Tavern Way

Lovely cottage, on the main road though so very noisy.

We loved the cottage, the location, the garden, comfy beds & nice quality linen.

Lovely hot water & good heating available. However the property was dirty and we suspect had not been cleaned with thick dust, cobwebs, dead insects, unhoovered floors and unclean toilet. Dirty kitchen pans in dusty cupboards. We don't expect perfection but the standards of cleanliness was poor and not what we would expect from Sykes.

Saucepans needed to be washed to clean off food.

There were 2 frying pans. One was not appealing the other was worn. General decoration lacked a cosy cottage atmosphere. Just no colour & tired pictures. The stairs are really steep & tricky - especially in the night if you need to use the downstairs loo! The most notable feature was the road noise. A constant hum of traffic all day & all evening. Wouldn’t book this cottage again or recommend it.

lovely cottage.

Only real problem in the steepness of the stairs. Used ' nautical practice' of coming down backwards.

Location great with excellent dog proof garden.

Facilities could do with update and stairs very steep and narrow.

Great location, fab cottage with very comfy beds.

A BBQ would have been good, but overall excellent.

Sleeping was a problem as even with windows open upstairs was still very hot, and road traffic noisy.

Bathroom being downstairs was also a pain at night with the narrow and steep stairs. No hanging space in main bedroom. No additional toilet paper supplied, so had to go and purchase straight away. Of course this is not the properties fault, just not somewhere we would want to stay again.

Lovely cottage.

Very comfortable. Huge enclosed garden and quite private. Opens directly onto a field with views of the castle. Pub is across the road. Lots of restaurants. Convenience store in the village is really well equipped, not too pricey and the staff are friendly. Great location about 10 mins walk from the village centre. Lots of lovely walks - I didn’t see a soul for about 2 hours on one walk. Views were amazing. Lots of lovely shorter walks and alleyways to explore. Studland beach about 15 mins away - beautiful and has a naturist section too. Sea is lovely and warm. Arne is also about 30 mins away and is lovely. TIPS: Stairs are quite steep (especially when coming down) Care with the hot water: it is VERY hot. Even though the weather was very hot (and doors and windows open) I was surprised to find that the towel rail was on. I couldn’t work out the microwave - the couple of things I tried to defrost came out like they’d been in Chernobyl. User error. BRING WITH YOU (this is more for me as a checklist for my return visit): toilet roll (host leaves one), tea, coffee, milk (the host leaves sachets), hand soap (the host leaves small bars of soap in sachets) I organised a shopping delivery from Sainsbury for the day I arrived which saved me carrying fresh food for a 6 hours journey and also “hanging around time” at Arne for the day, (until the cottage became available). The fridge is under the counter so be aware that the freezer box is small. There is a washing machine (though I never used it) If you want a bbq bring disposable ones. I ate outside most of the time (there’s a great patio area) but remember that the area is very natural and you will get flies and wasps. I took incense to burn and these kept the bugs away while I ate. Also bring some sort of insect repellent - walking through the fields will get you bitten. Despite repellant I was still bitten several times. I was here for flying ant day. That made things a bit “interesting”. Nature eh? You might also find it useful to bring a large bin bag or two. The host leaves a pre-paid bag, but in hot weather it attracts the flies after a day or two. Just remember to put any additional bags inside the prepaid one before you leave it out on the Friday. WOULD I RETURN? OH YES!! hoping to come back next year TO THE HOST: thankyou for keeping the cottage so lovely. This break was very relaxing and just what I needed.

Perfectly situated in Corfe Castle with a lovely long garden and easy access to everything - pubs, the castle, shops etc - and a short drive to Studland for the wonderful beaches.

The cottage itself was very clean and spacious if a little tired in places (particularly the oven). Having said that, it was prettily decorated with lovely bedding and lots of hot water. We’ve stayed in this cottage before, and would be very happy to go back.

Property was as described.

Great location. Great parking. Great for dogs. Rubbish was put out as requested but wasn't picked up. Hoover filters need changing - very smelly.

Lovely setting and cottage BUT lacking some TLC ie, basin plug plunger kept falling off, Oven control numbers erased, Key safe numbers in black difficult to see at time of arrival good job we had a torch,plus it took several attempts to open complimentary coffee and sugar but no tea plus several packets of 6 months out of date biscuits, considering what it cost to rent over the Christmas break we would have expected better.

What a gem!

So comfy cottage, be careful of the steep steps but other than that it was so quiet, beautiful village, amazing Castle all on your doorstep. We sightsee'd all the attractions in a radious of about 10 miles. It truly was a great adventure. Will definitely recommend this Cottage and Corfe Castle.

Lovely house, comfortable and clean.

Great garden for breakfast in the sunshine. Would definitely book again. Stairs took a minute to get used to! Great location for both exploring Corfe and the surrounding area.

The cleaning definitely needs improvement.

Cob webs everywhere and dirty floors etc behind furniture

It was our 2nd stay here.

That alone should tell you that we like the place. The amazing back garden, with direct access to fantastic dog walks, more than makes up for tricky parking and steep stairs. A lovely pub across the road is a welcome bonus.

Another lovely week at the cottage.

The garden and close walk into the village are a real plus. The cottage is comfortable but needs new garden furniture. On a sunny day there isn't anywhere comfortable to sit and because the garden is so nice it would be a real benefit Would recommend a spring or Autumn stay here

Everything was ok, reference general cleanliness,but lots of cobwebs everywhere which is lack of attention to detail,and oven glass screen needs to be removed and cleaned properly as it's streaking from cooking by previous occupants,and TV Ariel needs sorting as buffering all the time.

But all bed linen and towels were lush and very well presented on arrival. Very pleasant stay and dogs loved it. Many thanks Spencer lane

Accurate description and a pleasant stay.

Clean and tidy but minimal equipment with no frills. Stairs are dangerous with narrow treads and difficult to negotiate not suitable for the elderly.

Lovely cosy cottage ideally placed for the amenities of the village and visiting the area .

Only one comment - there was no hairdryer or mirror in the main bedroom for doing hair and makeup . Otherwise would recommend this cottage - really loved the large garden and being able to access the common to walk to the village without walking along the road .

I was bit worried before arriving at tavern way, parking, as we had 2 cars thought we might have trouble with one of them but was able to park outside cottage, other worry was stairs as read so many comments about stairs, yes they are steep but no where near as bad as I was expecting, you just take your time going up and down.

This cottage is in a perfect spot, field at back of garden which you can enter from garden and from there you can reach many walks, with 2 dogs it was ideal as didn't have to go out front of house which sits on busy road, nit that it's a problem as pavements with many zebra crossings. The cottage is equipt with all you need, it's very clean with nice furnishing, beds comfy with lovely bedding, could have done with sheet as duvet was hot. Double bed room as no mirror which is needed, the other room as many so take one out of there to put in double room. But that's the only fault I can come up with. The garden is super long and perfect for dogs and as it was lovely sunny weather was good for humans, could do with better seating in garden, the metal chairs at table are OK for short spell but get uncomfortable,some more plastic chairs are needed. We luckily bought from home some fold up chairs. All in all this is a little gem of a cottage, perfectly situated for walking and site seeing, highly recommend and love to come back one day.

The tiny cottage is in a great location just a few minutes walk into Corfe where there is a castle, a variety of gift shops, pubs and galleries.

The closest pub with beer garden and good food is almost opposite. The cottage has a good back garden that leads onto a field with footpaths in either direction. There is furniture to sit and enjoy during good weather. The cottage itself is small and with steep wooden stairs that would not be suitable for families with small children or for elderly guests. It is an old property that could benefit from an upgrade. During our stay the washing machine did not work and the toilet flush had no suction. We couldn’t close the curtains in the front room because the bracket holding the pole was only just holding on. One of the single beds collapsed when sat on. Whilst these issues did not affect the overall quality of our holiday, it was annoying having to repeatedly call the management team to arrange for someone to come out and repair where possible. The washing machine was never fixed and the toilet remained a problem. This could be a great property however, maintenance and modernisation is required.

Badly in need of anti slip mat in bath dangerous to stand or sit in without slipping.

Needed battery for tv remote. Toilet not flushing well after plumber visited it didn't flush at all so he had to come again. We lost a day sightseeing waiting for maintenance. Will be booking again beautiful cottage .

The stairs are dangerous it was like climbing a ladder you could not go forwards down the stairs you had to go either sideways or backwards.

The south facing garden was nice but garden furniture inadequate only one sun bed and cushion locked away. Other garden furniture was metal with no cushions. No bbg. Smelly compost heap 1st the bottom of the garden. No outside tap for muddy dogs and boots.Location good in village with good field for dog walking at bottom of garden. Didn't stay the whole week due to stairs and garden facilities.

Another wonderful stay at this cottage!

It has everything you need. Although kitchen and bathroom are basic it is extremely comfortable. The location is superb. Perfect for dog walks, pubs, good food and so close to Corfe Castle. We would definitely recommend

Nicely equipped property in a good location to the village and with a nice big garden.

I think that the holiday cottage was good value for the money we paid.

Great location. Comfortable sized rooms. Simple pleasant decor. The garden was amazing (couldn't really use it because of the time of year) and we loved the access onto the common behind. Parking worked well. The secondary glazing kept most of the traffic noise out. Other than that it is very quiet. A small thing - we would expect there to be a hair drier provided. Our one issue was with the access to the first floor. The old stairs have been removed and the new access is basically more of a ladder than a staircase. It was very awkward especially at night. There is a solution. A new bespoke joinery made staircase with a 4 winder section at the bottom could be made and fitted - this would significantly reduce the pitch of the current 'ladder' and enable an adequate tread to each stair. Worth getting a couple of companies in to look at this. I know it would not be cheap but it would make a huge difference to the property? Anyway, we had a very enjoyable stay at Tavern Way, thank you.

Another lovely stay at Tavern way.

This is a perfect location for dog walking. Lovely garden with access to fields and views of Corfe Castle

We have rented the cottage before garden is great for dogs

When we arrived the cottage had not been serviced, but Dream Cottages quickly rectified this.

The Traffic noise was obtrusive and the bedrooms ill-ventilated, but I do understand that there is not much you can do about this. Otherwise it was very comfortable and so convenient for the delights and facilities in the village. The garden and access to footpaths was much appreciated by out dog.

Tavern Way is a lovely cottage, well located just a short walk from the shops, pubs and of course castle of Corfe Castle.

Two bedrooms, open plan lounge and dining room, galley kitchen and bathroom all work well. Our stay coincided with sunny weather so breakfast in the garden was an added bonus. The garden is large, dog friendly and secure. Having said that, an animal looked to have attempted to dig its way out and under the garden gate while we were there

A lovely holiday cottage.

There were negatives but we knew about them before we signed up. Street noise. Steep stairs. We coped with both. The garden was amazing. The location was amazing. It's the first dog friendly cottage that we would genuinely consider returning to again. Soon.

We have visited Tavern Way for 4 consecutive years.

The location is perfect for visiting Swanage, Bournemouth, Weymouth and the New Forest. Plus some amazing walks and views. The cottage is lovely and relaxing, Very clean and contains everything thing we may need. Lovely long garden with a stunning view of the castle especially at sunset.

On arrival the cottage looks extremely welcoming!

The living area is very comfortable with good sized Tv. Kitchen and bathroom are adequate. With everything necessary provided. Garden is amazing and very secure for our dogs! It would be nice to have king size bed and better garden furniture. This is the second time we have stayed at Tavern Way. The location is amazing!! We will definitely return and would highly recommend this cottage!

As the stairs to the upstairs rooms were rather difficult we think some carpeting on the treads would have been better.

Other than that it was perfect.

A beautifully kept and historic cottage which is warm and welcoming.

The stairs befit a character property but are narrow and steep and would be unsuitable for the elderly, infirm or inebriated. All other facilities excellent and the view of the castle from the end of the garden is spectacular. Easy walking distance from Corfe Castle village attractions, which are many.

Lovely homely cottage and great for a family in a beautiful village.

I've stopped at this cottage 4 times now with last week, and enjoyed it everytime, me and my mother used to rent it, along with our dog, who are both sadly no longer with me now, it holds alot of memories of past holidays with them both.

I hope to pay another visit sometime next year.

Property is very tired and equipment is lacking or old.

The continual noise day and night from traffic was disturbing. No cleaning equipment or sanitiser given that Covid is still about.

We had a lovely visit, the property was perfect and in an ideal location.

This didn't impact on our stay at all but the kitchen pots and pans could do with replacing.

The cottage is very nice and in a great position to explore the area.

Parking is great if you only have the one car. Only downside is the stairs are very steep and quite difficult to come down especially if you have any mobility issues. Garden great and direct access to lovely walks so perfect for dog owners. Had a lovely week here.

We found the stairs dangerous very steep, the bed was uncomfortable.

They should of been a non-slip matt on the floor from the shower, as I have a disability with my right knee. I found it difficulty getting in and out of the bath due to where the tap was. The traffic was was constant and we had to have to bedroom window open so found it hard to sleep. The garden was lovely and well maintained, it was good to have a parking space outside the house. We had a nice walk into the village, the tv and free internet were good.

Fantastic location right in the heart of a picture perfect village.

The large garden was great for us and our dog with a gate at the bottom out to the open fields and gorgeous views. Will definitely visit again - ideal base for exploring the surrounding areas.

I don’t publish internet reviews myself, but have left extensive notes on paper at the property.

These include compliments which you’re welcome to publish yourselves.

Tavern Way in Corfe Castle is perfectly placed for great holiday.

With Swanage Poole & Bournemouth very close by - and of course Corfe Castle is lovely.

The cottage was better than we expected.

Extremely comfortable and the walk from the end of the garden to Corfe castle village so close it was amazing!! It would be nice to have a king size bed as my husband is 6 3" and the microwave needs updating but it was adequate. This is a perfect cottage for 2 dogs. The walks are fantastic. We will definitely be back!

The new wooden flooring in the lounge was lovely.

The view from the end of the enclosed garden is beautiful. The cottage is picture perfect. Plenty of walks & amenities in Corfe Castle means you are not travelling about too much. In fact we have already booked again for 2021

Absolutely loved it here, we had a fantastic week.

The cottage is lovely and comfortable, very nice furniture throughout. The stairs were a little scary at first, very steep. Big enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and that led straight out onto the Purbeck Way. The village and the walks all around were delightful we hardly used our car all week, will definitely be back.

Would of been handy to have some deckchairs or lounge garden chairs as the weather was so good.

There were 2 wooden upright chairs and a broken one by shed.

The cottage is lovely, well furnished and has handy parking right outside, the back garden was a real bonus with beautiful views and very quiet.

The property is on the busy main road leading eventually into Swanage but we knew this at the time of booking, so having the bedroom windows open at night wasn't really an option for us. However we found keeping the curtains closed in the bedrooms all day helped to keep the rooms a little bit cooler. . In this modern era I would have assumed that there would be a small ice box as standard in the fridge but sadly no. This was a little inconvenient as the weather was very warm on some of the days and this would have been a real benefit for freezing ice packs for picnics to take to the beach etc. along with some Ice lollies for the grandchildren we had with us. It is a small compact kitchen so no room for a freezer. Other than the afore mentioned we had a thoroughly enjoyable week.

The cottage is in a great location, just a short walk from the back garden gate through the fields into the village.

Ideal for dog walkers. And the village itself is well provided with pubs and an excellent village stores. However the main road which runs past the front of the house is very noisy and meant we had to have the windows shut even on a warm night. The stairs are really steep, as mentioned by previous reviewers. I was surprised to find there was no freezer compartment in the fridge - a nuisance when I had ice packs to freeze for our picnic bag. I was impressed by the service received from Dream Cottages. I contacted them with a few minor issues, and these were dealt with promptly and courteously. And they even brought me some pegs so I could hang out my washing!

THEcottage at Tavern Way in Corfe Castle was comfortable,but we have the following suggestions.

The toilet and bathroom combined was downstairs,but there was no anti slip mat in the bath. You had to climb over the side of the bath and there was no grab rail if you wished to have a shower. Although the stairs were wooden and very shallow,we managed them quite well, for our age..we are both mid seventies,but a less able person may struggle. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay

No, we had a lovely time.

Fantastic area where we took advantage of all the possibilities of nature walks.

Thankyou x The cottage in Corfe Castle was excellent.

The people in the village were really friendly. A superb base for exploring the Dorset countryside.

A lovely comfortable and cosy cottage in a great location for exploring Dorset we had an amazing week

WE THOUGHT THIS COTTAGE WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD, EVERY THING WAS TOP QUALITY, NOTHING TO FAULT OUR SMALL DOG HAD THE TIME OF HIS LIFE WITH THE LARGE GARDEN AND THE FIELD BEYOND THAT.

EASY PARKING, THE NEIGHBOURS WHERE VERY HELPFUL. TRANSPORT TO EVERYWHERE, WILL HAVE TO LOOK VERY HARD TO BEAT IT.

We had a lovely stay at this comfortable and homely house.

It was on a main road but we were told this before booking, but as there was parking just outside this wasn't a problem. It had a lovely garden which led onto the Halves(green land between the two roads), and from here you can walk for miles. This is a huge bonus especially if you have dogs like us. The house had everything you needed, was warm and had excellent Wifi which was a bonus for our son. Would definately return to this great house and stunning area. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Lovely cottage, perfect for dog walkers as you go straight out the back gate to miles of walks and 5 mins walk to Corfe Castle itself.

Very nice property, not far from centre of village. Well equipped, comfortable with very large enclosed garden. Stayed July 2015

Had a lovely stay at Tavern Way, especially enjoyed the lovely garden and walk to Corfe Castle. Found the property clean, well maintained and perfect for our needs. Stayed July 2016

We had a lovely time staying at Tavern Way in Corfe Castle. It was a beautiful location and perfect for our short break in Dorset. The dog enjoyed his first holiday and loved the garden. Plenty of places to eat in the village and lovely to come back to after a day out. Importantly for the younger members it had a good internet connection : ) – Stayed July 2017.

Nice clean and cosy. Great garden and access onto common, great for us and the dog - stayed August 2017

We enjoyed our stay very much in the cottage. It is in an excellent location and a great garden for the dog. The garden leads onto the most beautiful scenery which takes your breath away. We appreciated being allowed to park on the wide pavement in front. A well-equipped cottage with everything you need in the kitchen. I loved it. Stayed August 2017.

Property was excellent and location good. Apart from this the holiday was brilliant and local pubs excellent. Stayed July 2018