Blueberry Cottage

We stayed at Blueberry Cottage during the heatwave in the last week in June with temperature's hitting 33°c!

Unfortunately we have a little dog which meant we were unable to go to all the local places and attractions for which the cottage is so well placed. That said, the lounge in the cottage remained cool and comfortable and the cottage was well equipped with everything you might need. Some people complained about the dishwasher not working correctly but we used it with no problem at all. The mattress in the main bedroom, whilst fairly comfortable could offer a little more support, though the single bed mattresses were lumpy and uncomfortable. Be aware that the bathroom is downstairs so if you have mobility issues that may be a problem particularly as the shower is over a bath with a shower curtain that needs replacing. The enclosed garden was a godsend and the cottage is right in the centre of the village, which is idyllic and offers several walks. Another major plus point is the fact that The Springhead pub is only about 100m away! It has a decent menu and the food is really good. Despite the few quibbles we would thoroughly recommend Blueberry Cottage and would definitely return in cooler weather!

Twin room pillows were very soft and mattress was lumpy.

Called twice for a light bulb and dishwasher not working correctly, and it was dealt with promptly; unfortunately, it still didn’t work properly. When I booked the accommodation, it said dog friendly and I was planning to bring my dog, but after paying the balance it stated you weren’t allowed to leave the dog when going out, so I was unable to bring the dog. This information would be helpful to have before booking.

The cottage is actually much more spacious than the photos suggest.

The village is beautiful, with views of the hills and lots of public footpaths for country walks. The pub is only a minutes walk away and does great food. Some previous reviewers had suggested that parking is an issue. We stayed the last week of May and had no issues. Only slight negative is that the frying pans have lost their non-stick and could do with being replaced.

This was our third visit to the property in thirteen months.

Each time it has been spotless. The beds are comfortable and it is well furnished. The situation is excellent, in a charming, unspoilt village. The facilities are more than adequate; however if I was to nitpick, a rubber safety mat inside of the bath/shower would make getting in and out safer for seniors. The radio does not have DAB. We had no trouble parking this year but there are limited spaces close to the property so it can get a bit competitive. The garden is a safe place for a small dog like our terrier.

This is the sixth time we have stayed at Blueberry Cottage and would certainly book again.

The cottage is clean and comfortable, located in a lovely village with good local walks and a welcoming dog friendly pub nearby. The only downside is that the bathroom is downstairs which, as we get older, may prove to be an issue in the future.

Another fantastic stay at Blueberry cottage.

Such a comfortable and very well equipped cottage, set in such a picturesque village with a gorgeous duck pond. Shame the pub was closed for refurbishment but this didn't stop us enjoying Dorset and finding new places to explore. The local neighbourhood are very friendly. The cottage is perfectly placed to explore Dorset. We hope to stay again next year.

Lovely stay will book again.

As per our previous stay at this property, the location suited us well for exploring Dorset.

The village is delightful. The facilities were all we needed and it is a comfortable house. Visitors may not always get the best parking position, but this is a minor quibble - we hope to be booking again.

Overall enjoyed our stay.

Close to Weymouth centre and beach. Ideal location for visiting places. Very picturesque village. Parking was a bit of an issue for us. We did note that on road parking was available, on details , it just was not always easy to park near the cottage, there was a fight for spaces . We had to go to a field near the pub at one point. We do like to see our car and the narrow lanes around the cottage with trucks and vans squeezing through past almost continuously was a concern. It’s a very busy village with vehicles and walkers. The local pub, bustling. Pub serves good food and dog friendly. Bathroom downstairs and through the lounge to the kitchen, was a bit of a concern at night, down twisting stairs. We left lounge light on but noted the torch. Watching height of ceiling on descent too for us taller people. It’s a very old cottage although nicely modernised to modern standards and very clean and nicely maintained. A few extra dishwasher tabs( only 2 left) a couple of tea cloths and a scourer would have been nice. Had to purchase these things as usually find these provided.

A really clean and tidy rental in the middle of a very pictureskew village.

Duck pond very pretty and nicely maintained; pub within a few doors had a great atmosphere and food. If you are looking for a few days of peace away from the madding crowd, then this is it. Local Spar supermarket within walking distance.

Beautiful cottage, lovely location, great facilities.

Best cottage I've booked so far, spacious and you're able to relax and enjoy the area which is special in itself. Only downsides were parking proved a challenge now and again (my car received a scratch) and the bedding in the main bedroom was stained and dirty. This maybe just something that can't be boiled out but it was slightly off putting

Lovely cottage provided everything we needed in a beautiful location.

Quiet village but close to amenities, lots of nice walks for the dog on the doorstep. Would definitely recommend this property.

Beautiful cottage.

At our age would make a lovely home to retire to. Sitting in the garden the noisiest thing was the bees on the lavender. The nearby pub had events the 1st 2 night we were there and we could here nothing, food also good there. Wonderful old village. Very friendly locals. Nearby Preston has 2 local shops, 2 chip shops & 2 more good pubs with good food. Bus service from Preston is excellent. Stunning part of England

Beautifully presented cottage, very clean and comfortable.

We couldn’t fault it all, however the only negative feedback I could provide would be replace the shower curtain with a screen, We had a fantastic week in a lovely cottage in an idyllic village. Well worthy of the 5 stars given

Generally satisfied with the cottage in ideallic surroundings.

Kitchen products such as silver foil, paper towels, kitchen towel was not supplied and a packet of Aldi biscuits as a welcome felt a little cheap. There was 1 kitchen knife missing, tried phoning at weekend to let them know, however the number is not manned at the weekend.

Disappointed to find that on arrival there were no shelves in the door of the fridge and that, on departure, the owner still hadn’t managed to source delivery of a replacement.

Hopefully this will not be an issue for future tenants. The provision of an anti slip mat for the shower would be beneficial and the Nescafé coffee sachets provided in the welcome pack had an expiry date of June 2024. The cottage however is in a delightful location and we enjoyed our stay.

This is a delightful, attractively presented property in an idyllic village, quiet but centrally situated to explore most of Dorset easily.

We would love to return. Our visit was during a very warm week in May so we did not have to use the heating. Nor did we use the oven or dishwasher so cannot comment on those. Just a few minor points: an anti-slip mat for the shower would be safer, especially for us older types; the contents of the blue information folder could do with some updating as some of the information seems to relate to the Covid era. For example there are contradictory instructions about what to do with the bedding when guests leave (compared with the information on the website). In one place it says you can check in at 2pm but I think the Sykes standard is 3pm. The microwave was easy to figure out but the instructions relate to the previous model. The bin pedal is broken. Previous reviewers have commented on parking. In our limited, week long experience we were usually able to park away from the telegraph pole, but still outside the property to allow service vehicles passage on the narrow road. Perhaps this varies from month to month.

The cottage is beautiful and so perfectly placed.

Very impressed at how well equipped it is, especially the kitchen. We had a very comfortable stay and will definitely return and recommend to friends and family. Our dog absolutely loved his walks around the area, everyone is so friendly, the duck pond is idyllic and the pub serves very good food. Perfect in every way. We will be back soon.

A lovely cosy cottage in a picture postcard village.

This is an excellent location to explore from either by car or by foot as there are a number of great scenic walks from the village itself. The village pub is very welcoming and overall for me a week was not enough.

Great location, nice and clean but why so mean?

We've stayed in lots of other cottages where we've had a welcome hamper and flowers, but in Blueberry Cottage, the one dishwasher tablet left strategically on the worktop sort of says it all really,.

A wonderful cottage in a absolutely stunning village.

A small walk from the cottage takes you to the village pub. And the duck pond. There are many walks in the area that are suitable for dog walkers. Supermarkets within a 15 minute drive. And lots of local attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it.

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location.

No parking problems at all. Peaceful location. Spacious downstairs with well equipped kitchen.

Great little cottage and an excellent find.

Lovely local pub 50 metres away with good food and fresh pizzas (day dependant). Would stay again.

Lovely place Lovely location dog friendly pub with good food and friendly staff 1 minute walk away.

lots of walks in the area

The cottage was excellent.

.comfortable, plenty of space, and quiet...ideal location. Enclosed garden and plenty of walks for the dog too. Would definitely recommend.

Our fifth stay at the property - will be back!

For people who bring their dogs, we think it would be a good idea to have an outside tap so that we could hose them off after they have been out walking or on the beach.

Also there was no spare bin bags, although this may of been an oversite. But apart from that we were very impressed again with Blueberry cottage after our second visit.

Beautiful cottage, with all the amenities and well equipped kitchen.

We have stayed here several times and it has always been good.

Arriving in November, there was a lovely warm welcome on arrival the heating was on and tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. The only thing was why is it still a 5pm admission? All other properties we stay at have reverted back to there pre-Covid times.

We enjoyed our stay in Blueberry Cottage which was comfortable and well appointed, the only drawback was the cheap cooker which was really awkward to use and slow to heat up.

Otherwise, the village is a great place to stay, not far from the coast and we couldn't believe how quiet it was.

Lovely cottage in a lovely village.

Pub food is good and the cottage is in a great location to visit the local area.

We love staying at Blueberry Cottage it is such a comfortable cottage for the family.

It has everything we need. The surrounding countryside is idyllic for walks and being at one with nature. The village community is so welcoming and friendly too.

Lovely cottage great location, Springfield pub very welcoming great food more importantly to us our dog was welcome locals friendly.

Huge parking problems Unfortunately on arrival the oven needed cleaning. TV poor reception Quite disappointed not to have a dog welcome pack. Thank you for our milk, tea, coffee and biscuits. Overall we had a fantastic holiday. Not happy stripping bedding

We had a comfortable stay at blueberry cottage,Only a downstairs bathroom which wasn’t made clear, no basic salt pepper, oil hand wash,etc but enjoyed our stay

There are two things that were unsatisfactory.

The first was that the recycling provision was woeful. All that could be recycled at this property was glass, aerosols (!) and cans. Having stayed in Sutton Poyntz previously I know the Council recycles much more. I wou9 suggest this is addressed. The other issue was that the lighting over the hob was poor, verging on dangerous. The under cabinet lights didn’t extend over the hob and the extractor light, which was provided by blue bulbs was worse than useless. Who puts blue bulbs in an extractor hood? Other than these two issues, which I am very unimpressed by, the cottage was good.

Blueberry cottage is lovely and cosy, it has all the amenities you want and beautifully comfortable beds, the owners were very helpful when asked.

And the cottage is set in a pretty, friendly village, a really good dog friendly pub is just 60 steps from the cottage ( not that we were counting!) The only thing we found was that the sofas were uncomfortable but we loved everything else about this lovely cottage.

First time away for Christmas and new year, was the best 2 weeks, we really enjoyed it, the cottage was absolutely beautiful, the bed was very comfortable, cleanliness was good, we also had a cleaner come out midweek to clean and change all beddings, would highly recommend this cottage, will definitely be back there in the future

Lovely cottage!

Perfect for us and the hound. Beautiful village, great pub over the road.

We loved the house and location and thought it very good value.

The older part of the cottage is full of character with stone walls and tiled floors (good for when you come back in muddy boots) and the newer extension includes the bathroom and kitchen which is spacious, warm and sunny. The bed was very comfortable too.

We had a fantastic time.

Loved the location and the cottage. A few observations were: There is no clothes airer to dry clothes inside if the weather is bad. The sofa has seen better days and is very uncomfortable. Also the iron and ironing board needs replacing. The double mattress is very uncomfortable and much too soft. Sykes cottages need to be very clear that the cottage has downstairs toilet only.

The property is adequate.

Lovely bright and spacious kitchen, nice outdoor area. The bedrooms not on the big side and the lounge a bit gloomy. In a great location, peaceful and very pretty.

Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean with very comfortable bed!

It is situated right in the heart of Sutton Poyntz with some great walks and pubs on your doorstep. My only criticism would be the absence of cushions on the patio chairs, the cottage has a lovely sunny patio area however the metal chairs which are provided(which have obviously had the cushions removed) are so uncomfortable it is quite impossible to sit on them unless you perch on the edge. I am not quite sure why the cushions have been removed perhaps due to getting wet if it rains, however maybe wooden or wicker chairs would be a preferable more practical and definitely more comfortable option?

Lovely cottage, beautiful location, everything we needed for ourselves & our dog - some nice pubs in walking distance from the cottage.

Some fantastic walks in the countryside to take the dog.

The cottage was lovely and as described.

It was in a beautiful setting, near to a pub and shops were a short drive away. Other reviews stated that there is limited parking near the cottage. I agree, but we always managed to get a space each day . At the cottage itself, the outdoor chairs needed cushions as they were very uncomfortable without. The landing light also needed a bulb in it, but these are minor issues. We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend this accommodation.

We had to go out and buy basics, such as bleach, cooking oil, salt and pepper.

Wherever we have stayed this has always been left. Obviously not a major problem bit if you want the property left clean and tidy it would be helpful to leave Anti bac for the kitchen and bleach for the toilet. Otherwise cracking little cottage.

The cottages was very pleasant, clean and comfortable.

The only thing we would say negatively is the outside seating needs to be addressed as the chairs had no cushions and were most uncomfortable without. The only other downside is the parking, we could not park outside of the cottage at all as the cars that were parked there when we arrived on the Friday evening didn't move all week, we therefore parked outside of the pub but when it is high season and busy that may prove very difficult to do. Other than these two little niggles we had a lovely week and enjoyed the cottage very much. The best places to eat are The Smugglers Inn at Osmington Mills and the Seven Stars at Moreton both of these are so much better than the pub in the village both food and atmosphere also The Crown Inn at Stickland does a really good Sunday roast.

Had an absolutely great holiday at Bluberry cottage with our dog, the village was so pretty and welcoming, the cottage exceeded our expectations.

Would definitely recommend a stay here

very comfy cottage in good location

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village.

Booking with Sykes is so easy and hassle free- would highly recommend!

Our Cottage was in a perfect location, lovely and quiet and had all the amenities. Only fault is the hob doesn’t heat well at all and so needs replacing or fixing apart from that I would definitely stay here again!

Garden furniture really uncomfortable.

Think they perhaps should have a fitted cushion on that weren’t included.

It was our 2nd visit to this cottage, and we would go again, perfect location in Sutton Poyntz and for visiting Dorset - only issues were that the hob only seems to work on the 2 smaller rings and so it could do with replacing for a better one, it made cooking a meal a chore when it shouldn't be and that the outdoor patio chairs are uncomfortable ones for sitting on and could do with some seating pads for them or again replacing - everything else was perfect

Lovely little cottage in the beautiful village.

Ideal for my dog, and loads of country, coastal walks. Only down side there very pepply beaches.

Pleasant cottage in a beautiful village.

Within 30 minutes walk to the beach at Bowleaze. Parking near to the property is an issue as local residents take up most spaces available. The property was very clean and tidy. Lovely outdoor space. The electric hob is not very efficient and the gas fire would not turn on. However a very enjoyable stay.

Cottage was really lovely with everything we needed.

Set in a beautiful little village with pub opposite duck pond. Our only problem, and this is us and not the cottage owners fault, was that we have a spaniel and the wall around the garden is only about 4 foot high, which he jumped within about 3 minutes of our arrival. Other than that we had a lovely week away with plenty of good dog walks on the doorstep. Bowleaze beach within walking distance also very pleasant.

It was a really nice and comfortable cottage and we had a great time.

However, there were three issues: 1- No private parking. Off-road parking was difficult due to a very narrow road. 2- The hub was not strong enough to cook on (low heat output). 3- The cold basin tap in the bathroom was loose and leaking (which I called to report to the owner).

We enjoyed our stay and the cottage is very nice, the village is lovely, parking could be an issue but we were lucky and managed to park outside most days.

Lack of an upstairs loo could be an issue for some folks. The kitchen is looking rather tired with damaged units and the hob is very slow to warm up.

Blueberry cottage is very nice, well maintained and modern, warm, good facilities, enjoyable place to stay.

The location, almost equidistant between Weymouth and Dorchester and in a quiet village is excellent. On the downside, car parking is a problem. There is no designated parking spot for the cottage and the locals are extremely possessive of any spaces going, including in front of the cottage itself. We parked as far as 200 yards away opposite the village pub. A minor problem concerns the loo which is on the ground floor off the kitchen. Navigating steep stairs from the bedroom in the night to visit the loo is not ideal. Almost reminds me of early years, at least this loo is inside! On a wider issue, why do Sykes insist on Friday to Friday lettings? Friday is the worst day of the week for road travel. Arriving on holiday in an unfamiliar place fraught from Friday travel is not the best start to a holiday. We use other holiday cottage agencies who are happy with Saturday to Saturday lettings and I'm afraid whilst Sykes continue with this Friday to Friday situation, we shall prioritise those other agencies for cottage bookings.

We were delayed access by 7 hours to facilitate the COVID clean.

The work surfaces, glasses, cooker were dirty. Under the toaster and microwave was ground in dirt. The soft cushions on the settees smelt disgusting and there were sweet wrappers and a red cardigan under one of the beds. Cleaning, they don’t know the meaning of the word.

This was our 3rd stay at Blueberry Cottage and was as good as always.

Lovely cottage in excellent location.

The location is great and the village has a good feel about it, although i am not sure what it would be like out of season with so many rentals available.

Having a pub in such close proximity was also great. With regards to property, it was very nice although there are a couple of things i would like to point out: 1) It could have been cleaner, a lot of cobwebs in corners of ceilings. - not sure if this was due to lack of use owing to Covid. 2) Oven and hob were next to useless. The hob could do withe being exchanged for a modern one with more effective heating rings. Very old fashioned. The oven was ok, but again rather lacking in punch when cooking. The wifi was a great bonus which kept the kids happy. Overall it was a great stay, with a few minor tweaks it would be a perfect property!

Cottage is in a central but very quiet position in the beautiful village of Sutton Poyntz.

Great pub a stones throw away but no noise at night. Minimal traffic down lane. Comfortable beds and peace and quiet meant a good night's sleep every night. Lovely sunny large kitchen with sun trap patio was a highlight of our stay. Neighbours were very friendly. Great walks on your doorstep. I recommend the walk up the hill to sit on the Osmington White Ho rse for amazing views of Weymouth harbour. We would definitely love to stay here again.

Well what a cottage.

What a place to stay. The village is a beautiful tranquil place. Lots of nice walks, locals are very pleasant. The cottage had everything in place. Garden was a bonus for our dog. She loved it too.

Good Morning - we both had a wonderful time at Blueberry Cottage even with storm Dennis !

We will be booking again next year ! Great walks and runs around the area - always good when you find a good pub also ! Thanks again Stuart and Katie and Mabel

The cottage is in a good location.

However it is difficult to park close to the cottage, the Lane is narrow and the village does become busy at weekends. The lounge area is quite cool in the winter months and the gas fire did not work. The sofas are uncomfortable, so it was not pleasant to sit and watch TV. I sat on the hard dining chair. As I was uncomfortable I ended my stay early by two days. I did contact Sykes Customer service on my return to inform them of my stay and these problems. Neither they or the owner of the cottage were prepared to offer a small refund by way of compensation . So I was a little disappointed.

Blueberry Cottage is the most splendid holiday home.

It is like home from home. The location is amazing with really friendly neighbours. Also the staff that work at Dream Cottages are so friendly they helped us secure our favourite holiday home. I would like to thank them all.

Very clean and cosy cottage in a great location.

Only issue was that there were no plugs in basin or bath, no problem if you just wanted to shower. Would recommend and consider returning.

lovely cottage ,great location ,nice walks from door ,only negative gas log burner hard to light but used central heating instead would recommend cottage .

The cottage is lovely and in a perfect setting for a relaxing break, with a fantastic dog friendly pub over the road.

The staff are very friendly, they serve great food, a great selection of real ales and of course gin. Great walking and cycling in and around the area. The cottage is very well presented and is of a good size, it worked well for 2 adults, 2 teenagers and a small dog. It had everything we needed, apart from a hairdryer which would be helpful. Might be worth mentioning that the cottage has a ground floor bathroom in the description as its not to everyone’s liking but it was fine for us. We would definitely stay there again.

Fantastic holiday - the cottage was in a super location, everything was straightforward, all instructions spot on. Cottage was clean & well appointed, perfect for all our needs. Would use Dream Cottages again & would highly recommend.

Had a fantastic time. Beautiful little village Cottage set in amazing surroundings. Loads of costal walks and lovely pubs. Can't wait to go again. Stayed April 2016

Everything was great, good communication. Everything done via email makes it all very easy. Cottage was lovely. Can't wait to book again. Stayed April 2016

Beautiful and charming cottage in pretty village. Immaculately clean and refurbished to a very high standard with a fantastic feel about it - we would buy this cottage in a flash -it was that good. Incredibly well placed for most attractions and no more than 5/6 minutes to nearest beach. Would stay here again without hesitation and would use Dream Cottages without a doubt - great service with immensely helpful, friendly people - stayed October 2016

This is a beautiful cottage, in a most beautiful area of Dorset, and I fully intend to book this again next year, and would most certainly recommend dream cottages to my friends and family. Thank you. Stayed May 2017

Absolutely perfect place for the family , plus Lily the dog. In fact thinking of booking the same week again - stayed July 2017

Loved the idyllic setting of Blueberry Cottage in Sutton Poyntz. Enjoyed exploring the Jurassic coast and surrounding areas and had a wonderful pub on the doorstep. Everything we needed was provided and the place was very clean. Would highly recommend this place! Stayed July 2017

Excellent tidy cottage. Ideal setting for walking our puppy, and a great local pub. Stayed April 2018

Very nice and excellent property. Stayed November 2018