Guests say
Beach Haven in Dorset receives high praise for its beautiful location, comfortable and well-equipped accommodation, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the stunning sea views, the proximity to the beach, and the high standard of the interior design. The secure garden is a hit with families and pet owners, and the local restaurant offers added convenience. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property generally maintains high standards of cleanliness, though a few guests mentioned finding dust and unvacuumed areas. The majority did not raise cleanliness as an issue, indicating satisfaction with the property's upkeep.
The location is consistently lauded for its perfect setting, with immediate beach access and wonderful views. Its proximity to local attractions and the peaceful environment contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with special mentions of the cosy reading nook and comfortable beds. Some guests noted that the sofas could be more supportive, but overall, the comfort level is rated highly.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and spacious arrangement. However, some guests noted a lack of certain kitchen utensils, issues with electronics, and suggestions for additional amenities like a tumble dryer, which slightly lowers the score.
The thoughtfulness of the welcome pack is appreciated, especially its suitability for non-drinkers. While gifts are mentioned positively, it is important to note that such offerings are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
This sophisticated four-bedroom property, recently internally renovated to a luxurious standard and adjacent to the beach, offers spacious accommodation for a family or group looking for a coastal retreat to Dorset. Beach Haven is a large detached property, with a fully furnished, well equipped, sleek and modern kitchen, ideal for preparing meals for your family, where you can enjoy the sea views whilst relaxing around the dining table in the open-plan kitchen/diner space. The patio doors in the kitchen open up to the patio area and garden, where you can continue to enjoy the stunning coastal views. The property has a large sitting room, offering the perfect place to relax with three sofas, a Smart TV and a delightful wood burning stove, with views from every window reaching out to the beach, just in front of the property and further along the coastline, where Portland can be seen to the east and Lyme bay to the west on a clear day, while the patio doors from the sitting room lead out into the garden. The ground-floor master super-king-size bedroom has wonderful sea views, a TV and a convenient en-suite shower room. There is also a children's bunk bedroom, a twin bedroom with sea views and on the first floor you will find an airy king-size bedroom which showcases the stunning coastal views. Outside there is driveway parking for three cars and a rear lawn and patio garden with a barbecue area, outdoor furniture and table tennis to entertain the family. West Bexington village is located on the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline, with the sea only moments away. Directly opposite Beach Haven is the award winning Club House restaurant, offering a fine dining experience as well as coffee and breakfasts. The Manor Hotel Restaurant and bar offers more traditional dining and is only a short walk up the hill.
The pretty village of Abbotsbury, where you can visit the Swannery,Tithe Barn and sub tropical gardens, only 3 miles away.
Bridport, West Bay, Lyme Regis, Dorchester and Weymouth are all within easy reach.
Beach Haven is an ideal location to discover a stretch of the Dorset coastline steeped in history.
Lying next to the sea and Chesil Beach, close to Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury, is the small village of West Bexington. This is a stunning area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as an area of Special Scientific Interest in the form of Chesil Beach, which extends for 14 miles between Burton Bradstock and the Portland Peninsula. The South West Coastal Path runs right alongside the beach, ideal for walkers and cyclists, while nearby Weymouth, offers lovely, gently shelving sands. There's lots to see and do within easy reach of the village. No journey to this area would be complete without a visit to picturesque Abbotsbury, with its Swannery, Tithe Barn and Sub Tropical Gardens, while Dorchester, Bridport, and Lyme Regis are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king with TV and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king size double bedroom with TV, 1 x ground-floor bunk room, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor family shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/Diner.
Utility Area/Dog drying room perfect for storing fishing rods and outdoor wear.
Sitting room with wood burning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, American Fridge/Freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso coffee machine.
3 x TV, Bluetooth Stereo and Fibre broadband.
Fuel and power includedin rent.
Small basket of logs supplied for winter lets.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Stairgate, travel cot and highchair available.
Driveway parking for three cars.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Enclosed lawn and patio garden with furniture, barbecue, outdoor heated dog shower and table tennis.
Tamarisk Farm-shop, open limited hours and a short walk up the hill, Pub 0.1 miles, Coast 0.1 miles.
Note: All dogs must be above 1 year of age and flea treated before visiting the property.
Please note there is a £21 pet charge per pet, per week.
Reviews (39)
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Diane
Very clean and generously equipped. Very spacious interior and apart from the bedroom and en-suite upstairs, all on one level with just a small step at the front door and out onto the terrace so great for those with mobility issues, We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
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Sue
Everything we needed was there. We were blessed with perfect weather and spent many hours sitting in the garden listening to the sparrows chirping. Just one minor thing normally with a 2 week stay a change of bedding is supplied, otherwise all was perfect. We have booked for next year.Thank you
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Rosalind
I particularly liked the way the lounge had been arranged and the sofas and chairs were really comfortable (not at all saggy as with some holiday rentals). All the information for operating the equipment/ cooker etc was neatly filed and the kitchen was modern and very well equiped. The garden had lovely sea views with good quality garden furniture (even cushions for the chairs were provided). The beds in the two main bedrooms were very comfortable and these rooms were light and airy, however I thought the twin bedroom was the poor relation. Although the mattresses were good quality the wooden frames rather creaked. The dark old fashioned furniture seemed out of keeping with the other bedrooms and made the room seem a bit cramped (just my opinion of course). Although we didn't use the children's room it looked very bright and cheery and the bunk beds looked very sturdy. The restaurant opposite was fantastic and we ate there several times. Unfortunately the beach wasn't really suitable for us (we are all retired) as the shingle was quite diificult to walk along. It is very popular with anglers and as such we were warned by the locals to be careful with our dog of discarded fish hooks and also that there are adders about where the shingle meets the grass etc. so again be wary if you have a walk with your dog. To sum up overall we thought the owners had made a real effort to offer well thought out comfortable accomodation.