Snaptrip says
Lychgate Cottage in Osmington is a well-received holiday rental with guests praising its excellent location for coastal walks, attractive garden, and well-equipped kitchen. The property's charm and spaciousness are noted, alongside its suitability for dogs and proximity to local amenities. Some concerns about parking and furniture comfort were mentioned, but overall the cottage offers a pleasant and memorable stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is generally regarded as clean, with several reviews highlighting its tidiness. However, a few guests noted issues with cobwebs and stained mugs, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to walking routes, the Dorset coast, and local pubs. The peaceful village setting is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage warm. However, some reviews mention uncomfortable sofas and challenges with the bath and shower access, indicating mixed experiences with comfort.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and powerful shower. However, issues with TV operation, limited toilet supplies, and maintenance concerns such as a clogged bathroom fan and parking difficulties affect the score.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtful touches such as gifts, and no specific mentions of such gestures in the reviews. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Located in the heart of the centuries old village of Osmington near Weymouth is Lychgate Cottage, a beautiful traditional thatched cottage dating back to C1500.
This two bedroomed chocolate box cottage has so much charm and character. Admire the beamed ceiling and exposed stonework in the sitting room as you unwind on the corner sofa. Enjoy the peace of seclusion of the lawned garden at the front of the cottage or on the patio area on warm summer’s evening. Leading onto a patio garden there is a lower sitting room with another TV and Wii console for games.
Grey stone thatched cottages in this beautiful location are bordered by winding village lanes. The village is well served with Craig's Farm Dairy where you can buy fresh cow’s milk and their speciality ice-cream - arguably the best in the county! Adjacent to Lychgate Cottage is St Osmund's Church, sections of which date back to 1200, a must visit location to marvel at local history.
Keen ramblers and walkers alike are spoilt with the choice of discovering the surrounding coast at Ringstead and Osmington Mills. In the height of the summer the pebbly beach at Ringstead is often quiet. The Smugglers at Osmington Mills is a famous hostelry serving good food.
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are around a 10 mile drive and the award-winning beach at Weymouth is around 6 miles, perfect for indulging in sand castle making on the golden sandy beach or enjoying an ice cream at one of the many beach side cafes, making a perfect day out.
The character, charm and costal setting of Lychgate Cottage is the perfect place to spend your holiday in 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
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over and basin.
Separate WC and basin.
Cloakroom with basin and WC on ground floor.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Lower sitting room with Wii console.
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD, Wii console, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On road parking on roads around property.
Lawned garden at front.
Patio area with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, charge of £21 per pet per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
Beach 1 mile.
Shop 5 mins drive.
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
- Corfe Castle
Reviews (43)
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Janice
Cleanliness lets down a beautiful cottage, would have benefited being aired as smelled musty and damp on arrival. Lovely big bedrooms with comfy beds. Would definitely consider staying here again
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John
Parking not a problem. Key safe OPEN button bit stiff, needs drop of oil. Fridge / freezer could do with de-frosting. Poor old "Henry" requires new hose. We found upper sofa lacks neck support. Low beam at bottom of stairs. We're not tall, but we still caught it a couple of times. Overall, pleasant stay, and would consider returning.
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Rob
Yard area bit slippery due to moss and we spent week removing spiders and their webs of variously sizes from rooms and walls , definitely nightmare material when spot a huge spider and web at side of bed when plugging charger, Wardrobe hanging space limited due to extra bed in small room wardrobe and black bags in second wardrobe in main room but as only 2 adults and dog not problem but could be if anymore guests staying however, we just used small room as dressing area hanging clothes outside of wardrobe , stairs little steep and daunting not suitable if walking difficulties due to spiral effect but that part of the cottage. Modern kitchen, lovely cool stone floor, plenty utensils for all eventualities, took while to figure oven out but got there in end. Wfi patchy at times but not problematic. Parking often issue till later on as work van and cars from neighbouring resident take up all available space near cottage we had park down end of street most days after returning then moved car when space outside cottage became available. Overall lovely relaxing holiday base to go off exploring gorgeous Dorset and surrounding countryside.