Puddleducks

The cottage is lovely, quite and very relaxing.

Village shop only a 10 minute walk. Next door to the shop is the village pub. Unfortunately the owner was away but she did get in touch on the morning we arrived and the day we left.

Very remote location

This is a superb properly , the hosts are excellent .

We like it so much we have booked this property again .

Excellent property and host ,

Just lovely , spotlessly clean , comfortable with everything you could wish for.

Ideally located for visiting both North Somerset and South Devon. Couldn't recommend it enough.

This is the second time we have stayed at this lovely cottage Puddleducks.

it is a fabulous cottage with all facilities to make our holiday so comfortable. Will definately be booking again. very highly recommended.

Puddleducks has every facility you could possibly need.

The cottage is well equipped and comfortable & thought has gone into the facilities. Lucinda the owner was so kind and helpful and there if needed. The village and surrounding area is just beautiful. There are some stunning walks from the cottage. The local pub and village shop need a visit too! The town of Sherborne is worth a visit as are the National Trust properties nearby. There’s the motor museum and Yandles if you enjoy woodwork and crafts. So much to do locally. It’s been the best holiday we’ve had in ages. If you have a dog there’s a dog park that’s an 8 minute drive away and the charge was very reasonable. We would definitely go back. Thank you Lucinda and family .

The cottage was wonderful, very clean and comfortable.

Superbly situated for surrounding places to visit. Very quiet and safe within the owners home but private area to sit outside and enjoy the peaceful views. Owners made us very welcome, even a delicious homemade cake and milk in the fridge amazing, thank you x

Lovely cottage in lovely countryside everything you need for a short or long break.

So clean and comfortable.

We loved the cottage. Owners super friendly and enjoyed the home made cake on arrival. Used as a base to visit our daughter in Dorset and will hopefully use next year when we visit her again.

This is a lovely property to stay at, it has had a few changes since the pictures were taken that are listed on Sykes, the TV is bigger and better than pictured and there’s a microwave in the kitsch and the bathroom has had a facelift.

It’s very well located with lot to do in the surrounding area.

We only had a short stay as returned home a day early for family funeral but our break was absolutely lovely.

The cottage was just so comfortable and peaceful. Lovely welcome with a homemade cake, just what was needed with a cuppa after our journey. Perfect location to Sherbourne and surrounding areas. Will hopefully be rebooking for a longer stay in spring as it is also near to relatives for visiting.

Lucinda is a great hostess, she goes out of her way to make sure we are happy staying at Puddleducks.

We always know the cottage will be clean and have everything we need for our stay.

Puddleducks is just wonderful.

The location is lovely and quiet, and just a short walk from the village. Our hosts were great and very helpful. We would happily go back again!

We had a fantastic time at Puddleducks.

Lucinda couldn't have been more welcoming. It was in a perfect area for us to visit family and was near Sherborne, great for shopping. The village of Charleton Horethorne was charming and had a great village shop, and hotel with restaurant. We will definitely come back again.

Lucinda was a very helpful host.

We had a lovely stay at Puddleducks and would not hesitate to return.

We felt very welcome. Our border collie was relaxed and happy in and around the cottage. Meals out at the village pub were extremely enjoyable. Thank you to our hosts.

Our experience of Puddleducks was disappointing to say the least.

Our initial impression when we arrived was that the property was tired and in need of some TLC. It could also have been cleaner. On the Monday morning we returned to find a significant flood of water from the bathroom extending through the entrance hall and into the lounge. The owner was summoned and all three of us mopped up the water. A plumber came during the afternoon and diagnosed that the basin mixer tap was faulty and well passed its usefulness. He was to return the following day to fit a replacement. He in fact came two days later. Meanwhile we suffered a further identical leak that same evening when going to bed, so at 11 o'clock at night we were both again clearing up our second flood. No we were not pleased nor impressed with this particular property and received little benefit from our stay.

Lovely cottage.

One issue is the shower. It needs hand rails and optional seat. I am 85 and it was not safe for me. Another issue is the single bed!! It is more like a bunk. Too narrow. Suitable for a child/adolescent but not adult. This needs to be in the description. Generally Puddleducks was excellent. I would Go again.

Owner Lucinda very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed, including becoming our personal guidance system when we got lost once we got off the main road!

!.Lovely comfortable cottage with plenty of space, warm and cosy. Enjoyed the outside area in the sunshine after busy trips out. Peaceful and quiet and nightime starry skies a treat.

We loved our stay at Puddleducks - plenty of peace, quiet and relaxation.

The cottage is a beautiful, spacious and very well appointed but also has a really homely and cosy feel. It is well located, with plenty of places to visit reasonably near by (including Sherborne Castle, Yeovil country park, Montacute House) and there were plenty of dog friendly places to eat in. The size of the tv was a lovely surprise and the direct access to a secure garden was definitely an added bonus. Friendly, informative hosts. We would love to stay again - thank-you. Sent from my iPad

Absolutely perfect cottage for a holiday.

All beds and furniture were comfy and the cottage is delightful. So well equipped too. We had such a lovely time - thank you.

Really lovely place to stay and local pub served great food.

This was a lovely property in a peaceful setting with access to most local coasts in approximately an hour.

We thought the hosts were great and not intrusive at all, thanks for the home made Victoria sponge, we would come back if in the area.

We struck gold with Puddleducks!

Completely idyllic for our short break but would also be wonderful for a longer stay. Really appreciated the secure garden and access to the two large paddocks. Puddleducks is comprehensively equipped with all anyone needs for a self catering stay but there are also very good restaurants (and the village shop) nearby. We look forward to our next visit.

Lovely warm welcome with a homemade cake to greet us.

Beautiful place to stay with everything that we needed. Loved the field for the dog to run around in. Lots to do area the area as well.

Pandemic is over.

Time for check out time to go back to 10am. 9am check out was introduced to facilitate extra time required for disinfecting. Please change this. This is for Sykes not the owners.

We were very happy in Puddleducks it was comfotable and warm could not fault it, unfortunately we had to cut our stay short due to weather but would be happy to return in the future with better weather.

We had a super time as we did the same time last year.

Thankyou.

Very comfortable property with very well equipped kitchen.

My son and his wife said trundle bed worked well for them as they joined us for a weekend. Helpful, friendly hosts. A successful 2nd visit and I'm sure we'll come again.

Thank you so much, puddle ducks was wonderful and just the short break we needed.

Thank you for a lovely getaway!

The place was exactly what we needed and the surrounding area good for walks with the dog. Very helpful hosts!

Puddleducks is an excellent well equipped, comfortable cottage.

Our second visit to Puddleducks was just as lovely as the first.

We stay here to visit my mother-in-law who lives nearby in Wincanton and enjoy the peace, tranquility and beauty that we find in Charlton Hawthorne. Puddleducks provides a great base with lovely, friendly owners.

Very comfortable property in a good location nice enclosed garden for dog .

Great property, greeted by a warm welcome from Lucinda when we arrived.

Showed us around and left us to enjoy a great week at this well appointed property. Lola (Retriever) loved the paddock to stretch her legs . The cake on arrival , was well accepted and enjoyed with a cup of tea in the garden , which was nice and private . The property was clean and everything you needed was there . The Village shop is very handy and the walks around the area were lovely. Thanks Lucinda for a great week !

We had a lovely week at Puddleducks.

The owners went the extra mile when they added more dog proofing to the gate and fence to stop our Houdini dog from getting out.

Wonderful accommodation.

Everything you need. Clean and tidy. The village was beautiful and very quiet. A local pub and Deli shop 5 minutes away. Lovely food. Especially liked the garden at the back which we made use of in the mornings and evenings. Fully recommended.

Very nice place indeed, lovely facilities, only thing lady wasn,t there to greet us, as apparently she was away herself.

Lovely quiet, comfortable, clean, newly refurbished cottage.

Friendly hosts who provided a welcome cake. Useful table display with places of interest. Big paddock for dogs to enjoy at the back. Nicely equipped outdoor area. Small negative is dogs must be accompanied in paddock as road access not fenced off and garden not dog secure so we made a makeshift barrier to keep them in. Overall, though, we were very happy with the accommodation, it's location and facilities and would return.

We had fantastic time .

It was Very clean and had everything we needed,. It was nice to open the fridge on arrival and find a pint of milk so we could have a cuppa with the beautiful Victoria sponge that had been left on the worktop. The weather was perfect and we made good use of the BBQ . Great location .

We had a great time at Puddleducks.

Our hosts were so friendly and we were really made to feel at home. We have already booked a return.

Very good location for touring, clean, comfortable and cosy.

Home from home. Definitely recommend

Excellent cottage in a good location.

The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return in the future .

- Condiment set would be helpful, most properties have them.

- Access step too high. - brilliant location - warm and comfortable.

We had a lovely time and thank you again for lending us the walking sticks!

We were delighted with the property which was perfect in every way.

It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable.It was very quiet and peaceful so a wonderful nights sleep was possible There was a very useful folder in the lounge which gave details of the property and places to visit. The only criticism was that there was no indication of the name of the property and we were a little confused at the end of our journey but fortunately the owner saw us and came out to indicate that we had arrived .She had also left a cake and milk in the kitchen for us which was very welcome

Lucinda and John were really helpful.

We had such a great relaxing time. The photo's don't do it justice. Good kitchen with everything you need. A very cozy comfy feel to the place. Great shower, lovely big bed, and great heating. If you want to relax and chill, this is the place for you. Would love to go back.

The property was excellent both in condition and accessories

Great stay at Puddleducks.

Ideal for our two labradors with a paddock behind the bungalow for early morning and late night exercise, and lots of walks in and around the village. Very comfortable bed and cosy temperature. Lucinda and her son were very helpful and the cake was delicious.

Very easy and friendly place to stay, with our dog too.

Modern, clean and comfortable inside within a lovely rural setting. We enjoyed some local runs and walks from the door, as well as some starting from a short drive away, including down at the coast.

Great location, great accommodation, nice quiet place but still with plenty of places to visit and plenty of things to do.

The most comfortable and peaceful accommodation and location.

Lucinda and John very friendly but not in your face even though they live on site in the farmyard. Very enjoyable home made cakes waiting on arrival. This all set in a pretty village with a lovely welcoming eatery and village shop with a wonderful selection of goodies All this set in a glorious area for country walks..

Puddleducks is a wonderful place.

Great quiet beautiful location, paddock at the back for the dog to run around in, all amenities you could need and lovely hosts. I would highly recommend

Excellent place to stay and explore Dorset/Devon coast.

Puddle Ducks is a clean well equipped place with home comforts.On arrival we had milk and home made cake along with a treat for our dog too.Lucinda is always there if you need any help and very welcoming.This was our second visit and would go back in a heartbeat….

The gite type building was sited in a beautiful,peaceful village.

The hosts were helpful but not intrusive.The accommodation was comfortable and well-equipped.The outdoor area was very relaxing,loungers were provided.The village also had a pub serving excellent food and a shop providing quality produce.A great week away in an attractive part of Somerset.

This cottage is lovely.

Immaculately presented, well equipped and very comfortable. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. We had a lovely break here.

We loved the cottage,Charlton Horethorn is a little gem and Sherborne was wonderful.

Beautiful converted buildings, very warm and comfortable and with everything (and we mean everything, we found nothing to be lacking) that you need in superb order.

Couple that with a beautiful quiet location, easy parking by the front door, and warm and friendly hosts Lucinda and John and you have the ingredients for a perfect holiday/break. If I could make one small suggestion, then that would be a half step (a paving slab on a few bricks) outside the front door, as the threshold may be a little high for some! One of the best cottages we have been privileged to to stay in.

Peaceful, perfect setting.

My two basset hounds and myself had a relaxing and enjoyable break in this lovely cottage.

A lovely holiday home with every all the gadgets for a nice little break very friendly people would use puddleducks again .

The owners are very helpful a very nice family if you want a nice quiet break come here you will want to again . And the lemon drizzle cake was so nice I wanted to take one home

We had a fantastic stay at Puddleducks, would thoroughly recommend this lovely, comfortable cottage.

The milk and cake which were waiting for us were a very welcome touch. It’s a great area to stay in, thanks for a great holiday

A warm welcome when we arrive and a lovely place to stay.

It's clean comfortable an has everything you need for a really nice get away. There area is peaceful and quiet and we enjoyed sitting out in the evenings, in the secluded garden.

The cottage was everything we expected and more.

The owners, who live next door, were very helpful and met us on our arrival to explain everything and ensure there was nothing we needed. The home baked cake that was left for us was delicious. The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a relaxing break.

Found cottage clean.

However when it rained the guttering at the back has a gap in it and it poured through on the Saturday and one night. Confusion over bins and where and what to put in. Could be labeled to make it easier. Otherwise a pleasant stay.

As we arrived last minute because our cottage had been trashed, the owner was helpful , friendly so did not actually choose Puddleducks but we were more than happy with it when we got there as were ready to go back home , would definitely stay again if we wanted that area .

We had a brilliant break at Puddleducks.

The cottage was clean, tidy, warm and very cosy. The facilities were very good. We found the back garden sercure enought for our dog. We would highly recommend the cottage and we are thinking about going back soon. The Coleman Family.

Puddleducks, is warm and clean and has a lovely comfortable king size bed.

Has most of what you need in the kitchen. Lovely large shower cubicle with plenty of hot water. Comfortable sofas in the lounge and a good size TV. Lucinda was warm and welcoming and greeted us with a lovely homemade Victoria sponge and a few treats for our dog. Lovely walks near the cottage with beautiful views of the countryside. The nearest town is Sherborn about 7 miles away. Can recommend the George for a great lunch at a reasonable price in Sherborne. Recommended for a countryside break. Possibly a little difficult to find unless you have a sat nav.

Cottage was so warm and cosy- really looked forward to coming back after a day out in the cold!

Loved how peaceful and quiet it was too but still a great base to travel from for days out. Would definitely stay again,

The accommodation was excellent.

It would have helped if the directions you supplied did not assume that everyone has a satnav. Also it's worth pointing out that the cottage is in Somerset, not Dorset, as your "one week to Dorset" message assumes.

Nice clean and comfortable cottage, with good quality pub and shop in village.

Need good walking shoes on the local paths.

great cottage, very well equipped and comfy -delightful and helpful owners

We were met with a lovely welcome from Lucinda , she made us all feel extremely comfortable and had baked us a beautiful sponge .

The cottage was extremely well appointed with plenty of room and very pet friendly , great garden space that was total “safe” with a wire mesh fence around bottom half of wooden fence . The location was rural enough for a quite restful stay but also very easy to access the larger town like Sherborne , Yeovil and Dorchester . Plenty of local walks and rambles . We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “ Puddleducks” and would love to think that we would return at sometime .

Lovely cottage in a pretty village with a great pub and well stocked village shop with loads of goodies.

Cottage owner very welcoming and informative. Lovely Victoria sponge on arrival. Unable to sit in pretty garden because of the weather. Very dog friendly. Lots to do in the area.

The cottage is so well equipped and comfortable.

Everything has been thought out carefully. There was milk in the fridge and a lovely home made cake on our arrival. We had a very relaxing time and were lucky to be able to make the most of lying on the steamer beds in the garden. A short walk to a lovely pub and a superb village shop which stocks locally sourced food. We will definitely go back again.

Loved the location of this cottage, perfect for the dogs, great walks.

Everything was spot on, loved the brownies which were awaiting on arrival, great to have games provided, sun loungers and everything you could want in the kitchen. Lovely friendly family.

Very peaceful, hosts welcoming and helpful without being intrusive.

Superb property in lovely location.