The Mouse House

4.3★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

39 Customer Review(s)

Joseph Alec
September 2024

“Lovely stay accommodation clean and comfortable .”

Area surrounding is stunning would recommend the mouse house as a base for visiting all around this part of Dorset .

Area surrounding is stunning would recommend the mouse house as a base for visiting all around this part of Dorset .

- Joseph Alec, September 2024
Gary David September 2024

“Beautiful and quiet, set in the most perfect part of Dorset.”

Easy distances from every important site in the County. The Mouse House is a haven of tranquility after some hectic visiting. Furnished with care and of very high standard. Our only criticism was the choice of mattress density, perhaps a good choice had we been 20-30 years younger. The kitchenette was well appointed and the shower was perfect and easy to operate. Overall a wonderful experience that enhanced our holiday experience.

- Gary David, September 2024
Sally August 2024

“Very good, well placed and so peaceful.”

Very convenient. The wi-fi was weak but this was not what we were here for! Most items provided - though refrigerator doesn't work to freeze.

- Sally, August 2024
Jason August 2024

“Just returned from a week’s stay and was very happy with the accommodation.”

Nestled on a hillside, quiet and rural but strategically well placed to explore the beautiful county of Dorset. The Mouse House is compact and cosy but had everything one needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay with good WiFi.

- Jason, August 2024
Imelda July 2024

“I didn’t like our dogs kept in separate porch area.”

There was no nice walks near by, the main road was dangerous. The garden was private with chain across. The fridge too small and no local pub or shops. The kitchen area extremely small had to juggle things around. Wi-Fi rubbish and TV kept coming on by itself Would have been nice if owner introduced himself. However the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our time visiting places during our week.

- Imelda, July 2024
Valerie June 2024

“Beautiful hideaway cottage, nice furnishings, however we did not find it dog friendly, there was nowhere to walk her as all stones outside and through the long drive, turning out of the drive there were no pavements and a very busy road.”

The dog was expected to stay in the outer lobby, that is not acceptable.

- Valerie, June 2024
Carol May 2024

“No complaints really as we were very comfortable in the property and the location was lovely.”

Just a couple of observations. The fridge (for our use) was adequate although the small freezer section seemed to be missing its door - which meant it was ineffective - and the bars in the fridge door were faulty so didn't secure items. The microwave was very loud and the noise continued for a few minutes after the timer ended. The TV would switch on at random times - fortunately not while we were asleep (although we decided to turn the power off at night just in case). The property itself was great but I wouldn't have liked to try to cook a meal given the lack of space. I would happily recommend it though as it was well placed for outings. Dorset is gorgeous!

- Carol, May 2024
Beth October 2023

“Enjoyed a relaxing week away.”

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location very quiet and peaceful. Plenty of stunning walks in the area which was great for the dogs. Cottage was clean and tidy and was very warm and cosy. Would definitely stay again.

- Beth, October 2023
Robert September 2023

“We enjoyed a lovely week break and the accommodation was very comfortable and accurately described.”

Situated in a quiet location so very peaceful and came back home refreshed. Only negatives would be 1. It would be nice to have a pint of milk in the fridge on arrival to make a drink after journey to get there. 2. Fridge very small for self catering,I realise space is limited but maybe a power point added to the porch would allow for a larger fridge freezer to be fitted.3. The WiFi was poor. Besides those three things everything else was excellent.

- Robert, September 2023
Roger August 2023

“Lovely property although you need to accept that it is small.”

Good facilities apart from poor WiFi. Very clean and tidy in a very quiet location. Owners were very friendly but do not bother you. Pets are welcome but dogs are expected to stay in the entrance hall. If we had taken him our pooch would not gave liked that as he is always with us. Would definitely use this property again, really enjoyed our week there.

- Roger, August 2023
Stephen June 2023

“Enjoyed our holiday but felt that as a self catering cottage could have done with a larger fridge as it was only a mini size & not a lot of room for storing food & wine & no freezer space.”

Very compact but was OK.

- Stephen, June 2023
Derek June 2023

“Cottage was very much as listed.”

A good location to Weymouth, Swanage and surrounding areas. Ok for 2 small dogs an outside drive that could be gated off. A pleasant stay in all.

- Derek, June 2023
Irena Kate March 2023

“No welcome pack.”

We found the accommodation to be very basic. The underfloor heating did NOT extend to the bathroom so it was COLD in there. There was no oven only a microwave. The plates were large and cumbersome and difficult to use. To this end we went home early.

- Irena Kate, March 2023
Emma December 2022

“Very cold. Temperature settings didn't make sense.”

Took 19 hours to get to the temperature required. Called the mobile numbers provided left message on one, no one got back to me. Then the temperature slowly came down. This was over Christmas eve day and Boxing day. I have written to Sykes Cottages about this and a few issues with the accommodation.

- Emma, December 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are so very sorry that you were inconvenienced during your stay. We have never had issues with the heating system before, and have been told by the guests who attended following your departure that it is working. The boiler was only replaced six weeks ago, and we haven't experienced any problems since, however we will still ensure it is looked at on the next changeover to double check that everything is in order. We have been made aware of the other concerns you have highlighted to Sykes and will make it our priority that these are addressed accordingly. We are so sorry that your calls were not answered by the person we had left in charge, and have made Sykes aware of the unforeseen circumstances that caused this so that they can inform you. The last thing we would want is for any of our guests to feel uncomfortable at any time, and we are sorry that the concerns raised were detrimental to your overall experience. We really hope to be able to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
Debbie October 2022

“We had a great stay at mouse House The only thing was WiFi Apart from that ...”

We had a great stay at mouse House The only thing was WiFi Apart from that we had a great holiday Thank you for letting us stay in your holiday home Many thanks debbie and darryl

- Debbie, October 2022
Wil September 2022

“We enjoyed our stay in the Mouse House.”

It is a nice little cottage in a good environment with dog and walks

- Wil, September 2022
Kevin September 2022

“The Mouse House is a tiny property just as the name suggests.”

It is clean and tidy and situated in easy reach of all parts of Dorset. The cooking facilities are simple with a gas hob and microwave oven, it took us a moment to realise that the microwave has a grill and convection oven capability. Blandford Forum is 10mins away with supermarket and laundrette, the latter we needed to dry towels as we had some rainy days and the Mouse House has an airer but no drying facilities. There is only a very small patio area other than the driveway to sit outside, the garden that looks like you have use of is actually private. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily visit the Mouse House again, it is easy to relax and enjoy the peace.

- Kevin, September 2022
David July 2022

“We had an enjoyable time and enjoyed the views and tranquility.”

The mouse house has a very small kitchen area with all the basic necessities though it would have made life easier if there had been some basic everyday plates as the square ones were extremely heavy and awkward to use. The bed was very comfortable and we slept well. The water pump was rather noisy when using the shower, toilet etc but as long as all the taps were properly turned off gave no other problems. The room was attractive with a high ceiling and beams. There were quite a few spiders (The type with long spindly legs) when we arrived, but they gradually whittled down to just one or two as the week on. We could have done with a small cupboard in the eating area as there was nowhere to store food and so we had to pile it up on the drop leaf table. Having said that, the house is situated in a lovely relaxing area from which to explore and overall, we enjoyed our stay.

- David, July 2022
Michael March 2022

“A great place to stay in Dorset, very quiet, comfortable, clean and a good centre for walking and visiting other villages.”

We really enjoyed our time there.

- Michael, March 2022
Sue February 2022

“The Mouse House is a really comfortable and peaceful place to stay.”

It is very warm with the underfloor heating even in the coldest part of winter when we were there. Although it is quite small (as the name suggests) it doesn’t feel poky due to the lovely big windows.

- Sue, February 2022
Ev August 2021

“Very pretty location and perfect for visiting all the favourite places in Dorset.”

For two people wanting to have a quiet holiday with lovely views this is perfect. The only sounds are of nature and if it is harvesting time this is a real treat to see and hear. Would definitely go back again and experience it all over again.

- Ev, August 2021
Janet August 2021

“The place its self was fine.”

Clean an tidy etc small but with everything you need for a short stay and for us it was a very short stay as we were very disappointed that the garden was not made secure for the dog. We saw no one at all the time we were there to asked if the small garden an the lawn belongs to us as there was a chain across it Mark private but as I said before not secure and as its a farm land all around with cattle and sheep the last thing you want is for your dog to get out . To us the write up was very miss leading to being dog friendly. And we felt we could not stay for the whole week and decided to come home on the Wednesday and it was with much that we had to do that

- Janet, August 2021
Jessica July 2021

“Great little house, we felt very welcomed.”

It is in a super location in Dorset, easy to get to different places like Weymouth and Monkey World.

- Jessica, July 2021
Margaret June 2021

“Since the owners moved away we felt the cottage was not as clean as it should have been.”

There was a vacuum cleaner which was blocked so didn't work until my husband fixed it. Also the kettle we feel needs replacing as it didn't always switch off and was badly in need of a descale.

- Margaret, June 2021
Beverly April 2021

“The Mouse House is the perfect location for a few days away in the countryside.”

Very peaceful and quiet but only 17 miles from Weymouth and 11 miles from Poole so ideal for exploring.

- Beverly, April 2021
Soraya September 2020

“Super comfy cottage!”

Sally & Paul are very welcoming, great central location for the beach & walks!

- Soraya, September 2020
Edward August 2020

“Most are personal things, possibly due to age :) Freeview TV - limited number ...”

Most are personal things, possibly due to age :) Freeview TV - limited number of channels - not as many as at home, including Dave, Yesterday and Talking Pictures Wi-Fi connection hit and miss

- Edward, August 2020
Sonya December 2019

“This was a perfect little getaway for Christmas following a busy time and my husband's recovery from heart surgery.”

It was just what the doctor ordered, peaceful and relaxing. Absolutley loved this hidden little gem in the countryside. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to escape the rat race and recharge their batteries. Superb.

- Sonya, December 2019
Jeannette December 2019

“The Mouse House is small but perfectly formed everything you need for a holiday ...”

The Mouse House is small but perfectly formed everything you need for a holiday the only thing that the house could have done with was more comfortable easy chairs they were more like hotel chairs but apart from that it was great sadly the weather wasn't perfect but it did not put us off visited all the places we wanted to go and seeing family that live in beautiful Dorset

- Jeannette, December 2019
Alan October 2019

“We had a lovely stay at The Mouse House and despite not having the best weather, we saw all we came to see and more.”

- Alan, October 2019
Ian September 2019

“Perfect getaway cottage, ideally located for exploring Dorset, lots to see in 50 ...”

Perfect getaway cottage, ideally located for exploring Dorset, lots to see in 50 mile radius Owners very pleasant and friendly

- Ian, September 2019
Rowena September 2019

“The Mouse House is exactly what it says it is small, compact,quite, relaxed, the bed is comfortable, warm private, with outside private sitting area with table and chairs.”

despite no oven there is a microwave come oven to use which we chose not to as the pub down the road the Milton Arms is brilliant, affordable friendly very good hot home cooked food. The mouse house had all we needed for a weeks comfortable stay the views across the fields and the paddocks are a delight, For the ladies a hairdryer is provided so no need to pack your own. The owners are on hand anytime but also respect your privasy. The warm welcome they give you when you arrive to your mouse house is friendly and helpful Well appointed accomodation for the area to explore, no where is too far to travel to. Local information of leaflets and maps are very helpful for new comers to the area. Should you be bored of an evening they also provide books to read television to watch or the rolling fields outside the window to look across. We will not hesitate to go back.

- Rowena, September 2019
Margaret July 2019

“Comfortable accommodation, pleasant hosts, in a beautiful quiet area, very enjoyable holiday.”

- Margaret, July 2019
Sidney June 2019

“Excellent , very nice people, had a very nice stay, would like to go back one day,”

- Sidney, June 2019
Ray May 2019

“Apart from a minor problem with the fridge which was resolved by the owner, we had a very comfortable stay.”

Situation was idyllic, just what we hoped for. Our thanks to Paul and Sally for a happy and enjoyable few days.

- Ray, May 2019
Sue March 2019

“It was lovely but the only problem was the fridge.”

It froze everything so I had to throw away over £25 worth of food. It was a small fridge . I did leave a note about it and I thought I would hear from them regarding it but there was no response. There was no way to adjust the setting.

- Sue, March 2019
Clare March 2019

“The kitchen area really is very limited - the lack of a cooker ( a Microwave oven has its limits and was too high for me ) and very small fridge,do not allow for much opportunity to store ingredients/ cook a fresh meal.”

The addition of a mixing bowl and a colander would have helped me.The work surface is also too small. I appreciate that the nature of the space has its challenges but if you do not have a budget to eat out all the time then you are very restricted.

- Clare, March 2019
Sally February 2019

“I had a very pleasant week in The Mouse House.”

It had everything I needed and the owners were very friendly and helpful. The cottage is set in a beautiful rural area of Dorset and there are many interesting places to visit within easy reach. Highly recommended.

- Sally, February 2019
Howard September 2018

“The Mouse House is compact, comfortable, quiet and just perfect for escaping the daily rat race!”

It is modestly, but tastefully, furnished and provides virtually everything you could need on a daily basis. The kitchen does not have an oven but a microwave makes up for this.The Mouse House was freshly cleaned prior to our arrival and nicely presented.The owners, Paul and Sally, who live in the adjacent cottage, are friendly without being obtrusive. There is a small, private seating area to the rear of The Mouse House overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside. The location brings you within easy driving distance of the coast; allow around 20 minutes for Wareham, Swanage taking a further 20 minutes. The Tesco store in Blandford Forum (10 minutes) is easily accessed for all your food shopping and fuel. The town also has a reasonable selection of smaller shops and banks. Both Dorchester and Bridport are also well worth a visit.There are a wide choice of decent pubs and restaurants in the surrounding area for dining out but booking in advance seems essential, as we found out! The Royal Oak in nearby Milborne St. Andrew (5 minutes) provides hearty pub grub at reasonable prices. All in all, we spent a very pleasurable week in this peaceful part of Dorset.

- Howard, September 2018

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Summary

All ground floor
Studio accommodation: 1 x double bed
Shower room with basin and WC
Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Underfloor gas heating
Gas hob, microwave, fridge, TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot available on request
Ample off-road parking
Enclosed courtyard with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles and pub 2 miles
Note: Dogs to be kept in entrance hall only, has heating.

The property

The Mouse House is a superb ground-floor studio-style cottage resting close to Milton Abbas, in Dorset, perfectly located for accessing the Dorset AONB and Cranborne Chase AONB.

Inside, the property has been renovated to a high-standard with plenty of modern furnishings and a wonderful light decor.

Look forward to relaxing in the spacious studio-layout with a small seating area to unwind of an evening, whilst the kitchen has all the appliances you could need to rustle up some delicious meals for you and your loved one, with a dining area to gather over a well-deserved glass of wine.

Get some much needed rest for the day's ahead with the double bed and enjoy waking up to those stunning country views of a morning.

There is a convenient shower room with deluxe fixtures and fittings so you can enjoy a warm soak at the end of a tiring day.

Outside, there is an enclosed courtyard garden where you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining, or watch the sun rise with a warm cup of tea and enjoy a good read.

Close-by is the market town of Blandford Forum, which offers a large selection of pubs and restaurants for that fine dining experience, as well as some shops and supermarkets for picking up those last-minute essentials.

You are well-placed for accessing either the Dorset AONB and the Cranborne Chase AONB for a plethora of rural sites and ample walking and cycling opportunities, or join the South West Coast Path, giving access to the popular places such as Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

The coastline also gives way to some lovely sandy beaches for a day out sunbathing, swimming or surfing.

The Mouse House is a delightful choice for a country break to Dorset with your partner.

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About the location

MILTON ABBAS

Milborne St. Andrew 3.2 miles.

Milton Abbas is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in South West England. It is in the North Dorset district, about five miles south-west of Blandford Forum and 11 miles north east of Dorchester. There is a pub and tea room in the village, along with a farm shop. Every two years a historic country fair takes place in Milton Abbas where the locals celebrate the rebuilding of their village. It attracts thousands of visitors and recreates village life from the 18th century with various stalls, traditional music, dancing, farmers market and much more. Further afield lies the village of Milborne St. Andrew, the valley is named for the seasonal stream which runs from springs high up on the chalk downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering glorious walks and superb views. Discover Dorchester; a vibrant town for sightseeing and shopping but also home to Dorchester's museums and shops, walk the walks, drink great coffee, eat great food and take trips to the Jurassic coast.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely stay accommodation clean and comfortable .”

“Beautiful and quiet, set in the most perfect part of Dorset.”

“Very good, well placed and so peaceful.”

“Just returned from a week’s stay and was very happy with the accommodation.”

“I didn’t like our dogs kept in separate porch area.”

“Beautiful hideaway cottage, nice furnishings, however we did not find it dog friendly, there was nowhere to walk her as all stones outside and through the long drive, turning out of the drive there were no pavements and a very busy road.”

“No complaints really as we were very comfortable in the property and the location was lovely.”

“Enjoyed a relaxing week away.”

“We enjoyed a lovely week break and the accommodation was very comfortable and accurately described.”

“Lovely property although you need to accept that it is small.”

“Enjoyed our holiday but felt that as a self catering cottage could have done with a larger fridge as it was only a mini size & not a lot of room for storing food & wine & no freezer space.”

“Cottage was very much as listed.”

“No welcome pack.”

“Very cold. Temperature settings didn't make sense.”

“We had a great stay at mouse House The only thing was WiFi Apart from that ...”

“We enjoyed our stay in the Mouse House.”

“The Mouse House is a tiny property just as the name suggests.”

“We had an enjoyable time and enjoyed the views and tranquility.”

“A great place to stay in Dorset, very quiet, comfortable, clean and a good centre for walking and visiting other villages.”

“The Mouse House is a really comfortable and peaceful place to stay.”

“Very pretty location and perfect for visiting all the favourite places in Dorset.”

“The place its self was fine.”

“Great little house, we felt very welcomed.”

“Since the owners moved away we felt the cottage was not as clean as it should have been.”

“The Mouse House is the perfect location for a few days away in the countryside.”

“Super comfy cottage!”

“Most are personal things, possibly due to age :) Freeview TV - limited number ...”

“This was a perfect little getaway for Christmas following a busy time and my husband's recovery from heart surgery.”

“The Mouse House is small but perfectly formed everything you need for a holiday ...”

“We had a lovely stay at The Mouse House and despite not having the best weather, we saw all we came to see and more.”

“Perfect getaway cottage, ideally located for exploring Dorset, lots to see in 50 ...”

“The Mouse House is exactly what it says it is small, compact,quite, relaxed, the bed is comfortable, warm private, with outside private sitting area with table and chairs.”

“Comfortable accommodation, pleasant hosts, in a beautiful quiet area, very enjoyable holiday.”

“Excellent , very nice people, had a very nice stay, would like to go back one day,”

“Apart from a minor problem with the fridge which was resolved by the owner, we had a very comfortable stay.”

“It was lovely but the only problem was the fridge.”

“The kitchen area really is very limited - the lack of a cooker ( a Microwave oven has its limits and was too high for me ) and very small fridge,do not allow for much opportunity to store ingredients/ cook a fresh meal.”

“I had a very pleasant week in The Mouse House.”

“The Mouse House is compact, comfortable, quiet and just perfect for escaping the daily rat race!”

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About the location

MILTON ABBAS