53 Durweston

This is the third time we've stayed at the cottage, and it's become a home from home. Idyllically situated in the centre of the village, it's a perfect Dorset thatched cottage, sensitively and luxuriously renovated. There are masses of beautiful walks from the front door, and Blandford Forum is very close for supermarkets and coffee shops and so forth. It makes a wonderful base for a touring holiday of the county - easy to get to Dorchester and further on to the sea. Emma left a very welcoming basket of treats for us, and everything was immaculate and ready for our stay. Can't wait to return!

As soon as we arrived at this very attractive cottage we felt welcomed and at home. Lovely treats for us and the dog and everything as it should be. Brilliant location to explore the spectacular coast, verdant countryside and interesting small towns and NT properties of Dorset. Would definitely recommend.

This is a perfect place to unwind for a week. Cottage is spacious, oozing with character and with a nice secure garden which was great for our dog. Beds/sofas very comfortable, central heating worked a treat and kitchen very well stocked. The village itself is lovely with church opposite (check out the delicious pop-up cafe there on Thursdays) giving lovely view from the cottage. Plenty of great walks from doorstep and around local villages. A bridle path 20 metres away from the front door leads onto spectacular countryside.

We had a very enjoyable stay. This delightful cottage is comfortable, clean and well looked after by its owner and her housekeeper. On arrival we also appreciated the fresh flowers and welcome treats. After exploring the beautiful and historic surroundings, the cottage was always a pleasure to come back to.

What a wonderful find! A true "chocolate box" country cottage that was full of character and oh so cosy! Immaculately clean with everything you might need, and the extra touches were so appreciated after a long journey. Very close to the coast and inland places of interest, easy directions and a lovely setting. Ample parking right outside the door. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already contemplating a return to make use of the wonderful wood burners.

Beautiful, spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage. A bonus was a very nice welcome pack. Not a lot of cottages goes to this trouble to welcome their guests. Cottage is well positioned to visit coastal areas plus inland villages. Our favorite being Lyme Regis and Corfe and inland, Sherbourne and Shaftesbury. Easy drive to visit local pubs and serving good food. A very enjoyable holiday and hopefully have the opportunity to return to explore more of what Dorset has to offer.

A great location with lovely walks from the front door. Well equipped delightful cottage with an excellent "welcome" package to get any stay off to a good start. Highly recommended to spend a few relaxing days!!

We had a wonderfully relaxing week in this delightful cottage. The decor is just right, tasteful but homely and immaculately clean. We had a lovely bottle of wine and various other welcoming gifts (including treats for my dog) and every conceivable need was catered for. The beds were very comfortable. It is within easy driving distance of Cranborne Chase with its superb views. We fell in love with various villages: Iwerne Minster, Chettle and Farnham. The first two have lovely village shops (we had coffee at Iwerne a couple of times) and The Museum pub in Farnham was a good find.

With 53Durweston we found our ideal holiday destination. A pretty cottage in a quiet rural location; spotlessly clean, comfortable with absolutely everything provided, and a secure sunny garden where we could relax with our dog.

Lovely stay, very pretty cottage and wonderfully clean. Beds were super comfy which is always a plus. I can recommend this to anyone, and great location in peaceful village for exploring the local area. We had a great time.

This is a perfect cottage in a wonderful location. Emma ensures a beautiful stay where you sense everything in every room smacks of quality. It is spotless throughout and very classy. You can eat in, or there's a romantic little garden and a lovely walk to the local Inn with good food and drink. We will be visiting for a third time when we can.

This is a home away from home. The house is lovely and very well equipped, the host was very helpful and quick to respond and Durweston is a pretty little village set in some beautiful countryside. We would love to visit again.

A beautiful cottage set in tranquil surroundings opposite the village church. The interior was fitted to a high standard and particularly tasteful. Everything we needed for a relaxing few days. Thanks Emma, a lovely property.

Absolutely charming thatched cottage in a lovely part of Dorset. Absolutely spotless, with everything one might need, including lovely treats in the bathroom and a very thoughtful welcome hamper. We will definitely be returning, when we can!

We echo previous reviews. A delightful cottage set in a lovely area for walks and pub lunches. The booking could not have been simpler>

Absolutely stunning cottage with everything we could need. Emma was very helpful and fast to respond. We’ll definitely look forward to returning!

We had a lovely week in this very comfortable cottage. Had everything we needed and the added extras were very welcome. Beautiful area with great local walking.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at 53 Durweston. The cottage is extremely comfortable with everything you could possibly need and the bonus of two wood-burning stoves. It is well situated for country walks, the market town of Blandford Forum only a short distance away and the beautiful coastline within a 30-minute car ride. Emma provided lots of information on places of interest and good local pubs and shops. We would love to return next year.

An exceptionally lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Dorset. Spacious, cosy, beautiful, thoughtfully designed and equipped cottage, all the extras to make you feel cosseted. A real find - thank you so much Emma.

We are an elderly couple who fell on our feet at 53 Durweston. Desperate to have a break during Covid, this was just what we needed. Well presented cottage, comfortable beds, squidgy pillows and soft towels, immaculately clean and to top it all - fresh flowers, bread, milk, wine, chocolate and treats for the dog. Excellent days out with the dog - the perfect get away. Thank you Emma, we have come back rejuvenated.