Duck Cottage

We have just returned from a week at Duck Cottage.

It is an absolute hidden gem, and the prettiest location of any cottage we have stayed in before. There is a very good pub opposite the cottage which we enjoyed some marvellous food on several occasions. Duck Cottage is a beautiful cottage. I think the owners should update their photographs of the garden, because clearly some investment has been made and it is much improved from the current photos. We found it very comfortable, the kitchen had everything you might need, and there were plenty of games and books in the lounge to enjoy. The bonus to me of course were the ducks! They will come over to you and you can hand feed them. What a very pretty stream to look out onto. Children were playing in there and on the stepping stones and having so much fun. We had a fabulous time, and will definitely be returning!

Enjoyed a lovely holiday at Ducks cottage, with my family in a very pretty location.

The cottage was very comfortable and included everything that we needed, including lots of little special touches. An anti slip shower mat would have been useful. The garden was lovely although the steps were quite steep. The stream outside with the ducks was delightful.

We stayed here for two nights in January 2026 and really enjoyed it.

The pub is very handy as well. We are from Australia and try to stay at different places when we can. Just as a side note and to make people aware, the stairs are very steep and narrow treaded so my elderly parents struggled a bit getting up and down. That is in no way a criticism but something to be aware of when booking. The little touches were awesome. We’d have no hesitation in recommending Duck Cottage.

A beautiful cottage in a picturesque Dorset village.

Lovely pub just opposite. We only stayed 2 nights but really enjoyed our time. Weymouth is also very nice and close by. We walked to the beach from the house, a nice walk through countryside. The showers aren't that strong and mattress in twin room not that comfy but pretty minor points against the positives.

Fantastic location and a lovely cottage.

Loved the little welcome decanters and goodie basket. Was very comfortable although the single beds were not so good. The en-suite bathroom would have been nicer if the black mould had been got rid of as it’s not a cheap rental. There were lots of board games etc to use and all in all we enjoyed our stay. The pub across the road is outstanding though.

My friend & I had a wonderful, comfortable stay at Duck Cottage, in a most lovely setting.

We ate at the Springhead pub directly opposite & received such a warm welcome every time. The food was excellent and the Friday Fish & chops special so tasty and a real bargain.

Fabulous cottage Perfect location Lovely welcome basket / drinks Plenty of space for everyone.

Kitchen was very well equipped Log burner was lovely A couple of minor things: Mattress on the single beds were so hard we had to buy a topper so it was more comfortable Showers could do with a bit of TLC , main bathroom one looks old and isn’t very powerful En-suite was better but still not powerful enough and tiling in shower enclosure needs some attention . Tap in en-suite was really stiff as well.

We had a comfortable stay at Duck Cottage,loved the location, there were some lovely little touches that added to a great holiday.

It was a shame there was no gate from the garden to the steps as seen in pictures because we had a toddler. Thank you.

An absolute gem of a place to stay.

Well looked after and clean. We will definitely be recommending your property. The little extras to welcome us to our stay were wonderful. The only constructive criticism would be the mattresses on the single beds, could do with looking at.

No key in lock , when we arrived , spent a hour in pub waiting for it .

We had travelled seven and half hours so this was not acceptable. When we got it dirty linen in lounge , Hoover on landing. Didn’t look like it had been hoovered . Mouldy blind in second bedroom. Main bedroom little blind did not work . Shower in en-suite dangerous hot or freezing cold. You could not safely let a child in it . Both shower units needed up grading. State of cleanliness not up to standard. Plates / bowls in kitchen had to be cleaned before using. We would not use this property again, which is such a shame as we love that village and location.

Lovely area, Wonderful cottage, pretty duck pond and great pub for food and drink The Big +'s; Well equipped kitchen.

Shampoo, soap, towels the lot in bathrooms. Cosy lounge and great wood burner for those extra cold evenings. Great dog leg bath for that soak after a long hike! Nice thoughtful touch the tipples and treats (even for paws !) If you like ducks, buy a bag of duck food (dont feed bread or biscuits!!) they will be waiting outside the door every morning for a hand feed! Use the pub! Very friendly people dogs gets spoilt, food very good (big portions) and the

We arrived in the dark.

And really struggled to see key press numbers in the dark .Also the tv in the main room,a problem to get right channel ,not very user friendly.We had a lovely stay ,the ducks were a lovely attraction.We would definitely come back

We really had a great stay, Duck Cottage is in a beautiful location.

We enjoyed our walk to Osmington Mills and had a meal at The Smugglers Inn. We also enjoyed a family meal at The Springhead pub opposite, using our discount card ! Cottage is cosy,loved feeding the ducks

Excellent property in a lovely location.

Great facilities throughout - comfortable lounge, kitchen well equipped, lovely location. The owners were very helpful when we had a problem. Only issue was that the stairs really were too steep for my elderly mother.

We loved Duck cottage, very quaint, beautiful location - simply stunning.

Thoughtful welcome basket was really appreciated and the meal at the Springhead opposite was absolutely delicious! Many thanks - we’re looking forward to returning.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking a small duck pond and the Springhead Pub.

We were unable to gain access to the property until 16.30pm due to the cleaners running behind. No big deal and it gave us an opportunity to walk the dog around the village. The property was pleasant and there was a nice welcome pack for us our dog. We didn’t spend too much time at the cottage, and it was centrally located for the things that we wanted to do and see. We visited the Springhead pub a few times and found one of the elder female members of the team to be consistently grumpy throughout our stay. We understand the cottage is owned by the same owners and you receive a 10% discount on food and drink. Despite spending c £400 in the pub throughout the week, we were occasionally challenged on the usage of the discount if we were ordering drinks without food. This made us venture into Weymouth and try the delightful Rockfish restaurant and Dorchester where we enjoyed eating at Drgnfly. We would certainly have eaten more in the Springhead had we felt more welcomed by this one member of staff. We noted a brick BBQ in the garden which was a nice touch and although we didn’t use it, it was great to have that option. We have already recommended this cottage to friends as it was overall a delightful stay.

Ensuite bedroom a really good size.

Other 2 doubles a bit small for adults. Noise a bit of a problem on 1 night from the pub opposite. I tea towel not enough and garden furniture not adequate for 6 adults. Access with cars a bit tight Despite these minor faults we had a good holiday in a lovely cottage set in a beautiful setting

We had such a lovely stay in Duck Cottage.

A beautiful holiday home in an outstanding area. We were initially concerned about staying opposite to a pub, but it was very quiet. The cottage was very clean upon arrival and a perfect size for a family of four (plus dog). The kids loved playing on the stepping stones across the river and our dog loved the walks around the fields, 5 mins from the front door. The welcoming basket was very much appreciated - especially the book of Dorset walks, which we used quite a lot. We did have a few minor niggles - we simply could not figure out the TV (even our tech-savy 14 year old struggled) and we spent most of our evenings up in the main bedroom watching the TV up there - this was a shame, as the living room hardly got used in the end. Our black bin was half full when we arrived, leaving us very little room to put our own rubbish in and we missed the bin collection day, not knowing when it was. There was quite a knack to locking the back door, but we figured it out in the end. The duvets were all VERY Heavy (tog 15) for a summer stay! That said, we would certainly stay again and very much enjoyed our time there, so thank you Duck Cottage!

This was a lovely week in Sutton Poyntz.

Cottage was in an ideal setting (opposite a great Pub and alongside a flowing stream with Ducks on it sometimes!!). Dorset is a beautiful county and this cottage spoke volumes for the county. We felt completely at home in Duck Cottage (and so did our Pug) and would gladly go back for another week (when we win the lottery!!).

Lovely property and friendly owner and meal discount was a nice surprise Nice little hamper with duck food Only very small items were Tap in en suite bathroom was very hard to turn Handle in twin bedroom got stuck and couldn’t be opened for a while Also duck bedroom had sockets in inaccessible places But we had a lovely holiday garden was a sun trap Thank you

What a beautiful cottage!

And in such a beautiful setting to complement it too. We had a great time there. Our only problem was getting the TV to work with the satellite box but, being elderly, that might have been down to us. The cottage was really well equipped, and we loved the decor too. A big thank you to the owners for such a lovely holiday home.

Beautiful cottage in a idyllic village.

Well furnished, however, property could benefit from a deep clean. The shower in the bathroom seemed rusty (although we did not use it) and the dishwasher door did not open properly. The property was quite well equipped the only thing I saw was missing was a bath mat for when you got out of the shower. Probably too many saucepans! Which was good as we did not have to use the ones with metal handles. The welcome pack made me smile, duck food and dog biscuits, shame we didn't have a dog.

Absolutely loved staying here.

We had everything we needed and more. Fantastic facilities. Felt very at home. The property felt really well looked after and it was obvious a lot of attention to what guests could possibly need during their stay. We loved the welcome basket and the dog basket was such a lovely idea too. Brilliant location and the pub across the pond was gorgeous too!

The setting was lovely.

Nice pub and quiet village but with plenty of places to visit in the area. The cottage was fine- good sized bedrooms and bathrooms, well-equipped kitchen, secure garden for our dog; but there were some small niggles that would improve the experience E.g. back door had a knack to be able to lock it, no recycling bin. It was fine for our family of 4 but I think it would have felt a squeeze for 6 people. Overall it was a pleasant stay.

Lovely house, beautiful setting.

Could do with some TLC, mould in en suite. Couldnt use en suite shower as neighbour knocked and said when we used, we were flooding him, so 6 of us using one shower, but we managed., did report, Shame though. Very well equipped. Grandaughters loved stream, and feeding ducks and welcome pack lovely gesture. Also handy having pub opposite which we made use of. Would return despite small issues.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location.

Welcome gifts were a lovely surprise and books and board games are also supplied, useful if you have a couple of wet days like us. If not wet there are nice outside areas to sit in both front and back of the property. Do be careful using the stepping stones to cross the stream, especially on the way back from the Springhead pub. Not all our party were! :-)

Lovely place that feels like a home and in amazing surroundings.

The owners introduced themselves to us and couldn't be nicer and more helpful, especially after we released we'd left a camera full of memories at the cottage and after contacting them, they found and arranged for our camera to be sent back to us - amazing service!

Very well equiped cottage in a great peaceful location.

It would have helped if the Sykes Cottages description had mentioned that there is a microwave in the kitchen and that there are built in stair gates which were important for us as we had a small child in our party, it would have saved us bringing our own. Also the key safe was difficult to use.

Duck cottage is a delightful property.

The stream outside the front door is beautiful and a treat for the children (so shallow it’s safe to play in). The village is idyllic and the locals friendly and welcoming. Ideally positioned for exploring Dorset, close to amenities yet quiet and rural. Homely touches in the cottage add to its charm. The addition of a parasol for the garden would be useful, but it’s otherwise well equipped.

Well equipped cottage.

Thanks for welcome basket.

Internet connection was not good.

Would have liked more towels rather than the one bath, one hand towel each provided. More cups/mugs would have been better. Other than that the cottage was lovely and in a beautiful location. Pub just across the stream - pizzas very tasty!

Beautiful cottage in an idyllic position.

Perfect for a getaway! Loved it and the hamper was amazing- thank you!

Lovely stay at Duck Cottage!

It's in the most beautiful location with lots of things to do nearby. Loved being opposite the pub watching the world go by! Lovely touches were left by the owner, and the place is beautifully furnished. One of best equipped kitchens I've seen also! Thank you very much.

Beautiful cottage and wonderful welcome basket.

We loved our stay at duck cottage, the owner had thought of everything to give it a personal touch, the hamper was a pleasant surprise, the cottage was spotless and decorated to a very high standard, definitely one of our top holidays will be returning Thank you very much for a wonderful experience Jackie and Robert Bacon

Beautiful stay only thing missing no sugar or milk for a cuppa on arrival but other than that fab

This was our second visit we love it there xx And I alway recommend sykes infact I have uploaded the app on 4 peoples phones x

This is the 7th different property we have stayed in over a period of 40 years.

We knew it’s location was excellent and we weren’t disappointed, well appointed kitchen, fabulous welcome gifts. Steve and Karen more than helpful with a slight problem we had with the heating. Will be back.

Such a lovely cottage, in such a picturesque area!

! The cottage was big, clean, and just amazing for our family! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to visit Weymouth and the surrounding areas! We were also pleasantly surprised that the cottage also provided baby gates and a bed guard which it doesn’t list that it does, which was definitely a relief!!!

This was an exceptional house .

Everything we needed was there, even the knives were sharp! The welcome pack was a lovely gesture.Good location to visit Dorset Thank you

Fantastic cottage we had a great stay there!

Lovely stay - everything was perfect and quick to respond to any queries.

Many thanks

A great cottage to relax & discover the local attractions.

In our opinion the property would benefit from some regular TLC & a deep clean. Other wise this beautiful cottage will loose its appeal. The owner reacted to our requests quickly but other areas are needing attention. ie Double bedroom door is catching on the carpet making opening the door difficult. Three window catches were nearly falling off & hanging by their screws. The blind in the ensuite (rear window) required repair. The fittings in the family shower were rusty. The owner was made aware of the chipped crockery & wooden garden bench & a clothes airer was kindly replaced.

Had a lovely stay in duck cottage Very friendly little community.

The owners never introduced themselves so had no one to ask information about the area or if had any issues.

Very nice cottage and lovely location.

Lovely cottage in a great location close to both the sea and countryside.

Dog friendly and safe, enclosed rear garden. Nice touches for both visitors and their pets i.e. welcome basket, dog blankets and towels. Very comfortable and well equipped. Owners representative responded quickly to the issue of a broken blind and provided us with their contact details if there were any other issues whilst the cottage owner was on holiday. We would be happy to stay in the cottage again if visiting Dorset.

Accurately described and comfortable cottage.

A lovely relaxing break at Duck Cottage in the beautiful village of Sutton Poyntz.

Duck Cottage is a cosy cottage, with everything we needed for a long weekend break.

Beautiful well presented property.

There was a welcome hamper on arrival which was a lovely touch. Great location too. We will definitely be back !

A really cute cottage in a beautiful location.

The village is stunning and the pub on the other side of the duck pond was welcoming, had an impressive range of gin and a lovely menu. The cottage was lovely and the welcome basket was a nice touch. It was freezing when we arrived, and it took us some time to get the heating working (the boiler had been turned off!), and we were a little disappointed with the cleanliness (dirty shower screens and tiles, lots of cobwebs, needing to wash up oven trays and glasses before using them) and quite upset by finding a tablet (looked like prescription medicine) on the floor in the lounge, which could have been a big issue for a family with young children or a dog. A few more mugs and glasses would have been nice too, to save on the continual washing up. Beware also, the stairs are quite steep if you have someone who is less mobile (and there is no downstairs loo). That said it was a lovely cottage, well positioned and we loved watching the ducks out the window.

Could not get tv working someone fitted a new Freeview box.

Pillows not comfortable No tea towel Had to ask for the following, toilet roll, bin bags, logs Bought our own firefighters and sticks Needs a deep clean. Oven dirty

The cottage was absolutely fantastic, exactly like the photos.

Location was spot on, thoroughly enjoyed the Springhead pub across the duck pond. My family and I would definitely recommend.

We had a fantastic stay at the duck cottage.

It was really an awesome experience and all of us really loved the property and spent our Christmas at the cottage. It was so thoughtfully decorated and had all amenities required for a pleasant stay. Thanks for lovely gesture from owners on arrival- tipples, wine and welcome basket with goodies and lovely Christmas decorations put up on extremely short notice. They even allowed us to check out late as we had sealife visit planned on check out day Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would surely recommend to our friends and will definitely consider visiting again in future. Thanks to owners for accommodating all our requests. Highly recommend this property

Thanks for the lovely stay.

Beautiful, comfortable, clean, tidy, well presented, cottage, great location.

A very thoughtful welcome basket filled with tea, coffee pods for machine, milk(in fridge), wine, biscuits, eggs marmalade and a stick of rock! tipples of Baileys and port ! Wish more hosts showed appreciation like this! Great place to stay! Definitely want to come back

A lovely well appointed cottage set in wonderland setting Nice added touches of biscuits and tipples on arrival Would certainly return

Idyllic Cottage in a beautiful friendly village.

The Springhead (Pub) opposite was also top notch. Wonderful food, beers and Staff. We were a party of 6 adults, same family, and were taking a much needed break. It was just what was needed, peace and quiet, and a time for reflection. Could not have been any better. Weymouth and it’s beach and attractions 10 minutes away.

Lovely clean and tidy cottage sited in a beautiful friendly village with the pub opposite, just across the duck pond, with lovely Sunday lunches, a Tuesday steak night along with a full and varied menu from a light lunch to a full three course meal.

Duck cottage is home from home with everything you need and more, very comfortable, we loved the cosy log burner that we lit for a couple of hours each evening and as such we didn’t need to use the central heating even though the September evenings are beginning to chill off. A kind gesture from the owner of a bottle of white wine along with a welcoming drop of Port and Baileys Liqueur were well received. Sutton Pointz is a dog walkers paradise with lots of beautiful walks right on your doorstep. We will definitely be returning.

What patio chairs -really dirty.

Patio table n chairs - dirty. BBQ - dirty and rusty. Swing ball corroded, bats, ball n shuttlecock left over garden No rotary washing line Food left in cupboards from previous holidaymakers. Kettle stale water inside with lots of scale. No cups, oversized mugs- had to buy our own. Windows filthy, could have cleaned front windows, especially overlooking stream. Stargate at top of stairs a hazard. Hot water in both bathrooms just trickled. No plug near dressing table- had to plug in by bed and stand in bathroom doorway Toilet pan in on suite - marked. Hoover very little suction. Bin men came refused to take bin, already had bags inside from previous holiday makers. - began to smell Overall view if duck cottage For the price paid of £1680 expections of this idylic cottage was not up to our expectations. Not ideal for elderly that have issues or signs to accommodate those with walking aids or wheelchair use . It was a challenge with the steps and stairs. The cleanliness of the cottage should have been of a high standard. In vacating the property at 10am , alittle to much with what we all had to do, Strip beds, clean around, tidying up, hoovering, sweeping back and front, Getting ourselves sorted, breakfast. We all thought 12pm would have been better as the supposingly cleaners still would come in and have 3 hours. The location was as said idylic and the people from the village all very friendly, but unfortunately our family would not return to this cottage

The cottage was not ready on arrival as stated in the arrival time.

It was still being cleaned and as as such they did not clean it to an expected level in the bathrooms. There was Pubic hair left in the showers in both bathrooms.

The wine and cookies were very welcome.

Beautiful location right in the centre of the village over looking the stream and village pub.

Weymouth a short drive away, fabulous walks from the cottage. Very pretty cottage, well equipped and nicely decorated. Modern spacious bathrooms with comfortable bedrooms. The only criticism would be the twin beds in the third bedroom had very hard mattresses and the garden needed attention before our arrival, ie grass cutting and weeds pulled out.

Beautiful cottage Beautiful cottage, in beautiful setting.

First impressions were very good and overall it is a lovely cottage to stay in. However, there were a couple of cleanliness issues in the kitchen. There was grime on worktops and grease on teapot and canisters, The cooker hood needed cleaning. The kitchen bin hadn't been emptied. The utility room area was also not very clean. It didn't appear that it had been cleaned up to "Covid" standards. The garden was spoiled a little by the grass not having been cut. It is such a shame about these things, and would have easily scored 5 stars otherwise. That said it didn't spoil our holiday.

Firstly location is stunning in a beautiful village.

Very well equipped cottage, cleanliness good and tastefully decorated. Very dog friendly and spot for walkers. The only reason we rated it 4/5 stars was due to the grass was not mowed and a couple of minor issues were not addressed quickly enough. The pub across the pond was great for everyone and no noise can be heard in the cottage. We would definitely return.

Duck Cottage was immaculate, well presented, with all home comforts.

We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay our dog Charlie was well catered for with blankets and towels and he enjoyed exploring the walks around the pretty village. We also appreciated the lovely bottle of wine.

What went wrong was that you were informed we had to travel home on the 3rd day due to COVID and no one in your company called us back as promised to discuss what we needed to do to leave the property safely!

The cottage was not deep cleaned as it was suppose to be prior to our arrival and having been informed that 2 of the party had developed COVID symptoms whilst on holiday we would have thought that a more professional attitude would have been taken rather than a broken promise to call us within ten minutes to advise what the owner would like us to do and whether they would refund any of the cost as we had to leave due to Covid! Not happy at all and will not leave good feedback on other sites especially given why we had to leave and the lack of care and support we received,

The cottage was immaculate and very cosy.

The pub opposite was served great food and was very friendly. The area is perfect for exploring. My only suggestion is that the lounge needed an extra seat - the house sleeps 6 but only 5 seats in the lounge.

Set in a beautiful peaceful location, ideal for walking and visiting the coastal towns of this area of dorset.

The cottage was extremely clean and well equipped. The step staircase may be difficult for elderly. Having the Springhead Pub across the road was a bonus and we enjoyed several meals there.

Whilst we enjoyed our stay, lovely accommodation with views, there were quite a few snagging issues that need to be addressed.

We were particularly disappointed with the overgrown back garden and old dog mess, together with window blinds falling off as we are very aware that other visitors had already reported these faults. A full list has been left with the owner.

Slightly disappointed with the cleanliness especially in the kitchen had to wash all cooking pots/utensils prior to use and the oven had not been cleaned, overall the property would benefit from a bit of TLC and a deeper clean.

Overall this cottage is in a fantastic position within the village with great views.

Attention to detail within the cottage itself should had been far better. The shower unit the drain away was clogged up with scum. Cushion in the lounge ripped problems with the blinds in the master bedroom which was reported. Lastly it was a nice week so on returning to the cottage each day it would had been nice to sit outside with a drink of tea or coffee but again a bit off putting the lawn had not been mowed which in my opinion is a must, like I stated earlier these are attention to detail and should be picked up every change over.

Beautiful cottage, felt very homely, so much so we didn’t want to come home!

Loved watching the ducks in the stream and great having a lovely country pub with a 30 second walk! Sutton Poyntz is a stunning village, amazing having the gorgeous countryside hills so close by for lovely walks but also being so close to the beach! Would highly recommend x

A lovely house and a great village, so much to do close by.

Lovely cottage, beautiful village and close to all places of interest.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, lovely touches on arrival, much appreciated & enjoyed.

There were six adults and a dog, and though everything worked out okay, I felt that the kitchen and lounge didn’t really cater for 6 people in terms of seating.

This place was amazing, there were 5 adults and a dog and we all had a fantastic chilling holiday.

All the welcoming treats were lovely, warm croissants and danishes as soon as we got there. The basket of coffee pods and tbags, nutritional bars, milk and sugar. The best was the bottle of wine (waddling duck) to match the theme of the cottage and the Port and Baileys which we all enjoyed. It was lovely to watch the ducks, birds, dogs and children paddle in the stream right outside our cottage (including a few adults). The Cider, Dog and Sausage Festival was lovely on the sunday over "The Springhead", which was great, live music and lovely food and drink, and dog friendly. The rooms in the cottage were clean and comfortable, the mini toiletries were also a great touch. Plenty of utensils in the kitchen and hairdryers in Double rooms and showers were great. Plenty of storage in kitchen and bedrroms. We also enjoyed chilling in the garden and having a couple of bbqs. The footpaths and fields were great to take the dog for walks every day and Prston is only a mile up the road to walk to 2 chip shops, papershop/co-op and 2 other pubs. The Bridge pub did great food too. The only thing that would have made it better is if there was a downstairs toilet, there was a locked room outside to the left of the back door, maybe that could be turned into a toilet as one of our group was disabled. Thank you for the hire of a lovely welcoming cottage, will definitely be returning with friends next year

Perfect village location.

We'll furnished cottage with some lovely touches. Will be back soon

We had a lovely stay at Duck Cottage with our two children aged 2 and 5.

The cottage was immaculately presented and felt more like a luxury hotel than a holiday home with the mini toiletries, welcome goodies, crisp white linen, and very comfortable beds. It is also set in beautiful surroundings with a shallow stream outside the front door with a friendly collection of ducks to greet us each morning.

The cottage was very well equipped, very comfortable and lovely touches like milk, wine and even liquers made us feel welcome from the start.

Superb location, we could sit outside the front of the cottage or in the beautiful back garden. Karen the owner visited us just to make sure everything was okay.

Very pretty location and the cottage was lovely.

Tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. A joy to return to after a days sightseeing.