Guests say
The Ferryman is a well-loved cottage praised for its stunning harbour views and prime location in Weymouth. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities and the charm of the property, with several mentioning a delightful welcome hamper. While some guests noted areas for improvement, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found The Ferryman to be clean and comfortable, with a few noting exceptional cleanliness. However, some reviews mentioned that cleaning could be improved, particularly regarding floors and dust. These were not seen as major issues and did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The location of The Ferryman is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to the sea, pubs, restaurants, and local attractions. The views over the harbour are a highlight, and the convenience of nearby parking is appreciated. The location contributes positively to the overall experience.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with cosy bedrooms and a warm atmosphere. Some guests mentioned the furniture could be more comfortable, and the steep stairs may not suit everyone. Overall, the comfort level is seen as satisfactory to good.
Facilities at The Ferryman are well-regarded, with a modern kitchen and bathroom. However, some guests noted maintenance issues such as a leaky tap and missing skirting board. The steep stairs and layout may not be ideal for all, but the facilities are generally seen as adequate.
The welcome hamper is frequently mentioned and appreciated, indicating a level of thoughtfulness in hosting. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be a standard offering for every stay.
About this property
The Ferryman is a well-presented character cottage on the harbourside in Weymouth. It offers exciting and uninterrupted views across the harbour and the perfect spot to sit and watch harbour life unfold each day, from landing the daily catch to luxury yachts gliding by. With its lovely street level harbour views the kitchen diner is the perfect place to cook up a storm and then sit back and relax whilst you enjoy your meal. The sitting room on the first floor gives you a different view all together and whilst it’s a cosy place to curl up and read a good book or watch TV, you are more likely to spend you time gazing out at the harbour. The fashionable Brewers Quay area with its restaurants and coffee houses is only a minute or two's walk from the front door and provides the perfect excuse for having a night off from cooking. Weymouth's award winning beach with it’s golden sands invites you to swim in the safe shallow waters, don’t forget to take a stroll on the esplanade with a delicious local ice cream. Watching the sun set over the bridge from the magnificent lounge picture window makes for a dazzling end to a perfect day when you book a holiday at The Ferryman. Within 30 minutes drive of The Ferryman you will find many stunning place to visit including; Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Ringstead Bay, Chesil Beach, Portland Bill, and West Bay.
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
Bedrooms: Second floor 1 x double and 1 single and 1 x twin singles.
First floor sitting room and Bathroom, Bath, Shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor, Kitchen dining room Cloakroom basin and WC.
Gas central heating.
Dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, fridge, DVD.
Book library.
TV.
Wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent..
Bedlinen and towels included in rent.
Sorry no smoking.
Sorry no pets.
Parking permit available for Zone L Hope Square on street parking (subject to spaces being available) - expires 20/05/2025 (subject to availability and council renewal)
Reviews (26)
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Danny
We had a needed to replace a bulb and the Cafettiere when visiting; this was done on the day of notification (impressive). The harbour view from the 1st floor, you could sit all day and watch from. The owner provides a parking permit, which is an absolute must in this location. Genuinely, this the 1st time I have said that we would definitely return to this property.
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S
The cottage has everything that you need for a great stay, the views to the front are fabulous and you can spend so much time watching the world go by. The property has an enviable location being about 5 metres away from the Harbour wall, crabbing or fishing is literally on your door step. Property is close to all sort off amenities. Be prepared stairs are narrow and steep. Parking permits was really useful as we managed to Park in one of the nearby parking bays. Would definetlly book again.
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Esther
The location is perfect - close enough to the beach and shops etc that you aren't having to drive every day; parking was largely fine; there was space to pull up outside to unload before parking up properly when there wasn't a space right outside; the view was wonderful (highly recommend an early morning coffee out in the harbour wall). We would have liked to have rated it more highly, but the cleaning and maintenance let the place down on first impressions, which started our week off poorly. The cooker hood was thick with dust, a big wad of tissue which had obviously been used for cleaning something had been left on a dining chair, there were crisps and medication on the living room floor, and a plug socket hanging off the wall in the twin bedroom, as well as lots of discolouration around the bath. I reported this through the Sykes app and had no response at all. When I queried the lack of response almost a week later, I was effectively told that if I wanted a response, I should have called. Not great customer service at all! But if it weren't for those points, we'd have rated our stay much higher.