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The Old Sweet Shop

Portesham, Dorset
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A bright and inviting holiday home in a picturesque village
  • Great for walking with the Dorset Ridgeway, the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Portland to explore
  • Within easy reach of Dorchester, Bridport, Weymouth and the Subtropical Gardens of Abbotsbury, the Swannery and Abbotsbury Children's Farm
Property code: DC181

Formerly a village sweet shop and general store, this lovely 19th-century cottage provides light and cosy accommodation for a family seeking to enjoy the beautiful Dorset coast and countryside.

Portesham is an ideal spot to stay if you want to explore the beautiful countryside and coast of Dorset. The nearby village of Abbotsbury is home to the beautiful Subtropical Gardens, popular Children's Farm and the unique Swannery. Chesil Beach is just 4 miles away, and this stretch of coast leads on to Hive Beach (8 miles) and West Bay (10.5 miles). The popular seaside town of Weymouth (7 miles) has plenty of great places to eat and drink, or you could explore the Isle of Portland (11.5 miles). The bustling market town of Dorchester (9 miles) is home to Thomas Hardy’s property at Max Gate, and you can visit Hardy’s birthplace at Higher Bockhampton (11.5 miles). Bridport (12 miles) a vibrant town full of small shops is just a short distance away and Weymouth (12 miles).

Set next to the owner’s property, this delightful cottage has been in the owners family for five generations. With views overlooking the village, the cottage has been extended and is accessed via the kitchen at the rear. The light and attractive kitchen has a vaulted ceiling with beams and is equipped with a range oven, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Exploring the property further, there’s a charming lounge and a cosy snug, each with a choice of seating and a TV. You will also find a pleasant dining room which is perfect for enjoying a family meal. There is a utility room on the ground floor as well as a shower room with WC. Moving upstairs, you will find three comfortable bedrooms: a double room, a single room and a double room with a 6’ bed which can be made up as a twin room on prior request. The bathroom is complete with a shower over the bath and a WC.

Going outside, you can unwind in the back garden which has a terrace with outdoor furniture, a lawn, rockery, pergola and raised beds with shrubs and flowers. It is surrounded by stone walls and eight steps leading up to the former farmyard.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double room, 1 double room with 6’ bed which can be split to make a twin room, 1 single room
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Range oven, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Smart TV and DVD
  • Dining room
  • Snug with open fire - logs included October - end of April
  • Utility room
  • Garden with outdoor furniture and pergola
  • Ample off road parking
  • Electric panel heaters and electric included
  • High chair and travel cot available
  • Shop 400 metres, pub 200 metres
  • Coast 2.5 miles
  • Weymouth 7.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lucy 28th October 2024

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Fantastic accommodation, spotlessly clean, equipped with everything you would expect and more. Really comfortable accommodation, we felt at home and would definitely return. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Eileen 22nd October 2024

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Lovely cottage. Lots of space. Great facilities. Fantastic location.

Reviewed by Simon 9th October 2024

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The Old Sweet Shop is a beautifully presented property that is stocked with every utility and comfort required for a wonderful stay.. The cottage is ideally located in the centre of the village, a short walk from an excellent pub, with easy access to some wonderful walks, and a short drive from the coast. The welcoming and friendly owners live nearRead moreby and are on hand if required. I will definitely consider returning for another stay, and highly recommend this property for a Dorset holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 14th September 2024

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What a fantastic place to stay, a lovely home with everything you need for your stay. Great pub a couple of minutes walk and a great farm shop/cafe a few more minutes walk. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by E 7th September 2024

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Lovely week in a really well equipped, clean and comfy house. The owners provided lots of useful information about things to do nearby and we're on hand if needed. The pub on the corner was dog friendly and served delicious food, the fish and chip van on Wednesday night was excellent.

Reviewed by DIANE 31st August 2024

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A lovely cottage, very well equipped including a good selection of books and some board games for rainy days. The friendly host lives nearby and appeared only 3 minutes after I texted him for help, on a very wet evening. Footpaths nearby allow you to fully enjoy the wonderful countryside; choose from an easy walk along a wide track to AbbotsvilleweRead more or a more strenuous one up to Hardy's monument. Hide

Reviewed by Keith 17th August 2024

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Highly recommended cottage for family or couples. The cottage very well equipped and very clean. The location was brilliant for exploring this part of Dorset. We managed 3 walks from this cottage, with other walks by catching the Coastal bus service. Bus stop located across the road from the Kings Arms. The two off street car parking was ideal.

Reviewed by David 10th August 2024

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Absolutely fantastic!! We felt so relaxed from the moment we walked in! I really cant fault the house! If returning to the area, I will definitely book The Olde Sweet Shop!!

Reviewed by Paul 8th June 2024

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Great cottage, comfortable, clean, well equipped, lovely welcome pack, fantastic house, highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Anita 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 18th May 2024

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Reviewed by Stuart 11th May 2024

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The cottage faces the main road in Portesham and traffic noise during the day is unavoidable however, the rear of the cottage is secluded and is very pleasant on a fine day. Recommend taking provisions for a day or two since local shopping may not provide all that you need. Pub serving food is just a short walk away with a garden if you feel like sRead moreitting out. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 4th May 2024

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This is the third year in a row weve stayed at this property and have always enjoyed our stay, owners are friendly and helpful

Reviewed by Peter 20th April 2024

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The Old Sweet Old is very spacious, comfortable, clean and has everything you need. Its location in the village is perfect. There is a nice garden to sit in and just relax and enjoy being there. When you do go out there are plenty of places to visit nearby without negotiating any narrow roads. Abbotsbury village and Abbotsbury Gardens are only minuRead moretes away and well worth visiting. Dorchester is less than 15 minutes away. A very enjoyable week. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 23rd December 2023

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The Old Sweet Shop is a wonderful property; the perfect get away for family and friends. It is spacious, clean and incredibly well equipped. The small enclosed garden was great for our dog but being a Christmas stay we didn't make use of the picnic table or barbecue! There is a great dog friendly pub nearby and a shop/deli with lovely local produceRead more. The owners are extremely helpful and provided lots of information (& a fabulous Christmas hamper!) which made our stay very enjoyable indeed. Hide

Reviewed by C 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sandra 30th September 2023

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The cottage was truly lovely, very clean and spacious with good off road parking.

Reviewed by Janice 23rd September 2023

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We really loved The Old Sweet shop - it was spotless, very comfortable, really well equipped and furnished wIth good parking. The apple cake, eggs and milk there on our arrival were much appreciated. We would definitely recommend this place. Well done team Jolliffe ! Lovely people. It wasnt a problem for us but for info only for others - as mentionRead moreed in the property details the house is on the main road through Portesham which can get very busy at times and there are no pathways. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 18th September 2023

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The Old Sweet Shop, Portesham was about one of the best holiday cottages we have ever hired and this after 50 years of hiring holiday cottages once or twice a year. It is beautifully maintained, very well equipped and comfortable. We can think of nothing that is lacking. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday

Reviewed by Christine 2nd September 2023

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The first impression of the cottage is of how clean and well maintained it is. It is equipped with everything you need for a lovely holiday. Attention to detail is excellent. The accommodation is extremely spacious and comfortable.

Reviewed by Maddy 26th August 2023

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A lovely cottage in a brilliant location. The local community is great with a brilliant pub down the road! I can highly recommend the Sunday roast! The fish and chip van on a weds was great too! The kitchen is very well equipped although there are no food stores (in other places we have had oil and condiments etc provided). The lounge is nice but lRead moreeather sofas arent super cosy and the tv doesnt have access to Netflix etc. the games cupboard was excellent though! Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Nigel 15th July 2023

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Fabulous cottage and really comfortable. Great kitchen with American fridge freezer and every appliance required. The position is ideal being 7 miles from the coast and central east or west to the local attractions. We dont normally return a second time but in this instance we will be back next year!

Reviewed by Justin 1st July 2023

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Attractive stone-built cottage in centre of pleasant village, immaculately clean and very well equipped and with an admirable private garden. It's clear that the owners are genuinely hospitable people. This was our third visit in five years, which shows our genuine enthusiasm for The Old Sweet Shop.

Reviewed by Greville 20th May 2023

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The Old Sweet Shop made an ideal base for exploring the Jurassic Coast with a young family. The large (and extremely well equipped) kitchen with dining room made family meals a joy. Our hosts were on hand if needed and very helpful. We would certainly return to explore the area further.

Reviewed by Sophie 13th May 2023

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We had a lovely week at the Old Sweet Shop in Portesham. A very nice house, tastefully decorated with all the essentials provided. Kitchen, very well equipped and organised. The patio/little garden is lovely, a nice little suntrap! Great location to explore west Dorset and further afield. The only small downside was the proximity to a quite busy roRead moread, a bit noisy when sitting in the lounge during rush hours. The village is lovely, nice pub and a convenient farm shop both super close. Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 8th May 2023

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Our stay at The Old Sweet Shop could not have been any better. Our every need was met! The cottage was spacious, comfortable, clean and equipped with everything (and more) that you could possibly want in a holiday home. The owners have done a brilliant job. Like many other reviewers have said, we would not hesitate to book agsin.

Reviewed by Colin 29th April 2023

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Great place to stay, were back next year for are third consecutive visit

Reviewed by Rhiannon 22nd April 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 8th April 2023

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Lovely and extremely well equipped cottage as remembered from our previous stay. Great location with easy access to Weymouth and Dorchester.

Reviewed by Caroline 15th February 2023

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The cottage is gorgeous: really nicely fitted out, clean and spacious. Lots of nice touches including surprise welcome treat. The village is so pretty, and the locals friendly. Lovely local pub and farm shop. Great walks from the door and Chessil Beach just 10 mins away. We'll be back.

Reviewed by Dorothy 29th December 2022

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Really comfortable and well equipped properly with friendly and helpful hosts- highly recommended!

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