The Old Post Office – Home 250029 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Old Post Office – Home 250029
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
Old Post Office Cottage sleeps 5/6 and is conveniently located in the
heart of Symondsbury Village. The generous gardens and proximity to both
Bridport and the sea make this cottage very special. There are 2 double bedrooms, 1 single room plus a large family bathroom. The cosy lounge has an open fire and the kitchen/dining room and wood burning stove. There is also a games room with table tennis, trampoline and free wi-fi connection. Dogs welcome.
Further details
We require a 25% deposit to secure the booking, the balance is due 8 weeks before your stay. Bookings can be made via our website or telephone at present. Payments are accepted via BACS, Cheque, and Credit/Debit Cards. For weekend & mid week breaks please enquire on the telephone number given.
Further details indoors
The cottage boasts a cosy sitting room with sofas, armchairs, an open fire and a flat screen TV with Freeview. Free WIFI and plenty of games are also available to keep you occupied.
The kitchen/diner has an ample supply of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. The oval dining table seats 6 or 8 comfortably and the wood burner gives a wonderful warmth whilst dining on a cold winters evening.
There are 2 double bedrooms with zip and link beds to give guests the freedom to choose if they can be set up as a double or as two single beds. The single bedroom is spacious, and has enough room for a z bed if required. For added comfort, our guests are provided with top quality, white, crisp bed linen and white towelling dressing gowns.
The large bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower, plus a brand new high-pressure walk-in shower. There is a separate WC and hand washbasin downstairs, next to the useful utility room.
Further details outdoors
Outside the back of the cottage, there is a terraced area complete with a gas barbeque and table and chairs. Perfect for guests to sit in privacy whilst enjoying the view of the church and adjoining fields in the summer.
The Old Post Office shop next door to the cottage in the garden has recently been converted as a games room with table tennis. There is also a trampoline in the garden for added fun for the younger members of your family.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Trampoline
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 09:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the manager
Symondsbury Estate
- Response rate:
- 42%
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 29 reviews
Excellent
29 reviews
- Excellent
- 27
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Lovely week in Dorset”
The Old Post Office is a lovely cottage in an idyllic hamlet in Dorset. Walkable to the (very nice) local pub as well as the cafe and shop on the Symondsbury estate. The cottage itself is lovely with … More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, it's great to hear you had a wonderful stay! I hope we can welcome you back to Symondsbury Estate in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Long weekend”
We had a long weekend to relax in the perfect setting. The house was very comfortable with a thoughtful and tasty welcome pack as well. A great place to relax and enjoy Bridport and Dorset, highly rec… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for leaving us a review, it's great to hear you had a perfect long weekend and enjoyed the welcome hamper! Hopefully we can welcome you back to Symondsbury Estate in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Always great”
Our third time of staying this time of year, fantastic quite week and the weather for three days was like the summer so we were thrilled. We bring our dogs and enjoy the walks and the area. great brea… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it's great to hear you had a great week (you did indeed have some lovely weather!). Hopefully we can welcome you and your four legged friends back for a fourth stay.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Relaxing cosy country cottage, perfect for dogs”
As with other previous reviewers, I was a little reluctant to provide what will be revealed to be a glowing review of the Old Post Office as my family are very keen to keep it our little secret. But h… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's so great to hear you had a lovely time with us and the house suited your needs! We are equally keen to welcome you back to The Estate and look forward to hopefully welcoming you in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
““ my wedding week “”
I choose the “ old post office “ as my accommodation for the week of my wedding. We checked in Friday, 5 crazy excited ladies, who spent the night pampering - then the morning after prepa… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely and detailed review! It's wonderful to hear that the house was perfect for your requirements and your guests. I wish you all the best as newly-weds and hope we can welcome you back to Symondsbury Estate in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing week !!”
We had a fantastic week here , with our son getting married at The Tithe Barn. The cottage is very convenient for wedding guests and is so comfortable and quaint. The huge bathroom was perfect for all… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its wonderful to hear you had a lovely stay with us and the house was perfect for your guests. Hopefully we can welcome you back to Symondsbury Estate in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Second time round- still the perfect location to explore Dorset coasline”
It was a few years ago when we came to The Old Post Office. Generally, we never go back to places we've stayed at- however good they are, anywhere in the world. But with fond memories of an am… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you plan to be back - we look forward to welcoming you to Symondsbury Estate in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect Country Comfort”
I stayed at Symondsbury's larger Crepe Farm House over a decade ago and loved it - so I was excited to see the Estate had grown and now had smaller rentals as well as a gorgeous farm shop and caf… More
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Response from the manager We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that The Old Post Office fitted all of your needs! It's great to hear such positive thoughts from returning guests. It sounds like you had a wonderful stay and hopefully we will welcome you back to Symondsbury Estate for many more.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent accommodation for wedding venue”
We stayed at the Old Post Office with my son his wife and children on the occasion of my daughters wedding, whilst she and her friends stayed at Crepe Farm. We were extremely pleased with our accommod… More
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Response from the manager Thanks so much for the review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the wedding! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful :)”
Gorgeous little chocolate box cottage within very short walking distance of Many Yard - our wedding venue and the lovely Symondsbury Kitchen! Beautifully clean and very spacious with everything yu… More
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Response from the manager Dear Hannah, firstly congratulations on your marriage, it was a beautiful day. Thank you for your review, I will see what we can do about that hot tub!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send the property manager an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact the property manager?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view the property manager's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to the property manager. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. the property manager will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call the property manager before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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