Rosamond

As this is our third visit, I can confirm that we love Rosamund.

It it so peaceful and every time we visit we find different things to enjoy in the area. We had the benefit of decent weather this time but I would recommend staying here to anyone, no matter what the weather conditions are.

A lovely bungalow however a few things could have made it a five star.

Very disappointed with the kitchen pots & pans. They look very old, loose handles & look very worn. The oven small baking tray is fit for the bin. I couldn't use it & bought two new ones in Bridport hardware store to use whilst there & brought them home. Very surprised no outside light only a portable torch to take outside which wasn't ideal when trying to see a black dog down the bottom of the garden. A hook or double hook would be useful on back of bathroom door as nowhere to hang dressing gown or clothes before a shower. A mirrored cabinet would be better instead of just a mirror in the bathroom as our toiletries & dental things got very hot on windowsill. The views are outstanding & the property was clean..Sad the recliner leather sofa wasn't working think it had been disconnected. Bed was comfy & plenty of storage in bedrooms The heated towel rail in bathroom was brilliant to dry the towels. New driveway very spacious & flower borders pretty. Would recommend the property & looking forward to returning next year.

An absolutely wonderful cottage.

Beautifully clean and well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The garden is very large and seems to be inspired by the RHS so beautifully done and fantastic for the dogs to play chill in. So good we have already booked again for next year. I think the only downside is there is no phone reception at all so maybe a pay phone might be a good idea just in case of an emergency. Otherwise an absolutely fantastic cottage.

Exceptional, they have thought of everything you might need ,very impressed with the standard of cleanliness and furniture.

Thank you.

Exceptionally clean and comfortable property with lovely countryside views from the lounge and dining area.

The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Easy parking on the front driveway and enclosed garden at the rear, which our dogs loved. Although set in a quiet rural location The property is only a short drive from Hive Beach and the busy market town of Bridport. Would definitely recommend this property.

Cottage clean and very comfortable with everything you needed.

Mature garden appreciated by the dogs. Village is very quiet with no shop,nearest one was ten minutes by car. The New Inn has recently changed management, food was disappointing as we had to send meals back because they were cold.

Our third visit, definitely hope to come again.

Beautiful setting, and cottage is so clean, bright and spacious.

Lovely bungalow with beautiful views at the rear of the property.

Close to Bridport and Weymouth not too far away, beaches easy to get too. Property was well presented with a gorgeous well maintained garden. Even though weather a bit hit and miss we had a great fortnight in a very peaceful location. Will certainly consider returning next year. Colin and Nicola Hill

The property was just as described, thank you for the kind welcome gifts, everything was clean, spacious inside and out - the garden was great for the dogs!

Lovely area with a nice local pub. Perfect stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rosamond.

It is very cosy, comfortable and clean with a lovely big garden and beautiful views. The welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits was very generous. The location is quite rural with a lovely pub in walking distance. We would definitely recommend Rosamond and would love to return in the future. Thank you ☺️

Lovely cottage with an amazing view from the back garden.

An excellent, well equipped bungalow in a fantastic position with wonderful views from the living and dining area just 10 minutes walk from the local community run pub.

Great for walking directly from the property and for visiting the wonderful county of Dorset. Everything was as advertised and we had a wonderful week with our Dutch friends. Thank you!

The bungalow is in a quite area and is clean and tidy with everything you need for a great stay.

Dogs loved the garden and we did like sitting out in the evening watching them running around. When it got chilly in the evenings it was nice to sit and watch TV in comfort. Local people are friendly and helpful, as I wanted to take the dogs for a walk but had no idea where there was walks for them. Locals showed me where to go. Only 3 things I would have liked to have had. 1. Somewhere to store the shopping in the kitchen as there is no storage space for food as all. Kitchen units are all full on things that you may need, too much really. Had to move a lot of items into other kitchen units to be able to put food in one half of a kitchen unit. We like to do a weeks shopping at a time so it was hard to put it anywhere. Ended up putting lots of it in the bedroom draws and clothes on the floor of the wardrobe. 2. It would have been nice to have a clothes line outside to dry the washing after the first week. 3. A light for the back garden would also have helped when you have a dog/s, so you can see where they are in the dark.

Spacious, well equipped and in a lovely, quiet location Rosamund is a very comfortable property.

It is in a beautiful area from where you can explore the coast and countryside of southern Dorset. We loved the marvellous view over to Shipton Hill from the back garden, watching the bird life and even bats hunting after dark. We were fortunate to have warm, sunny days for our week in Shipton Gorge so saw it at its best. We had read good things about the village pub and hoped to enjoy its hospitality but it was closed for refurbishment! Would certainly recommend Rosamund.

Lovely place to stay Home from home, very clean and comfortable.

Host left us extra treats, even for our dog, very welcoming. Decorated for Christmas and was lovely. We loved the area and the views from the window. Would certainly recommend and we will hopefully be back.

This bungalow was outstanding in cleanliness, comfort and the view from the back garden.

Situated in a delightful village and very close to Hive beach and cafe, which was beautiful. Only 35 minutes away from Durdle Door, one of our favourite days out. The bed was very comfortable, the shower excellent and the cottage had everything you could think of for a comfortable stay and the kitchen well stocked with equipment. They even thought of a nightlight in the hallway so if you get up in the night to use the bathroom, you're not stumbling around. All-in-all perfect! The garden was fully enclosed so very dog friendly.

Another enjoyable stay, unfortunately someone else has already booked "our" week next year so we'll be trying somewhere else in the vicinity in 2025.

Well presented modern detached bungalow in a very peaceful area, well located for access to Dorset's delights.

Well equipped and maintained. Very pleasant outlook to front and beautiful view of typical Dorset country landscape to rear. Very comfortable throughout + amazing shower! Choice of indoor and outdoor seating areas for best sunlight benefit.

This’ll is a loverly bungalow in a superb location.

Very well equipped, very comfortable and set up to a vey high standard. We will definitely visit again.

Excellent Cottage and one of the best we've stayed in.

Really well equipped, clean and a peaceful location. Gorgeous views from the back of the cottage. We would definitely recommend and hope to come back in the future.

Property is comfortable and spacious.

Tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. Beautiful well kept enclosed garden which our dog loved. Bungalow is in a great location to visit many places and in short walking distance to a local friendly pub. Highly recommend this property

Lovely property, there was everything needed to make our holiday enjoyable, the property was beautifully clean and beds were wonderful and comfy, Maggie was very helpful and kind.

Top-class accommodation in a peaceful setting, this bungalow is the best self-catering I've ever stayed in.

I heartily recommend Rosamond and would have no hesitation in returning here.

We had a lovely short break, the accommodation was very clean and comfortable.

Would recommend this property and we hope to stay again.

It was your first visit and hopefully won’t be our last , very homely , clean , kitchen very well equipped , the views wow beautiful , good WiFi , no phone signal so have to remember to make any phone calls when your out n about .

Rosamond is comfortable, well equipped and in a great location for visiting the local beaches.

The garden is secure and it is just a short walk from the dog friendly village pub which serves good food. We will return to this property.

The property was very clean and comfortable with an attractive and well maintained garden and a wonderful view.

The friendly owners responded very quickly when we had to contact them about an electrical problem on our first morning.

You couldn't wish to stay in a better property than "Rosamond".

We had a lovely time here. It's location is in a lovely little village just 2 miles outside Bridport with everything you would need. The cottage was really clean throughout, and had everything you would need. The local Pub (just a few hundred yards away) is a little gem, with great food, good beer, and the most welcoming landlady. All in all we had a wonderful stay at Rosamond and would recommend it to anyone.

Just spent a lovely week in Rosamond cottage.

Fantastic location, everything was within easy access. The garden has a very scenic outlook, perfect for a relaxing stay. The accommodation was exceptional and had everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. Highly recommend !

This was our 2nd stay at this holiday home Maggie made us very welcome with the little Hamper upon arrival .

The home was clean ,tidy and well maintained. The view is beautiful from the lounge and dinning room we really didn't want to come home . Just a short walk from the property is a lovely village pub which serves very nice meals and very friendly service .

The owners go the xtra mile with little touches.

They leave you milk T bags biscuits even dog biscuits for our furry friends. The property was emaculately spotless clean .

A well maintained , clean and well equipped cottage .

The view is wonderful and the area of Shipton Gorge is peaceful and pretty. We can truly recommend this cottage.

A lovely property with a beautiful view.

It was the perfect size for a family of four with a dog. I was a little apprehensive about our two teenage girls sharing a room but they had a great time. The property was nicely decorated and the second toilet was a bonus. The garden was lovely and were able to have the patio doors open and enjoy the peace and quiet. Having milk, tea etc waiting for us was a lovely surprise and we really appreciated the thoughtful things like a towel for the dog, poo bags and even a spare lead. We cannot wait to return!

Rosamund is a luxury cottage with beautiful views over the West Dorset hills.

The Cottage is very well equipped and we would not hesitate staying there again or recommending it to others

We really have no worries about recommending this property.

Absolutely top knotch, very comfortable

We have stayed in many cottages over the years and would rate this as probably the best we have stayed in.

The location, standard of accommodation, fixtures and fittings were excellent, everything we needed was provided. Having tea, coffee, milk and bikkies waiting for us was an added bonus and Maggie was an excellent host. If you want peace and quiet and a comfortable, restful break, we would thoroughly recommend Rosamond Cottage. I expect we will stay here again.

Rosmund was a very comfortable bungalow with beautiful views.

My stay was at a time of year that did not take advantage of the garden and those beautiful views. Would definitely stay again.

We just had a great week at Rosamond - a family of four plus a dog.

This well set up, liveable and comfy bungalow has an open and spacious feel with the wonderful big windows. The beds are good (we can be picky) so everyone was well rested ready for holiday adventures. Great communication from the owners about a local road closure allowed us to avoid any problems. This is a house you can relax in as well as use as a holiday base! Exactly what we needed!

When we arrived the cottage was neat clean and tidy with high quilty furnishings .

Lovely welcoming gift Tea ,coffee milk and biscuits (Thank you Maggi and Colin ) and met with a beautiful view of the hills from the lounge window and also the dinning room many mornings were spent gazing out of the window at this view was time well spent .The garden was secure for our dog to wonder around which in its self was relaxing to know he wouldn't dissappear as soon as our back was turned . Will definitely return next year .

A comfortable, well equipped property in a lovely village setting.

Close to a great dog friendly pub and a short drive from an excellent beach. We will return to this home from home.

Property well maintained.

The owner has clearly thought about it from the view of themselves & how happy they would be to stay there. It is comfortable & functional yet minimal ie not cluttered with stuff you wouldn’t use. They provided simple things such as biscuits, tea, coffee & milk on arrival which was a nice touch just what you need from a long journey, also provided poo bags & towels to use for the dog, as I said previously the owner has put some thought into this let. Village & Villagers are lovely, neighbours very welcoming, local pub is very nice only a 5minute walk but I would recommend booking a table as very busy which is nice to see locals looking after local busines. Definitely on the saved visits list to hopefully return.

The dwelling is comfortable and clean with every amenity supplied.

There is a delightful view from the sitting room Meals at the local inn were faultless

We were made very welcomed and the break here was better than we had anticipated.

We will certainly return again.

Rosamond is a first class property in a fantastic location.

The garden is absolutely beautiful with peace and quiet and a great view. Everything you could wish for is provided and the furnishings are well maintained and very comfortable. A wonderful place to return to after a day enjoying the area. We had a great holiday, thanks to Maggie and Colin for all their help

Lovely clean rooms, beautiful view from main room.

There was a bad odour from drains at the front of the property. The toilet had very poor flush and did not flush properly. Otherwise lovely house and location

Cottage was very clean and spacious, lovely view from garden, located in quiet village with a pub serving good food.

Excellent property,very clean fantastic views from the back.

great location could not fault it.every thing you need is on the door step.all in all fantastic stay..thanks Steve and carol.

"Rosamond" is a clean, comfortable, well-equipped bungalow in the small, unusual village of Shipton Gorge.

The village is in a narrow valley, and the buildings are in tiers along the sides of the valley. Rosamond Avenue runs along the top of one side of the valley, with bungalows along one side of the avenue and a drop the other side. The bungalow has lovely gardens front and back, each consisting of a lawn surrounded by a wide variety of interesting plants. From the back windows, and from the back garden, there is a wide view across open agricultural grassland to Shipton Hill. Note: All approach roads into the village are narrow lanes.

Just returned from a wonderful four night stay at Rosamond.

The property was spot-on for three adults and our dog. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds, fully equipped, comfortable living room with a beautiful view of the Dorset countryside through the patio doors and garden. No mobile phone signal but excellent broadband meaning we could use WhatsApp and Facetime to contact family when needed. Very quiet location with easy access to Bridport, West Bay and further afield to Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Weymouth. We were lucky to have some warm sunny weather which made the 8 minute drive to the Hive Cafe on the beach at Burton Bradstock even better for a couple of full English and one Eggs Benedict breakfasts by the sea

This is a very appointed property with everything in very good condition.

The location is lovely, with good views from the garden and the area is extremely quiet and pretty. A local pub is within walking distance and serves good food and the property is a short drive to the coast. The owners left us a very nice "food parcel" on arrival and useful cleaning aids were available to be used during our stay.

A very well appointed bungalow with all the facilities that anyone could wish for,beautiful views we would certainly like to go back there again.

Views from this property are stunning and area extremely peaceful.

Beds really comfortable slept really well. Property really clean. Only downside was living room not having that 'cosy' feeling , this due to decor/type of furniture. Neighbouring properties very close next to each other.... didn't feel like a holiday away from home. Would still recommend staying here as views and surrounding areas are just beautiful and well worth the visit.

An excellent property fully living up to expectations.

We were thoughtfully contacted by the owner prior to our visit and as a result the place was beautifully decorated for Christmas. We also found some lovely welcome gifts We have stayed in a number of premises in the area when visiting family and this is one of the bes. It has the added bonus of being all one floor to help those of us not so nimble as we once were!

A fantastic place to stay.

High spec accommodation in a beautiful setting with wonderful views. No expenses spared on comfort especially the bed mattresses and a super clean interior. Carefully attended dog proof garden and the owners are lovely people. I have also left a review on Trustpilot as we were so impressed with Rosamond. Thoroughly recommendable if you love peace, quiet, complete privacy and tranquility in a holiday setting, but only 200 yds from a smashing country pub with outstanding food and 2 miles from one of the best beaches in Dorset ( Hive ). I cannot praise this beautiful bungalow enough.

The pictures really don't do this holiday home justice.

We were expecting a bungalow on an estate and actually got a secluded property with amazing views on a no through country lane. Everything we needed and more was available to us and the owner was incredibly kind and helpful. The local walks are sensational.The local pub welcoming. The property itself was immaculate. The village of Shipton Gorge and the neighbouring Burton Bradstock are beautiful and we won't hesitate to return.

The cottage is brilliant.

Its location is perfect for those who like visit beaches or enjoy the coast path. In particular if you'd like to have a run, you can easily get to the coast and run on the coast path, which was what I did. While the cottage is in a village, it is very quiet and you can enjoy the beautiful country view from the dinning table. The cottage is well equipted, and you can find anything you'd need. It's also very clean. We definitely enjoyed our stay and will come back in the future.