Bittles Cottage

Brakes Hill Melbury Osmond, Dorchester, DT2 0NA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
38 reviews

lovely quirky place to stay, loved the fresh local milk, the local guidebook made by the owner, use of the essentials products like shampoo, washing up liquid etc…no need to buy them

Delphine United Kingdom
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Bittles Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 700 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
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Bittles Cottage is close to Dorchester and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. The accommodations is 24 mi from Glastonbury, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. This holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. Weymouth is 23 mi from the holiday home, while Lyme Regis is 29 mi away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 43 mi from Bittles Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Delphine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “lovely quirky place to stay, loved the fresh local milk, the local guidebook made by the owner, use of the essentials products like shampoo, washing up liquid etc…no need to buy them”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful Devon cottage. Perfect setting on the edge of a lovely village.”
  • Smiates
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely cottage with lots of character and homeliness. Very well equipped. Very efficient and easy to light log burner. Great master bed with clean warm linen and duvet. Plenty of space to park 2+ cars. Spacious garden but not dog proof. Excellent...”

Hosted by Kate Goodall

9.1
9.1
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Kate Goodall
If you want a charming old English country cottage set in wonderful countryside then this is it! This sweet, quirky little cottage is set in the delightful village of Melbury Osmond - "Little Hintock" in Thomas Hardy's book "The Woodlanders" and is perfectly placed to reach many of the wonderful things that Dorset has to offer - the Jurassic Coast with its glorious beaches only about 20 minutes away, charming villages with Dorset thatched cottages and quaint towns nearby. There are many lovely walks around - an amble with the dog, the well-known Hardy Way trail nearby or a walk through Melbury deer park to the Acorn Inn at Evershot to enjoy a characterful English pub. A great place for family holidays or weekends with friends, a Dorset institution in fact where many of my Dorset friends have had much jollity and fun. This is for guests who enjoy a slightly bohemian old quirky property with its coloured rough cottage rooms, old furniture and imperfect decoration. The main bedroom and single bedroom together with the small bathroom with bath and hand-held shower for hair washing are on the first floor. Steep stairs rise to the cosy attic bedroom with lovely rural views. This is for people who want an old property with character so possibly not for people looking for a Travel Lodge alternative nor is it suitable for house-proud people! Not suitable for children under 4 years old.
I had 18 years wonderful and fun years in Bittles bringing up my 2 lovely boys who are now working in London. I remarried at the end of 2016 and decided that I would offer Bittles to others who would enjoy it as much as we did!
Melbury Osmond is located in one of the prettiest parts of Dorset bordering the 'Cattistock country' with its green undulating land which gets more dramatic as you weave your way to the coast 25 minutes away. It could be said that it is in the centre of the county and access to many of the iconic Dorset landmarks are within 1/2 hour's drive in any direction. The village features in one of the great writer, Thomas Hardy's books 'The Woodlanders' and in fact his mother was brought up in the village and her cottage still stands. It is one of the 'choice villages' in estate agents speak with its lovely period properties, handsome church and 'the Splash' - a small brook that crosses the village road and flanks the Melbury Estate with its parkland. There are wonderful pubs within a few miles of the property, high-end dining at Summer Lodge (5*), various restaurants inland and on the coast, beaches, fossil-hunting, various water sports and quaint Dorset towns and gardens to visit. The cottage itself is rural but not isolated with houses around and although semi-detached it has a degree of privacy.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Bittles Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

There is a fee for pets: 5£ per night

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Bittles Cottage

  • Bittles Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Bittles Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Bittles Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Bittles Cottage is 12.4 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bittles Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Bittles Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Bittles Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.