottage had everything we needed. We can't fault Pitt cottage and will definitely be back!

Lovely cottage.

Fantastic views. So quiet and peaceful. Will go to Pitt Cottage again.

We LOVE ❤️ Pitt cottage .

The only thing it needs is a downstairs loo. It’s beautifully clean It’s so peaceful The view is just gorgeous We love it x

The cottage is located in a perfect position overlooking the sea.

It is quiet and peaceful. However on arrival we were taken aback when we entered the sitting room. The carpet was shockingly dirty. It gave us a instant feeling of a dirty house, which it is not. There was a stained and burnt rug in front of the fire which could easily be removed and I’m sure a Henry carpet cleaner could address the carpet although I suspect it has been left too late. Maybe a wood or stone floor would be a good investment. The kitchen was bright and clean and we appreciated having tea, coffee and milk. Thank you Upstairs was spacious and pretty but sadly the headboard was badly stained on one side. Probably better to loose it all together as no one wants to sleep where someone’s head sweat stain is. The bed was very comfortable once we had covered the stain with pillows. We used the main bathroom as the en-suite had a strong unpleasant smell of drains. With a little tweak Pitt Cottage is a dream location. I really hope the owners can see it with fresh eyes and our comments as constructive criticism as it is very sad when first impressions have such a negative impact.

Lovely Cottage in a great position.

Lovely and quiet. Needs some upgrading. Damaged kitchen units and very grubby carpets let it down a bit. We had to clean the garden furniture before we could use it.

Had a lovely relaxing holiday in Pitt Cottage, a stone cottage with a thatched roof, overlooking the sea.

A very quiet location with a spectacular view of the sea. A short walk to Ringstead Bay and the southern coastal footpath. Has all the facilities that you would require on a holiday (it would be nice to have an outside tap to wash the dog and possibly a wi-fi repeater to cover the kitchen area and bedrooms above). We would stay at this cottage again.

This was our second stay at Pitt Cottage and we loved being back.

The cottage location and views are so special, our family love it here. There is ample space in the cottage and the garden is big and safe for our children to play. Pitt Cottage is so peaceful and idillic we hope to back again!

We thoroughly enjoyed our month long stay at Pitt Cottage, would definitely love to go back in the future.

Rod, Ann, Sophie, Harry and our dogs Indiana and Sam.

This is a fantastic cottage.

A beautiful location with splendid views of the countryside and sea. It is cosy, warm and very comfortable. The only suggestions I would make is providing something to make the floor in the shower less slippery and maybe warning of the the steep stairs. Also an explanation about the lighting system as we couldn't manage to get the lights on in the far bedroom. But really, this is a splendid cottage. Thank you!

We had a great week at the cottage.

Aided by some good weather. Views are stunning. Very comfortable and fairly well equipped. Little confused re recycling but apart from that we had a great week. Would book again if the price doesn’t rise to much.

Pitt Cottage is very special.

Large rooms and grounds with spectacular views toward Ringstead Bay. The long driveway to the cottage and the adjacent fields are ideal for dog walking, cows permitting. If you want a 'plastic' 5 star hotel this may not be for you, but if you are looking for a holiday to relax in comfort Pitt Cottage is THE place. We have already booked again for May 2024. From our experience Pitt Cottage is competitively priced for the location alone. You know what they say - Location, Location, Location. Beryl & Martyn Adams

Stayed in September 2023, our 2nd visit to this lovely cottage, we were here in May 2023 as well.

We had the hottest week of the year and the cottage has been improved since our last visit. Nice to see re-investment. If you want to relax, away from crowds, with a lovely sea view, look no further. Tastefully furnished, wonderful walk-in shower, the biggest, most comfortable double bed. Well worth the money. We will be back.

Pitt Cottage is in a delightful location.

It is clean, quiet, with good beds, comfortable, albeit a bit tired and with a pleasant atmosphere. It sleeps 6. I would recommend it to other friends but with the caveat that they need to take a lot of extras with them. When we got there we understood why it is only 3 star rated. There are not enough towels ~one worn towel per person plus 2 sharing a hand towel is not enough and not hygienic ~ 2 Toilet rolls between 6 is not enough and a few individual packets of coffee, tea and biscuits is a bit stingy. The oven is very old and runs hot and need replacing. Shops are a distance away so you need to have organised a shop before you arrive. Pitt cottage could easily be 5 star with a bit more attention to detail.

The thatched cottage was charming and picturesque with stunning views towards the sea.

The welcome tray of tea, coffee and biscuits was appreciated along with the pint of milk in the fridge. Pitt Cottage was clean, warm and welcoming and had everything we needed to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable.

Location of the property is superb - walks directly from the cottage down to the sea and along the south west coastal path Views incredible - sat on picnic bench for morning tea / lunch / early evening, looking out to sea and across the headland, it was all so peaceful Maybe we’ve been spoilt by other owners / properties we’ve stayed, but cottage could do with a few more ‘home touches’ - eg some local eggs / loaf of bread / cake / salt and pepper - so you’ve some staples when arriving from a long drive There were handful of Nescafé coffee sachets and teabags, small biscuits - but felt quite ‘mean’ considering the cost of of rental Doesn’t distract from beautiful week we had (blessed with the weather) and loved the familiarity of the cows who often grazed in the field rights outside the cottage

Lovely stay in a beautiful cottage, would highly recommend!

New garden furniture needed, stair gate needed for up stairs

This is the second visit to Pitt Cottage .

Already booked for next year . It is our Happy Place . We run two busy large let’s ourselves . This is an escape away from it all . The only down point was the lady in the beach car park that we had to fight with every day !!!

Beautiful, peaceful setting and house.

6 adults. 2 dogs. Plenty of room.

Beautiful cottage with tasteful furnishings, ample parking and a great atmosphere.

Roomy master bedroom and en-suite with walk-in shower plus a bath as well. The kitchen has lots of space and the lounge is gigantic. Expertly cleaned and we even met the gardener, lovely guy. My dog was happy in the garden but dubious of the cows which are very inquisitive. We had a lovely week in May with a few clear nights (never seen so many stars - bring a telescope), going home with a Weymouth sun tan. The town centre is only 20 mins away. We had a lovely time with our 2 kids and our grand daughter having overnights stays. we are already booked to return in September. We can't wait and neither can our children.

We found the unmade road leading to the cottage a very uncomfortable ride which would benefit from improvement.

Also, the grass surrounding the cottage was quite long and would have enhanced our stay if it had been previously cut. However, Pitt Cottage was immaculately clean with beautiful views over Ringstead Bay and surrounding farm and woodland. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were very impressed with the help/speed in which the cleaner returned my cosmetic bag which I had left behind in the lounge. Many thanks to you all for a lovely holiday at Pitt Cottage.

We had a fantastic break in the cottage.

Everything was as described and we had no issues with facilities that we used. The heating is efficient and fast to respond to thermostat changes. Garden was well maintained and outdoor facilities were adequate for our needs. The only thing I would recommend changing is the TV. It would have been nice to have an option to mirror my electronic devices to the TV to watch Netflix in the evenings as the choice of programmes available was limited. I acknowledge this won't matter to many people, but for me and my wife it would have been a preference to have the option. TV upgrade is relatively cheap these days to something a little more modern. That aside, it is a great place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of everything. Local facilities are minimal but adequate and larger shops are close by anyway. I definite rate this highly as a 'get away from it all' break and it is a great well appointed cottage for this purpose. I will definitely return another time!

Really enjoyed our stay.

Wonderful views, lovely cottage and great community. It was a very calming and relaxing stay, with an easy walk to the shore and drive to larger shops if required. I was unfortunate to injure myself on our trip but received great treatment from the community hospital. Great support numbers provided in the book by the cottage owners too. Cottage was nice and clean, and despite bringing a lot of our own items, there were cleaning products and tools already there. The hoover probably spat out more than it took in, but a minor inconvenience compared to the beautiful scenery, comfortable cottage and much needed break. Would recommend.

Amazing cottage in a perfect spot with beautiful views!

The information did not sell it well enough. The wall down to the beach was just icing on the cake!

Pitt cottage exceeded our expectations and was better than we could have imagined.

The location is absolutely perfect and the cottage itself is cosy and welcoming. The pictures do not reflect how lovely the place is, with its modern bathrooms and the space it offers inside and outside of the property. The beach is extremely close, and is a perfect walk for dogs. Staff at the local shop are friendly and the food is very good! We are looking to plan another visit to Pitt cottage in the near future.

Pitt Cottage is in a great location, perfectly peaceful with great views and lovely walks.

Very comfortable and we had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again. The only drawbacks are that there is not a downstairs loo and the stairs are very very steep and extremely difficult to even get a suitcase up. We were fortunate enough to have fabulous weather and were able to eat outside all the time. However the garden furniture is very rickety and maybe could be upgraded. There were only 5 chairs to sit on around the table (another one was found broken around the back of the house presumably from a previous occupant). We had brought some fold up chairs of our own so it was not too much of a problem for us but not everyone does that. Both bathrooms upstairs were good and the kitchen was very well equipped.

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location and had a lovely week.

The cottage is a bit ‘tired’ and kitchen equipment disappointing eg saucepans ok but frying pans in poor condition , no scissors . There was also no hairdryer ( very surprising) -I had to go and buy one. Main bedroom very comfortable & great shower. Despite the prior notification re the building works nearby and the workmen being very considerate there was inevitably some disturbance

Pitt cottage is a lovely building and setting but I really do have to point out a couple of things which I would hope are easily fixed so that it comes up to scratch: 1.

Cleanliness: in general good all round BUT not properly clean which was a bit uncomfortable to live in. Cobwebs, dirty corners and dirty skirting boards, staircase etc. I wonder if a better hoover would help prevent this? The one there is heavy and cumbersome to use. It doesn’t allow one to get into the nooks and crannies, or the stairs/skirting boards etc 2. In the sitting room, the sofas and carpet smells of dogs. Again, quite uncomfortable to live with and a scented candle didn’t help despot our efforts. It could possibly benefit from a new sofa and carpet as these felt like they were holding the dog smells in and possibly replace with upholstery with fabric which is a bit more dog smell ‘resistant/washable’? Some curtains falling off their rails. 3. The kitchen was a bit dated but still perfectly functional Upstairs was good and the whole place was lovely and cosy but a bit tired in some areas. I really hope my feedback is taken in the way it is intended (helpful honest feedback), the place overall is lovely, so some few improvements and a little investment would give it what it merits. Thank you for letting us stay

Two main things would enhance the use ability of the property A downstairs cloakroom and the modification of the staircase to make it easier to get upstairs

We had a lovely time at the cottage and Would recommend a visit nice and secluded and quiet

Fantastic location and enjoyed our stay Certain items are a bit tired and TV could do with an upgrade Steepness of the stairs and lack of downstairs toilet should be highlighted Child stair gate is very insecure at the base of the stairs The approach track easily catches the bottom of low cars

Fabulous cottage and garden.

My dogs not likely to run away, but this would be possible as not fully enclosed. I think a 'grab rail' at the top of the stairs would be an idea as steep for elderly or infirm. Local pubs /restaurants I recommend areSpringhead, Smugglers Inn and Sailors Return, all within a few miles. We all enjoyed our holiday at Pitt Cottage, the dogs are still sulking after our return, and I have booked for a week next year

Beautifully presented cottage which also included extra touches to make us feel welcome.

Great fun waking up to outside the properties garden we were surrounded by cows as the cottage is in the middle of a working farm. The cows were friendly and were not worried by us walking through the field . If you want a place to run away to total peace so you can just listen to nature. Lovely quite shingled beach. We walked some of the coastal path from the cottage to the smugglers inn pub. I would say you had to be a confident Walker to do the walks as lots of hills. We took my mother who enjoyed the time to just stop. Short drive to Lulworth cove had lunch at the castle pub. Friendly staff and good food. Our favourite place to eat was the crab cafe Weymouth . But be ready for the traffic to get there as it’s just off the road to Portland. My husband says he wished he had taken a kayak. Parking in the beach carport was £6 for the day , so best to walk there if you can. The farm shop by the petrol station was a good source of supplies but a 5/10 drive and open 10-4 pm

It was farther away from Ringstead Bay than we thought and also we didn’t realise we would have to go through a field of cows to reach the cottage.

THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR HOLIDAY AT PITT COTTAGE AGAIN THIS BEING ABOUT OUR 9TH STAY, IT IS SO QUIET AND PEACEFUL WITH JUST THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE WILDLIFE AROUND - DO HOPE THAT DOES NOT CHANGE !

! MUCH APPRECIATED THE UPGRADES, FROM SEAT CUSHIONS IN THE KITCHEN, NEW FRIDGE/FREEZER TO NEW BATHROOM FITTINGS SINCE OUR LAST VISIT 2 YEARS AGO, AND WILL CERTAINLY BE BOOKING AGAIN SOON. ONLY COMPLAINT, NOTHING TO DO WITH THE COTTAGE I HASTEN TO ADD, WAS TRYING TO GET A RESPONSE ON THE PHONE FROM WHAT WAS DREAM COTTAGES - ONCE BEFORE OUR HOLIDAY AND AGAIN WHEN WE WERE ON HOLIDAY THE WAITING TIME WAS ENDLESS AND I GAVE UP!

Great cottage and location.

Everything was excellent, highly recommended although the wifi was intermitent and only useful for occasional website access and not streaming.

Lovely cottage and excellent position with view of the sea.

Close to the coastal path for walks.

strong smell of paint on entry.

windows not able to open seem painted shut.worried if forced they wouldn't shut again.pity everything closed in the bay don't think this was mentioned.no mobile phone signal not surprised at this.

Lovely holiday cottage.

We visit every year because we love it so much!

A pint of fresh milk in the fridge would have been appreciated.

Mention of the superb outside seating available would have been helpful.

Definitive answer on allowence of BBQ's and what type. Fridge could do with replacement shelves. Otherwise, what a lovely location, well kept grounds, superb estate, lots to do locally, and isolation peace and quiet. Rabbits, Green woodpeckers what more could you want.

Cottage, garden and view lovely.

Fantastic cottage as described.

Peaceful and a haven for spotting birds and aminals. Would like to return.

Overall Pitt Cottage was great.

Lovely location, homely cottage, great size, very comfortable. The only reason for the low mark on the facilities was due to the shower. The electric shower, which was the only one at the property, unfortunately was poor as the temperature was hard to regulate. It was either a very hot or cold shower, or you adjust the power setting so the temperature was OK but the pressure was then awful. If the shower could be sorted, it would have received top marks and we'd book the property again. Kind regards, Mr Steed

The house was beautiful, the location special we had the best weather. Loved the quiet beach and the peaceful location. Am thinking of booking again

Delightful cottage in a lovely rural location and we greatly enjoyed our stay there. The house was beautifully warm, which was important, as the weather was rather changeable. It would be even more enjoyable if the property was upgraded to 4 star.

This is the most amazing holiday cottage in a perfectly peaceful location with stunning views. All six of us who stayed absolutely loved it. We thought it was ideally situated to explore Dorset in any direction. As one of our party was unable to walk very far the only thing that would have been helpful was to be aware that we did not need to pay the toll and car park fee for the beach parking. Other than this it was perfect. Thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay at Pitt Cottage. It was in a wonderful location and was very comfortable with evrything we needed. We would definitely stay there again. Stayed July 2015

We had a lovely time. Good directions from the main road. This place is quite remote. The cottage was lovely and clean and the location amazing. Stayed December 2015

Fabulous Pitt Cottage furnished to a high level with stunning sea views, ideal location to use as a base to tour Dorset with Bournemouth Poole Studland Beach Lulworth Cove and Lyme Regis within easy reach of the cottage and a short walk to a delightful Ringstead Beach. Stayed June 2016

A beautiful cottage in a lovely setting with great views of Ringstead Bay. Very comfortable cottage and well equipped kitchen. Really loved our stay. Stayed March 2018

The cottage was lovely, views where great so peaceful and relaxing. Never had pheasants in the garden before. The garden was just the job for our Springer Spaniel to run around. The postman even managed to deliver Father's day card and a 40th birthday present. Stayed June 2018