Harbour Tales

About this property

Harbour Tales is located adjacent to Brewers Quay in Weymouth and is a generous cottage set over three floors, ideal for a family or a group of friends looking for a coastal getaway to Dorset. Be welcomed into this quaint cottage, discovering a contemporary kitchen/diner with ample amenities to cater to your culinary needs, whilst guests enjoy a wonderfully prepared meal and discuss the plans for the next day. The sitting room welcomes you as you enter the property, housing an ornamental fireplace and stylish furniture, perfect to put your feet up, unwind and watch the TV after a day of exploring the local area. Three bedrooms await your relaxation, serviced by a bathroom and shower room, including a double and on the second floor there is a further double and twin room. Located in one of the most picturesque and favoured areas in Weymouth, a few paces from the front door is the old harbour where you can enjoy a lazy afternoon watching the flotilla of fishing boats and yachts come and go or watching the children try their hand at crabbing. In and around Brewers Quay there are numerous restaurants, coffee houses and pubs where you can enjoy a meal alfresco while bathing in the sun. The town centre with its usual high street shops and cinema is a leisurely stroll away, as is the award winning long and sandy main beach with its shallow bathing waters. Pretty Newton's Cove favoured by locals and children alike, the Nothe Fort and gardens with its coastal walk is nearby; a favourite with the locals and those seeking a quieter location. Walk along the Dorset Heritage Coast and fossil hunt at Chesil Beach, or enjoy the scenery at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and swannery. From here, head over to the seaside town of Lyme Regis where guests can explore the selection of independent shops, try out local produce, learn more about the Jurassic Coast at the local museum and even try out fossil hunting along the dramatic coastline. Harbour Tales is a welcoming retreat excellently located for all the amenities Dorset has to offer.

The popular resort of Weymouth makes an outstanding year-round holiday destination, with a wide variety of attractions on offer, appealing to all tastes and ages. The glorious golden sandy beaches have excellent facilities for all kinds of watersports, whilst from the picturesque, bustling harbour you can take regular fishing trips. A short drive takes you to Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, linked to Weymouth by the dramatic Chesil Beach. Visit Dorchester, Thomas Hardy’s “Casterbridge”, only 7 miles away, or take a journey along the scenic coastal road and call in at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. Alternatively, just head down to West Bay - the views of the stunning Dorset Heritage Coastline are not to be missed!

Accommodation

Set over three floors.

Newly renovated end of 2023.Three bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x second-floor king size, 1 x second-floor twin.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room

Gas heating.

Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.

TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towel included in rent.

Travel cot available.

Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture.

Parking permit for on Zone L on road parking (subject to spaces being available and subject to council renewal) expires 27 Nov 2024.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop, pub and harbour 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles