Lychgate Cottage

We had a great stay.

The pictures don't do the house justice. We were lucky to have gorgeous weather. The beach was 5 mins drive away - the water was so clear! My partner was obsessed with the local icecream shop (2 mins up the road). Being next to the church, with all the old stone walls, was wonderful. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to others. The only thing I would say is, if you're bringing your dogs and they are escape artists, the garden isn't wholly dog-proof. Luckily, a chap over the road was dismantling and throwing out an old mesh run, so we used it to temporarily plug a couple of gaps, which worked a treat!

We arrived at the cottage and it was even more amazing than the photos on the website.

It was so cute with lots of room. The big back room with a sofa and used as a games room didn’t get used as after being out and about all day we spent our evenings in the front room. There was every utility as if it was home to home. Towels toilet roll and a basket full of coffee tea sugar and milk and biscuits . The bedrooms were big and very comfy beds and pillows. A beautiful large front garden, enclosed . A little patio from the back games room that leads you all the way round to the front . All enclosed for dogs. We took our spaniel and it was very secure. The only one very small negative , the cottage is down a small lane next to a church . Luckily with just one car we managed to get a parking space just passed the cottage. Although there is a space outside the cottage under the dining room table window the neighbour who lived opposite would park his van there every night so when sitting at the table the van blocks the window . We could have parked there ourselves during the day but felt like we couldn’t because he obviously parks there all the time. So more than one car would probably be a problem. Over all we had the best week there and didn’t want to leave the cottage. There is a beautiful pub with amazing food 2 mins walk called the Sunray . And everything else to visit is within 15 mins drive , Weymouth front , Durdle door Portland bill light house . And local shops Tesco home bargains and everything you need . Also a lovely dairy farm shop 5 mins walk away. Thank you for the most enjoyable lovely week will definitely return to this gorgeous cottage .

No terrestrial tv channels a real pain if the weather was bad but overall a nice stay in a comfy cottage.

We had a truly wonderful stay at this lovely cottage!

Everything was clean and comfortable, from the well-equipped kitchen to the cozy living area and lovely large master bedroom Nice powerful shower to get you ready in the mornings and toilets upstairs and down. The location was perfect for relaxing and exploring the surrounding area, and parking was a breeze just outside the cottage by the Church..

We stayed at the cottage last week with Charlie our lurcher ,from the first glimpse of it to closing the door to come home we enjoyed every second in this beautiful cottage , what was wonderful was that it was furnished in keeping with a very old cottage and not spoilt with modern furnishings ,it gave an already gorgeous cottage atmosphere , it was clean warm and very well stocked with everything we needed even the cutlery in the draw that we spent 3 hours trying to find which was our fault for not looking properly ( it's above the plates and dishes inside the cupboard , we have a huge lurcher who claimed his own living room to chill in and had lots of fun in the beautiful secure garden ,we would definitely come back and thank you ,xxx

Hassle free check-in.

Cottage was clean and tidy. Found parking absolutely fine on stay there was always a space to park on the road. There was a bowl of Tea and coffees sugar and milk which was really appreciated on arrival, Loved the little complimentary cleaning box that had a cloth, sponge, a cute washing up liquid that looked like a hand cream and black bin bags. Kitchen was very well equipped. Bed in master bedroom was very comfy. Lovely Deep bath. And a shower. Lovely garden all very private. Very well situated to go and explore the many beaches, and forests and woods which were stunning Also lovely walks on your doorstep either through the churchyard to the back and through the gate,or walking down church lane and branching off to the left. Went to a couple of the local Pubs, the Pubs Smugglers inn which is very busy but good and gorgeous walks from there, Also the Stag inn 5 mins drive away which was situated in a gorgeous setting, facing the most pretty stream with willow trees and ducks. Local shops very close. Weymouth with it's harbour was nice, enjoyed a couple of cooked breakfasts sitting on the harbour side. Overall had a lovely stay at Lychgate Cottage.

From description a nice cottage in a lovely location, but parking difficulties, lack of live TV and an uncomfortable bed made our stay less than ideal.

What a beautiful beautiful house enclosed garden a delight in a lovely village.

..debating squatters rights didn't want to leave

Very characterful & tastfully decorated quirky, clean cottage.

Front garden so well kept. Just a few things to make future visitors stays even better :- 1. No salt / pepper or liquid soap 2. Cafetiere chipped glass spout 3. Rear garden , patio area just needed to be well swept 4. Extractor fans in both bathrooms very dusty & tiny soaps provided inadequate 5. Welcome pack very basic esp as check in 4pm - consider touch of putting pint milk from Craigs farm 6. Good fridge capacity - one on left seems to be pooling water in bottom 7. Towels lovely & kitchen well equipped , kitchen roll lacking. Only 2 toilet rolls for whole week , could be more generous Having said al, of the above , we would happily stay again as a delightful location with good selection of books & board games , Dvd too

A lovely spacious cottage .

Probably not suitable for people with disabilities as quite a steep narrow staircase but was perfect for us. Situated in a lovely village and ideally placed for visiting Dorset attractions. Some nice walks at bottom of village ,along the Ridgeway .

Whilst, undoubtably, this is a lovely cottage in a fantastic setting there are a few things that prospective renters need to know.

Firstly, the fact that there is no dedicated parking is clearly stated on the listing and in late September we had no problem finding somewhere to park on the streets nearby, however I would anticipate that, the the height of summer, this would become very difficult. Secondly, whilst the kitchen is very well appointed and there are ample crockery, cutlery, glasses etc there is nowhere to store food except the smallish fridge, this means that one has to use the (limited) worktop space. Thirdly, prospective renters with any mild mobility difficulties will struggle to use the bath/shower. This is very deep and narrow necessitating a very high step to get in and out of the bath. Also the fitting of the shower screen, and the lip placed to stop any water dripping onto the floor also makes entry and exit of the bath very difficult.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location.

Easy to park and a secure garden for our dog. The cottage had everything we needed and was ideally positioned for exploring the area. Lovely walk across the fields to the pub. We loved it and I could have quite happily moved in!

Lovely chocolate box cottage,nice setting and location,garden excellent,Poor General cleanliness,Extract fan in downstairs toilet not working,light bulbs not working,washing machine door seal ripped,dog pooh bag left on court yard wall,dishwasher was not emptied by previous occupier,poor parking facility,bed linen and towels excellent,furniture could do with update.

Really nice property in a great location.

I could easily live there permanently!

Beautiful cottage, well equipped, comfortable in a beautiful quiet location.

Cleanliness lets down a beautiful cottage, would have benefited being aired as smelled musty and damp on arrival. Lovely big bedrooms with comfy beds. Would definitely consider staying here again

Much larger than expected.

Parking not a problem. Key safe OPEN button bit stiff, needs drop of oil. Fridge / freezer could do with de-frosting. Poor old "Henry" requires new hose. We found upper sofa lacks neck support. Low beam at bottom of stairs. We're not tall, but we still caught it a couple of times. Overall, pleasant stay, and would consider returning.

When we arrived the keys were in the key safe as promise.

...but the key safe was hanging open. The property is a stunning chocolate box country cottage with many good features (well equipped kitchen, two good sized bedrooms (though without mattress protectors), 2 sitting areas, two toilets, virtually no creaking floorboards and only the staircase for a low beam. A powerful shower with plenty of hot water for 2 guests. A well enclosed garden much enjoyed by our two dogs with good walking in fields nearby. Our own home has no passing traffic and, whilst Church Lane is a quiet country road, it did suffer from abutting the lane and we heard every car that passed from 3am once and 5am onwards on many days! However I found the TV set up to be the most confusing item I have ever encountered on a holiday. I am not sure it is accurate to call it a "Smart TV" - it is a "Genius" as it defeated me every time! It seemed to work solely off the internet but the connection was not strong enough to support it so EVERY programme suffered from buffering - very frustrating! In summary a lovely place to stay but in need of some love and care.

Beautiful thatched cottage in lovely village beautiful front garden well kept however cottage could use bit TLC.

Yard area bit slippery due to moss and we spent week removing spiders and their webs of variously sizes from rooms and walls , definitely nightmare material when spot a huge spider and web at side of bed when plugging charger, Wardrobe hanging space limited due to extra bed in small room wardrobe and black bags in second wardrobe in main room but as only 2 adults and dog not problem but could be if anymore guests staying however, we just used small room as dressing area hanging clothes outside of wardrobe , stairs little steep and daunting not suitable if walking difficulties due to spiral effect but that part of the cottage. Modern kitchen, lovely cool stone floor, plenty utensils for all eventualities, took while to figure oven out but got there in end. Wfi patchy at times but not problematic. Parking often issue till later on as work van and cars from neighbouring resident take up all available space near cottage we had park down end of street most days after returning then moved car when space outside cottage became available. Overall lovely relaxing holiday base to go off exploring gorgeous Dorset and surrounding countryside.

Very nice house, beatiful.

We liked it very much. The shower is working poorly. Although everything was done by Sykes to fix this, the result was not yet perfect. Furthermore, it was a nice house and would like to come back again.

Your property is beautiful, but it lacks love and definitely cleaning and if you spent some time and money on the property it could be incredible.

I think this is typical of owners running a holiday let remotely.

Very pleased with the cottage and the staff at Sykes cottages were very helpful.

We look forward to staying with you company again.

Yes Windows not been cleaned since last year Dishwasher does not work unless the door is slamed shut and I mean slamed no spare lights bulb all light are different sizes The cottage is lovely but needs some one to care not just keep talking the money

The cottage and our time spent at Osmington in Lynch gate Cottage was so lovely we will return again.

Everything anyone would need was available at the cottage. It was roomy, clean and comfortable. No daily papers were available local, or by foot, as far as we established. Tv very difficult to work if your not ap friendly, however we learnt how to navigate eventually. Nice reasonable size enclosed garden if you have dogs which was a big bonus. Lovely quiet road, Off main roads which was also a big bonus. Parking not to difficult, but was only March, so quiet. Possibly more difficult high season.?! We, give this cottage ten out of ten for our stay.

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..Lychgate Cottage is warm, comfortable and really lovely. Everything you need is provided for(especially the kitchen), it’s clean, the bed is very comfortable and the sofa is great for lounging on. Osmington is a pretty village and the neighbours are great. When arrived we stopped to pick up a few supplies at the newly opened village shop and discovered we had a puncture. The shop keeper was kind and friendly but what was super special was a local couple who took us to their home to try to sort out the tyre. The washing machine door refused to open after a cycle. Sykes Cottages responded extremely quickly and efficiently on the same day and maintained super friendly contact until the problem was resolved We mainly stayed local and can recommend a walk across two fields to The Smugglers Inn, Craig’s Dairy Tea Room and Ringstead Beach. Osmington is an old village not built for cars so parking is tricky but we always found a space. The one thing that would have made our stay even better is an open fire. There’s a beautiful hearth but no insurance paid for open flames but that would be the icing on the cake.

Chocolate Box cottage in lovely village .

Good walking from the door and excellent base for the Dorset coast . Warm and comfortable although it would help if the shower door opened beyond the bath for easier access .

Desperately needs a deep clean and dissapointing standard of interior decor

Externally this cottage was very attractive.

However there were some 'comfort' challenges with a low backed sofa in the main sitting room and an inaccessible bath in the bathroom. The main bedroom was very spacious and the bed comfortable for sleep but needs some form of backrest to enable reading in bed( one of the joys of being on holiday). The stairs were a challenge as are stairs in many old cottages. Accessing the TV took some time to figure out, especially with no guidance!!! We won't be visiting again.

We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage is lovely!

Everything we needed was there, also the location was great, right near the Osmington White Horse and coastal walks. Parking was no problem at all, it was easy to find a space near the cottage. Also, it was very clean.

Lovely cottage and the surrounding villages was lovely we enjoyed our time there thank you so much Michael Tunnicliffe

Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful village.

Really friendly locals and lots to do locally. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

This was a very quaint cottage.

The garden was was lovely, the bed was very comfortable, the location was beautiful, the shower was very good and powerful. If the following points were improved, this cottage could be a "Dream Cottage". Unfortunately, for the price, it's not quite there. No easy access to TV viewing. You need relative accounts on your phone to access terrestrial TV. Only one toilet roll provided in each toilet (the very cheapest possible) and the tiniest packets of soap - antibacterial liquid soap should be provided. No condiments in kitchen - at least salt and pepper should be provided. The cups and mugs were very stained which were easily cleaned with the small amount of washing up liquid and 2 dishwasher tablets that were left for us (very mean). A notice was left asking us to remove all our bed linen on our last day. We are on holiday and don't expect to have to do this, the service charge should automatically include this.

We had a lovely stay at Lychgate cottage.

Such a great quiet location to access all the walks and close enough to drive down into Weymouth. You can walk to two different pubs, taking in the beautiful sea views down to Smugglers Inn or across fields and under the White Horse to the Springhead. The garden is enclosed and big enough making it perfect for dogs and children. Fully equipped we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and memorable. Despite not having dedicated parking we never struggled for a space on the road outside the property. Such a relaxing and enjoyable stay, we hope to be back again soon.

The property in general was very nice , however a few small issues could do with addressing, The fans in the bathroom and downstairs loo really need servicing as you can see the dirt within them and they are noisy, the bath is quite difficult to get into due to the poorly installed shower screen( this should open outwards ) , the consumer unit should also be labeled as does what, a bulb went in a lamp and tripped out the circuit, the main issue though is the local residents across the road from the property, they are quite rude/ ignorant people who purposefully make parking your car hard, a large van parks adjacent to the property visible through the window at the dinning table , infact thats all you can see, two cars park just beyond the church gates , these are owned by the property owners across the road who have driveways big enough for all the vehicles, if you do dare say hello they scowl at you and walk off, the most pleasant person we met there was the postman .

We have stayed in quite a few cottages and never ever met such horrible residents

The cottage is lovely,everything you needed was provided,the weather was great so we sat in the garden which is also lovely and well keptThe only issue we had was parking the car,very narrow roads and when you get back to the cottage after a day out It is very difficult to find a parking space.

In one of the reviews someone said that the locals were very unfriendly,but we found they were really friendly and helpful and told us about the interesting places to visit.Also the good pubs with good food.We enjoyed it very much.

Beautiful, well equipped cottage.

We had a comfortable and relaxing stay. Would re moment.

Everything was great, the property was clean and fresh, the living accommodation was spacious, great kitchen.

the garden was very pretty, I wouldnt say it was completely escape proof depending on your dog/kids. but very pretty, the village was also really nice. my partner mentioned the bath was difficult to get in and out of, because of the fixed shower shield. We could't work the towel rails in the downstairs bathroom and upstairs bathroom. But really on the whole it was great. We did not have any problems parking but we did park at the church, eventhough it stated "church parking only" we figured that we would not park there when there was a service or activity at the church as the noticeboard stated when these were. We determined towards the end of the stay that it may not have been the church who put the notices on cars it is most likely the people that live opposite the church as they use the church parking for their own and were not very friendly at all. We could not park in the designated parking space as there was a large van there most of the time. I would say that parking is the main problem with the property but it did not cause us any issues

We loved staying at this property so much, was great value for money & so pretty.

Andrew came to sort the TV, he couldn’t do it but he was first class.

The fan in the bathroom doesn’t do its job because it is totally cloggec.

Great little cottage with everything you could need and a nice little touch with the Wii we had several hours of fun on that great fully equipped kitchen.

The outside space could do with some work but was ok. Over all a nice place to stay many thanks

The cottage was really lovely and warm, spotlessly clean and cosy, had everything we needed, plenty of space for us and our little doggie, great location, plenty of great places to visit, we will definitely be back.

Cottage could generally be brightened up, cushions and curtains very tired looking.

Outside backdoor, Old gate metal latch sticking out of wall catches your body/arm when going to garden. Apart from car parking issues, excellent secure garden, perfect for dogs and walkers, location excellent for various attractions.

We are a family of 4 with children of preschool age and we had an amazing time in Lychgate cottage.

The space is fantastic, children could roam freely and enjoyed all the games and lego available. They felt safe and comfortable. Things are maybe a little aged, but everything was in working order. Apart from the washing machine - it didn't draw water at the first attempt and when you put it on spin it would draw water! We kind of gave up in the end. We had no problems with parking right next to the cottage's wall that is the side of the dining area or on the street, no one ever made us feel bad about it. Weymouth beach was the main highlight and everything was in driving proximity of 10 minutes. Brilliant holidays in a very nice accommodation!!

This was the perfect cottage for our holiday.

I would highly recommend staying here. Even our dog, who hates leaving London seemed very happy there.

The cottage was lovely and quaint but as to be expected with a property of this age there was a smell of damp, lots of cobwebs and no parking.

The listing stated that there was parking in the street but the lane is very narrow, a lot of residents had no drive and more than 1 vehicle. The residents that did have drives had no parking signs opposite their drives as they would not be able to access them if there was a vehicle was parked. On our first night a resident told us to move our car as there were tractor and trailers up and down the lane and our car would get damaged. We parked where he suggested and in the morning we had a note from the parish council on the car asking us not to park there. This cause us some upset!

Our holiday was perfect, the cottage was beautiful, great place to relax and plenty of walks on the doorstep, very dog friendly.

.. Will definitely be booking again..

Loved it

Everything about the cottage was as said in brochure.

Excellent accommodation, situation and facilities. Would book again. Thank you.

My wife and I + doggie had a wonderful week at Lychgate Cottage blessed by great weather.

The cottage has magical memories for me, as my mother lived there a long time ago and I hadn`t seen it for 70 years. It was wonderful to be back. I have posted a message about the holiday including a picture of the house on my Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/diddydavidhamilton

We found the whole process smooth and well organised.

We have never considered a UK holiday before but because of the current circumstances we chose to this year and we were very pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was exactly as described and the service received when booking was excellent. We also had a maintenance issue during our stay when the shower stopped working. Within hours this was resolved. All round we are very pleased with the service we received.

The cottage was brilliant and exceeded expectations in most respects.

Little things which would have improved the experience. A supply of toilet rolls and kitchen towel. I took tee towels and dishwasher tablets as they aren't normally supplied but they were available. Lounge flooring needed a wash but that's understanable with dogs and walkers staying.

We enjoyed a lovely week in Lychgate Cottage - pretty well perfect for us & our 2 Scottish Terriers.

The cottage was well equipped, yes a bit old fashioned in places but with a sparkling new kitchen. Fabulous to have great walks we could do from the village without always having to load the dogs into the car but near enough to Weymouth to enjoy trips in for fish & chips or wandering along the esplanade & around the harbour. Definitely one on our list for visiting again!

Lovely, spacious cottage in a peaceful location.

Close to coastal walks a bonus with the dog. Would highly recommend.

The cottage was beautiful and very spacious would definitely recommend as we will definitely be going back there again

The cottage looks idyllic and its setting is incomparable; however for a long stay (two weeks) the furniture is very uncomfortable particularly if you have a 'back'!

Presumably nothing can be done about the tv reception which is very bad and frustrated our Wimbledon efforts!! Touches appreciated were the laundry change mid holiday, and the scrupulous maintenance of a very beautiful garden. Thankyou!

It was in a fabulous location, had a beautiful garden, near a nice pub, the sea.

The only constraint was the parking, even though we had enough room it was a bit of a worry that we were going to upset neighbours. Could have done with a better range of games for rainy days as we were all adults. The kitchen didn't have enough dishwasher tablets! or enough toilet roll. Otherwise a very enjoyable experience and would/have recommended it!

Lovely cottage in great location.

Very warm and welcoming. A home from home.

Cottage was beautiful and well equipped however the tv aerial connection was a continual problem causing us to contact the local office on more than one occasion.

This should be looked at ASAP.

Excellent - quiet location very handy for walks from the village & well appointed accomodation. Would recommend - stayed October 2016.

We loved every second of our stay at the cottage, can't wait to go back! Stayed November 2016

Ideal location Beautifully appointed cottage. Stayed May 2017

We have just returned from a lovely holiday staying at Lytchgate Cottage. It is in a beautiful location and it is well equipped and very comfortable. I would highly recommend - stayed June 2017

Didn't need to contact Dream Cottages at all, everything about the booking was fine. The cottage itself is perfect, beautiful, and we enjoyed our stay so much we have booked again for later in the year. We specifically wanted a cottage to take our 2 dogs with us - it was perfect for us - location, equipment, cleanliness - outstanding. Thank you. Stayed June 2017

An outstanding holiday property of charming architectural character. Very clean and spacious. Very well furnished and we a well appointed kitchen. Lovely garden and good patio to eat out. Some evidence of the owner's presence which gave it a welcoming feel. I'd recommend it highly – Stayed July 2017.

Once again we enjoyed our stay at Lychgate Cottage in Osmington. The weather was excellent to add to our enjoyment of the holiday. Many thanks Stayed July 2018