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A beautifully refurbished country house set in a lovely rural position.

Escape to this idyllic retreat surrounded by beautiful scenery. Enjoy your evenings relaxing indoors or exploring the nearby coastline.

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Interior
Dining
4 bedrooms, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautifully refurbished country house set in a lovely rural position.

A beautifully refurbished country house set in a lovely rural position.. Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Sky, DVD Player, CD Player, Games, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV, Sofa Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot. ⅓-acre garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. The Gannets is situated on a private road in a beautiful rural location in Osmington Mills. Within walking distance to scenic coastal walks and a short drive to Weymouth.

Internally the property has been refurbished and is finished to a high standard throughout. Externally the property boasts a ⅓-acre garden, complete with furniture and off-street parking for two cars.

The village of Osmington is set 5 miles east of Weymouth and 8 miles south east of Dorchester in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Osmington Mills is home to the start of The South Dorset Ridgeway. This follows an inland course through Osmington Village, climbing onto the Ridgeway above the famous White Horse. The White Horse is high on the hill overlooking Weymouth Bay and is a carving of King George III riding his favourite charger, Adonis. The figure was carved out of the hillside in 1808 in honour of the King Georges many visits.

Weymouth is within easy reach and boasts a bustling town full of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy. This area is popular with water sports enthusiasts and played host to a number of major sailing events in the 2012 Olympics.
Free WiFi

Please note that any pets which are not declared at the time of booking can and will be charged after departure.
Year round arrival dates are Saturday, if you would like to arrive on a different day, please call our bookings team to discuss.
If you are bringing a small dog please contact in advance so that the owner can secure the garden for you.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Exterior

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-BCGANNETS-BCGANNETS
4 Bedroom Accommodation in Weymouth Weymouth
4 Bedroom Accommodation in Weymouth Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Weymouth

What's nearby

  • Osmington Bay Beach - 6 min drive
  • Weymouth Beach - 11 min drive
  • Weymouth Harbour - 13 min drive
  • Bowleaze Cove Beach - 14 min drive
  • Durdle Door - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Moreton Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Daniels Fish and Chips. , Littlemoor, Weymouth - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bowleaze Cove - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Weymouth - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautifully refurbished country house set in a lovely rural position. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautifully refurbished country house set in a lovely rural position.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautifully refurbished country house set in a lovely rural position.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautifully refurbished country house set in a lovely rural position. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Weymouth Bay. Ringstead Beach and Osmington Bay Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Yair

we loved everything about the house, even though the weather wasn't great, we still had a brilliant
we loved everything about the house, even though the weather wasn't great, we still had a brilliant time. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

The accommodation was very clean and comfortable.
The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. There was plenty of space for 6 people. The lovely garden attracted lots of wildlife. The coastal path is nearby so we enjoyed some walks right from the front door. Beautiful areas like Lulworth cove are within easy reach by car. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

If you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday you could hardly do better! The house is situated on
If you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday you could hardly do better! The house is situated on a small private road in lovely surroundings. It was very comfortable, well equipped and spotlessly clean. The beautiful mature, country garden was a delight. So many different species of birds to be seen and every evening the badger arriving for his peanuts! If you are taking your dogs it is perfect as there are so many different walks straight from the front gate with no need to get the car out. However although there are two parking spaces we found parking a little tight with our size car. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Harko

We enjoyed an absolutely fabulous week at the Gannets.
We enjoyed an absolutely fabulous week at the Gannets.On arrival the house was spotlessly clean, and the owners could not have been more helpful. The location is excellent for long walks with our two dogs and the large garden was a bonus. The wildlife was fantastic with numerous wild birds and badgers at night. We highly recommend this property and have already booked a week's stay in 2021. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Lovely location.
Lovely location. Beautiful gardens and views. Charming and very homely. Wildlife was stunning. Bit tricky to park an estate vehicle. Had everything you could possibly need. Very clean inside. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

This has to be one of the best holiday cottages we have ever stayed in.
This has to be one of the best holiday cottages we have ever stayed in. Very well equipped and comfortable but the best thing about it was the wildlife. We had regular sightings of robins, chaffinches, blue tits and woodpeckers and also squirrels but the best was the badgers. We had one come to feed in the garden every night and two on the last night. We will definitely be back Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

A fantastic staycation.
A fantastic staycation. The Gannets is in the perfect location, so near to the Coastal Path and very easy to find. The property has a fantastic pretty garden which we used lots. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in a peaceful location.
Lovely house in a peaceful location. The house is very comfortable and has everything you could need. Spotlessly clean. Well located for walks and trips to local beaches including Ringstead and Lulworth. Beautiful garden teeming with bird life. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

This is a delightful cottage in some beautiful countryside; clean, spacious and well equipped.
This is a delightful cottage in some beautiful countryside; clean, spacious and well equipped. There is plenty of space for 6. The owners (Chris and Clive) were very accommodating and welcoming particularly offering us flexibility around arrival and departure times. Being Christmas the cottage had been fully decorated; not just a token tree, as we have had with past premium Xmas bookings, but throughout. This level of care and welcome was obvious throughout the cottage and meant that this has been one of our nicest holiday breaks. The cottage was warm, with full central heating and plenty of hot water. Kitchen was a delight and very well equipped and coped easily with the extra catering needed for Christmas. The separate lounge and dinning room also added to the feeling of space and both were very comfortable. The dinning room, which overlooks the garden, is a good size and very light and airy, even in the middle of December. The pictures on the website are exactly as we found the cottage, not staged (as a ‘show home’) as some properties are. The local pub (Smuggler’s Inn) served good food, was very comfortable and easily walkable. They were a bit stretched when we visited and seemed to have been overtaken by the lunchtime demand, but our food was delicious and delivered hot without any undue delay. The cottage location, for us, was at the extreme end of a reasonable days journey, particularly in the winter, but it was definitely worth the effort. The cottage was easy to find with the directions and, wonder upon wonder, the post code on satnav was to the door! Chris and Clive - thank you for helping us to have a very relaxing Xmas. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

This is a delightful cottage in some beautiful countryside; clean, spacious and well equipped.
This is a delightful cottage in some beautiful countryside; clean, spacious and well equipped. There is plenty of space for 6. The owners (Chris and Clive) were very accommodating and welcoming particularly offering us flexibility around arrival and departure times. Being Christmas the cottage had been fully decorated; not just a token tree, as we have had with past premium Xmas bookings, but throughout. This level of care and welcome was obvious throughout the cottage and meant that this has been one of our nicest holiday breaks. The cottage was warm, with full central heating and plenty of hot water. Kitchen was a delight and very well equipped and coped easily with the extra catering needed for Christmas. The separate lounge and dinning room also added to the feeling of space and both were very comfortable. The dinning room, which overlooks the garden, is a good size and very light and airy, even in the middle of December. The pictures on the website are exactly as we found the cottage, not staged (as a ‘show home’) as some properties are. The local pub (Smuggler’s Inn) served good food, was very comfortable and easily walkable. They were a bit stretched when we visited and seemed to have been overtaken by the lunchtime demand, but our food was delicious and delivered hot without any undue delay. The cottage location, for us, was at the extreme end of a reasonable days journey, particularly in the winter, but it was definitely worth the effort. The cottage was easy to find with the directions and, wonder upon wonder, the post code on satnav was to the door! Chris and Clive - thank you for helping us to have a very relaxing Xmas.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

This is a delightful cottage in some beautiful countryside; clean, spacious and well equipped.
This is a delightful cottage in some beautiful countryside; clean, spacious and well equipped. There is plenty of space for 6. The owners (Chris and Clive) were very accommodating and welcoming particularly offering us flexibility around arrival and departure times. Being Christmas the cottage had been fully decorated; not just a token tree, as we have had with past premium Xmas bookings, but throughout. This level of care and welcome was obvious throughout the cottage and meant that this has been one of our nicest holiday breaks. The cottage was warm, with full central heating and plenty of hot water. Kitchen was a delight and very well equipped and coped easily with the extra catering needed for Christmas. The separate lounge and dinning room also added to the feeling of space and both were very comfortable. The dinning room, which overlooks the garden, is a good size and very light and airy, even in the middle of December. The pictures on the website are exactly as we found the cottage, not staged (as a ‘show home’) as some properties are. The local pub (Smuggler’s Inn) served good food, was very comfortable and easily walkable. They were a bit stretched when we visited and seemed to have been overtaken by the lunchtime demand, but our food was delicious and delivered hot without any undue delay. The cottage location, for us, was at the extreme end of a reasonable days journey, particularly in the winter, but it was definitely worth the effort. The cottage was easy to find with the directions and, wonder upon wonder, the post code on satnav was to the door! Chris and Clive - thank you for helping us to have a very relaxing Xmas.
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

We have stayed in dozens of cottages, lodges and so on and have had the full range of experiences; f
We have stayed in dozens of cottages, lodges and so on and have had the full range of experiences; from brilliant, well maintained locations, to less desirable locations that we left early from. The Gannets was definitely the former! The first thing to note is that the pictures on all of the websites do not, in any way, do the cottage justice. The place is huge! The main bedroom (upstairs) for example, is more than ample, even with the restricted head room. It’s also comfortable. The beds, the sofa, the other beds, the dining room, the other-other beds! All are good quality. This is not some two-bit holiday home, furnished with the cheapest Ikea can provide, no-no, this is someone’s home, and you can see and feel it in every room. The garden is worth a shout out too, especially for dogs. Again, the scale isn’t well represented in the photos. The location and the sheer amount of love and effort that has been put into this garden is just amazing. I lost hours watching the wildlife that the owner has clearly spent years attracting to the various feeders. So, what’s not to love? The obvious call out here is the showers. Sadly, the en-suite bath was out of commission due to an issue with the plug when we were there, and the shower was stuck on bum-burningly hot. The downstairs bathroom was perfectly functional though, although the water pressure is so low that the show is a little lacklustre. These are issues the owner appears to be aware of however, so would expect them to be repaired soon. That’s the ONLY bad thing I could stay. In fact, the only reason we came back at all is that the we needed to work on Monday. Still, the wife had to hog-tie me and drag me to the car. This is a wonderful location and we have every intention of returning. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

We have stayed in dozens of cottages, lodges and so on and have had the full range of experiences; f
We have stayed in dozens of cottages, lodges and so on and have had the full range of experiences; from brilliant, well maintained locations, to less desirable locations that we left early from. The Gannets was definitely the former! The first thing to note is that the pictures on all of the websites do not, in any way, do the cottage justice. The place is huge! The main bedroom (upstairs) for example, is more than ample, even with the restricted head room. It’s also comfortable. The beds, the sofa, the other beds, the dining room, the other-other beds! All are good quality. This is not some two-bit holiday home, furnished with the cheapest Ikea can provide, no-no, this is someone’s home, and you can see and feel it in every room. The garden is worth a shout out too, especially for dogs. Again, the scale isn’t well represented in the photos. The location and the sheer amount of love and effort that has been put into this garden is just amazing. I lost hours watching the wildlife that the owner has clearly spent years attracting to the various feeders. So, what’s not to love? The obvious call out here is the showers. Sadly, the en-suite bath was out of commission due to an issue with the plug when we were there, and the shower was stuck on bum-burningly hot. The downstairs bathroom was perfectly functional though, although the water pressure is so low that the show is a little lacklustre. These are issues the owner appears to be aware of however, so would expect them to be repaired soon. That’s the ONLY bad thing I could stay. In fact, the only reason we came back at all is that the we needed to work on Monday. Still, the wife had to hog-tie me and drag me to the car. This is a wonderful location and we have every intention of returning.
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8/10 Good

PAUL

L
Lovely cottage great garden clean well present furnishings a little dated but on the whole an enjoyable stay Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

PAUL

L
Lovely cottage great garden clean well present furnishings a little dated but on the whole an enjoyable stay
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

This is our second visit to the Gannets and it didn’t disappoint.
This is our second visit to the Gannets and it didn’t disappoint. The house is clean and well-equipped, and the garden as glorious ever. We had great fun exploring the many things to see and do on the Jurassic Coast. The Smugglers Inn is also within walking distance and serves excellent food all day. All in all it feels like home and is a great place to relax. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

This is our second visit to the Gannets and it didn’t disappoint.
This is our second visit to the Gannets and it didn’t disappoint. The house is clean and well-equipped, and the garden as glorious ever. We had great fun exploring the many things to see and do on the Jurassic Coast. The Smugglers Inn is also within walking distance and serves excellent food all day. All in all it feels like home and is a great place to relax.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Our second time at The Gannets and we love it.
Our second time at The Gannets and we love it. Beautiful quiet location but just a stroll from the beach, coastal walks and great pub! Gorgeous garden and wildlife and all around Weymouth is stunning. Our only one problem is we had to leave to go home ☹️☹️☹️😁 Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Our second time at The Gannets and we love it.
Our second time at The Gannets and we love it. Beautiful quiet location but just a stroll from the beach, coastal walks and great pub! Gorgeous garden and wildlife and all around Weymouth is stunning. Our only one problem is we had to leave to go home ☹️☹️☹️😁
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

E
Excellent property with all amenities supplied and spotlessly clean Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

E
Excellent property with all amenities supplied and spotlessly clean
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

House was good.
House was good. It was very clean and was well supplied with equipment etc. There were four adults in our party so we had a double room and bathroom each which made it easy to get ready. There are two lounge areas, one is a family one with TV, sofas and games. The other lounge is smaller and has a sofa/gold out bed and a TV (with Wii) this was quite handy as our son in law used this in the evenining. The dining room overlooks the garden and we also played board games in there. The garden is quite big with different areas to it. There were a couple of drawbacks - the parking is adequate for 2 cars but is a bit tight, also the road has some big speed bumps, the shower was too hot ( I think this needs looking at as it was actually uncomfortable) there is nothing nearby to go to to buy small supplies, meaning you have to drive but not a major problem. It's well placed to get to Weymouth, Swanage and other places. The owners also left bird food and peanuts for the Badgers which was nice. We saw loads of birds but no badgers! Something ate all the food though. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

House was good.
House was good. It was very clean and was well supplied with equipment etc. There were four adults in our party so we had a double room and bathroom each which made it easy to get ready. There are two lounge areas, one is a family one with TV, sofas and games. The other lounge is smaller and has a sofa/gold out bed and a TV (with Wii) this was quite handy as our son in law used this in the evenining. The dining room overlooks the garden and we also played board games in there. The garden is quite big with different areas to it. There were a couple of drawbacks - the parking is adequate for 2 cars but is a bit tight, also the road has some big speed bumps, the shower was too hot ( I think this needs looking at as it was actually uncomfortable) there is nothing nearby to go to to buy small supplies, meaning you have to drive but not a major problem. It's well placed to get to Weymouth, Swanage and other places. The owners also left bird food and peanuts for the Badgers which was nice. We saw loads of birds but no badgers! Something ate all the food though.
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Spacious and well equipped cottage with lovely garden in idyllic setting.
Spacious and well equipped cottage with lovely garden in idyllic setting. Minor complaint - the 2 downstairs bedrooms have frosted glass doors, not great if one person wants an early night and others are still up with lights on. Overall, would definitely recommend and use again.
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10/10 Excellent

Debby

This will have been our 9th visit to the Gannets, which speaks for itself really.
This will have been our 9th visit to the Gannets, which speaks for itself really. We just love it, a real home from home and so comfortable. The garden is so pretty, its peaceful and has everything you need. Badger watching at night is fun. I enjoyed sitting in the summer house, soaking up the peace and reading my book. All in all, just perfect.