Ref: 3752 / Tolpuddle
Tolpuddle Cottage
This pretty thatched cottage is in the tranquil historic village of Tolpuddle, just 15 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. An ideal base for a family holiday or perfect for friends to meet up, the village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, perfect for relaxing walks and there is a great little play area for children of all ages just two minutes from the cottage. A short drive takes you to some of Dorset's major attractions and great beaches.
Tolpuddle Cottage was recently built with cosy under-floor heating and a very sociable open plan ground floor, with kitchen, dining and living areas along with a ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs you will find the main bedroom with a king-size bed and en suite shower-room. The second bedroom has a super-king size bed which can be split into two three foot singles and the third bedroom has a truckle bed. The family bathroom has a bath with a shower.
Tolpuddle Cottage only accommodates four but has the flexibility of a truckle bed in the third bedroom that can be used on request.
Features
- Dogs welcome (2 dogs over 1 year old only)
- Arrive/Depart Friday
- Short breaks available
- Private parking for 2 cars
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub 0.25 miles
- Garden furniture
- Air source heating (under-floor)
- Garden/Outside space
- Private parking
- Thatched
- Dogs welcome
- Linen and towels included
- Near a pub
Availability, reservations and pricing: £596 to £1295 per week
Located Tolpuddle
Customer reviews
Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property.
Mrs House
Really lovely cottage, beautifully decorated and with very comfy beds. Great location, fabulous pub just down the road and fascinating local museum.
Mrs Pearce
A very well equipped, homely cottage in a great location. Plenty of space for four adults. The garden also has the sun for most of the day which was a bonus! Would be very happy to stay here again.
Mrs Bailey
Tolpuddle Cottage was in an excellent location for exploring Dorset. The Martyrs Inn, 200 metres away was most welcoming and we enjoyed the food very much. All in all a fantastic week.
Ms Spiller
Beautiful, well located, cosy cottage. Close to community owned local pub and within easy drive to Dorchester snd Jurassic coast. Classic cottages were excellent in swiftly responding to questions and sorting out things. Would definitely reccomend cottage and would book with Classic Cottages again
Miss Swindlehurst
We didn't purchase this property originally, we got told our originally one was being sold so if we didn't want to lose our holiday, we had to purchase another. Tolpuddle was more money but we didn't have a choice. The staff where very rude via email when asking simple questions about the deposit. Overall we didn't like the experience
Mr Tod
Lovely house, nice base location. Pub down the road very friendly and good food.
Ms Mitchell
Lovely, well appointed cottage in a fabulous historic location. Great for exploring Dorset from.
Mrs Wilkinson
Well appointed and comfortable cottage. Well located to access local attractions.
Mr Fish
Lovely quiet cottage in a handy location for attractions amenities and not too far from the coast either
Miss Smales
Tolpuddle Cottage is located in a pretty village with excellent access and within a 30 minutes drive of most attractions, towns and villages. The photos and description of the cottage are generally accurate but me mindful the stairs are steep and winding. A very generous welcome box was left for us, which was much appreciated with a jar of biscuits for the dogs. The kitchen is has decent work top space, is well equipped and plenty of crockery, cutlery and glassware. The sitting area is comfortable, light but cosy. Attention has been given to the furnishings to give it a home from home feel. It was great to have off road parking. Although a modern terrace, we did not hear any noise from the neighbours. I have made detailed comment in the feedback form, but the duvets and pillows are in very poor condition; this does need addressing for future guests' comfort. We had very mild nights in September and unfortunately we did not sleep well under 10.5 tog duvets. Season appropriate duvets would have been much better. Overall we enjoyed our stay and exploring the east side of Dorset. I would return to the cottage if the bedding issues are rectified.
Mr Stewart
A well located cottage for visiting our favourite places in Dorset. Unfortunately this cottage fell below the usual standard in housekeeping/cleanliness we have always experienced at other "Classic" cottages.
Mrs Edmonds
This cottage is in a perfect location for touring most of Dorset; especially the coast. The village is full of beautiful, thatched, picturesque old and modern cottages. The 180 degree staircase was fun to negotiate with large suitcases, but we managed; the Welcome Pack made us feel better! It is adequate for two adult couples, and the off-road parking for two cars is a bonus. We were aware that the cottage was dog-friendly, but we weren't prepared for the doggy smell that greeted us as we arrived. A lot of opening of windows cured the problem. We experienced issues with property maintenance that should have been remedied by the Housekeeper prior to our arrival, but Classic Cottages resolved the problems promptly and courteously. Dorset holiday cottages are always pricey. This particular property's price equated to a BnB our friends had used in Weymouth (no parking), so the cottage did seem value for money.
Mr Brown
A really lovely cottage with all the facilities you could wish for. Very nice welcome pack of milk/ tea and some wine / beer which was appreciated. All round a very nice holiday indeed.
Mrs Peacock
This is a lovely, warm, comfortable cottage in a really quiet location. Don't be put off by it being roadside - hardly any traffic at all. So much to do nearby and some lovely walks without using the car at all. We would definitely return. It was great to see a holiday cottage with an air source heat pump too. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Mrs Mayes
This is a lovely well equipped, comfortable and tastefully decorated property in an excellent location for accessing the best of Dorset.
Mrs Botha
We really enjoyed our stay at Tolpuddle Cottage! It was the perfect last minute family getaway after covid cancelled all our previous plans for abroad. The kids enjoyed the games that were available to them and visiting all the wonderful places so easy to get to from the cottage.
Mrs Gould
Tolpuddle Cottage is a lovely ,comfortable place to stay . Home from home . Great location for visiting many interesting places . Would definately return there , Recommend a holiday there .
Mrs Wootton
Great location, well equipped kitchen and well worth a stay for your holiday.
Mrs Gottsche
Pretty, comfortable cottage , well situated for visiting surrounding villages and towns.
Miss Norris
Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful area. Great welcome pack.
Ms Daruvala
First booking with Classic Cottages and impressed with their high standards and friendly booking staff. Highly recommend this cottage. Quiet location; you can follow the history of the Tolpuddle Martyrs on an audio trail through the village. Perfectly situated for trips to the Jurassic coast, Milton Abbas, Dorchester. A very welcoming clean thatched cottage with high quality as new furnishings, tastefully decorated, very comfortable beds and soft leather sofas. Fabulous arrival hamper of milk, local beer, wine, biscuits and teas/coffees. Little patio area for morning coffee in the sunshine. Good safe parking space behind the cottage.
Mrs Singer
We had a wonderful stay at Tolpuddle. The cottage had everything we needed, it was so well equipped and it was spotlessly clean. The beds were lovely and comfortable and the parking was very easy which is a rarity in this area. It’s a fantastic base for getting to a range of lovely beaches and there are great restaurants and shopping options nearby. We have already booked to come back next year!
Mrs Whitehouse
Pretty cottage in a lovely location.
Mr Saunders
Overall very comfortable.
Mrs Wain
A lovely property that was clean and well equipped. Car needed for shops and restaurants, as there is nothing in Tolpuddle itself other than residential properties. Many coastal places within an hour (Weymouth, Lyme Regis, Swanage).
Mrs Clappison
A beautiful cottage with a classic style but the luxury of being nearly new, in a stunning rural location.
Mr Chaplin
The cottage was immaculate and comfortable as described on the website. Plenty of parking. A great base for exploring the area. Would definitely return.
Mrs Wheatley
Lovely property that is well equipped.
Mrs Marriage
Cottage was nicely decorated and all you might need available in the kitchen. Some cleanliness issues that need to be resolved.
Mrs Hooker
The cottage is beautiful, providing us with everything we needed. It's very welcoming, cosy and very comfortable. The location of the cottage was ideal for walks and places to visit.
Mrs Retallack
A great location, as the cottage is so near to many Dorset places we wanted to visit.
Mrs Ainsbury
We had a cosy time in Dorset, very relaxed and good fun. We followed many of the recommendations, which were really helpful ideas of what to see and do and the cottage exceeded our expectations.
Mr Thompson
A wonderfully furnished cottage that had been very thoroughly cleaned and provided a homely, comfortable base to explore Dorset!
Mrs Gilbey
Beautiful cottage in a quiet location. 30-40 minutes drive to nearest beaches. Car essential. Excellent customer service from Classic during our stay.
Mrs Ducker
A nicely decorated property in a convenient location. Lovely spacious bedrooms and plenty of toilets and bathrooms.
Mrs Fowler
We absolutely loved our holiday in Tolpuddle cottage. It is a beautiful cottage and was well equipped and beautifully furnished. It was totally suitable for me with my 4 older children. The location was perfect for most of the major attractions being within a half hour drive of most. The pub in Puddletown provided the best food for our tastes. The Martyrs Inn was within walking distance and was pleasant enough although the food quality was adequate.
Mrs Waugh
We thought the location of the cottage was excellent. The peace and quiet of a village, but so many places within very easy reach. My granddaughter loved the play area, virtually over the road from the cottage. Highlights of our week. Monkey World, an amazing "rescue" centre for primates, they do a fantastic job. We enjoyed the Swanage to Corfe Castle steam railway. Excellent afternoon tea at Athelhampton House, literally just down the road, can recommend the Dorset Apple cake! We loved Dorchester and Weymouth has an excellent safe beach for children. We did not do all that we had planned,so will have to return and would certainly consider staying at Tolpuddle cottage again.
Mr Tompkins
Cottage was great (apart from heating); super king bed was nice, location is great, Netflix was available and enjoyed that, it is really quiet there, Dorset is wonderful. Athelhampton discount card was very useful, it is a great place. The heating isnt a flexible heating system and not really suitable for holiday let where different people have different ideas about how warm a room should be in cold weather.
Mr Jackson
A lovely cottage in a wonderful location, we felt blessed to have stayed here in Tolpupuddle cottage , we were able to visit so many places , words cannot express our thanks to the owners Mr and Mrs Hall for sharing there beautiful home , so we could experience this beautiful heavenly place , Dorset wow what a great place to encounter !!! Looking forward to our future stays , our thanks until next time God willing , Mr and Mrs Jackson from Derbyshire . Ps our little dog sends lots of doggie kisses too
Dr Hopkins
The cottage was lovely, very well equipped and modern, a home away from home, a lovely base to explore Dorset. We definitely recommend Tolpuddle cottage for a lovely break away.
Mrs Blyde
Lovely quiet cottage in a lovely village. Great pub within walking distance. Lovely comfy bed and beautifully furnished. Lovely soft towels also. Highly recommend. Thought it was a bit expensive though.
Mrs Thacker
Thank you for a lovely family stay at Tolpuddle Cottage, a good location to explore Dorset.
Miss France
This cottage had far more in the way of equipment than any other in which we've stayed. Very well equipped and spotlessly clean