Under Acre Cottage

21 Customer Reviews

• "What a fantastic cottage, comfortable, clean and great location, we loved it ..."

  What a fantastic cottage, comfortable, clean and great location, we loved it that much that we have booked again for next year

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jun 2024

• "Accurate description."

  Well furnished and equipped. Two negative aspects which affected our stay, 1. We needed considerably more heating than provided for by the preprogrammed settings on the Hive central heating control thermostat situated upstairs. Though manual override /interventions were possible, these were only temporary and so frequent frequent trips upstairs were needed to sufficiently keep the downstairs warm.This was proved to be a real irritation and inconvenience. Having log burners is not a suitable alternative to adequate background heating. I guess that I could have tried to contact the owner about this but, frankly, with this should not be necessary. 2. Parking our not-so-large car in the entrance to the house proved very tricky as the hedge is overgrown on one side needs to be cut back.

  Reviewed by David3.8★Oct 2023

• "Simply superb!"

  Perfectly placed to access everything we wanted to see and do. The house and gardens were fabulous with all that we could have wanted from a holiday home. Thank you so much from us all.

  Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Jun 2023

• "Overall, we enjoyed our time at handsome Under Acre Cottage."

  We especially appreciated and shall long remember the really spacious interior, many interestingly quirky and ;characterful' features and contents - and above all, the delightfully peaceful grounds, both around the cottage itself and the unique 'secret garden' above the surrounding trees. One slight negative was a concern over 'housekeeping' (both fridge and freezer were showing signs of wear and tear and in need of a little TLC). We also felt that the comfort of the main living room would benefit from one or two rugs on the cold quarry tile floor - and perhaps at least a few cushions on the sofas. There was also one important consideration we felt ws not made clear on the website. Prior to booking we were given reassurances over our concern as to how close the adjoining 'Mouse House' rental cottage was to Under Acre. In fact, this is a matter of only yards at one point and Mouse House is clearly visible from a couple of rear windows. Thankfully on this occasion our new 'neighbours' were charming and shared out wish for peace and privacy . . . Otherwise - a very pleasant stay. Thank you!

  Reviewed by David3.8★Sep 2022

• "Underacre Cottage is a beautiful thatched cottage with lovely gardens."

  A large comfortable cottage with wonderful views. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Dorset,

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2022

• "Very glad to get back to Under Acre Cottage for another holiday."

  House and garden as lovely as we remembered and nice to be in touch with the owner again. Ideal as a base to explore Central, East and South Dorset but often spent days at the cottage as it's such a nice place to be.

  Reviewed by Selvy5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay at Under Acre Cottage."

  If anything the pictures do not do justice to how pleasant the place is. The cottage is a good size with plenty of living space downstairs. Cottage is well provided with most things that you would need, providing a box of OS maps of the local area was a really nice touch. The upstairs bedrooms are good quality decent sized, although the smallest room is a little lacking in storage space. The garden is incredible - it wasn't clear before arrival but the garden is split into two - the part by the house and then a separate part up a pathway which has a summer house, pizza oven and gets the last of the evening sun. Minor point of note is that the village pub has closed so there is no longer a pub within walking distance. The cottage is also very well located for travel South into the Purbecks as well as being reasonably convenient for getting onto the major roads East and West.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Jun 2022

• "At the end of February we had a wonderful week long family getaway to the gorgeous Under Acre Cottage."

  Brimming with period features, this 16th century cottage has bags of character and charm. We loved the exposed beams and the huge inglenook fireplaces! Staying in winter and during the tail end of storm Eunice, we spent many a cosy evening curled up in the living room with a roaring fire going in the wood burner, playing Jenga and other games provided by the owners. When we weren't playing games we would pop on a movie on one of the two tv's in each of the living rooms. There are three bedrooms set in the main historic body of the cottage, one large master bedroom and two smaller, cosy double rooms which you would expect with a property of this period. Downstairs in the extension there is a huge kitchen, ideal for a large family getaway or a weekend away with friends and this is fully kitted out with all the cooking materials you could possibly need. The large kitchen opens up onto a wonderful conservatory which has views out to the garden and much to our delight, under floor heating - perfect for our winter getaway. I absolutely loved the huge garden that was set out over different tiers, the top terrace providing a fantastic entertaining space with a wood burning pizza oven, outdoor dining area and brilliant views out over the surrounding countryside. Despite staying in February we managed to enjoy a fantastic evening up there making pizza's together. The cottage itself is set right back from the road by a long driveway so it's incredibly peaceful and quiet. The only other neighbours are a smaller rental property located next door, however we never heard a peep out of the guests there. I loved the feeling of being slightly off grid with the complete lack of phone reception at the cottage, a pleasure to get to enjoy these days! Saying that, there was wifi for internet and phone calls if required. The pub at the end of the road had recently closed, but that wasn't a problem for us as there are plenty of other fantastic pubs close by such as The Thimble Inn in Piddlehinton (15 mins drive west) or the Anchor Inn in Shapwick (15 mins drive east), both of which did a brilliant meal! On the nights we wanted to eat in, there is a large Tesco supermarket just 10 mins away so we would get ingredients there to enjoy cooking dinner at the cottage. Set in the heart of the Dorset countryside, the cottage is ideally located with some fantastic places to visit just a short drive away like Thomas Hardy's Cottage, Athelhampton House and the unique village of Milton Abbas. All in all a wonderful property and we would happily book a return visit. We thought the gardens would be incredible to enjoy during the summer months! I shared about my stay at Under Acre Cottage on my Instagram account which you can view here if you'd like to see images of the cottage - https://www.instagram.com/p/CarVaiGrYOK/ www.whatstacydid.com

  Reviewed by Stacy5.0★Feb 2022

• "We felt the cottage would be lovely for a summer let."

  We stayed January /February. As the farm shop is shut for the winter and the pub is shut permanently we felt isolated, and only being allowed one basket of wood meant we had to drive to the nearest Tesco to get more wood and supplies. The kitchen had no heating and the conservatory (open plan to the kitchen) had an insufficient underfloor heating. The temperature in both rooms never went above 16C. The only warm rooms were the Bathroom, and the bedrooms.

  Reviewed by A2.8★Jan 2022

• "Very comfortable house."

  Lovely quiet location and beautiful private garden.

  Reviewed by Katharine4.1★Oct 2021

• "The cottage was very comfortable and really well situated for visiting Dorset."

  The top garden was a lovely surprise.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful cottage with exceptional surroundings - the gardens were just wonderful with great seating, barbecue & garden room in the top garden."

  Great location with huge variety of places to visit within easy reach. Very roomy downstairs accommodation with high quality furnishings & equipment. The helpful owner maintained good contact throughout. Apart from the large master bedroom, the other two are quite cramped & one has no wardrobe at all, which is fine for children, but not ideal for adults, as our party was, so this is worth bearing in mind. The nearby pub closed recently, so this needs to be corrected in the listing. The WiFi is fairly reliable in the main lounge and master bedroom, but did not reach other areas of the house, and there is no mobile reception at all. These were minor things, however and we had a lovely holiday, thank you!

  Reviewed by Hayley4.7★Sep 2021

• "Absolutely charming thatched cottage, where we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this superb venue and especially our aperitifs and dinners in the top garden with its stunning views and beautiful sunsets."

  The accommodation including the beds was so comfortable and our stay was a perfect relaxing holiday. We did a number of the « Dorset Walks » from the book left for guests along the coast and around the local villages. Certainly a cottage to be recommended…

  Reviewed by Bruce4.7★Aug 2021

• "Really lovely, well-appointed, spacious, clean cottage with great facilities and beautiful gardens."

  Highly recommend this property and speaking with the owner was a pleasure.

  Reviewed by Selvy5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had an amazing time at Under Acre Cottage."

  We couldn’t have asked for any more.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a wonderful stay at the cottage."

  It is a lovely place and perfect for a peaceful and relaxing break, but also has enough for kids enjoy especially being in the countryside and not far from good beaches.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2021

• "Had the most incredible 2 weeks at Undre Acre with my family."

  The cottage has all the facilities needed, with an 18 month old we stayed in every night either cooking on the BBQ & Pizza oven or in the great family kitchen and could have stayed on even longer. The owners have given instructions on how to use the pizza oven and recipes to cook which was great entertainment. Our 18 month old daughter loved exploring the garden - although it says there's a pond, it's raised above ground and she didn't take any notice of it. Good comfy bedrooms, cosy fire and fabulous grounds. We will definitely be coming back to stay!

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★Jul 2021

• "Listing stated 2 TVs but was only 1."

  Never has been 2. It should state that upper garden difficult to access for those with mobility issues. WiFi should be accessible in all areas of the property. Refuse/recycling collection details incorrect in folder. It sated Thursday but actually came Wednesday. Tv very fiddly to use. Beautiful cottage and stunning gardens.

  Reviewed by Suzanna3.8★Jun 2021

• "Great stay - making pizzas was amazing - the kids loved seeing the sheep every morning - cottage was Comfortable and well Equipped."

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★May 2021

• "We had a wonderful stay at Underacre cottage, the garden was magnificent and we loved using the pizza oven and relaxing with country side views."

  The house is really spacious and has everything you’d need for a week away. A really cosy home from home that we’d definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2021

• "Wonderful chocolate box cottage to stay in with plenty of space for the four of us."

  The interior is very nicely done with lots of character. We also loved the garden which has lots of colour, a pond/waferfall and has excellent views of the cottage and surrounding countryside. In fact we didn’t think the photos do the garden justice. The kids enjoyed exploring the sloping path ways and spotted deer and foxes roaming the garden. The location is also very quiet and set back from the road with no neighbours other than the smaller rental property on the same site. Certainly, the best cottage we have stayed in and would definitely return and recommend.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2021

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