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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Beautiful location, equipped kitchen and ample space for a group of 5.
We had a really lovely week at Magna Cottage. The cottage itself was comfortable, with everything we needed. The directions provided were clear and we found the cottage without any issue. The large enclosed garden was amazing and we could have done a different walk every day, without having to get into the car. Definitely recommended and we plan to come back!
Another amazing stay at this cottage. Everything you need to have downtime in a peaceful setting. Breakfast in the garden, walks in the afternoon and meals together in the lovely dining room. The house lacks for nothing, is comfortable and clean. The housekeeper is really helpful, highly recommended cottage for time away with family or friends.
all good - would need a recycling system though.
Exactly as it is described and photographed
What a fabulously lovely cottage, well appointed and with beautiful garden. We had the most lovely few days exploring the Dorset countryside from this brilliantly situated location. Highly recommend.
Can't fault the location. Absolutely beautiful .The garden is stunning. We went on one of the hottest weeks, so the trees in the garden made a perfect shade. Would have been nice if they provided more recliner chairs for the garden as the 2 there were not enough. The outside of the cottage is very picturesque. Kitchen was perfect with plenty of utensils and lovely crockery. The welcome bag was very nice. Parts of the cottage were looking tired, in need of some fresh paint. The living room carpet had a number of stains on it and also one of the sofa's could do with a clean. I would not recommend this cottage for elderly relatives as the floors upstairs are not level in areas and the staircases are not ideal. Other than that we had a lovely break.
A beautiful setting and a characterful cottage.we had a lovely stay. We felt the cottage was a little dated though and small things like leaf blowing the path, outside area etc would have been a nice thing to do before our arrival.
Lovely cottage with even nicer, large well looked after garden which is great for dogs and children. Ideal for an away from it all break. Be warned, it's slightly difficult to find at the end of a no thru road as the name is not visible until you have to turn around! All our visitors got it wrong in different ways! The layout is quirky especially upstairs and the stairs are not toddler/elderly friendly. Would return.
Beautiful cottage set in a fantastic rural location. Thatched roof, ingle nook fireplace, window seat and amazing gardens. Be prepared to duck if you are tall!!
Absolutely beautiful cottage & very comfortable. We stayed here as a base for my daughters wedding at nearby Larmer tree Gardens and it really was perfect. I needed to contact the housekeeper Harriet on my return about a missing article and she couldn’t have been more helpful. Wonderful place to stay!
We had a great time, location, cottage cuteness and accessible walks. The one thing that is changeable and I would have appreciated it, is pans that cater for 8 people. The pans available were way too small. Having to use 2 pans to cook pasta for 8 people.
I am so pleased that you had a great time at Magna Cottage . I have arranged for more suitable pans to be delivered to the property and I am sorry that you had to make do during your stay.
Just absolutely perfect. The booking process with RR is easy and efficient. Harriet the housekeeper is lovely and helpful. The cottage is clean, neat and tidy and equipped with everything you need for a perfect family break. This is our 2nd visit. It is warm and cosy in the winter and just stunning in the summer. Cannot recommend this more.
It’s a pretty, warm, well equipped cottage. Great walks immediately out of the front door , in an exceptionally beautiful area. Could do with new pillows and bedside lights and a wardrobe in the master bedroom. But we had a lovely time and will return.
Absolutely beautiful cottage with the most picturesque gardens, perfect for our dogs. We’ll definitely be back!
Wonderful and cosy cottage in a magical location. Great walks from the gate, lots of wildlife around about. Excellent facilities and welcome pack. Big garden. Suited us perfectly.
My 3rd visit just ended and already planning my next one. Fantastic cottage in a fantastic setting. A real gem.
Stayed for my daughters wedding at The Larmer Tree, perfect location. Beds really comfortable, amazing welcome hamper. Plenty of space for everyone. Lovely grounds and garden. Lots of places to go for a walk. Only very small detail, could do with a new coffee cafetière. But yes we would stay again.
Absolutely beautiful property, with fantastic woodland walks at the end of the garden.
Magna cottage was a beautiful cottage in wonderful surroundings. Perhaps not quite up to usual Rural Retreats standard in relation to cleanliness, ( the fridge had brown goo growing in the back which we had to clean first before we wanted to put any food in it, and one of the White Company toiletries was out of date.The linen in some of the bedrooms really needed replacing as it was very old and thin. Apart from this the cottage itself is a real gem and a great place to relax and chill.
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As all restrictions have been lifted across the United Kingdom, you are no longer legally required to self-isolate upon a positive Covid-19 result. You won’t be asked to take daily tests or isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means, if you would like to modify or cancel your booking due to Covid-19, our normal terms and conditions now apply.
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