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Dream Cottages
Experiences & Reviews

Dream Cottages is a UK holiday cottage lettings company that lists self‑catering properties and facilitates online bookings. This brief helps consumers evaluate customer feedback and common issues when researching stays.

Overview & Key Metrics

Reviews Analysed 9
Positive Sentiment 11%
Latest Review 16d
Overall Rating
1.3

Our Analysis

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Service quality

Most reviews describe poor customer service, limited empathy and refusal to resolve problems; one review reports positive in‑person greeting and helpful staff.

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27%
Weak
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Value for money

Several guests raised unexpected charges or refunds denied; complaints include additional parking costs, high booking charges and withheld compensation.

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9%
Weak

User experience

Mixed feedback on booking channels: one reviewer praised the website, while others report app visibility issues and long response delays via app or chat.

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6%
Mixed
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Product quality

Comments note cleanliness and maintenance problems, misleading listings and issues such as noise or double‑booking, contrasted by one report of a clean, well‑equipped cottage.

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12%
Weak
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Communication

Frequent reports of unanswered messages, non‑working phone numbers, automated IVR and very slow replies; several guests say issues were not acknowledged promptly.

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24%
Weak

Overall experience

Overall impressions skew negative: multiple guests say they would not rebook due to handling of problems, though one guest reported an excellent stay.

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21%
Weak

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All Customer Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (8) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: September 2025

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graham drury
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Do NOT book with Dream Cottages

We are currently in the Georgian Hideaway in Weymouth, booked through Sykes but controlled locally by Dream Cottages. We complained immediately about...

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Katie Adams
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

im trying to contact your company and…

im trying to contact your company and no one is replying to my message and the pho...

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Dawn T
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Appalling customer service and complete lack of empathy

Stayed at a property in Weymouth (56 The Esplanade) which had the most awful noise problem, there was a cocktail bar next door which played extremely...

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Kerry Hullett
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Skyes Cottages v Dream Cottages

I recently booked a holiday through Sykes Cottages. Unfortunately I left a drawer unemptied, which contained items valued at over £200. Skyes had all...

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Thomas De Brincat
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Discussed with dream cottages

Discussed with dream cottages. Our family booked a cottage to come down and stay with us in weymouth for Christmas. Sadly my step daughters husband ha...

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Michele266
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

They will not respond to any requests

They will not respond to any requests. All calls...

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Dave F
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Can't get hold of them, and they take no accountability

All changes need to be done, via the app. However my booking wasn't visible on the app. It took 7 days to get them to update the app with my booking a...

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Andrew Morrow
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Crooks

This company are a crowd of charlatans. They are taking bookings from both Airbnb and Sykes Cottages (which is in apparent breach of their agreement w...

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Josiah Larson
Collected.reviews Sep 05, 2022

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Dream Cottages and I must say, it was a truly wonderful experience. The customer service was exceptional right from the moment we made our booking online through their easy-to-use website. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by the staff and shown to our charming and immaculately clean cottage.

The facilities in our self-catering accommodation surpassed all expectations; providing everything required for a comfortable stay with modern appliances including a well-equipped kitchen allowing us to cook meals during our visit.

One highlight of staying at Dream Cottages was its prime location in Dorset’s scenic countryside — creating an idyllic escape from bustling city life. Yet still only short drives away from leisure activities such as nature trails or quaint village shops and restaurants.

Overall, my stay at Dream Cottages exceeded all expectations thanks to their excellent amenities, warm hospitality, scenic location that enabled me to relax & immerse myself into England's rich culture.| | |

Dreaming about returning to this dreamy place| | |'A Cottage Haven - My Dream Getaway'|

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Conclusion

Review content shows recurring issues with responsiveness and customer support, including unanswered calls and slow or unhelpful replies. Several guests report operational problems such as cleanliness concerns, misleading listings, double‑booking and unexpected charges. There is at least one positive account that highlights a clean, well‑equipped cottage and friendly on‑site staff. Prospective customers should confirm booking channels, ask for written confirmation of parking and cancellation terms, and request contact procedures before arrival to reduce risk.