Guests say
Honeybun Cottage in Osmington is a charming property praised for its beautiful location and quaint character. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, secure garden for dogs, and the proximity to lovely walks and the coast. The cottage's cosy atmosphere and suitability for families, including those with pets, are frequently mentioned. While some guests have suggested improvements, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews, with several guests finding the cottage clean and fresh, while others report issues with dog hair, cobwebs, and dirty carpets. The inconsistency in cleanliness has led to a slightly above average score.
The location is highly praised for its outstanding natural beauty, peacefulness, and proximity to gorgeous walks and the Jurassic Coast. The village of Osmington and nearby amenities are also appreciated, contributing to a high score.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable. However, some guests mention that the downstairs bathroom is cramped and the lounge dark, leading to a good but not excellent score.
Facilities are deemed better than described, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. However, there are comments about the need for maintenance, such as updating the lounge fire and addressing a damp issue. The score reflects the balance between the positives and areas for improvement.
There is insufficient information regarding the thoughtfulness of the hosts, such as the provision of gifts or special touches that enhance the guest experience. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
This characterful petite thatched chocolate box cottage is located in the village of Osmington, parts of property date from the 16th Century.
Stepping into the sitting room on arrival you will be met by a feature fire place (not useable) and ceiling beams displaying the charming characteristics of the cottage. Leading out to the garden is the kitchen and diner, which is ideal for preparing meals to be enjoyed alfresco on the patio on a summer’s day. On the ground floor is bedroom one and a shower room, on the upper floor is another bedroom with an en-suite.
Nestled in the attractive village of Osmington; a tranquil village populated with stone and thatched cottages, this elegant little property is an ideal location for country walks and horse riding. Osmington has lots of history, with people living there for over 2000 years (not in one go!). The village name comes from the Old English personal name, Ösmund, with ‘ington’, a farm.
Osmington Mills is the local coastal point and a short car journey offers visits to the beaches at Lulworth, Ringstead and Weymouth. A brisk walk up the country lane will take you to the Smugglers Inn, perfect for a light refreshment or a good pub meal. A walk in the opposite direction will take you to the open countryside where you will not etched into the chalk downs is the famous 'White Horse' with King George III riding back towards London. Local folklore has it that he was not very happy that it shows him leaving Weymouth as this was his favoured seaside resort. Sutton Poyntz is nearby and a wonderful place to visit. The best and quickest way to walk to the village of Sutton Poyntz, is to walk to the back of Osmington Village and across 5 fields direct to the village of Sutton Poyntz. You can go the long way around The White Horse and over the ridge. Sutton Poyntz has a lovely duck pond and the Springhead Pub serves fantastic meals.
Honeybun Cottage is the perfect location to base yourselves to explore the wonders of Dorset.
Osmington village, is situated on the Jurassic coastline of Dorset, just 6 miles from Weymouth wher you will find an glorious beach and historic harbour and just 11 miles from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Home to the famous Chalk hillside carving of George III on horseback, cut into the hillside to commemorate the Royal visits to Weymouth, this landmark can be seen from miles away. It is also the place that John Constable spent his honeymoon in 1816 and where he completed his painting of Weymouth Bay that now hangs in the National Gallery. The South West Coastal path runs through Osmington Mills, a tiny hamlet on the edge of Osmington. Here many walkers start their coast path walks at the Smugglers inn, where reputedly there are historic connections to smuggling. Be sure to visit to find out all the stories. A short drive will see you reach a local convenience store at Preston. Weymouth offers a larger variety of shopping, eating and entertainment choices.
Accommodation
Ground floor: Lounge.
Kitchen/diner.
1x twin 2ft 6" beds.
Small Shower room with hand basin and WC.
First floor: 1x kingsize double, second flat screen TV and en-suite bathroom and WC.
Garden with lawn and patio
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob.
Washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, DVD player, CD Player, Wifi.
Hairdryer.
Fuel and Power includedin rent.
Bed linen and towels includedin rent.
Car parking in the lane.
Sorry no smoking.
Up to two small well behaved dogs are welcome, charge of £21 per pet per week.
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
- Corfe Castle
Reviews (37)
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Ian
Certainly not up to their normal standard. Sykes/ Dream cottages were quick to try to rectify the problems but non of them were a quick fix, so we had to put up with the problems. There are some fairly major issues with the cottage. We are happy to provide more information if required.
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Steven
It was just an ideal little cottage to stay at after many weeks of travelling from one spot to another. Osmington is in wonderful location for touring around the county of Dorset and we visited many of the recommended sites both in the countryside and on the Jurassic Coast. The main town of Weymouth is a short drive from Honeybun Cottage where you can get most of the things you need. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Honeybun Cottage in Osmington and would recommend it to others.
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Sue
Lovely quaint cottage. Had done all research on property so nothing unexpected. Well equipped bright kitchen. Garden, enclosed even for the sneakiest of dogs. Due to time of year not much sun in the garden due to neighbouring trees, shrubs. Living room full of character, electric woodburner set in inglenook. Plenty of games, puzzles in cupboard. No complaints about dog smell. Infact room was well scented with airfresheners and perfumed reeds (possibly due to negative previous post). Only issue with room is very dark due to the room low and lack of sunlight. Suggestion would be higher wattage bulbs. Down stairs shower room is just that, a shower and toilet room.Who would want to swing a cat!! Adequate Downstairs bedroom, 2 x singles. Never used as only used upstairs. Again adequate Upstairs bathroom, powerful shower over bath. Bedroom, very comfy large warm bed. Location. Amazing walking areas around the village and coast line. If we had one criticism and I use the term loosely, lack of hostelrys within walking distance. Smugglers Inn nearest but that is a good mile away down an unlit road. But a pint and glass of wine at £20 a time, you wouldn't want to have to many rounds in there! Parking. Very narrow street but managed to park outside property without any issue. All in all, not surprises as had done plenty of research before booking. NB Please put a serviceable cover on the ironing board. Small milk in fridge instead of milk pots. Higher wattage bulbs in living room Soap dispensers rather than small soaps in packs.