Little Thatch | Cerne Abbas | Dorset And Somerset

Rating
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

30 Customer Review(s)

“Lovely location.”

Just a few minutes walk from 2 pubs (soon to be three), a tea room and a well stocked village store. Cottage has been sympathetically renovated and extended and has all mod cons but retains its charm. Parking is very convenient on road just outside cottage but road is not busy. Very nice touches such as some milk, tea and coffee, fudge and even a bedside torch ! This was our first holiday cottage rental and the standard has been set very high indeed (and I'm a fussy old git !).

Just a few minutes walk from 2 pubs (soon to be three), a tea room and a well stocked village store. Cottage has been sympathetically renovated and extended and has all mod cons but retains its charm. Parking is very convenient on road just outside cottage but road is not busy. Very nice touches such as some milk, tea and coffee, fudge and even a bedside torch ! This was our first holiday cottage rental and the standard has been set very high indeed (and I'm a fussy old git !).

- Mr Hargreaves, September 2019
“The cottage was fabulous, spotlessly clean and had everything you could possibly wish for I am amazed the owners were able to think of so many things!”

- Mr Mcentee, September 2019
“Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.”

Looks better in person than in the photos, minutes walk from a couple of great pubs and a village shop selling tasty local produce. We had a great time.

- Mrs Woolacott-scarr, August 2019
“Good location in a lovely picturesque village.”

- Mr Allen, August 2019
“Excellent cottage, clean, well appointed in a lovely location.”

- Mr Clayton, June 2019
“We have stayed in little thatch for the last 4 years.”

We look forward to going because we know the standard is high and we just relax the moment we step through the door.

- Mrs Kitchen, June 2019
“We absolutely loved Little Thatch.”

After a journey of more than 30 hours from Australia we arrived at a beautiful cottage in a lovely village in the heart of Dorset and it was worth all the hours of research that went into choosing something really special but authentically old English. Sophie, who lives nearby, is friendly, very helpful yet unobtrusive and had left us very welcome staples and rather special treats. She had emailed me comprehensive information and directions so our arrival was smooth and easy. The location is perfect being within the village and easy walking distance to the great pubs and shop and yet surrounded by beautiful walks in the countryside. There is a wealth of travel guides, maps and literature available. The cottage is extremely well equipped, especially the delightful kitchen and everything is very clean and fresh. With roses and wisteria climbing over the front of the cottage under the overhanging thatch and clematis along the wall in the cosy back garden, Little Thatch must surely be the quintessential English cottage. We are looking forward to returning as there are endless delights in the surrounding area.

- Mrs Coleman, May 2019
“The cottage is in a lovely location.”

It has excellent facilities and so well equipped. It was such a pleasant stay and we hope to get back again soon

- Mr White, April 2019
“Little Thatch was a perfect cottage.”

There were many extra touches like coffee, tea , bubble bath and dishwasher and laundry products available. Cerne Abbas has a very good village shop and three pubs, what more could you want! The cottage was super clean and does not allow pets so there were no nasty smells, stains or pet hair on the furniture or bedding that we have experienced in other cottages.

- Miss Long, March 2019
“The cottage is brilliant.”

.everything you need is in the lovely house. The village is really nice and peaceful..people very friendly. Two good pubs with good selection of food. Would recommend this house good location for exploring the area.

- Mr Lee, February 2019
“Little Thatch Cottage”

A brilliant cottage with everything you need. Lovely location in village that is super. Location is great for seeing the area.Great pubs/restaurants in villages and shop that is well stocked. The cottage is very comfortable with all mod cons..two bathrooms and cooking very easy on the oven. Lovely touch from Sophie with flowers on dining table,milk in fridge tea bags and biscuits. We had a lovely time here and would recommend this cottage and will definitely return.5 stars.!!! Thank you Sophie

- Derek L, February 2019
“All you need in a charming cottage”

Comfortable, quiet, charming cottage. All mod cons, wonderfully comfortable bed in the master and efficient heating. Sophie the owner had left staples such as milk, tea and coffee etc. with treats such as posh bisciuts! A nice touch were the orchid plants in the lounge and upstairs bathroom. Cerne Abbas is a beautiful village with pubs, a well stocked shop and a great tearoom, the village is also an excellent base for touring beautiful Dorset. Would return in a heartbeat!

- mrbuttell, November 2018
“We loved this little cottage, and the village of Cerne Abbas.”

A central spot for exploring Dorset, and all the local offerings. The cottage was very well fitted out, and a real bonus was having both a bathroom and a shower room. Would recommend Little Thatch to everyone, and the bonus of an excellent village shop can't be underestimated!

- Mrs Walsh, November 2018
“Wonderful”

Can’t really fault the place or the owners. Beautiful village, beautiful house, beautiful county. That’s it.

- paul t, October 2018
“Lovely, comfortable and well-appointed cottage”

Beautiful Thatched cottage in a very friendly picturesque Dorset village. Very cosy traditional cottage but with all modern mod cons. We had a really enjoyable stay and thought Cerne Abbas a wonderfully friendly village with 3 good pubs, an excellent community shop and a lovely tea room/café. would happily holiday here again.

- Anthony D, September 2018
“We really enjoyed our week in Little Thatch in Cerne Abbas, Dorset in August.”

The cottage facilities exceeded all our expectations. It was beautifully restored and all facilities were of a very high standard - from bedding & comfortable beds to thick towels, and quality kitchen equipment. The hosts were welcoming and there was the added bonus of having the village round the corner with friendly shopkeepers and welcoming pubs (in two of which we sampled delicious food). We would not hesitate to stay in this cottage again.

- Mrs Brown, August 2018
“The cottage was perfect.”

Everything one could want was to hand . Little touches , milk,tea,coffee,hot chocolate, biscuits all available on arrival. Our grandson loved it.

- Mrs Pomeroy, August 2018
“Lovely cottage but very expensive.”

- Ms Barnett, August 2018
“Fantastic cottage we would stay there again Sophie was most helpful.”

I was recovering from eye operations so the rest & peace in the pretty village was most welcome.Plenty of places to eat within walking distance.Cottage was very clean well placed to see the area.

- Mrs Harris, June 2018
“This was our third visit to this cottage, it is still the cleanest and most well equipped we have visited over the last 40 years.”

It is an advantage to have the housekeeper nearby in case of any problems. Another lovely holiday.

- Mrs Kitchen, June 2018
“Cottage was beautiful.”

Felt comfortable as soon as we walked through the door. Have stayed in a lot of cottages but this has to be one of the best. Easy access to a lot of different places. If we ever come back to Dorset I would definitely book Little Thatch again

- Mrs Rotchell, April 2018
“Beautiful Cottage in a pretty village”

Little Thatch is a grade 2 listed thatched cottage in the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset. The cottage is very well equipped and an excellent base for exploring West Dorset and beyond. It is kept very clean and the owners have kept it upgraded for their guests. There is a good village shop for essentials and 3 pubs, we tried The New Inn which had a good range of beers, wines and sprits and friendly proprietors. A great place for a relaxing break.

- steveBIsleOfMan, April 2018
“Five star self catering”

We were not disappointed with our third trip to little thatch in Cerne abbas and we were delighted with the welcome extras that were provided. Thanks you we had a wonderful time despite the weather. The cottage is in an ideal position to take beautiful walks before breakfast.

- pahoare, April 2018
“We had a lovely time at Little Thatch but did find the bath plug upstairs did not work properly, or the cooker.”

Both looked very good but were not user friendly. Other than that couldn't find fault. A beautiful cottage in a beautiful little village even though when we were there, there was plenty of snow. Would thoroughly recommend it once these minor faults are ironed out. The microwave however was excellent.

- Mrs Rogers, March 2018
“Holidaying in beautiful thatched cottage.”

Upon opening the front door you are immediately in awe of the beautiful interior. State of the art utitliy and kitchen area. Cosy lounge with central heating throughout. There's a choice of bath etc (upstairs) and a shower room etc (downstairs). The cottage is only a few hundred yards from Cerne Abbas village which has a lovely cafe, general store/Post Office, craft/souvenir shop and 3 amazing pubs/restaurants. Excellent location for sightseeing Dorset (Weymouth, Poole etc.,). Highly recommended.

- Chris K, December 2017
“Charming, cosy, home-from-home with everything you could possibly need.”

This beautiful cottage is a perfect base for discovering Dorset either walking the countryside or driving to the stunning villages and beaches. Everything you could possibly need on your holiday is here, including a lovely welcoming gift. The owners have thoughtfully equipped the cottage from the modern kitchen with dishwasher, the comfortable beds, the cosy lounge and the 2 lovely bathrooms to the lovely garden with sun loungers. Perfectly situated at the edge of Cerne Abbas, with 3 lovely pubs in the village, a lovely coffee shop (serving delicious breakfasts) and a beautiful church. A wonderful place in a wonderful part of the country.

- _te_solloway, August 2017
“Lovely little cottage”

Little thatch is a lovely cottage situated in a fantastic little village. The cottage was perfect for our family of 3 - with all the facilities and space for us and our baby that we needed. Cerne Abbas provided us with a great base for our holiday and we visited the 3 local pubs, local shop and park. We travelled easily to the coast and also enjoyed some fabulous walks around the area.

- LisaW591, August 2017
“Perfection in Dorset”

Exquisitely presented thatch cottage in one of the most picturesque villages in Dorset . Tiny and sunny terraced garden and parking right outside the cottage . Roses growing around the windows and so well appointed for a short or long stay . Nothing could be better for a Quintessential English holiday cottage in a charming village with country walks in beautiful unspoilt countryside . Highly recommended for couples especially .

- Mollie M, June 2017
“A Charming well appointed cottage”

This is a well appointed cottage in an historic village , we thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at this cottage , which is ideally positioned to explore the surrounding countryside by foot or travel in the car a short distance to west bay and bridport, thanks for a great week , see you next year

- pahoare, April 2017
“Charming, well appointed cottage in pictureseque village”

A charming well appointed period cottage, which was beautifully clean and comfortable. The kitchen was the best equipped and laid we have come across in nearly 30 years of renting holiday cottages. Our host Sophie was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for her, with a minor issue with the shower fixed promptly and effectively. The village itself is well worth a visit with a number of excellent pubs, a ruined abbey as well as the infamous Cerne Man. The location is ideal for visiting local attractions such as Corfe Castle, the Swanage Railway, the Sherborne Castles, Max Gate and many others. Easy shopping in Dorchester 8 miles away. A great location and one to which we will return.

- Andykeithharris, April 2017
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The property

Little Thatch is a delightful, Grade II listed, semi-detached thatched cottage in Cerne Abbas, Dorset.

With two eaves bedrooms and a ground floor family shower room, the property can sleep three people.

There's also a kitchen, a utility room and a sitting room with an electric fire.

Outside, there is a raised gravelled patio with furniture and a lawned area.

There's also unrestricted roadside parking.

Little Thatch is an idyllic little cottage, providing a perfect, memorable holiday home for your time in this pretty, popular area.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with electric fire.
Oil central heating with electric fire
Electric range cooker with double oven, 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slimline dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Unrestricted roadside parking outside cottage
Enclosed lawned garden with raised, gravelled patio and furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk
Note: Babes-in-arms and children over 5 only
Note: Open tread staircase to first floor
Note: There are steps up to the garden and gravelled area
Note: Intermittent mobile reception, with exception of EE.

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About the location

CERNE ABBAS

Dorchester 8 miles; Sherborne 12 miles; Yeovil 16 miles; Weymouth 17 miles.

Cerne Abbas is a quintessential, picturesque village in Dorset, and oozing charm and character, it was once voted as Britain's most desirable village! Dating back to Medieval times, the remains of the Benedictine Abbey, around which the village grew, can still be seen today. Today, it's well known for the Cerne Giant, the 180-foot figure of a naked man cut into the steep chalk downlands, which dominates the surrounding landscape. Local facilities abound, including three pubs and a tea room, plus the surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers superb views and great walks. A short drive takes you to Dorchester, Sherborne and the Dorset Jurassic Coast. A truly fascinating area close to many places of interest at any time of the year.

Note: Babes-in-arms and children over 5 only.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely location.”

“The cottage was fabulous, spotlessly clean and had everything you could possibly wish for I am amazed the owners were able to think of so many things!”

“Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.”

“Good location in a lovely picturesque village.”

“Excellent cottage, clean, well appointed in a lovely location.”

“We have stayed in little thatch for the last 4 years.”

“We absolutely loved Little Thatch.”

“The cottage is in a lovely location.”

“Little Thatch was a perfect cottage.”

“The cottage is brilliant.”

“Little Thatch Cottage”

“All you need in a charming cottage”

“We loved this little cottage, and the village of Cerne Abbas.”

“Wonderful”

“Lovely, comfortable and well-appointed cottage”

“We really enjoyed our week in Little Thatch in Cerne Abbas, Dorset in August.”

“The cottage was perfect.”

“Lovely cottage but very expensive.”

“Fantastic cottage we would stay there again Sophie was most helpful.”

“This was our third visit to this cottage, it is still the cleanest and most well equipped we have visited over the last 40 years.”

“Cottage was beautiful.”

“Beautiful Cottage in a pretty village”

“Five star self catering”

“We had a lovely time at Little Thatch but did find the bath plug upstairs did not work properly, or the cooker.”

“Holidaying in beautiful thatched cottage.”

“Charming, cosy, home-from-home with everything you could possibly need.”

“Lovely little cottage”

“Perfection in Dorset”

“A Charming well appointed cottage”

“Charming, well appointed cottage in pictureseque village”

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About the location

CERNE ABBAS