Guests say
Waterson Cottage in Weymouth offers stunning sea and countryside views, with easy access to coastal paths and a local pub. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, garden, and the addition of a snooker table. While some find the cottage cosy and well-maintained, others suggest it could benefit from modernisation and a refresh in decor.
Most guests found the property clean, with freshly laundered bedding and a well-maintained kitchen. However, a few mentioned a musty smell and a wood burner that hadn't been cleaned, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its spectacular views and proximity to the coast, walking paths, and a welcoming pub. Its position is considered ideal for exploring the Dorset coast.
Guests found the beds comfortable and enjoyed the spacious lounge. However, some reviews mentioned the need for new mattresses and pillows, and issues with heating, which affects the overall comfort.
The property is appreciated for its well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options like the snooker table. Nonetheless, guests have raised concerns about maintenance issues such as plumbing noise, inadequate outdoor lighting, and the need for modernisation.
While some guests were delighted by thoughtful touches like a welcome card and biscuits, there is no consistent mention of gifts across the reviews to accurately assess this category. Therefore, it's important to note that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Accessed via steps, this comfortable semi-detached holiday home is set quietly in the seaside village of Osmington Mills.
Perfect for families enjoying outdoors, large and well-furnished 3-star holiday home is surrounded by a wonderful countryside for you to explore and is located just a few meters away from the South West Coast path.
With three large bright bedrooms sleeping up to seven guests, with a large living space there will be plenty of room to relax and socialise. The living room has a pool table and a selection of board games to occupy your evenings. There are few books if you wish to have a read with wonderful views right from the sofa.
Take the benefit of the large country style garden where you can spend all day basking in the sun or playing with your children and pets. If you wish, you may sit on the decked area just in front of the property too.
Osmington village is only a mile away where you can buy fresh products from a small farm shop. The closest shop is in Preston or Weymouth with quite a selection of supermarkets and small independent shops where you can load up for the whole holiday.
Osmington Mills is a wonderful location to discover Dorset. Take a short walk from the property and relax in the village pub ‘The Smugglers’. The pub is pet friendly and has an outdoor seating area. The food is good, and you are not far off the small stony beach ideal for rock pooling. Nearby is a horse-riding centre.
Osmington village, is situated on the Jurassic coastline of Dorset, just 6 miles from Weymouth wher you will find an glorious beach and historic harbour and just 11 miles from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Home to the famous Chalk hillside carving of George III on horseback, cut into the hillside to commemorate the Royal visits to Weymouth, this landmark can be seen from miles away. It is also the place that John Constable spent his honeymoon in 1816 and where he completed his painting of Weymouth Bay that now hangs in the National Gallery. The South West Coastal path runs through Osmington Mills, a tiny hamlet on the edge of Osmington. Here many walkers start their coast path walks at the Smugglers inn, where reputedly there are historic connections to smuggling. Be sure to visit to find out all the stories. A short drive will see you reach a local convenience store at Preston. Weymouth offers a larger variety of shopping, eating and entertainment choices.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x twin single, 1 x super king-size double can be made up to twin single, 1 x double and single with shower cubicle.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
First floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility room.
Dining room.
Sitting room with wood burning stove and pool table.
Electric panel heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, CD, WiFi, telephone (incoming calls only), a selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and high chair available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Decked area in front of the property with seating and back garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles.
Pub 2 min.
Beach 5 min.
Reviews (18)
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Cali
We booked very last minute and couldnât have chosen a more perfect retreat. Well located and breathtaking views. Everything you could possibly need is right there and the cakes were a very thoughtful addition.
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Mark
We all loved staying at Waterson and would like to go back. There were niggly things that could be done easily to make it so much better. Iâm not sure how much cleaning had been done which is a real negative and we couldnât get in until 5 pm so they had all day to do it. Having said that I really enjoyed my stay.
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Toni
The property is in need of a bit of TLC and is quite tired in places, the rear garden would be great if made secure, the current fencing is inadequate if you have an inquisitive dog. Steps up to the rear garden are quite treacherous when wet and so is the driveway, found it to be very slippery after a shower of rain. But an excellent place to explore the local beaches and footpaths, and a great pub on the doorstep.