89%Would buy again
Really great first stay, we'd never booked a place like this before and it was simple from start to finish. The check in instructions came by text the day before and everything worked.
Read moreI'm afraid our stay did not match the description we were given. The cottage was clean enough, but the garden was much smaller than the photographs suggested, and the promised view was largely hidden by a hedge. When I raised it with the team they were polite, though it took a few days to hear back. We did not feel it was worth the price we paid.
Read moreCompared with the hotel chain we used to book every autumn, this felt like a proper break rather than a stopover. We've been coming back for about six years now and I'd say the cottages have only got better. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need and someone actually checks the heating works before you arrive. Booking the same cottage again took about two minutes on their…
Read moreReally great first stay, we'd never booked a place like this before and it was simple from start to finish. The check in instructions came by text the day before and everything worked.
We've used a few holiday lets over the years and this one came out on top compared to the last. The house had more space, a proper working kitchen and a garden that actually gets sun in the afternoon. The owners were easy to reach by phone whenever we had a question. Everything worked and the beds were a real step up. We'll be looking at the place again for next year.
We bought the walking guide pack with the holiday and it turned out to be really useful. The routes started right from the door of the cottage and the maps were clear. We did two of the coastal ones and had no trouble finding the paths. The printed copy was handy since signal is patchy out there.
The price for a midweek break was lower than anything else we looked at for the same area. Booking was quick, the deposit was small and the balance came out a few weeks before arrival. Parking was included, which saves a fair bit. Solid value.
We needed somewhere that would take our old spaniel, which rules out most places. The listing was upfront about which cottages allowed dogs and the booking went through without any fuss. The garden was fenced and he loved it. Everything was as described.
Booked the pod for a Friday to Sunday with my girlfriend and it was dead easy on the app. Got a text the day before with the code for the gate, no faff. The pod was small but cosy, hot tub was a bonus. Only thing was the wifi kept dropping but we were there to switch off anyway. Would do it again.
Compared with the hotel chain we used to book every autumn, this felt like a proper break rather than a stopover. We've been coming back for about six years now and I'd say the cottages have only got better. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need and someone actually checks the heating works before you arrive. Booking the same cottage again took about two minutes on their site, which I appreciated. We'll keep coming back.
The family room with bunks was the detail that made it work for us with two kids. The beds were sturdy and the room was bright in the morning. Good value for a family of four and nothing was missing from the kitchen.
Went for the lodge with the outdoor bath and it was honestly worth it. The bath was lovely and private, and the view across the valley is unreal. Staying in the lodge meant we could walk straight to the pub in the village. Would def stay there again.
Compared to the big chain we always end up at, this was so much nicer. The lodge felt like a proper place and not a box with a bed in it. Booking was quick and the host sent a message the night before with directions.
My wife and I needed a quiet break after a difficult year, and the cottage gave us exactly that. The booking was straightforward and the host called ahead to explain the heating. Everything was in order and the garden was a real pleasure.
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Dorset Hideaways is a holiday and short break company focused on self-catering accommodation in Dorset, a county on England's south coast known for its coastline, chalk downland and market towns. The company presents a selection of individually chosen properties, from cottages and converted barns to coastal retreats, and the online booking pages describe each one in detail so guests can compare locations and facilities before they book. Its customers are mostly couples, families and small groups looking for a quiet base from which to walk the Jurassic Coast, visit the towns and enjoy the countryside.
The business operates online through its website, where visitors search by location, dates and property type and then book directly with the company. Dorset Hideaways is known for its attention to the character of its properties and for guidance on the local area, which helps guests plan their stay.
