Bramble Cottage

This was our second visit to the delightful Bramble Cottage.

Cosy, comfortable and clean. Lovely garden and separate sunny courtyard. Close to two lovely pubs serving amazing food and the local village shop , which stocks a variety of local produce. The village also has a garage and shop for daily essential items. A short walk from Bramble Cottage is the beach and coast paths and the famous Hive Beach café. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would book this property again. NB. For owners attention only, please : Just a couple of minor points that may require attention : Stained toilet seat in upstairs bathroom , stain on mattress cover in the twin bedded room and some chipped crockery. Otherwise 10/10 .

Adored this cottage.

Secure dog garden which was my no one criteria. I was very nervous when I first saw it's position right on the road as I live in the country with no near roads but I was able to park opposite with no problems everyday. Front bedroom too noisy for me but back bedroom was lovely and silent. Very spacious and comfortable. Good heating and hot water which some cottages lack. Really loved it and will return.

Cottage in a great position.

Garden was great for 2 dogs. The problem was leaving and entering cottage. No pavement on a very busy road with 2 dogs and 7 year old. Also, think 10 am too early for leaving time as you are not able to enter until 4pm.

Overall, we had a great stay at Bramble cottage.

Being dog friendly the cleaner must pay more attention to dog hairs and general fluff around the sitting room harth and under the side tables. Lovely bedding, towels and furniture in general. The small court yard and outside the back door needs cleaning and attention. Finally, the front door exit was very dangerous being on the. main road and would stop us booking again. Great cottage that would be superb with improved cleaning and some outside decorating. Beautiful secure garden.

Lovely, well equipped cottage in terrific location.

We absolutely loved staying in Bramble Cottage.

It felt like a home from home. The cottage was really lovely, the beds were so comfortable, I didn't want to get up in the morning. We had everything we needed, the only quibble was, that we couldn't find a freezer, which would have been nice. Other than that, the cottage was amazing, in a great place to visit all around Dorset. Thank you.

Lovely cottage in a perfect location for exploring the Jurassic coast.

The area was lovely, great walking, running, plenty of good cafes and pubs, many within walking distance. The cottage is on a busy road so I wouldn’t recommend it for people with very little children as very little room once you’ve closed the door to stand whilst watching the traffic waiting to cross. One minor point, the amenities left were appreciated but a pint of milk to go with tea would have been useful, the shop in the village closes at 4.30 and if you can’t check in before 4 you’d have to go to Bridport for any essentials, although that’s very close and Morrisons excellent.

Lovely stay in Bramble Cottage.

The cottage is well maintained, comfortable beds, plenty of room downstairs and a well equipped kitchen. It has a lovely secure garden round the back which was great for the dogs. While it is on the main road through the village it wasn’t a problem, there is a little gated area at the front door which helps crossing the road. It’s a perfect place to explore the Dorset coast. We ate at the three horseshoes just across the road, very good. Fish and chips from Longs in Bridport great and a takeaway from Sundorbon Indian restaurant also in Bridport was excellent. We visited many beaches and some great walks with amazing views. Everywhere dog friendly too. Thank you for a perfect stay in such a beautiful cottage.

Kitchen roll would be good and a standing lamp in the dining/sittimg area.

Our second visit to this very pleasant cottage which delivered all that was expected

The cottage was perfect for our family of four, clean, cosy and well located.

My only thing to mention is the curtain rail on the living room window comes away from the wall and we could have done with more pegs for the washing! That’s only nit picking though. We loved Bramble Cottage and have already booked again for next year!

We really loved Bramble cottage.

It is so comfortable and cleaned to a high standard. We were a party of 5, 4 adults, a toddler and 2 dogs and there was plenty of room for everyone. It is beautifully furnished throughout and the beds were exceptionally comfortable! Lovely garden too, well kept and great for dogs, toddler and the rest of us. Loved the wooden loungers. The road is busy so we had to be extra careful crossing with dogs and our granddaughter but we always managed to park both cars opposite the cottage. 2 lovely pubs really close and good Post Office/ farmshop with good range of food. Lovely beaches nearby especially Cogden which is extensive and uncrowded. We would definitely love to come back.

Lovely cottage in ideal location.

Garden is lovely and perfect for our lab. 2 pubs within 2 min walk either way, which both do really good food. 20 min walk to beach with lovely Hive cafe, overlooking beach.

We were disappointed to find there was no cupboard space whatsoever to store groceries.

There was only two of us so not such an issue but as the cottage is for 5 people I’m not sure how they would manage . There is lots of mould in the bathroom on the ceiling which needs attention , the toilet brushes in both toilets were black where they havnt been cleaned in a long time. There was lots of little black beetle type insects in the dining room particularly round the fireplace / stair area and lots of cobwebs too around the fireplace in the lounge which we cleaned . The outside furniture is very worn ( not as pictured on the listing ) needs some TLC. It is also not clear from the pictures that there is a property next door whose kitchen looks directly onto the sundeck area in the garden . Also the oven took a VERY long time to get up to temperature (20 mins) We were disappointed with it really for how much we paid £1300+ . Its in a great location and is a lovely cottage we just felt like it needed a good deep clean and a bit of TLC.

Really enjoyed our stay in Bramble Cottage.

We were a party of 5,4 adults, one 1 year old and 2 dogs. everything we needed was available regarding utensils, bedding, information etc. The cottage was cleaned to a high standard when we arrived & the garden was spotless. We would definitely stay at Bramble Cottage again and would recommend it to other similar size families. The only negative was parking facilities but totally understand why as the village (which hasn’t changed much since being built) didn’t have to worry years ago about cars. We loved the location very much. Thank you again Colin Taylor

Lovely homely cottage.

Good facilities and location for walks and dog friendly beach. Local pub a short walk excellent food and service. Hive beach cafe lovely place to sit with a view over the sea with our dogs after a long coastal walk. Had a great 4 nights and would definitely return.

We will book again

We had another lovely stay in Bramble Cottage (we’ve stayed many times now!

) and cannot fault anything at all. The beds are very comfortable, great shower, cottage is warm and the kitchen is well equipped. Gorgeous dog friendly garden. Great pubs - 2 mins walk either side and walking distance to the beach and beach cafe. Close to Bridport etc We’ll be back soon Thankyou!!

Loved this beautiful cottage and found it very comfortable, clean and warm.

It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Comfortable beds and excellent long-deep bath and great shower. A short and relatively easy walk to the wonderful local beach (and excellent beach cafe) plus plenty of other walks from the village along the river or on the cliffs. Two lovely pubs for eating out within just a few paces, plus a handy village store and post office. As per other reviews, yes the road outside the property is busy at peak times, but not enough that it bothered us. The front door opens directly onto the road, so great care needs to be taken especially with young children or dogs, but there is a latch gate outside front door. Didn't have any problems finding a parking space on the street near the cottage. Lovely garden and raised decking with seating, was secure, (but I and our dog were surprised by the gardeners being in the garden one day). It might be helpful if the gardener could knock to just let guests know he's there? But all in all a fantastic place to stay and we'd definitely recommend it.

Whilst the cottage was generally clean and tidy our holiday was ruined by the roadworks right outside the cottage only 4 feet from the front door.

We were only given a weeks notice that this would be happening and had we known sooner we would not have booked. Having been told work would be done after 20.00hrs we put up with traffic lights and workmen all day and our last night ruined the whole holiday as work started at 22.15hrs when the road surface was removed with large noisy machinery outside the bedroom window when the house literally shook with the vibration! The road was then re-surfaced and this work took most of the night making sleep impossible. This was all punctuated by the workmen shouting at each other to be heard over the noise of the machinery. We are still feeling jaded having driven home exhausted by lack of sleep and feeling very angry and disappointed about what should have been a restful weeks holiday. Had there been any sort of emergency I dread to think of how any vehicle would have responded through the melee out in the road!

The cottage was poor.

We found biscuit full of mould in the ground floor WC. The property was damp and alit if signs of mould. Plates/glasses were chipped but was fully equipped. The fridge was freezing the milk and food. The curtains were not hanging correctly The hall radiator was leaking and the cleaner confirmed this had been reported several times. A constant finding of insects linked with damp were being picked up before the dogs. We hired a Sykes thatched cottage 2 years before in Pucknowle Dorset and it was much better, being larger, clean tidy and did not have damp. What makes it worse this was advertised being larger and secure which it certainly was not. The gardener came before we left very early and began to cut grass and hedges, with no warning, which was not acceptable when we had dogs. The only positive it was central to the places we wanted to visit. Due to the above we just mainly used it for sleeping and eating drinking on our travels

A Tardis of a v pretty cottage, fully equipped with everything we needed for a home from home family holiday.

Cleanliness couldn’t be faulted, and the beds were v comfortable. Everything was on our doorstep, a village shop, pubs, the beach, and a park for the kids. We made some lovely memories during our stay - fossil hunting, cream teas, a visit to the D Day Landings museum, a walk to Durdle Door and a running joke about Dorset Knobs. 10 out of 10.

The cottage is lovely.

It is nicely furnished and well equipped. We were very comfortable. The garden is also lovely - a real bonus and completely secure for our dogs. This isn’t made much of in the listing and so was a very pleasant surprise. So few holiday lets will allow two dogs and we very much appreciate home owners who do permit this. The only downside of the property is the noise of the road in the front bedroom. However we are regular visitors to the area and aware of the busy road through the village so this was to be expected. We didn’t find it an intrusion elsewhere in the cottage. We had a wonderful holiday, thank you.

A very comfortable cottage in a fabulous location.

Beds were very cosy. It was extremely hot when we were there and had to have the windows open and as the cottage is on the road it was a bit noisy but we live in a quiet village and therefore not used to traffic noise. Lovely dog friendly garden.

A lovely cosy “chocolate box” cottage perfect for a nice break by the coast with our two dogs.

The cottage had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. Just how we like it. The only thing that was tricky was parking the car nearby to unload - the road is busy and that also made it challenging when exiting the property with the dogs. However this was not detrimental to our stay - just thought I’d mention it for future renters. The pub across the road is lovely and you can walk to the beach. Just wonderful.

Beautiful cottage, very comfortable beds, sofas.

Well equipped kitchen. Great location in the centre of Burton Bradstock. No problems parking on the road near the cottage. Great pub The Three Horseshoes, didn't get to try the other one. Easy distance to West Bay, Bridport and Lyme.

Bramble cottage is a beautifully presented property in a lovely location.

The local beaches have ample parking and are easily accessible, most are dog friendly at least in one direction. The cottage was absolutely immaculate with all necessary facilities. The beds were very very comfortable. Before we arrived we were slightly concerned with some previous comments regarding the parking/busy street and garden. We managed to park on the street opposite the property every time we went out and came back, there was never any issue parking (early July). The road is busy but I wouldn’t say it was too noisy. The garden is absolutely lovely, we had perfect weather and spent time in the garden every day. We have 2 dogs, one of which is a professional escape artist, the garden is 100% secure. I was never concerned about letting the dogs out. Overall I wouldn’t hesitate to book this property again. The only negative - not enough coat hangers

Pretty cottage in picturesque village with 2 great pubs serving lovely food.

The cottage was everything I anticipated it would be and can highly recommend it. I chose it for the location as I wanted to visit Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Portland and Lulworth Cove. All areas were well within reach and the coastal journeys to them were beautiful. We will return!

we loved it.

immaculate cottage and just such a lovely village. thank you so much.

I was surprised by the lack of Covid-19 preventative measures at the cottage, for example hand gel inside doors.

Having stayed at another Sykes property earlier in the year, I felt the measures here were a little lacking.

The cottage is lovely!

Well stocked with nice quality, comfortable furniture and well equipped in the kitchen. It was tricky to park near the house at times due to its position on the road but this wouldn’t put us off returning. The location is beautiful and we loved West Bay and fossil hunting on Hive beach. Easy distance for visiting Lyme Regis and other lovely surrounding areas. Two big thumbs up from this family of four!

There was traffic noise at the front of the house and no pavement on that side of the road.

Getting across the road could be tricky especially with young children or those who are less mobile. Parking was sometimes hard to find and not always available near the cottage. On the positive side the cottage was very well equipped especially in terms of kitchenware. It was comfortably furnished. The big plus was being able to walk across the fields to Hive beach. A lovely cottage in a very picturesque village in a beautiful area.

Lovely cottage.

The garden was amazing and very dog friendly. Garden furniture was the best we have had at a cottage. Parking wasn’t an issue mainly got on the road outside . Plenty of walks from the house and we used the books provided. We managed to eat at the top marquee at hive beach cafe twice, anchor inn and the three horseshoes would recommend all of them but do book well ahead because of the covid restrictions. We had a lovely 2 weeks.

This is a lovely, well equipped cottage in a beautiful village with a walk across the fields to the beach (and beach cafe).

There is an amzing sunspot in the garden.

We had a wonderful family weekend playing board games.

The weather was awful but the cottage was gorgeous and the pub next door was great too.

As keen domestic waste recyclers we were disappointed that there were no separate collection boxes for glass, plastic etc.

In addition the instructions around disposal of rubbish in black bags was incomplete/ misleading. More clear instructions and help in recycling waste would be a real plus for us. Otherwise, the cottage was perfect and we would recommend this property.

The cottage was delightful and we had a wonderful time.

It was cosy and spotlessly clean.in these crazy times we felt very safe and were able to relax immediately. Would highly recommend and will look to book again at some point. Thank you!

The first thing to say is that this is a lovely, extremely well equipped cottage within a short walk to the beach, with other lovely walks nearby.

There is, of course, a but.......don't be lulled into thinking "it's a village, how much traffic can there be"! Parking and the traffic noise are a nightmare. Not only is the cottage right on the road running through Burton Bradstock, it is also where the road narrows allowing only one car through. Subsequently you have cars and lorries outside the window idling in a queue, or revving up to rush through. Traffic noise can start early, and two of the three bedrooms are at the front of the house and are unsuitable for light sleepers. Even those of us who normally slept well were woken early (we are talking 5.30 one morning and certainly by 7.00). As the cottage is right on the road, trying to get to the other side of the road where the pavement is can be tricky and time consuming, particular with dogs (equally I can imagine with young children). I looked for Donkey Lane where one site said to park and frankly this is illusionary at best, a narrow lane for single file traffic. Parking on roads nearby was a bit hit and miss and, I suspect during holiday season a parking space would be a rare find. The garden is lovely but you do have to pass the kitchen window and lounge of the cottage next door which feels a little odd, particularly at night when taking the dogs out for a last wee. Despite the lovely cottage I would not book again, and neither would any one else who stayed with me. Lack of sleep and parking do not over ride the plus points of the cottage itself.

Had an amazing time and are already planning to return next year!

Cottage is amazing and situated in a beautiful village with incredibly beautiful walks around the area. My only criticism is that I feel the 5 o clock check- in is far too late and think 3 o clock is much more suitable, especially if you have travelled a long way!

Cottage was beautiful and very comfortable.

Large back garden which was great especially as we had a dog and a 10 month old baby with us. Although the cottage has no parking it is easy to park on near by roads. Great location to visit many beaches, pubs and cafes. Will be looking to book again next year.

The cottage and the village itself were amazing.

Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

We have used Dream Cottages 3 times now twice with Bramble Cottage in Burton Bradstock and once in Lilac Cottage again in Burton Bradstock.

Both cottages are very well furnished, clean and very comfortable. We will definitely be back as not only do the cottages exceed expectations but both the pubs less than 2 minutes walk away do amazing evening meals.

Lovely cottage - everything was just as stated.

I do think it Soho’s be worth flagging to customers that the cottage is on the main through road of Burton Bradstock. We have 2 young children and it was a bit nervewracking crossing the road with them. Also a real shame that you can’t recycle paper and plastic. You’d think Dorset would be a bit more progressive!

Fantastic location.

Warm and welcoming cottage. Very clean and tidy with good quality appliances. Home from home. Very good on line communication from Dream Cottages. Very reassuring booking experience. Would recommend.

Lovely holiday as normal!

The cottage has the nicest interior of all the cottages we have stayed in in Burton Bradstock. Very comfortable and spacious and the garden is outstanding.

Everything was perfect, all new furniture and fittings and incredibly clean and loved, new carpets and pristine bedding and towels. The garden was immaculate and plenty of room for our miniature schnauzer to play. Location is excellent, central to village with 2 pubs serving good food, a post office and petrol station and beautiful dog walks through the field to the beach or a circular through the village. We were fortunate to have wonderful weather, so got to the lovely beaches and cafe's in Dorset every day. Dream cottages were superb and accommodating and would definitely book again- Stayed July 2017

We have had the best time this past week in this most delightful cottage. As a family it ticked everything on the box. After a crazy, busy time for us we have all reconnected as a family, enjoyed playing cards and monopoly, walked to the park, pub and beach. Breathed in fresh sea air and spectacular scenery. Eaten good food (and bad) and embraced all that sunny Dorset had to offer. Thank you and we will be back. We didn't want to leave!! Stayed August 2017

Excellent stay, beautiful cottage!

The cottage was beautifully maintained and the facilities were great. Location was brilliant - two villages pubs 100m walk either side of the cottage, and easy access to the local beach and the South West Coast Path. We were very happy with our break and would definitely recommend both the cottage and Dream Cottages.

Lovely cottage, immaculate throughout and wonderful village. Have the bedroom at the back of the cottage if you want absolute peace and quiet. Stayed March 2018

The cottage was spotless when I arrived. Beautifully fitted out and very well equipped. Stayed June 2018