Guests say
Guests appreciate the Octopus apartment in West Bay for its stunning views, spaciousness, and thoughtful touches such as complimentary items. While the location is praised, some guests experienced issues with maintenance such as a broken lift and parking difficulties. Cleanliness is generally good, but minor concerns were raised.
The apartment is frequently described as clean and well-presented, with only a few minor comments about specific items needing additional cleaning, such as kitchen vents and some kitchenware.
The location is highly praised for its sea views and proximity to local amenities, making it a desirable choice for many guests.
The apartment is generally found to be comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed mentioned. However, some guests noted issues with a broken chair and a sofa that was too low for comfort.
While the apartment offers thoughtful facilities, there are recurring issues with maintenance such as the lift being out of order, parking space concerns, and problems with the freezer and keypads.
Guests have noted and appreciated the thoughtful touches like complimentary wine and practical items for use. However, it should be noted that such gifts are kind gestures and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoying a superb setting in the centre of picturesque West Bay in Dorset, is this well-presented apartment, Octopus. Situated on the second-floor, the apartment is the ideal base for family holidays and has all the facilities needed for an enjoyable stay. The open-plan living space offers an inviting space with an attractive seating area, feature wood flooring and an impressive French door opening onto a Juliet balcony boasting stunning views towards the sea, making it the ideal spot for gathering and enjoying spending quality holiday time together. The kitchen is sleek and contemporary in style and comes fully equipped with everything you need for cooking up some tasty food for the whole family. Once you have prepared the food, step over to the elegant dining table where you can pull up a chair, tuck into some delicious food and catch up on tales of your holiday. When bedtime calls, take your pick from either of the stylishly presented bedrooms, a king-size or a double; both come with Smart TVs making them the perfect spot for chilling out and relaxing into the holiday vibe. Whether you want a long soak in the bath in the evening or an invigorating shower in the morning, Octopus has it all. The location of Octopus couldn’t be better with the delights of West Bay a short walk with a good selection of shops, a wonderful beach which is great for fossil hunting and scenic walks to be had along the South West Coastal Path. Jump in the car for short trips to attractions such as Seaton Tramway, Beer Quarry Caves, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Tunnel Tree Tops and Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary. Delve into the region’s history with a visit to Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Axminster Heritage Centre. Octopus offers its guests an enjoyable stay.
West Bay, fondly known as “The Gateway To The Dorset Jurassic Coast” and popularised by the TV series Broadchurch, lies close to the glorious sandstone cliffs of Golden Cap, at the western end of the dramatic pebbly Chesil Beach. This is a wonderful seaside location, perfect for family holidays, offering scenic walks along the South West Coastal Path, as well as ample opportunities to try your hand at sea fishing, golf, fossil hunting, boating. Visits the homes on Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence, The Tank Museum at Bovington or the Naval Air Museum at Yeovil. Only 1.5 miles away is the vibrant market town of Bridport, featured in the TV series, River Cottage. The area holds plenty of attractions to suit the whole family! Just a short drive takes you to the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, the lovely sub-tropical gardens and swannery at Abbotsbury, or the golden sands of Weymouth. This wonderful location makes an ideal base for a great family holiday.
Accommodation
A 4 star Gold property.
Second-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with TV.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor gas central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, coffee maker.
Three Smart TVs, DVD player, three DAB radios, CD player, iPod, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Secure underground parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Apologies, but no children under the age of 10 are allowed to stay at the property.
Note: The property is on the second-floor but the lift is broken at present, we are working to resolve the issue with the management company but unfortunately do not have an end date as of yet.
Please contact the office if you wish to discuss this further.
Reviews (13)
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Ralph
However there are serious access issues :- 1. The gates to the carpark were permanently open and hence parking was insecure (worse than parking up outside as anyone could wander in and remain undetected). 2. A previous reviewer noted that the lift was broken and when we arrived it was "Out of Service". Therefore either it had not been functioning for weeks or it had broken down again. We had the inconvenience of hauling baggage up three flights of a narrow, steep, winding staircase. The lift was "fixed" during our stay but there was always a nagging doubt whether or not we would arrive at our destination as the doors sometimes did not shut properly. 3. The key pad for the side door did not function when the code was input. By chance, the owner of the downstairs cafe was outside and told us the press the "Tradesman's" button for access which worked. If we had not bumped into him, we would have been none the wiser. He was aware it had been broken for a long time. Beggars belief. 4. The numbers on the entrance door lock box are extremely difficult to read even with the additional light and the box is set at a height for giants. As a general note, the building has been designed by an Architect to look pretty rather than for the benefit of people who actually have to live in it eg The kitchen area is so dark the lights always needed to be on even in broad daylight, rabbit warren of corridors, badly positioned columns in the basement making parking a car a major operation.....
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Teresa
BUT the lift not working for 5 days greatly impacted our stay. We also found the ground floor entry keypad did not work from day 1 and we reported this but through trial and error we pressed the trades button which worked BUT our concern that anyone could enter!. On the bright side Mia who works in the local office offered and arrived to take our luggage down to the basement. She was a delight and without her help we would have struggled. Unfortunately because of the lift problems we will not be staying at the Octopus again .
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Rachael
The apartment was very clean and well appointed.