The Doves | Burton Bradstock | Bennett's Hill Fm | Dorset And Somerset

Customer rating

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Dawn
July 2025

“The property is lovely, very comfortable, kitchen is small, but perfectly formed!”

Has everything you may need, plenty of storage. Bedrooms are both good sizes, again storage is no issue. Lounge dinning area, has very comfortable furniture. The only small issues we had, were the upstairs shower runs very hot, couldn't get it to cool down, and the downstairs one doesnt have the best pressure or the shower head needs replacing. With that said, we'd be more than happy to stay here again when we are back in the area. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, once she ...

Has everything you may need, plenty of storage. Bedrooms are both good sizes, again storage is no issue. Lounge dinning area, has very comfortable furniture. The only small issues we had, were the upstairs shower runs very hot, couldn't get it to cool down, and the downstairs one doesnt have the best pressure or the shower head needs replacing. With that said, we'd be more than happy to stay here again when we are back in the area. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, once she managed to catch us, and she was lovely. All in all, a beautiful place to stay with a view to die for.

- Dawn, July 2025
Peter September 2024

“Lovely position, looking over the sea, lovely & warm on our arrival, even a ...”

Lovely position, looking over the sea, lovely & warm on our arrival, even a welcome gift of milk, eggs & biscuits, highly recomended

- Peter, September 2024
Deborah September 2024

“Lovely position, clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage.”

Friendly, helpful owners. It's our second visit and we plan to return.

- Deborah, September 2024
Stephen August 2024

“Excellent property.”

Good location. Exactly as described. Very comfortable, particularly the beds. Walking in to Burton Bradstock requires a walk down the field opposite as there is no footpath immediately outside the property. Hosts Jenny and Ernie on hand but unobtrusive. Super views of sea and coast from the property. A bigger fridge would be good by not sure kitchen has the space for it. Great location for exploring further. excellent bus service to e.g. Lyme Regis or Weymouth. Would certainly use again.

- Stephen, August 2024
Jonathan May 2024

“A warm welcome from Ernie and Jenny.”

Very comfortable and clean, and lovely view down to see, with beautiful sunsets as well ! Thank you for the delicious eggs and biscuits! A slight comment about the steps - no problem for a 76 year old, but our 80 year old guest with mobility problems found the slope difficult That excepted, the annexe had everything that we needed and Ernie and Jenny are very helpful hosts.

- Jonathan, May 2024
Rachel August 2023

“The Doves was a beautiful place to spend our holiday and I must say that the listing on the site does not do the actual property justice.”

The view from the cottage is beautiful and it was spotlessly clean throughout, with comfortable beds. Yes the facilities are a little basic, the kitchen is small but practical and has everything you could need. The owners were on hand if needed and were very welcoming, but left us to get on with our visit, with reassurance they were around if needed. There are plenty of shops nearby in Bridport and the location of the cottage was just perfect for venturing East or West up the coast to local beaches etc. The Wi-Fi wasn’t great in the downstairs bedroom but that didn’t cause any big issues. The upstairs bedroom was light and airy and very comfortable. The property is on a busy coast road so there is inevitably noise, but this quietened down during the evening and was no problem for sleeping. The gardens were immaculately looked after and beautiful to look at. We wouldn’t hesitate to return and thank you for a wonderful break!

- Rachel, August 2023
Theresa June 2023

“We have just had a brilliant 3 week holiday in this superb cottage.”

It was everything we could have wished for. It is spacious, clean and well equipped with magnificent panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast. Close to many interesting places to visit. The owners are such lovely people and made us feel welcomed. We certainly hope to return.

- Theresa, June 2023
Heather May 2023

“Lovely views in good position for visiting places around.”

Very comfortable equipped with everything you need. Very nice owners, on hand but not obtrusive.Very restful holiday.

- Heather, May 2023
Tracey October 2022

“Upon arrival the downstairs toilet had been used, by presumably the cleaner, and it was left in a dirty state.”

The window had been left open and there was a large puddle of water on the floor. There was no mop in the property. This was not a good start. Also there was no blind in the downstairs toilet and all the doors were glass doors, so the light shone through, which is no good in a bedroom. Most of the crockery was dirty, the pans and frying pans, so I had to wash them before I could use them. The fridge is far too small for a self catering holiday. My parents' fridge in their touring caravan is bigger. The place is in a good location and has gorgeous views, but I don't think it's worth the money and the times to check in and out make it even less value for money. You can't check in until 5pm and have to be out by 10am, so in essence you lose a day. You are literally paying for a night's stay.

- Tracey, October 2022
Karen September 2022

“The cottage was great, only criticism is the late check in of 5pm on the day of arrival- you are paying for this day yet you can’t check in until early evening.”

- Karen, September 2022
Rita August 2022

“Just a lovely cottage in an excellent location”

- Rita, August 2022
Mihai August 2022

“Excellent location for sea.”

10 min walk to beach. Friendly and non-intrusive landlords. Peaceful and private. The house layout though, not great. Ensuite bathrooms only are a problem for whomever goes to bed last. Which bathroim are you to use without waking somebody up?! Never a good idea. Kitchen is absolutely tiny... 2 people can't function in there at same time. Sitting in the lounge is rather uncomfortable. Open plan master bedroom upstairs, mezzanine floor, directly from lounge, no door means any lounge sounds are in the bedroom. So if you want to sleep in, forget about it. The noisy road is 15m from the door. It's on the road. We loved our holiday but spent little time in cottage.

- Mihai, August 2022
Stephen August 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property, which precisely suited our requirements.”

It was spotlessly clean. Everything was as described and the feel of the property was even better. The views of the coast and countryside were breathtaking. The walk to beach was very pleasant. Thanks to the owners for the warm welcome, milk and biscuits etc. We had no complaints to make at all.

- Stephen, August 2022
Anne June 2022

“The location of the Doves was perfect for touring around this area of Dorset, it was clean and well equipped and the view over the rolling hills and down to the sea was lovely, we did find the noise from the road during the day especially the motorbikes was loud when sitting outside, however it was quiet at night, but this would be the reason we would not return again.”

- Anne, June 2022
Emma May 2022

“We had a wonderful week at the Doves, a lovely little (actually very spacious) annex with the most amazing views and a very pretty garden, which my boys loved.”

The owners were very friendly and available if you needed them but not intrusive, they let my boys put up the football goal so they could play out in the garden. If I had one minor suggestion it would be the fridge could be a bit bigger but we managed fine and otherwise its a well equipped comfortable annex.

- Emma, May 2022
Heather October 2021

“Very comfortable,lovely views, very nice,helpful owners.”

ideal situation for places around.Altogether a lovely relaxing stay.

- Heather, October 2021
Angela September 2021

“It was great being so close to the sea - being able to see it from the windows and walk to it so easily was brilliant.”

- Angela, September 2021
David September 2021

“Y biggest problem was with the wi-fi, which I rely on for news and information of surrounding area, etc.”

The wi-fi, when working, had a download speed of 0.2mbs. This despite there being a booster in the dining area. When it did work, my antivirus software told me that it was not secure. My other bugbear was the fridge/freezer. Whoever decided to put a counter-top fridge/freezer on the floor? Not only was it tiny, but for two 72 years olds and an 82 year old it was almost impossible to get down to find anything. We felt that the mezzanine floor was not particularly private. And the toaster 'popped' after approximately 10 seconds, despite being on the longest setting.

- David, September 2021
Carol August 2021

“May be worth mentioning that there is a considerable amount of traffic noise as located on coast road especially at weekend.”

Also it does state that it is attached to owners property but wasn't expecting double glass doors....couldn't see through but could certainly hear them quite clearly. Did take a bit of getting used to. We did love the view though and the owners were very nice and we were blessed with very good weather

- Carol, August 2021
Christine August 2021

“The Doves was an excellent location for our holiday, the views were wonderful.”

The cottage was cosy and warm, and ideal for 4 people. The only concern was lack of hot water in the the upper en-suite. However would stay again and recommend to friends.

- Christine, August 2021
Gail July 2021

“Friendly host without being too imposing (next door).”

Milk, cookies and teabags/coffee in the cottage on our arrival which was a nice touch. We enjoyed sitting on the veranda and taking in the sea view. Lovely location, we walked to the local beach across the field each night. Hive beach was great too with a fantastic cafe. Nice and close to Lyme Regis and Charmouth.

- Gail, July 2021
Penny July 2021

“We had a really enjoyable week here with our 8 year old son, despite mixed weather.”

The views from the house are amazing and the coastal path walk in either direction is fabulous. We found the beds comfortable. The kitchen was a bit cramped for us as we like cooking a lot but all in all we had a great holiday.

- Penny, July 2021
David June 2021

“An enjoyable week in a beautiful part of Dorset.”

The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The cottage was very clean and met our expectation. Although it didn’t bother us I wouldn’t think it would be suitable for small children. I would also advise anyone wishing to eat in one of the very good pubs in the village to book an evening meal in advance.

- David, June 2021
Joanne June 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay at The Doves, it had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable, especially loved the veranda where you can sit and take in the amazing views.”

- Joanne, June 2021
Godfrey September 2020

“Our stay at the Doves was mixed ,set in a nice location with excellent views.”

This is my honest opinion of important issues. Very limited parking. No room for visitors,4 guests in one car !! OK for a small family.Needs to be made clear in the feature section of advert. Not suitable for elderly or Disabled access.Not an issue for myself & wife. No wine glasses. Beds are Doubles 4’6 and not comfortable. Separating the accommodation from the owners part of the building is a pair of French doors that have been blacked out. Noise you can hear the TV from owners Adjoining part of the building. Central Heating is controlled by the owners and was very mixed.Just an electric fire in the lounge. No extract fans in bathrooms. It is located in a beautiful part of Dorset with plenty of places to visit.

- Godfrey, September 2020
Margaret September 2020

“Wonderful terrace where you could sit out and see the bay.”

Lots of lovely places to visit close at hand. Great beaches and good walks. Friendly hosts made us feel welcome.

- Margaret, September 2020
Rod August 2020

“Please check the cleaners are following covid 19 cleaning instructions.”

No handwipes or gel in the property.

- Rod, August 2020
Emily August 2020

“Pros: very competitive pricing.”

Great location for fit walkers. Some superb eateries and stunning views within a 15-30 min walk. Again- the views were gorgeous especially in the evening. One word- SUNSETS! Accommodation was very clean, fully functional and thoughtfully appointed (although we had to buy a knife for cooking, which we left behind.) Lovely views and the sounds of actual doves. Cons: a bit of road noise and a rather fast road to pull out onto. Ideally driving instructions would put the name of the main house rather than The Doves- however I recognised the house from the photos. Would recommend interior privacy drapes on the french doors separating the Doves from the main house. It was unsettling to not have control over that, especially right next to our bedroom. They would also provide more sound insulation. It wasn’t loud, but you could just hear the TV at night and that made it feel a little too close. The only other issue we had was that the double bed was just a tad too small and too soft, and to be honest we didn’t sleep well at all because of it. Admittedly we are used to a bigger bed. All in all though, this worked well for a family of four who did a fair amount of cooking and some laundry. It was very clean, very quaint, very “Dorset” with unique features and beautiful views. The owners seemed friendly yet gave us our space. I’d go again for a weekend in a heartbeat.

- Emily, August 2020
Sue July 2020

“Jenny and Ernie were friendly and helpful, the views from the patio and gardens were amazing, the sun was on the raised patio area from morning until sunset so we could eat out any time of the day.”

The description did not mention the dishwasher which was an added benefit as we visited during the pandemic. The property was well placed for visiting all the beach resorts. We had our well behaved 4 year old Granddaughter with us and Jenny said is was perfectly Ok for her to play in the garden, in fact we were out most of the time so we only took a walk around the garden, she loved the Doves and all the birds in the aviary. I was rather concerned that she might disturb the owners when playing in doors, but when I spoke to Ernie about this he said jokingly that he made more noise. We had previously stayed in a property nearer the beach which avoided having to cross the busy main road to go for a walk, but the setting and facilities of the Doves made this the favourite.

- Sue, July 2020
James September 2019

“Perfect location even though the weather was quite bad on some days we had a fantastic time with lovely views on your door step.”

The owners of The Doves are very friendly and welcoming too.

- James, September 2019
Patricia September 2019

“Very relaxing, spacious and comfortable accommodation, with beautiful views of the sea and surrounding countryside.”

- Patricia, September 2019
Lorraine August 2019

“The Doves is in a great position for walking coastal paths and visiting resorts and beaches”

- Lorraine, August 2019
Nick July 2019

“Lovely cottage with fantastic views.”

Jenny and Ernie were lovely hosts, checking in with us at the beginning of the stay, answering questions from our daughters about the guinea fowl and doves and checking at the end of the break that all was fine, apart from that they have us plenty of space and were always friendly and helpful when asked.

- Nick, July 2019
Brian June 2019

“Lovely walks around the area and view from the house of the sea is amazing”

- Brian, June 2019
Ralph June 2019

“Apart from the rain and wind.”

.. We found the area delightful with many things to see and do. Cottage well equipped and comfortable and hosts available when required. Thoroughly recommended. There was a small problem when we arrived and the house key bent, which then broke in the lock. A quick call to Dream Cottages sorted it out. Very efficient and thoughtful. Good service.

- Ralph, June 2019
Davi D June 2019

“We had a good week in Burton Bradstock, the weather was kind and the cottage is well situated with excellent views.”

However, we do have to make some comments in regard to your listing and description (some in our opinion very important) Kitchen - it is rather tiny and dysfunctional with a large fridge freezer on the opposite wall to the sink leaving a space no more than 24 inches – not enough room for more than 1 person in the kitchen at a time. For 4 adults there really weren’t enough large saucepans and we don’t believe that 4 mugs and 3 cups and saucers and a teapot for 3 mugs is adequate, especially with the use of a dishwasher. We couldn’t find glasses that would suit an aperitive or morning fruit juice unless you count the 3 coke glasses Your description clearly states that the property is an annexe. This fails to mention that the owner’s property is separated by a pair of internal glazed doors. It doesn’t give one adequate privacy, and the fact that this is not mentioned is misleading at best. Your description states there is an upstairs bedroom which is in fact a mezzanine room with open access to the lounge area leaving no adequate privacy for the occupants, and your description is again misleading Finally, we read in a review somewhere that the owners were friendly and approachable. This was not our experience. We did not receive the courtesy of a call to see if everything was OK, and the 2 times we saw the lady of the house in the garden it was really just a brief ‘hello’. Not good enough in our opinion if you are renting your property and live in the adjoining accommodation. In the circumstance our belief is that the rental cost is not value for money.

- Davi D, June 2019
Stephen May 2019

“A really nice, homely cottage annexe.”

The owners in the main house were very friendly. The views from the annexe are stunning.

- Stephen, May 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room.
Oil fired central heating
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD player
WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Terrace with furniture, lawns
Sorry no smoking
Sorry no pets
Shop and pub 10 minute walk.

The property

A superb annexe cottage, attached to the owners house, The Doves offers breath-taking views over Freshwater Bay and the south west coast.

Spacious accommodation downstairs includes a living/dining room with TV and patio doors to the terrace where you can absorb the vast sea views stretching for miles.

The kitchen is compact yet fully equipped for cooking up a tasty meal for everyone.

A ground floor en-suite double bedroom completes this level in a well-presented manner.

Upstairs, you will find the second double bedroom with en-suite and elevated views across the coast and sea.

This cottage is wonderfully located for exploring much of the Jurassic coastline.

Burton Bradstock and the Hive Beach and Café is a lovely walk away, with access to the South West Coast Path, and everything you need for a relaxing holiday is right on the doorstep.

Just 3 miles from West Bay where ITV’s hit series Broadchurch was filmed.

Bridport boasts an antiques market, independent Boutique shops and an array of lovely spots to sit and watch the world go by.

The county town of Dorchester is just 15 miles away, Lyme Regis with the famous Cob Harbour is 13 miles away and the Isle of Portland and Weymouth with it’s golden sandy beach and shallow waters are easily reached to the east.

The Doves retreat is the ideal opportunity for exploring a beautiful part of the country.

Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 7 night stays (Sat-Sat)

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About the location

BURTON BRADSTOCK

Bridport 2.5 miles; Weymouth 15 miles; Dorchester 16 miles; Yeovil 21 miles

A wonderful coastal village in Bride Valley on Dorset's picturesque Jurassic Coast, flanked by the River Bride. Burton Bradstock is the perfect spot for a peaceful break on England's south coast, with the South West Coastal Path running alongside for you walking enthusiasts. The village itself boasts 16th and 17th century thatched cottages as well as two pubs, a shop and a Post Office, the glistening Hive Beach is a wonderful spot to spend the summer days with the magnificent cliffs as a backdrop, there is also a lovely café to sit and relax in, once a year the Spring Tide Festival is held which would be worth lining up your holiday with! There are many attractions and activities to enjoy around here, with the stunning coastal resort of Weymouth making for an excellent day out. Alternatively, head inland to Dorchester and Yeovil for great shopping, architecture, eating and drinking.

Seven steps from parking area to Lawn and property entrance.

Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 7 night stays (Sat-Sat)

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“The property is lovely, very comfortable, kitchen is small, but perfectly formed!”

“Lovely position, looking over the sea, lovely & warm on our arrival, even a ...”

“Lovely position, clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage.”

“Excellent property.”

“A warm welcome from Ernie and Jenny.”

“The Doves was a beautiful place to spend our holiday and I must say that the listing on the site does not do the actual property justice.”

“We have just had a brilliant 3 week holiday in this superb cottage.”

“Lovely views in good position for visiting places around.”

“Upon arrival the downstairs toilet had been used, by presumably the cleaner, and it was left in a dirty state.”

“The cottage was great, only criticism is the late check in of 5pm on the day of arrival- you are paying for this day yet you can’t check in until early evening.”

“Just a lovely cottage in an excellent location”

“Excellent location for sea.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property, which precisely suited our requirements.”

“We had a wonderful week at the Doves, a lovely little (actually very spacious) annex with the most amazing views and a very pretty garden, which my boys loved.”

“Very comfortable,lovely views, very nice,helpful owners.”

“It was great being so close to the sea - being able to see it from the windows and walk to it so easily was brilliant.”

“Y biggest problem was with the wi-fi, which I rely on for news and information of surrounding area, etc.”

“May be worth mentioning that there is a considerable amount of traffic noise as located on coast road especially at weekend.”

“The Doves was an excellent location for our holiday, the views were wonderful.”

“Friendly host without being too imposing (next door).”

“We had a really enjoyable week here with our 8 year old son, despite mixed weather.”

“An enjoyable week in a beautiful part of Dorset.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at The Doves, it had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable, especially loved the veranda where you can sit and take in the amazing views.”

“Our stay at the Doves was mixed ,set in a nice location with excellent views.”

“Wonderful terrace where you could sit out and see the bay.”

“Please check the cleaners are following covid 19 cleaning instructions.”

“Pros: very competitive pricing.”

“Jenny and Ernie were friendly and helpful, the views from the patio and gardens were amazing, the sun was on the raised patio area from morning until sunset so we could eat out any time of the day.”

“Perfect location even though the weather was quite bad on some days we had a fantastic time with lovely views on your door step.”

“Very relaxing, spacious and comfortable accommodation, with beautiful views of the sea and surrounding countryside.”

“The Doves is in a great position for walking coastal paths and visiting resorts and beaches”

“Lovely cottage with fantastic views.”

“Lovely walks around the area and view from the house of the sea is amazing”

“Apart from the rain and wind.”

“We had a good week in Burton Bradstock, the weather was kind and the cottage is well situated with excellent views.”

“A really nice, homely cottage annexe.”

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BURTON BRADSTOCK