Guests say
Skylark is a well-equipped, spacious bungalow in Weymouth, Dorset, appreciated for its beautiful garden and peaceful location. It offers stunning countryside views, comfortable beds, and is well-positioned for local walks and amenities. While some guests mentioned minor issues, the property is generally well-regarded as a good base for exploring the area.
Most guests found Skylark to be clean and well-presented, with one review highlighting it as 'spotlessly clean'. However, a couple of reviews mentioned a musty smell and suggested the property could benefit from some freshening up.
The location is highly praised for its peaceful setting, scenic views, and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciated the quiet residential area with easy access to scenic walks and a local pub.
The property is described as spacious and comfortable, with particularly comfortable beds. However, some guests noted issues with dampness in certain rooms, which affected their comfort.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with the property being well-equipped and having good support from the owner. Criticisms include a complex TV system, the need for a washing line, and some maintenance issues in the garden and with the TV reception.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the owner in the reviews, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Skylark is a traditional, detached bungalow on the edge of Portesham, sitting in an idyllic location within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This spacious all-ground-floor cottage sleeps up to eight guests, making a perfect dwelling for a large family or group trip to the Dorset coast, within easy reach of popular Weymouth and Dorchester. You are greeted to the property by a large private drive way, offering parking for up to three cars, surrounded by immaculate gardens with open countryside views, all secured by a gate and making an enclosed area for children to play safely. Upon entering the property, discover a bright and airy double bedroom with dual aspect windows, another double bedroom with a convenient en-suite shower room, plus two twin bedrooms, which make for flexible sleeping arrangements and a cheerful place to escape to at the end of a long day. The bedrooms are served by a stylish wet room with walk-in shower and a further bathroom with bathtub and shower, where you can unwind with a soothing soak. The chosen chef of the group can take advantage of the self-catering facilities in the kitchen to rustle up an evening meal, while the handy dishwasher takes care of the dishes! Enjoy your home-cooked meal in the adjoining dining room with its lovely garden views, where all guests can gather together to toast a wonderful holiday. A utility room boasts further fridge/freezer space, a washing machine and a tumble dryer, so there's no need to worry about sandy clothes after a day spent at the beach. Completing the layout is a charming sitting room where you can curl up on the sofa for a night in front of the TV or sit out in the conservatory and play a game of cards whilst you enjoy a glass of wine and a spectacular sunset Or within the spacious double garage games room, which contains a full sized table tennis which is perfect for family days or rainy days. Outside there is a large enclosed garden, with plenty of lawn for your children to play, and a patio with picnic table, making it an ideal space for a spot of alfresco dining, or a place to enjoy your morning coffee whilst you look at the distant sea views. There is direct access from the garden to the foot of the Downs, with breathtaking views of the Dorset coast just a short meander away. The village of Portesham has a fantastic pub which serves real ales and a good choice of food, as well as a farm shop and café which sells any essentials you may need during your stay. Direct from the door or within a short drive you can access many of the region’s most popular walking and cycling routes such as the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the South West Coast Path and the South Dorset Ridgeway. Skylark is a great base for exploring the seaside town of Weymouth, the county town of Dorchester and the market town of Bridport, each with an abundance of shops, bars, museums and eateries, as well as the popular Sea Life centre and magnificent harbour at Weymouth, Maiden Castle at Dorchester and the West Bay Beach and golf club near Bridport. Also well worth the visit and just a short drive away is the Abbotsbury Swannery, which is the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world, as well as the nearby Tropical Gardens. If you can tear yourself away from the excitement of beach days and coastal walks, take a walk up to St Catherine’s Chapel so that you can embrace the sea views from further afar and look out over Chesil Beach. For a great base from which to explore the Dorset AONB and coastline, choose Skylark.
Portesham is a village with great access to the Jurassic Coast, South West Coastal Path and South Dorset Ridgeway, in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only a short drive from Weymouth, Dorchester or Bridport. There is a local pub serving good food and real ales, and a village farm store. Nearby you can visit Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens, or walk up to St Catherine’s Chapel and the views over Chesil beach.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Conservatory
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Outside electric charging point suitable for electric car charging available.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Spacious Games room within Double Garage, full sized table tennis.
Private driveway parking for three cars.
Enclosed, gently sloping garden with patio, lawn and furniture.
Level access for wheelchair users.
Sorry, no pets.
No smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Reviews (15)
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Monica
Highly recommend the pub down the road, take a torch if returning in the dark. Although we generally enjoyed our stay the following issues need a mention: 1. It was not easy to locate and operate the key safe and we were jolly glad it wasn't raining given that it took about 10 minutes. On leaving we couldn't operate the safe and put the keys through the letter box. 2. E V. (Electric Vehicle charging) was a major reason we chose 'Skylark' and it proved to be a pair of 13 amp sockets without an adaptor lead. We travel with a charging lead but not an adaptor lead since we have have a charging socket at home. The person I contacted said he didn't have an EV and didn't know anything about them and had installed the sockets. This was a disappointment and frustration. At least insert a note for people to bring the necessary charging adaptor in the information. 3 The wardrobes had a rather musty aroma which penetrated clothes hanging in them. Keep your clothes in your suitcase if you can. 4. The en-suite wet room shower made most of the floor wet and would benefit from having an enclosure. 5. The television, as mentioned in other reviews, is unique and not intuitive!
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Susan
The bungalow was so spacious and we were all able to have our own space. It had the added bonus of the table tennis in the garage. Through the back gate and there were so many lovely walks. Local bus was a short walk away and was a cheap way of seeing the jurassic coast. Good supermarkets a short drive away. A good base for exploring. Everyone said the beds were very comfortable. We have booked again for next year - says it all!
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Ruth
Property owner very helpful. Hope to come again!