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Waterson, Osmington

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4.2
out of 5
Sleeps up to 7
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Waterson is a comfortable semi-detached holiday home in Osmington Mills, Dorset. This three-bedroom property sleeps seven guests and sits just metres from the South West Coast Path. Groups will love the pool table in the living room and the wood burning stove for cosy evenings together.

The seaside village location offers stunning countryside views and direct access to coastal walks. You're two minutes from the Smugglers Inn pub and five minutes from the beach.

The accommodation includes three bedrooms: one twin single, one super king-size double (convertible to twin) and one double with single bed plus shower cubicle. Two bathrooms serve the property - a ground floor bathroom with bath and shower, plus a first floor cloakroom.

 

About Waterson

Waterson is a comfortable semi-detached holiday home in Osmington Mills, Dorset. This three-bedroom property sleeps seven guests and sits just metres from the South West Coast Path. Groups will love the pool table in the living room and the wood burning stove for cosy evenings together.

The seaside village location offers stunning countryside views and direct access to coastal walks. You're two minutes from the Smugglers Inn pub and five minutes from the beach.

The accommodation includes three bedrooms: one twin single, one super king-size double (convertible to twin) and one double with single bed plus shower cubicle. Two bathrooms serve the property - a ground floor bathroom with bath and shower, plus a first floor cloakroom. The well-equipped kitchen features dishwasher, microwave and plenty of storage.

Weymouth lies 6 miles away (15 minutes drive). Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are 11 miles distant (25 minutes). The Jurassic Coast offers fossil hunting at Charmouth (20 minutes) and Corfe Castle sits 15 miles away (30 minutes).

This dog-friendly property accepts two well-behaved pets and provides off-road parking for two cars. The large country garden features apple trees and outdoor seating. Perfect for families seeking coastal adventures with Waterson as their base.

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Need To Know

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Waterson

Pool Table Entertainment

Living room pool table provides hours of group entertainment and friendly competition

Stunning Sea Views

Large bay window offers breathtaking views of both sea and countryside landscapes

Perfect Pub Location

Smugglers Inn just two minutes walk away for meals and drinks after coastal walks

Large Family Garden

Spacious country garden with apple trees and blackberry bushes for children to explore

Coastal Path Access

Direct access to South West Coast Path for immediate walking and hiking adventures

Wood Burning Stove

Cosy wood burning stove creates perfect atmosphere for group gatherings and relaxation

Getting To Waterson

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Waterson by car, follow the A35 towards Dorchester then take local roads to Osmington Mills. The property is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Weymouth, just 6 miles away from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your coastal retreat in Osmington Mills.

Off-road parking for two cars
Weymouth station (6 miles)
Easily accessible from the A35

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lulworth Cove
Distance: 11 miles
BH20 5RQ
Durdle Door
Distance: 11 miles
BH20 5PU
Corfe Castle
Distance: 15 miles
BH20 5EZ
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT3 6HF
Osmington White Horse
Distance: 2 miles
DT3 6ED
Weymouth Beach Walk
Distance: 6 miles
DT4 8ED
Weymouth Town Centre
Distance: 6 miles
DT4 8NN
Dorchester Shopping
Distance: 8 miles
DT1 1BE
Local Village Shop
Distance: 3 miles
DT3 6HG
Weymouth Harbour
Distance: 6 miles
DT4 8TR
Monkey World
Distance: 12 miles
BH20 6HH
Bovington Tank Museum
Distance: 10 miles
BH20 6JG
Lulworth Cove
Distance: 11 miles
BH20 5RQ
Durdle Door
Distance: 11 miles
BH20 5PU
Corfe Castle
Distance: 15 miles
BH20 5EZ
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
DT3 6HF
Osmington White Horse
Distance: 2 miles
DT3 6ED
Weymouth Beach Walk
Distance: 6 miles
DT4 8ED
Weymouth Town Centre
Distance: 6 miles
DT4 8NN
Dorchester Shopping
Distance: 8 miles
DT1 1BE
Local Village Shop
Distance: 3 miles
DT3 6HG
Weymouth Harbour
Distance: 6 miles
DT4 8TR
Monkey World
Distance: 12 miles
BH20 6HH
Bovington Tank Museum
Distance: 10 miles
BH20 6JG

Is Waterson Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the pool table for indoor entertainment and board games selection. The large country garden with apple trees and blackberry bushes provides safe outdoor play space. Beach access is just five minutes away for sandcastle building and rock pooling adventures.
Groups Will Love...
The living room pool table takes centre stage for group entertainment at Waterson. Combined with the cosy wood burning stove, this creates the perfect social hub for evening gatherings. Board games and comfortable seating complete the group entertainment package.
Pet Friendly
Waterson welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs at no extra charge. The large country garden provides secure outdoor space for pets to exercise and explore. Direct coastal path access means fantastic dog walking opportunities right from your doorstep.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Waterson

Smugglers Inn

Located 2 minutes walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT3 6HF

The Spice Ship

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT4 8TR

The Sailor's Return

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT3 6HB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Waterson

How many people does Waterson sleep?
Waterson sleeps seven guests across three bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements. The property includes one twin single room, one super king-size double that converts to twin singles and one room with double bed plus single bed.
Is Waterson pet friendly?
Yes, Waterson welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs at no extra cost. The large country garden provides plenty of space for pets to roam and exercise safely.
What cooking facilities are available?
The well-equipped kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Plenty of crockery, utensils and cooking equipment are provided for group meal preparation.
How far is the beach from the property?
The beach is just five minutes walk from Waterson via the coastal path. Direct access to the South West Coast Path means you can reach the shoreline quickly and easily.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking for two cars is provided at the property. The driveway offers convenient and secure parking for group arrivals and day trip departures.
Are there shops and restaurants nearby?
The Smugglers Inn pub is two minutes walk away offering meals and drinks. Local shops are three miles away in the nearest village for essential supplies and groceries.
What entertainment is provided for groups?
The living room features a pool table for group entertainment plus board games selection. The wood burning stove creates a cosy focal point for evening gatherings and socialising.
What are the check-in arrangements?
Check-in is from 5pm on arrival day with flexible arrangements possible. The local housekeeper will contact you directly to confirm arrival details and property access arrangements.

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Waterson Reviews

Elaine
We loved staying at Waterson. Three generations of us enjoyed the spacious accommodation, the location near the beach and coastal path. The views of the sea and rolling countryside were beautiful. Waterson has a well equipped kitchen, there are lots of games and books and everyone enjoyed the pool table. Sitting on the terrace eating evening meals with sea views was delightful.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Waterson. We booked very last minute and couldnt have chosen a more perfect retreat. Well located and breathtaking views. Everything you could possibly need is right there and the cakes were a very thoughtful addition.
Fantastic position. We all loved staying at Waterson and would like to go back. There were niggly things that could be done easily to make it so much better. Im not sure how much cleaning had been done which is a real negative and we couldnt get in until 5 pm so they had all day to do it. Having said that I really enjoyed my stay.
Having stayed here before, we knew what we were getting. The property is in need of a bit of TLC and is quite tired in places, the rear garden would be great if made secure, the current fencing is inadequate if you have an inquisitive dog. Steps up to the rear garden are quite treacherous when wet and so is the driveway, found it to be very slippery after a shower of rain. But an excellent place to explore the local beaches and footpaths, and a great pub on the doorstep.
This was our second year in a row back at Waterson,we absolutely love it there. The location is brilliant and both visits we enjoyed every minute.For some constructive criticism there are a few minor things that could be improved.The whistling of the plumbing when the toilet is flushed can wake the whole household up if its pressed in the middle of the night.The two beds in the first bedroom not particularly comfy and the entrance to the garden area was so overgrown we had to trim some foliage back ourselves to access it..There is an area of decking that sticks up by the gravel area.which one of the kids bashed their toes on last year which was still the same this year and once again somebody kicked their toe on it.Im a window cleaner and I could tell the windows hadnt been cleaned since we were there last year.The upstairs bedroom can get unbelievably warm and muggy in the night so it would be a nice touch to provide a fan or two.All these things could be resolved with very minimal outlay and a competent handyman in no time.On the whole the property is great though and we hugely enjoyed our stay there.
Graham
Had a great stay here, lovely views from decking and living room. Had every thing we needed for the week. It is a little tired and could do with new mattresses on double bed down stairs. We would happily come back again.
Alanna
We had a lovely holiday at Watersons, we will definitely be returning again. The views from Watersons are stunning, either from the big bay window in the lounge or from the decking at the side of the house. If you like bird watching you see some amazing birds too, we had a woodpecker right next to the windowsill. The cottage has everything you could need, in the kitchen theres plenty of fridgefreezer space and is well stocked with utensils etc. The rest of the house has lots of thoughtful extras and the pool table is an added bonus. The bedrooms were all spacious and our beds were comfortable. We were told as soon as the house was ready by the kind house keeper so we could get in earlier than expected and it was all lovely and clean. Theres a big driveway and big garden so its perfect for dogs, ours didnt want to leave. The location is just a minute from the Smugglers Inn and the coastal path and its a great location for exploring the surrounding areas by car too. Thank you so much for a great holiday in your cottage.
Lovely comfortable accommodation. Gorgeous view of both the sea and countryside from the large bay window, good sized garden with apple trees and blackberry bushes. Easy access to coastal pathway and very good pub down the road in easy walking distance. House was well equipped and supplied all we needed for a very enjoyable weeks holiday
Dorothy
Lovely cottage with great sea views . Close access to the coast paths outside the Smugglers Inn 2 minutes down the road. Very handy after a long walk. Very nice outside sitting area with good garden chairs. We had a problem with some kitchen equipment, which was sorted out the same day we rang the office. The snooker table was a lot of fun. We felt the cottage was a little tired , perhaps the woodwork could do with a little paint. We had a very enjoyable week. We will be returning. Dorothy, Eddy and Jeff.
The perfect place for a getaway, we enjoyed our stay, the property had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Ideally situated with easy access to lovely walks, with stunning scenery and the pub nearby was a bonus.
We stayed over Christmas 2021 and throughly enjoyed our stay. The housekeeper contacted us on day of arrival and had kindly put up a tree and left us a welcome card & biscuits. We had no issues throughout our stay. If there was a negative comment it would be that the cottage was a little tired . The views from the cottage were amazing and we had a very relaxing time. The pub was in walking distance and dog friendly and we enjoyed the walks along the coastal paths.
The facilities at the cottage were good. We enjoyed having the snookerpool table. The beds were very comfortable. The TV did not always work especially when the weather was bad. The view was amazing.
ProsThis house has an astonishing view from several rooms. Its a spectacular location with a great local pub and right on the coast path. Lovely kitchen. Bright and well equipped. Very Pretty garden. Housekeeper in contact. Lots of games and pool table and very clean. Cons Despite contacting Sykes twice, housekeeper had mot been given bed or high chair information. Furniture quite old and shabby, one picture window blind upstairs taped shut, tiny clothes rack rusty and for a lovely large house no where to dry anything. It rained and we had children with us but no tumble dryer or clothes line. Was very inconvenient. Local beach path closed so beach unsuitable for very young or anyone who cant scramble.
Jackie
This was our second visit to watersons cottage and we were very pleased to see the decking had all been renewed it was so much better for sitting outside to enjoy the wonderful views. Also there were comfy ousde chairs to sit in. The cottage has all the things you need for a great holiday.
Lovely location with views of bay from lounge windows. Pool table was a real bonus!! Wish we had known beforehand that access to the beach was so restricted as the steps had been washed away over the winter. Nevertheless the walk to Ringstead Bay, about a mile, was well worth the effort.
This holiday home is in the lovely village of Osmington and very near the Smugglers Inn. It has amazing views of The South West Coastal Path. The holiday home is well equipped including a 'pool table' which was a bonus as were a mixed age group and the young adults spent plenty of time playing 'pool'. I loved this holiday home, great for all ages and four legged family members and we would defo come back again.
We have just spent two weeks in the perfect location in Osmington. Waterson Cottage was more than we could have imagined. The cottage was perfect for our family with three large bedrooms, a spacious lounge, two bathrooms and and plenty to do. Our family enjoyed the use of the poolsnooker table and having the opportunity to play the games or read the books provided.The kitchen was well equipped for all our needs.The location is lovely, we spent time on the decking overlooking the hills surrounding it looking at the deer and badgers. It was wonderful to see birds of prey circling overhead too.The children enjoyed playing in the garden, exploring, seeing all the different fruit trees.We are looking forward to returning to Waterson again as it was the best holiday we have had in all the 16 years we have been coming to Weymouth. Scott and Emma. Stayed August 2016
Great property, lovely location! Stayed February 2016
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