Guests say
The Boat House in Weymouth is a property with a fabulous location and interesting character. Guests have enjoyed the stunning harbour views and the convenience to local amenities. While the property's unique charm and spaciousness are appreciated, there are recurring mentions of maintenance issues and the need for a thorough clean. Despite this, several guests have had lovely stays and would recommend the property, with some even expressing a desire to return.
Guests have consistently noted cleanliness issues, including unpleasant odours, dirty kitchen bins, and mold. The presence of dust and a general lack of thorough cleaning have been mentioned, suggesting a need for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its spectacular harbour views and proximity to local shops, restaurants, and attractions. The convenience of the setting has been a highlight for many guests, contributing to a positive experience.
Comfort has received mixed reviews. While some guests found the property and beds comfortable, others reported issues with dampness and a lack of amenities such as basic kitchen supplies and toiletries, which affected their overall comfort.
Facilities and maintenance have been a concern, with numerous guests reporting problems such as dampness, broken furniture, and issues with utilities. The need for repairs and updates has been a common theme in the feedback.
There is insufficient information to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or extra touches provided by the host. While some guests mentioned a welcome pack, it is not clear if this is a standard offering, and it is politely noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Refurbished throughout, this delightful Grade II listed harbour side house is a real gem! Sitting right on the harbour side in Weymouth’s historic harbour, it offers contemporary accommodation for all the family and incredible harbour views. On the ground floor you will find a fully-equipped kitchen with a great breakfast bar, perfect for keeping the designated chef of the group company as they whip up a delicious meal. The dining room enjoys harbour side views and is an ideal place for everyone to come together and plan your holiday activities. Six steps lead you up to the enclosed rear garden which has a large patio and a raised seating area, the perfect spot for enjoying a relaxing drink in the evening sun. Also on the ground floor is a cosy double bedroom tucked quietly away at the back of the house and a large bright family bathroom with feature slipper style bath and separate shower. On the first floor the large living room enjoys elevated sea and harbour views, perfect for watching the ships go by. The spacious twin bedroom, ideal for younger guests, and at the rear of the house is another double bedroom this time with a lovely Juliette balcony with views over the garden. On the second floor you will find the large master bedroom with breath-taking harbour views and beyond, equipped with a large flat screen TV and shower room en-suite you won’t want to leave! The final bedroom is another double with en-suite shower room and again benefits from being situated at the back of the house. With its harbour side location, you can park up the car and enjoy all the Weymouth has to offer on foot. All the amenities you might desire are within easy walking distance and the beach is a little row boat ferry ride away, this departs 0.2 miles from the front door making a trip to the beach easy! This charming home is perfect for all the family to come and enjoy a seaside holiday.
Weymouth is a popular resort resting within Dorset and is a superb year-round holiday destination. Within the town you will find a selection of attractions to suit all ages and tastes with the nearby beaches offering opportunities for watersports and the harbour offering regular fishing trips. Within a short drive you will find Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, in addition to the Dorset Heritage Coastline.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin bedroom, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
First-floor sitting room.
Central heating.
Gas Range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking for one car.
Cot available.
Secure rear garden courtyard.
One small dog welcome, charge of £21 per pet per week.
No smoking.
Pub and shop within 0.1 miles
Reviews (27)
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Pamela
I say that because I have had experience of booking a holiday home through a company rather than a private hire before and they havenât been too good. Firstly the cleanliness was superb. Beds were clean and fresh everywhere indoors was lovely. There was a lovely little welcome pack of tea, jam and biscuits. And we felt very at home. There were only two let downs. Firstly the bathroom on the ground floor had a few issues. The tap on the huge bath was wobbly from what looked like broken tiles around it. Also there was a bit of mould on the walls that needs attention and the skylight above the bath could have been lovely had it been clean and free of bird poo. Secondly both the BBQâs hadnât been cleaned by the previous users and we couldnât use either of them, which was a shame as we had a lovely evening weatherwise when a BBQ would have been nice . I understand both these issues were not the responsibility of the cleaners so no criticism to them. On the whole though we have a lovely stay and would recommend this house to everyone.
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Vicki
Love the location with the parking nearby thatâs a bonus , only have one complaint with the beds the one in the downstairs room , so uncomfortable we actually turned the mattress over but didnât make much difference.one of the unit doors in the kitchen was stuck and there was no order to the pots and pans, The garden needs some work the decking is rotten and gone through in places we couldnât let the children up there also the tree needs pruning back and it needs a good sweep. The windows are very dirty I appreciate itâs hard to clean the upper ones but the one downstairs would benefit. All in all itâs a lovely size house for a large group and we would go back again,
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Helen
I will not be booking through Sykes again after years of using holiday properties with them I am thoroughly disillusioned now. Shame for all those who are using them to rent out their lovely homes. It is just too tricky to deal with Sykes.