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Olive Tree Cottage

Portesham, near Weymouth, Dorset
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Delightful, welcoming cottage in the centre of the quiet Dorset village of Portesham
  • Dating back to the 17th century in part and with an abundance of character and charm
  • South-facing courtyard garden for enjoying the sunshine during the spring and summer

Overview
Property code: OC-WY550

Olive Tree House is a three bedroom cottage situated on a very quiet lane in the centre of the historic village of Portesham. This holiday home sits opposite the Manor House and adjoins a delightful, thatched cottage. Part of Olive Tree Cottage dates back to 1642 as do lots of the surrounding houses. It was totally refurbished in 1994 and now provides modern living amenities. The buildings in the village are all higgledy piggledy with architectural examples from the 16th, 17th,18th and 19th centuries. The village has a spring and stream running down the main street and boasts ducks and geese in the spring pond and on the village green. Perfect for those who enjoy exploring as there are great walks from Portesham, many with fantastic views over Weymouth Bay, Portland, the Fleet, Lyme Bay and the Devon Coast all at the same time.

GROUND FLOOR

Sitting Room: Large cosy room with Inglenook fireplace (has electric fire – with great flame effect), Smart TV with soundbar, DVD player. Comfortable seating for 6 people. Please note: low ceiling, 6’3” with one lower cross beam.

Dining area: Dining table with bench seating for six people. A fabulous bar area to enjoy serving your drinks from.

Kitchen: Fully fitted with electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing Machine, fridge/freezer, butlers sink, coffee Machine (Nespresso Essenza).

Morning Room: Light and airy area with open access to kitchen. French door access direct to private terrace/small garden area.

Family Bathroom: Bath with over bath shower, WC, hand basin.


FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1: Double aspect large room with king size bed, en-suite shower room with wc, TV and loads of storage and wardrobe space, blackout curtains.

Bedroom 2: Double aspect large room with double bed TV and loads of storage and wardrobe space, blackout curtains 

Bedroom 3: Cosy twin room great for children with large velux window giving lots of light (with integral blind). Limited storage but includes a chest of drawers and hanging space.

 

Outside Space: Small private south facing terrace/garden area with mature Olive Tree providing dappled shade. Outside furniture for seating/alfresco dining.

Parking: Parking space on driveway.

Changeover Day: Friday - Arrival: 4:00pm - Departure: 9:00am 

Security Deposit: This property has a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £250, which is payable to Wyke Dorset Cottages with the final balance of your holiday, eight weeks prior to your arrival, and is refunded within 5 working days of your departure. Alternatively, you may wish to pay a non-refundable Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver equivalent to 10% of the Accidental Damage Deposit value, which covers you for the full value of the Accidental Damage Deposit, should any damage occur during your stay.

Power and Heat: Heating and electricity included in the rent.

Baby Equipment: Travel cot (please bring your own cot linen), highchair and stair gate provided.

Pub: 0.1 miles. Shop: 0.2 miles.

Notes: No Smoking. One pet allowed. WiFi Provided. 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room, with WC
  • Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso Essenza coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine,
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate (please bring cot bedding)
  • 1 Smart TV with soundbar, 2 TVs and DVD player
  • Courtyard garden, with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop 350 metres, pub 150 metres, beach 3 miles
  • Please note the ceiling in the lounge is 6’3” high, with a low beam
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Banner

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 12th June 2026

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What a lovely, well appointed property that we would thoroughly recommend. Whilst the courtyard garden and parking space are small they were more than adequate for our needs. ( we have a collie dog and a medium SUV). Bedrooms are large and the beds very comfortable. Decor throughout is interesting and tasteful. The local pub is within very easy walRead moreking distance and well worth a visit. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Other pubs are a short drive away along with other places to visit. There are nearby dog walks with others slightly farther afield. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 31st May 2026

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We had a very enjoyable stay. The cottage was very homely and welcoming and is situated the most peaceful and beautiful little village. We will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Denise 28th April 2026

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We 4 adults and a dog had a really lovely few days at Olive Tree Cottage. There were no negatives for us regarding the accommodation, it met our needs perfectly, being clean, well equipped in the kitchen, lounge was very comfortable as were the beds. The 2 main bedrooms were spacious and both bathrooms worked well. We had sunny and warm weather whRead moreich enabled us to relax in the courtyard garden. The village is well situated for visiting the beaches near Abbotsbury and Bridport. Hide

Reviewed by Anne Denise 3rd April 2026

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Lovely, well equipped cottage in a picturesque village close to great beaches. We were attracted by the photos but the reality is better

Reviewed by Steliana 29th October 2025

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Lovely, well-kept cottage full of character. The kitchen was well equipped, and the beds were very comfortable. We loved the area a small village with a Cotswold feel and plenty of nearby nature walks. We had a lovely time overall. Just a note that supplies such as toilet paper, kitchen roll (not provided), and bin bags were very limited fRead moreor the length of our stay. We couldnt find laundry detergent either. Now that we know, wed happily return just a bit better prepared next time. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 23rd September 2025

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Wonderful cottage! We had a lovely time. Would thoroughly recommend

Reviewed by Ian 20th September 2025

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The cottage is beautiful, the interior design fantastic. Smart TV very handy, and the village is lovely. A great place to explore Dorset from.

Reviewed by Helen 17th September 2025

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A lovely cottage in a quiet village location. Had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. Would happily stay again.

Reviewed by Lesley 30th August 2025

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Lovely cottage, comfortable, parking was difficult, small space, we have a van, just managed to fit on drive with some manoeuvrability, lovely village, quiet location, enjoyed our week

Reviewed by Maria 10th August 2025

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A cozy spot, very relaxing and with all you need for a great holiday! The beds were very good. Also the 2 bathrooms. We were surprised finding out that the whole house works with Alexa - which was funny, because at home we did not have it. We were lucky we just had a small car, so it fit perfectly in the parking slot before the house. The cupbordRead more full of games was fantastic!!! The equipment in the kittchen has all you need, including a washing machine! Thanks for a great week in Dorset! We enjoyed this home a lot! Hide

Reviewed by Linda 10th August 2025

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Absolutely perfect we had a wonderful stay fantastic location wonderful Abbotsbury in walking distance. Close to beaches fantastic walks coast and countryside and we very much appreciated the comfortable decor and beds. Two shower rooms toilets one on suite no problem for four people. Well equipped kitchen. Will be back asap thank you xxx

Reviewed by Christine 12th July 2025

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Excellent cottage - especially enjoyed the garden seating area. Well furnished and equipped. Parking a little tricky if coming with more than one car. Good location for a variety of activities.

Reviewed by Joanna 30th June 2025

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Beautiful cottage, great location

Reviewed by Luka 8th June 2025

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Reviewed by Patricia 20th May 2025

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Lovely well equipped cottage in a very pretty village. Close to the local places of interest. Very comfortable beds. Bedrooms are beautifully presented. Thankyou for the welcome bottle of fizz and biscuits . Much appreciated.

Reviewed by Steven 27th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jean 2nd November 2024

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Beautiful cottage, unique.

Reviewed by David 11th October 2024

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Sitting room lighting needs attention. Breakfast room not very comfortable.

Reviewed by Laura 19th August 2024

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It was a lovely cottage, private but in the heart of the village, lovely location for Abbotsbury, lots to do there,

Reviewed by Vanessa 22nd June 2024

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Olive Tree cottage made the perfect holiday home. Very well equipped and situated in a fantastic village location with pub and farm shop.

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