Mimosa Cottage | West Bexington | Knoll, The | Dorset And Somerset

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

34 Customer Review(s)

“The bungalow was really lovely and very good for the less able.”

Access was ideal with lots of space for wheelchair/ scooter etc. It was clean and spacious in a beautiful setting and there was enough of everything to live and cater for the week. Lots of room for the dog crate and for him to exercise in the conservatory. ...

Access was ideal with lots of space for wheelchair/ scooter etc. It was clean and spacious in a beautiful setting and there was enough of everything to live and cater for the week. Lots of room for the dog crate and for him to exercise in the conservatory. No need to publish the following as we did have a lovely time. Small negatives:- The toaster only had one side working. The shower tends to run all over the place including the double bedroom so a mop would have been useful to dry and to clean. The mattress on the single bed I slept in was a bit tired, the springs made themselves known. To be really picky a riser recliner would have been ideal but I know that's not an essential for most visitors. Apologies for forgetting to turn the dishwasher on, I remembered when we were half way home.

- Ms Benson, October 2021
Mr Treagust October 2021

“Welcome wine and biscuits a nice touch, photos need updating as new kitchen and furniture fitted.”

Lovely place, lovely setting, will go again

- Mr Treagust, October 2021
Mr Davey September 2021

“We have just returned from our stay at Mimosa.”

We could not of found a more perfect adapted property in the perfect setting. The owners had thought of everything to make sure the property is well equipped and well laid out. We definitely hope to return next year.

- Mr Davey, September 2021
Mrs Scutt-richter September 2021

“Brilliant location and views are amazing.”

Good amount of space, but quite a lot of furniture if one of the party is staying in a wheelchair. There is space to move things around as long as one of the party is strong enough. I suspect the owner would help if needed as he seemed very nice. The photos on the website don't do the place justice as it has been decorated with a new kitchen and furniture. Likewise the instructions in the property explain how to use the previous appliances. The only downside is the double bed is quite small and seems to be balanced on a smaller bed base. This means a wheelchair user has the choice about which side of the bed to sleep on which may not be possible with a larger bed in the room. The beach really is only 5 mins away, as is a fabulous restaurant (not open on Mon&Tues). If you have a dog, the gardens aren't enclosed, but they are expansive!

- Mrs Scutt-richter, September 2021
Mrs Brown August 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay there for the second year but unfortunately my husband has a degenerative condition and would need a reclining chair and adjustable bed if we wanted to come again which we would love too.”

The new kitchen is great and bungalow and garden and view wonderful Great place for dogs too. Very sad if we can't go there again. Ann Brown and family

- Mrs Brown, August 2021
Mr Davies July 2021

“The website had not updated the details so it was a lovely surprise that the kitchen and seating areas had been refurbished.”

- Mr Davies, July 2021
Mr Handley July 2021

“This property is in a lovely setting but it is imossible to make it properly secure as several of the window catches are broken.”

It would be useful if there was a fence and gate across the entrance to the garden and that the entry gate and fence were dog secure ( too easy for a small dog to get through) so you can let the dog be free to go in and out of the property with the patio doors open. Other than that the place was great and we had a wonderful time.

- Mr Handley, July 2021
Mrs Chartier July 2021

“Lovely cottage in a great position, loads of space.”

Our autistic adult son loved it, the view of the sea and the garden and the quiet position. The connected shower room was useful for me to help him when required with personal care. It was a shame we had to leave early on the Tuesday instead of the Friday as he had decided beforehand that he only wanted to go for a long weekend due to ongoing worries about the pandemic, amongst other reasons he couldn’t explain (Autistic logic!) as last year’s cottage holiday had to be cancelled. We did not change the booking as we thought he might change his mind. The only thing was that the double bed was not comfortable for us, and thought a bigger hotel size bed would still fit in that room. We are used to a King size bed and the restless sleeper stopped the partner sleeping too as the bed was so springy and small. Also the sinks in the shower room and bathroom are very small. My son’s big hands filled it up and he had difficulty using it for washing when not showering. It was great to have the extra space and chairs in the lobby area and choice to spend time away from lounge area, and also the seating in the garden. We had a lovely time and would go again, except my autistic son likes to go to a different cottage every year. I would definitely recommend this people especially with disabled relatives or friends.

- Mrs Chartier, July 2021
Mrs Corp July 2021

“We had a lovely holiday in a really lovely Dwelling in beautiful surroundings it was first class.”

The only thing you could improve is a shower caddy to put the shower gel ect on Christine and Geoff Corp

- Mrs Corp, July 2021
Mrs Attwood October 2020

“Distance to beach, pub etc is vague ie 5 mins walking or driving.”

No footpath to beach so for wheelchair user risky. Great that equipment provided for wheelchair user ie cooker, washing up unfortunately the table and chairs are in the way!

- Mrs Attwood, October 2020
Mrs Osborne September 2020

“One of our party was disabled and shielding.”

Following COVID 19 Lockdown etc. he wanted to cancel the holiday. You did not respond to any of our emails and we could not contact you by 'phone. In the end we felt that we had no option but to continue with the holiday. ironically, upon informing you that we were still going on holiday, we immediately received a reply via email. Luckily for us our latest lockdown (Wrexham) occurred whilst we were on our last day of holiday. Although the accommodation was nice, a dishwasher would have been welcomed, especially when considering COVID 19 decontamination. We had no advice or assistance regarding the cancellation or transfer of the holiday to another date. This experience has meant that we will never consider booking another holiday through Sykes. Although being advised that the Post Code should not be used for SatNav purposes, it would have been useful to mention that the actual Post Code given in the instructions was that of the Owners home address, not the holiday cottage! This was approx. 12 miles away near Weymouth, not West Bexington, where the property was.

- Mrs Osborne, September 2020
Mr Rowbotham September 2020

“Lovely position easy access to beach clean and comfortable but in need of updating.”

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- Mr Rowbotham, September 2020
Mrs Smith September 2020

“This cottage is perfect for wheelchair users and the owners have tried to think of everything including height adjustable kitchen sink and cooker hob, medium height oven, tiled flooring throughout without any door bars and both bedrooms have access directly off the conservatory with wide doors and the bathrooms are designed with space for chairs and the shower room even has a waterproof shower chair (on wheels).”

The location is fantastic with lovely views from the little patio area by the lawn and the grounds around the cottage are lovely with lots of areas to explore and a field for dog walking too. There are also great walks from the property for our doggy. THe Wifi and TV services are excellent. Only one small negative for us, the sofa was not comfortable but that is just a personal thing - it did mean we didn't relax in the evenings as much a we normally do when away. The parking is excellent so close to the entrance and the spaces are big so wheelchair access is allowed for.

- Mrs Smith, September 2020
Mr Brown August 2020

“Excellent faciñity for a disabled person”

- Mr Brown, August 2020
Mr Bailey August 2020

“As a wheelchair user I have found Mimosa Cottage suitable for my needs.”

It has a lot of ground around the site as an orchard which is perfect for relaxing and unwinding. The only downside being the steep access road and lack of level parking. This caused a few issues with the use of the access ramp to my vehicle but was resolved satisfactorily with some communication with the owners.

- Mr Bailey, August 2020
Mr Jokubaitis July 2020

“Really wonderful place.”

- Mr Jokubaitis, July 2020
Mrs Pearson July 2020

“Mimosa- This cottage is located in a beautiful quiet setting, yet a short walk to a pebble beach and lovely hotel (The Manor) with a stunning terrace and beer garden.”

The gardens of the cottage are vast (be careful if you have a wandering dog) and again beautiful with exceptional views. In terms of condition and facilities this is what let’s the cottage down. It is fully wheelchair adapted ( not just accessible) which is a great point and sizing of bedrooms and conservatory are fine but the open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area is very small and restricted. The overall cleanliness was good on arrival except for the windows outside. The kitchen is in a bad need of replacement and really the whole place needs a total refit to bring it up to date and to also, in my opinion, make it value for money. It needs to include basics like a dishwasher in this modern world and new hard and soft furnishings, especially the outside garden furniture needs replacing. The bedroom wardrobes are a curtain across a rail at low level in the corner! Whilst this cottage advertises from £479 price tag, when you pay £1200 for 1 week in July it is not value for money. Would I come again? I would certainly come to the location without doubt and if I was paying around £500 I would feel it acceptable and value for money, but not with a £1200+ price tag.

- Mrs Pearson, July 2020
Mr Bailey October 2019

“This was our second visit to Mimosa.”

As a wheel chair user I find that the cottage meets my needs and I am able to remain independent. I have found that a lot of wheelchair friendly cottages are not as good as they claim to be. Mimosa cottage is all on one level and the fixtures are designed for the disabled. The only minor comments I would make, but not criticisms, are, the beds are a little low and the cottage would benefit from an update. Apart from the steep drive to access the cottage, all other areas are easy to negotiate in a wheelchair. We will be visiting again soon.

- Mr Bailey, October 2019
Mr Sherring-lucas September 2019

“A great bungalow style cottage, perfect for my disabled person, me as her carer and her assistance dog.”

Nice touches like the ladder pull up attached to the bed and rising lowering work tops, and cooker in the kitchen made life a lot easier. Level access throughout and an easy push into the gardens and fantastic view. Henry and Sue were lovely and offered any assistance we needed. A short electric scoot to the Manor and Club House restaurants meant that we were spoiled for good food, but cooking at home was just as easy.

- Mr Sherring-lucas, September 2019
Mrs Woodley August 2019

“The wet room could of been cleaner around the plug area on floor, it needed a good floor cleaner, one half of toaster not working and it would of been nicer to have a bigger freezer as the small fridge only had a small top freezer not enough room if 4 people staying and you needed ice cream and frozen foods.”

But over all we enjoyed our stay and would return in the future

- Mrs Woodley, August 2019
Ms Ellis May 2019

“There were maintenance issues that would have made a lot of difference to my experience.”

I don't know if D.Cotts are responsible for these or the owners. We did tell the owner about the main one, but attention to a number of small items would have been great. For further reference, who is responsible?

- Ms Ellis, May 2019

Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. Your points will also be reviewed to ensure that our property descriptions are accurate and not misleading. If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call on the details below. Our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Property Owner
Mrs Vickery April 2019

“Cottage was beautiful and the gardens with the view was outstanding.”

Total keyed up for our disabled sons needs.

- Mrs Vickery, April 2019
Ms Clasper April 2019

“Really lovely bright cosy cottage, great for my sister who is in a wheelchair.”

Lovely surroundings, garden and organic farm.

- Ms Clasper, April 2019
Mrs Newcombe March 2019

“Cottage is very comfortable & spacious, with a well equipped kitchen, & lovely views across the garden, & down to the sea from the lounge area & one end of the patio outside.”

We instantly felt at home.

- Mrs Newcombe, March 2019
Mr Flynn March 2019

“The Facilies are exellent The only down side comment I would make is please take ...”

The Facilies are exellent The only down side comment I would make is please take the post code off booking Referance it makes the cottage far harder to find and locate and does not take you too the cottage

- Mr Flynn, March 2019
Mrs Mabbott December 2018

“Second visit to this cottage and just as welcoming as the first.”

It had been thoughtfully decorated for Christmas and a lovely seasonal welcome pack awaited us. The owners contacted us early on to see if all was well + told us about a local Christmas event which we could join if we wished

- Mrs Mabbott, December 2018
Mrs Joan Cooper Sep 2018

“We were particularly impressed by the helpful owners, Sue and Henry Pearse as they moved a sinlge bed into the double room in order to facilitate the hospital bed my husband had to use.”

Also we found Active Mobility in Dorchester gave good service in delivery and collection of bed - thank you for recommending them to me. Stayed June 2018

- Mrs Joan Cooper, Sep 2018
Mr Andrew Seton Aug 2018

“Terrific cottage in fantastic location.”

Every conceivable comfort for disabled person and carer and very well laid out. Equally good for any able-bodied family or couple. Well-equipped kitchen with nothing missing. Really couldn't hope for more. Sea view from beautiful garden was magnificent. Stayed July 2018.

- Mr Andrew Seton, Aug 2018
Mrs McAdam Jun 2018

“A lovely cottage, excellent for a family with a wheelchair user.”

Spacious rooms and comfortable beds and pillows. Both adapted toilets are of a high standard. Being set in pleasant gardens with a sea view made it very restful. Parking spaces are very well set out. Stayed June 2018

- Mrs McAdam, Jun 2018
Mrs Celia Caulkin Jun 2018

“The thought and care that had been lavished on this property, for instance the irises on the mantelpiece, the grass roof on the annex, lots of table lamps which made it cosy, the garden in particular was a dream & full of lemon balm, rosemary, laburnum, fennel, clematis and a Judus tree in full bloom, plus lots of cow parsley, the useful grabber stick, dog lead & bowl & poo bags (we did have our own), lots of useful hooks in both bathrooms, & by the main door, good mirrors in the bedrooms & by the main door, lovely furniture in the conservatory and lounge area, bird feeders with fat balls in, and the handtowels.”

Stayed May 2018

- Mrs Celia Caulkin, Jun 2018
Mrs Susan Robinson Apr 2018

“We were delighted with the accommodation, it was just perfect, very clean and spacious.”

Lovely peaceful setting, garden surrounding the cottage and sea views from the front. It was a 10 minute walk to the beach and within easy driving distance of Weymouth, Dorchester and Lyme Regis. We will certainly stay there again. Stayed April 2018

- Mrs Susan Robinson, Apr 2018
Mrs Jean Brown Nov 2017

“Very nice cottage in a lovely situation,the views were great.”

Cottage is well acquired for people with disabilities. Stayed September 2017

- Mrs Jean Brown, Nov 2017
Mrs Cheryl Steele Jun 2017

“Everything you could ever wish for in this accommodation.”

Superb. Secluded, quiet, comfortable. Stayed June 2017

- Mrs Cheryl Steele, Jun 2017
Mrs Bickerstaff Apr 2017

“Well equipped cottage, very suitable for someone with a disability.”

Beautiful area, plenty of places to see. Delightful owners who made our stay just that little bit better. Definitely want to return. Stayed March 2017

- Mrs Bickerstaff, Apr 2017
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The property

Mimosa Cottage located in the Dorset Coastal village of West Bexington, has wonderful views of the World Heritage site Jurassic Coast as well as the rolling hills and patchwork fields of West Dorset.

The cottage is a part of a complex of three holiday cottages with gardens surrounding them all.

Mimosa Cottage is an ideal holiday home for a disabled person and carer and is very well laid out.

It is equally good for any able-bodied family or couple. Guests staying at Mimosa will benefit from wheelchair friendly accommodation with spacious rooms all on one level, including an accessible wet room, conservatory and separate chill out room.

A patio area with tables and chairs is the perfect place to enjoy an alfresco lunch in the sunshine whilst surveying the wonderful views.

Surrounding Mimosa are gardens for you to explore, pockets of lawn are interspersed with paths and an orchard.

You are more than welcome to help yourself to apples and pears in the season.

Take a short walk across the field and you will reach Chesil Beach.

Admire thousands of wintering birds on the Fleet or spot usual Dorset wildlife through binoculars.

If you are ready for more energetic walks, you can head to the beautiful village of Abbotsbury situated a few miles towards the Isle of Portland.

Abbotsbury’s Abbey and Mute Swans Sanctuary & Sub-tropical gardens will make a great day out for everyone in the party to enjoy from children to elderly. A little tea room is within walking distance from the cottage following the path across the field, ideal for a cup of tea after a hearty walk.

There is a farm shop nearby, a supermarket and many other shops are a short drive away in Bridport. Mimosa is the perfect location to relax off the beaten track to the sounds of birds rather than sitting in traffic. Come and enjoy time away from your busy life at Mimosa Cottage.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin single
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Accessible wet room with shower, basin and WC
Living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, conservatory.
Underfloor heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
Fuel, power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and high chair on request
Off road parking for two cars
Garden area with lawn, patio and furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Farm shop 5 min
Pub 5 min
Beach 5 min.

About the location

WEST BEXINGTON

Abbotsbury 3 miles; Bridport 6 miles.

Lying next to the sea and Chesil Beach, equidistant between Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury, is the small village of West Bexington. This is a stunning area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as an area of Special Scientific Interest - pebbled Chesil Beach, which extends for 14 miles, from Burton Bradstock to the Portland peninsula, is part of the Jurassic Coast and now a World Heritage Site. Fishermen and walkers are well provided for, as a great variety of fish can be caught at any time of year, and the South West Coastal Path runs right alongside the beach. Only confident swimmers should attept to swim here, but Weymouth, offering lovely, gently shelving sands, is only a short drive away. There's lots to see and do within easy reach of the village. No journey to this area would be complete without a visit to picturesque Abbotsbury, 3 miles, with its Swannery, Tithe Barn and Sub Tropical Gardens, with Dorchester, Bridport, and Lyme Regis all within easy reach.

Note: max 4 people.
Note: guests need to bring their own cot linen.
Note: The Fossil and The Cross 994206, Whispering Pines 994791 and Mimosa Cottage are surrounded by lovely gardens. Whilst each cottage has a distinct and separate area for their use, these gardens are not enclosed and are on different levels, so children should be supervised.
Note: mobile reception is poor in this area.
Note: cottage is suitable for disabled person and carer.
Note: the cottage is accessed via a partially unmade road.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The bungalow was really lovely and very good for the less able.”

“Welcome wine and biscuits a nice touch, photos need updating as new kitchen and furniture fitted.”

“We have just returned from our stay at Mimosa.”

“Brilliant location and views are amazing.”

“We really enjoyed our stay there for the second year but unfortunately my husband has a degenerative condition and would need a reclining chair and adjustable bed if we wanted to come again which we would love too.”

“The website had not updated the details so it was a lovely surprise that the kitchen and seating areas had been refurbished.”

“This property is in a lovely setting but it is imossible to make it properly secure as several of the window catches are broken.”

“Lovely cottage in a great position, loads of space.”

“We had a lovely holiday in a really lovely Dwelling in beautiful surroundings it was first class.”

“Distance to beach, pub etc is vague ie 5 mins walking or driving.”

“One of our party was disabled and shielding.”

“Lovely position easy access to beach clean and comfortable but in need of updating.”

“Excellent faciñity for a disabled person”

“As a wheelchair user I have found Mimosa Cottage suitable for my needs.”

“Really wonderful place.”

“Mimosa- This cottage is located in a beautiful quiet setting, yet a short walk to a pebble beach and lovely hotel (The Manor) with a stunning terrace and beer garden.”

“This was our second visit to Mimosa.”

“A great bungalow style cottage, perfect for my disabled person, me as her carer and her assistance dog.”

“There were maintenance issues that would have made a lot of difference to my experience.”

“Cottage was beautiful and the gardens with the view was outstanding.”

“Really lovely bright cosy cottage, great for my sister who is in a wheelchair.”

“Cottage is very comfortable & spacious, with a well equipped kitchen, & lovely views across the garden, & down to the sea from the lounge area & one end of the patio outside.”

“The Facilies are exellent The only down side comment I would make is please take ...”

“Second visit to this cottage and just as welcoming as the first.”

“We were particularly impressed by the helpful owners, Sue and Henry Pearse as they moved a sinlge bed into the double room in order to facilitate the hospital bed my husband had to use.”

“Terrific cottage in fantastic location.”

“A lovely cottage, excellent for a family with a wheelchair user.”

“We were delighted with the accommodation, it was just perfect, very clean and spacious.”

“Very nice cottage in a lovely situation,the views were great.”

“Everything you could ever wish for in this accommodation.”

“Well equipped cottage, very suitable for someone with a disability.”

The property

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About the location

WEST BEXINGTON