Guests say
The Mouse House is a quaint cottage appreciated for its peacefulness, comfortable bed, and warm underfloor heating. It's situated in a beautiful, tranquil location ideal for exploring Dorset. Guests enjoyed the local walks, the proximity to various Dorset attractions, and the cottage's cleanliness. Some guests mentioned minor issues with facilities and maintenance, but overall the stay was enjoyed.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found The Mouse House to be clean and tidy, with only a few isolated comments about cleanliness after the owners moved away. The property seems to be well-maintained in terms of hygiene.
The cottage is consistently praised for its idyllic, quiet location, offering lovely views and a perfect base for exploring Dorset. Its proximity to towns and nature makes it a hit with guests.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, particularly noting the cosy bed and underfloor heating. However, some mentioned the small size and basic kitchen facilities, which affected their overall comfort.
The Mouse House offers basic facilities with some guests enjoying the simplicity, while others found the lack of an oven and issues with the fridge and heating to be inconvenient. The mixed feedback suggests room for improvement in this area.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be given.
About this property
The Mouse House rests amidst luscious Dorset countryside, on the fringes of the Dorset AONB and just a few short miles from the lovely village of Milborne St Andrew. Benefiting from snug studio accommodation and with much to see and do close by, use this romantic bolt hole as the base for your next Dorset adventure. Feel right at home as you step into the delightful Mouse House, the studio open-plan living area is bursting with charm as it is enhanced by a flourish of stunning wooden furnishings. Choose to watch the TV from the comfort of the snug double bed, or kick back in one of the welcoming arm chairs. Alternatively, simply sit with a drink of choice and look out towards the rolling countryside which surrounds this lovely retreat. The kitchen is compact yet amply equipped, and a refreshing shower room finishes the property off in a splendid fashion. Relax among this tranquil location by taking your morning coffee out to the courtyard under the summer sun. Idyllic walking and cycling can be enjoyed right from your doorstep here at The Mouse House, with the beautiful Dorset AONB also within a stone's throw. A series of quaint towns and villages abound the local area, all with their own charming pubs and shops to enjoy, the county town of Dorchester is most certainly worth a walk around. For a day by the sea, the gorgeous coastline is also close by, hosting popular spots such as Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis which sit along the South West Coast Path. Escape from reality at this secluded rural getaway.
Milborne St Andrew rests on the southern edge of the Dorset aonb and close to the south coast. The village comes with a small choice of amenities. Close by, you can easily find superb countryside, with places such as Dorchester, Bridport and Bournemouth within reach.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Studio accommodation: 1 x double bed.
Shower room with basin and WC.
Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Underfloor gas heating.
Gas hob, microwave, fridge, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed courtyard with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles and pub 2 miles.
Note: Dogs to be kept in entrance hall only, has heating.
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- Lulworth Cove
- Poole Harbour
- Corfe Castle
Reviews (32)
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Valerie
The dog was expected to stay in the outer lobby, that is not acceptable.
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Imelda
There was no nice walks near by, the main road was dangerous. The garden was private with chain across. The fridge too small and no local pub or shops. The kitchen area extremely small had to juggle things around. Wi-Fi rubbish and TV kept coming on by itself Would have been nice if owner introduced himself. However the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our time visiting places during our week.
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Carol
Just a couple of observations. The fridge (for our use) was adequate although the small freezer section seemed to be missing its door - which meant it was ineffective - and the bars in the fridge door were faulty so didn't secure items. The microwave was very loud and the noise continued for a few minutes after the timer ended. The TV would switch on at random times - fortunately not while we were asleep (although we decided to turn the power off at night just in case). The property itself was great but I wouldn't have liked to try to cook a meal given the lack of space. I would happily recommend it though as it was well placed for outings. Dorset is gorgeous!