Overton Cottage

We booked this property for ourselves and our grandchildren.

The property is not great for young children; stairs are very steep and step into lounge from kitchen is easy to fall down. Apart from those issues all was good.

High standard accommodation in a delightful setting.

Well equipped and comfortable. Spacious with good outdoor space. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Great location to use as a base to explore Dorset . Parking is a bit tricky but we found parking nearby.

My guests, who stayed in Overton Cottage, thoroughly enjoyed their time there and the house had everything they needed.

It was convenient for all our outings and handy for the Swan Inn where we had some nice meals. The small outside area was a little disappointing and could do with brightening up. Thank you for the welcome pack which was much appreciated.

We had a super week staying in this gorgeous cottage.

Thank you for remembering all the little details that make for a warm and comfortable stay. We've really enjoyed the peace and quiet in this pretty little part of Sturminster. We couldn't have found a nicer place.

Lovely house, one of the best we have stayed in over the years, and a lovely town.

We will be back here as soon as possible.

Exceeded expectations.

Only disappointing issue was the parking but just managed to cope.

Our stay at this property was excellent.

The accommodation was spotless, well-maintained, and provided all necessary amenities for a comfortable visit. The location was convenient and the property exactly how described. We would be pleased to return and highly recommend this holiday cottage to others. The only downside was dealing with Sykes before our trip. Trying to get a response from them was near on impossible. I tried several ways to communicate and found it very stressful. Would not use them again.

Beautiful cottage that had everything we needed!

Note for anyone tall, there are some places with beams and a step up that people should be mindful of. Also anyone with a large car, the parking is off road but it is very tight.

Awesome cottage, location was where we needed to be and everything was a short drive away.

Only disappointing this about the whole trip was that it was not long enough and we had serious delays on day 1 so never arrived until after 10pm. But all all in all we had a great time.

Very nicely decorated cottage with comfy beds and generously sized stylish bathrooms with plenty of hot water and decent shower pressure in the shower.

Everything was clean and very orderly. An extra saucepan or two in the kitchen and some cooking basics (oil, herbs) would have been helpful but the package of teabags, coffee sachets ect. and pint of milk in the fridge were a welcoming touch and much appreciated. Plenty of space for the four of us and our dog and the courtyard was very secure meaning we could freely let the dog out. Cottage is nicely situated in a quiet side street but just a few minutes stroll to interesting shops and a good pub (The White Hart)! We'd happily return to Overton Cottage or recommend it to friends/family.

Overton Cottage was a perfect stay for us as a family of 4 and our dog.

We were in Somerset for a long weekend attending a party and was a great location. The cottage was well equipped and everyone enjoyed it. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable beds, lovely kitchen and dining area. Small courtyard garden and parking for 1 car. We travelled with 2 cars due to work commitments. Was easy to find parking places for our other car. Short walk and wasn’t a problem. Would highly recommend and I’m sure a lovely place to stay during the winter months too. Sturminster is a pretty town and we enjoyed a stroll around the independent shops and cafes.

A great property.

Everything you can think of provided. Would of liked more bin bags, a teapot and a firmer pillow.

Overall we had a really great holiday lovely property.

Fantastic walks along the river, nice little town to walk around everybody was very friendly. Only draw back was parking at the property but we managed when we could by parking at church car park. Would definitely come back again. Kevin and family plus Bertie the border terrier.

After a long and tiring journey, it was very disappointing to find the front of the cottage full of weeds, the backyard likewise and the bins overflowing.

The interior, however, lived up to expectations, and we felt very comfortable there. It was well appointed.

The house was lovely but not very well cleaned, there was something on the floor of each of the bedrooms (a used plaster in the twin room) and the outside bins smelt strongly and looked like they hadn’t been emptied in weeks.

Also a small point but I couldn’t find a cafetière or other coffee making facilities

The cottage was very comfortable.

Nice and clean and homely. We would definitely consider staying there again.

The cottage was lovely , simply decorated clean and tidy.

Had everything we needed even a vase when my daughter sent me flowers for my birthday and a dog bowl and dog towel. Loved the free standing bath

The cottage was perfect for the 6 of us.

Lots of space and reasonably clean. Parking in the courtyard was impossible so we had to make use of the car parks. Often the church one was full so needed to park in town. There were not many glass tumblers which we think needs to be addressed. Also a fan or two would be useful when the weather is hot. The courtyard and outside the front door needs to tlc regarding weeds.

A nice place to stay, with everything you need

The house is extremely well furnished and it would appear that it has only recently been decorated and fitted out.

It is spacious, comfortable and well located.

Fabulous cottage, really comfortable and clean.

Great location in a lovely small town. Would fully recommend staying here.

Very comfortable and spacious cottage in quiet location.

Car parking is tight so not suitable for large car however managed to reverse Astra into space.

We had a great time staying at Overton Cottage.

It provided everything we needed for a comfortable, family stay in a beautiful area of Dorset. We stayed there as we had family in both Dorset and Somerset, so within easy commute of them. The village of Sturminster Newton provided us with everything we needed, except a large supermarket but again there are ones close by - I’d recommend the Tesco in Blandford Forum or Asda in Gillingham. The bakery sold the most amazing cakes and butcher’s is well work a visit. We didn’t have a lot of time eating out there but would recommend The Bank for tapas and the fish n chip shop. I loved looking around the shops and picked up some great gifts as well. The parking is limited but equally wasn’t an issue for us, we had 2 small suv cars and could park them in the back by keeping the gate open & careful reversing! As we stayed for 3 weeks, we really tested the functionality of the cottage. Pleasingly it lived up to the demands of 4 adults and 2 children. There were of course a few things we’d have changed in an ideal world, for example, having no downstairs toilet was a slight inconvenience for us but would cause people with mobility issues more of a problem. My grandchildren are 1 and 2.5 years, we had to organise our own travel cot/high hair and I had the feeling the listing isn’t really aimed at families with young children. That said, they quickly got used to the steep stairs and you can shut areas off to stop them roaming freely. The free standing bath was beautiful for a relaxing soak but not so practical when needing a quick shower. While there was a shower in it, you had to sit down and no splash back tiles for the water. When convenient we did use the main shower downstairs. All in all, we’d definitely recommend staying here as there was a lot more to love than not. I’m certain we’d rent here again if ever back in the UK.

Lovely place to stay ……….

.in fact I’d like to live in it

Lovely cottage.

Only issue was the parking. Advice on which way is best, drive on ahead into the continuation of the path in Church lane and reverse eith a bit of a chicane in that way, or turn left past the cottage, past the gate and try and reverse in that way - found it way too tight.

We had a lovely stay and everything was as described.

The house is beautiful and in a great location. The rooms are simple yet comfortable - the second bathroom is a lovely addition. It was very organised and we appreciated how well equipped it was. It was perfect for our needs, the only slight issue for me was that the Wifi didn't extend to the garden area, but as the house was very cool and breezy i was able to work from indoors with no problem.

The cottage was very very spacious with every room being light bright and very clean.

There was loads of space for us and the enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs. It was a great base to explore the south coast by day, and have lazy walks around the village by night, and being right in the centre everything was on hand :)

Parking on drive was more difficult than expected

We absolutely loved the house and found it so comfortable.

The location is perfect for exploring the area, so many cafes and pubs around. The house is spacious and was great for us (group of 5 friends), loved the fireplace and the bath upstairs, kitchen had everything we needed, quiet area and so got a really great nights sleep also! Thank you!!!!

Wonderful stay, lovely location, everything you could possible need.

Only 2 minor points, a zip lock bed instead of twin would have worked better for us. Blackout curtains would have made it perfect, the lamp post outside doesn't go off until 1am and shines into the bedroom. Just our personal preference, would love to stay again.

Beautiful property in a wonderful location tucked away in a quiet street in the heart of this pretty town.

Don’t miss a visit to church at the end of the street for the beautiful and rare stained glass. The house was warm and welcoming when we arrived but lacked the personal touch. We were disappointed there was no house file as hadn’t printed out what had been sent. Also we love to read a visitors book for other guests recommendations! These may have been removed because of Covid restrictions but we have stayed in many places where these items have been reinstated. We found the kitchen equipment particularly lacking, especially with such a fine cooker! Only a huge frying pan, no small saucepan, no sieve, no blender or whisk, no serving dishes. We struggled with the tv as none of us have a smart tv! Sykes cottages were very helpful with this and we got there in the end. It was great to have off road parking and we did manage to get our S class Mercedes in the space (just!) much to the delight of the neighbours! We used the yard for lunch once before the rain came back. This would be a delightful area in the summer.

Lovely home from home property.

Well maintained with all the facilities and equipment necessary to ensure ease of living. From the roll top bath to the comfortable bed and feather duvet. Modern but with some traditional features. Especially loved the wood burners, which were welcome after experiencing one of the walks around Sturminster Newton. It’s true that the parking is tricky (I have a medium sized car) considering the house sleeps 6. However, you could find parking locally if you needed it. Overall a relaxing and happy week, thank you.

We had a wonderful week’s stay.

The cottage provides you with pretty much everything you need and Sturminster too has all you need on the doorstep. All this made for a lovely visit. The only downside, as others have said, is the parking. It’s fine if you have 1 car but if you have 2 you are reliant on getting parked by the church or if not having to pay for parking in the larger car park. This, however, would not prevent us from booking the cottage again.

One or two niggles that I have already shared with the owner.

The door know in the top bedroom kept falling off and the hot water was intermittent. Please put the key safe higher than it is!!

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay at Overton Cottage last week.

The cottage is close to amenities, especially a variety of good places to eat, and lovely countryside and clearly marked footpaths are accessible from the door. The accommodation itself is very well equipped and all appliances were easy to use. It was particularly easy to operate the central heating and towel rails. The beds were super-comfortable and the rooms spacious and light. All in all the interior was first class. Outside however we found it was tricky using the off-road parking place, having to reverse at a sharp angle through the narrow gateway with inches to spare (our car just a modest-size saloon). This deterred us from evening trips. Also, upon arrival we were puzzled to find the key locker installed below knee height! (Why?) Being elderly, we had some difficulty seeing the alignment of the code numbers.

Excellent week at Overton cottage with practically everything we needed and all amenities close by.

Eating out a couple of nights we however do like to cook at home so would have appreciated some addional dishes for microwaving food or a steamer which would also help with reducing the range fuel use. We also did find the TV frustating with a number of channels either unavaiable or the picture continuoully breaking up and the parking can be a challenge but once you get the hang of it it becomes much easier. Minor issues really and wouldn't hesitate in recommending the accommodation to anyone else.

Such a lovely home from home cottage.

Loved the decor and finishing touches. Perfect location for everything we wanted to do (Durdle door is a must!) and loved that local pubs and shops were within a minutes walk and dog friendly. Managed to get our SUV on the drive with some effort, even with road works that unfortunately took place at end of our stay over the driveway making it even more of a challenge we still got it on just about! My parents also always managed to find a parking space near by so parking wasn't an issue. Only thing we would have preferred is that that second bathroom had a proper shower, with 2 separate families one had to have the roll top bath as their shower (absolutely lovely for a bath but not practical for showers!) Overall really lovely stay, cottage has everything you need. The welcome pack was a nice addition and we would love to come back one winter when it's cosy with log burners on.

Overton Cottage was just as described and as good as the previous reviews.

The cottage was spotless when we arrived and the welcome pack was a lovely touch - thank you. We loved the very comfortable beds and even in this heat being feather pillows and duvets they still offered some coolness. The grandchildren especially loved ringing the old fashioned doorbell, and the chiming of the church clock was also very quintessential. Yes the parking is a bit of a challenge with a large car, we have a Mercedes e class saloon but my husband, with a bit of manoeuvring got it in. But we also got my sons car in the courtyard as well but that obviously means you can't shut the gate but the lane is so quiet it certainly doesn't affect your privacy. The walks to the river and the mill were lovely and the views there beautiful. We also had some fab beach days in Swanage, with everyone swimming in the sea. Would definitely come back here.

We had a wonderful holiday staying at Overton Cottage.

The house is in a very pretty location and close to shops, pubs and good walks in the area. The house was spotlessly clean, good quality finish with space and everything needed for a family of 3 generations staying together. Parking for one car at the property - free parking nearby for a second car was always available during our stay. Good communication and attention to detail was much appreciated….we look forward to returning again in the future. Janette

Place was fantastic, excellent location, car parking not a problem.

Place warm. My only issue was the shower, I found the surface very slippy and the height of the shower not adjustable. This did not ruin our stay, but was am issue for our relatives who were older. Great addition were the maps and walking guides. Thanks for an amazing birthday stay

Having let the owner know our scheduled arrival we were 1hr early ( The journey being quicker than expected, the worst storm for 30 years was kind to us).

We met the cleaner who was lovely and she showed us round the property; it was lovely and clean and well equipped. It was a pleasure to have more than 6 plates, knives, forks etc. Due to the inclement weather the cleaner was most apologetic that no logs were available for the wood burners since her supplier had closed for the day. We bought one bag from town and prior to departure from home had ordered logs from a local supplier who true to his word delivered on Saturday morning. We would throughly recommend Overton Cottage it is comfortable and it’s location in the town is brilliant for walking to pubs and restaurants. The Bull and the Bank Brassiere we excellent. Yes, the drive is a little tight but the cleaner parked her BMW saloon with little effort and after some assistance I parked a Mercedes saloon comfortably. There are super walks from the house, the dogs had a great time. Thank goodness the white carpet in the lounge was marked as this reduced the stress levels when sat in front of the wood burner with a glass of red wine - zero accidents. ( Hopefully when it is replaced a more forgiving colour will be chosen) We did not use the twin room but noticed on day of departure that the gale force winds had blown down the woollen seal in the chimney. It would be good to have a mirror in the bedrooms plus the sinks need rubber seals replaced round the pop up plugs. We had a great time at the cottage and if you want a relaxing week away with all amenities within walking distance would urge you to book this character residence. We have already rebooked!

Lovely size property but not at all as clean as it should be (windows filthy) along with a badly stained carpet in the lounge.

Appreciate that only room for one vehicle - but how this equates with a 3bed/6 person house does not add up. Rear yard was a disgrace and unable to sit out in even if we wanted to as furniture covered in bird droppings and even an old Christmas tree up against a wall. Covid being used as an excuse far to much to not even supply the essentials on arrival e.g. tea, coffee, milk. Two wood burners that had not been cleaned out and 3 logs supplied which again is just very tight.

We had a lovely stay at Overton Cottage and would recommend it.

We will hopefully stay there again next year as it is a good central location in 'Stur' and a good base for walking and touring the surrounding area.

The cottage itself was excellent.

The parking situation is not accurate and unacceptable. Car parking is an important factor when choosing somewhere to stay. The description was "off road" parking for two cars. The angle of the tight access made it impossible to park my car - had I been able to park my car, I would not have been able to close the gate which would have meant the garden was not dog secure.

Good location, lovely cottage - however, lots of cobwebs and spiders!