Badgers Cottage
ID: S603040
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
Badgers Cottage is a well-received holiday rental in a peaceful village, praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable living spaces. Guests enjoy the local pub, scenic walks, and proximity to Dorset attractions. The garden offers a delightful view, enhancing the charm of this picturesque cottage. Some guests noted the low ceilings and small bathroom, but these are typical of older properties and did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently describe the cottage as very clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly regarded for its peacefulness, proximity to a local pub with good food, and easy access to Weymouth and other Dorset attractions.
The cottage is frequently mentioned as comfortable, especially the living room sofa. However, some guests noted issues with low ceilings and the need to crouch upstairs, which slightly affected the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, particularly the well-equipped kitchen. However, points were deducted for maintenance issues like the fridge shelf, dripping shower, and the need for better lighting and signage for navigating the stairs.
The welcome package was appreciated by guests, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be provided with every stay.
About this property
Chickerell 2.5 miles. Resting rurally in Langton Herring near Chickerell, within Dorset AONB is Badgers Cottage, a characterful, thatched dwelling. A short journey away from the coastline and a host of amenities, the cottage offers the ideal base for a family break, inviting four guests and two furry friends. Park up and head into the homely sitting room, adorning beamed ceilings, a rustling open fire, and plush sofas, perfect for lounging upon with a good book, before locating the galley kitchen, well-equipped to ease your self-catered stay. Gather around the formal dining table to devour your meals, or head outdoors to the multi-level garden, enjoying far-reaching views across the village. When sleep calls, complete your nightly routine in the shower room, before retiring to either the double with TV, or the twin with bespoke wooden bed frames, ahead of an adventure-filled itinerary. On your doorstep you'll locate The Elm Tree Inn, a traditional pub serving homemade fare, whilst The Fleet is within walking distance, perfect for strolls and birdwatching all year round. Join the coast road and head West towards Portesham to stock up on some local produce at Duck's Farm Shop & Café, before continuing towards Abbotsbury and its blooming Tropical Gardens covering over 20-acres of land, or climbing up to St Catherine’s Chapel, offering a wonderful vantage point across the area. Continue along the Jurassic Coast to the National Trust Hive Beach with its famous Hive Cafe serving fresh fish or on to the thriving fishing town of West Bay where you can try your hand at crabbing or fishing or browse its Emporium of craft stalls. Alternatively, take the coast road East to Weymouth for a true seaside experience, dotted with cafes and cocktail bars, a golden sandy shoreline, and promenade, backed with colourful beach huts. explore the lively harbour of the Sealife Centre which is home to sharks, turtles and stingrays. Take the Causeway between Portland Harbour, home to wind surfers and sailors, and Chesil Beach to Portland Island with its lighthouse and beautiful coves. Book your next break to Badgers Cottage.
Chickerell is a charming Weymouth suburb as well as a small town according to historical standards. These days, it has more of a village feel and is served by the neighbourhood bus service in addition to having village stores, bars, and restaurants. In Chickerell, two of the most well-liked attractions are Bennetts Water Gardens and Chesil Beach. There are many other fantastic activities nearby. Weymouth's award-winning beach, with its golden beaches and shallow water, is only 2.9 miles from Chickerell. Along with a bustling town centre with all the essential local and high street services, there is also a lively harbour with eateries, cafés, and bars. Six miles away, on the Isle of Portland, you may enjoy breath-taking views of the Jurassic coast and the well-known Portland Bill lighthouse.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
2 x TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.
Residential roadside parking on a first come, first serve basis.
Rear multi-level garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1 mile.
Note: There are steps in the garden.
Note: The staircase is steep.
Note: limited headroom in the twin bedroom.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: Guests must bring their own bedding for the travel cot
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
Reviews (12)
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Kaye
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Badgers cottage
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David
First class. None of us had any issues with bumping our heads and taking the rubbish out took about 5 minutes.
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Jonny
The cottage has comfortably sized bedrooms, living room and dining room. The original open fireplace is a lovely addition although not needed for a summer stay. We liked being able to pop over the road for a drink in the good quality pub-restaurant and loved being able to walk through the fields to the coast and observe local wildlife: deer, hares and many birds. Langton Herring is in easy reach of Weymouth, Lulworth Cove, Bridport and Lyme Regis. We didnât like the tiny bathroom or having to crouch to move from room to room upstairs. Smartening up the bathroom would help a lot, as would some subtle signage to remind guests to duck to avoid banging their head at the top of the stairs. Parking was fine once weâd worked it out. A map of where to park would be much more useful than the photos provided in the folder. Having to double bag all rubbish, as stated in the hostâs information folder, was the worst thing. Having paid a lot of money, being required to fish rubbish out of the bin to double-bag it just so the owner can avoid paying trade rates for waste felt very unwelcome. Itâs not our responsibility to help someone avoid paying taxes they donât like.