Guests say
Home Waters is a well-regarded holiday cottage praised for its superb location near the sea and the Rodwell Trail, ideal for walks and beach access. Guests appreciate the clean, well-equipped property with a comfortable atmosphere, though some minor maintenance issues are noted. The property's garden and views are frequently mentioned as highlights, contributing to a pleasant stay in Dorset.
Most guests found the property to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated incidents of cleanliness issues upon arrival which were promptly resolved. The overall high standard of cleanliness contributes positively to the guest experience.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the sea, beaches, and the Rodwell Trail, making it ideal for dog owners and walkers. Its accessibility to both Weymouth and Portland is also appreciated, enhancing the appeal of the property's setting.
Guests generally find the property comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy bedrooms. However, some guests mentioned issues with the living room seating and the mattress in the main bedroom, suggesting room for improvement in these areas.
The property is well-equipped with modern facilities, but some guests reported minor maintenance issues such as problems with the shower, TV reception, and outdoor lighting. These issues slightly detract from the overall quality of the facilities.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Located in a tranquil position on the edge of Portland Harbour at Ferrybridge, the southerly tip of Weymouth, is where you will find Home Waters, a lovely three bedroomed house.
Providing an excellent base for your family holiday, Home Waters is located near to Smallmouth Bay with its small sandy beach. The comfortable and cosy sitting room is the ideal place to relax and enjoy chatting with loved ones or maybe watch a movie, alternatively enjoy the fresh air relaxing outside in the patio area.
The famous Portland Bill lighthouse is a short drive or bus ride away, enjoy lunch at The Lobster Pot while enjoying the views. With its abundance of wildlife, cliff top walks and the spectacular Chesil beach to explore for lost treasures Portland offers a rugged charm all of its own.
A leisurely 30 minutes' walk away along the 'Rodwell Trail', an old converted railway line will lead you to Weymouth town centre with its numerous shops, restaurants, attractions and the main award winning beach with its golden sands and shallow waters. If you prefer it is about an eight minute drive/bus journey away.
A short coastal stroll will take you to hidden away Sandsfoot beach and castle ruins which is an ideal alternative to the more commercialised town centre beach. The surrounding waters, which welcome the very best of the world's waters sports enthusiasts were where the sailing Olympic events were held in 2012.
With the benefit of parking and a landscaped patio garden in the perfect coastal location Home Waters makes for a comfortable family holiday home.
Wyke Regis is village on the south western side of Weymouth that sits on the northern edges of Portland harbour and reaches as far as the back of Chesil beach and The Fleet. 2 miles from the centre of Weymouth. There are local shops, cafés and restaurants including The famous Crab House café, with it’s own Oyster beds on the doorstep. The National Sailing school, an Olympic legacy, offers a wide variety of water sports and is just 2 miles away on the edge of Portland harbour. The Fleet lagoon that runs between Wyke Regis and Chesil beach is an important area for wildlife and there are many species of birds to be seen in the area. Chesil beach is also a renowned spot for fishing. The Fleet is probably most famous for being the testing ground for Barnes Wallis’s bouncing bomb, immortalised in the film the Dam Busters. Wyke Regis is the perfect location from which to explore many of Dorset’s most iconic locations on the Jurassic coast.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC on ground floor.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD, Blu Ray, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot available on request.
Parking for two cars, 1 x Off road parking, 1 x Driveway with dropped kerb at front of property.
Enclosed patio with decked area and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Beach 2 mins walk.
Shop and pub 15 min walk.
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- Lulworth Cove
Reviews (54)
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Emily
Not sure how the previous reviewer had such a hard time with the keybox. I'm cackhanded with those sorts of things at the best of times, and I found it very easy to use! The house itself was very clean and tidy. The kitchen is well equipped without being cluttered, which is nice. Nice big fridge/freezer. Warm and comfy living room with a Smart TV, which was great for catching up with Disney+/Netflix/iPlayer etc. Wifi was faultless. Bedroom and bathroom were also clean and comfortable. Nice modern bathroom with great water pressure. And you can see the sea from all three bedrooms! A very quiet, pleasant area to stay in. Don't be put off by the fact that it's a housing estate - I hardly knew the neighbours were there and I felt safe and relaxed walking my dog in the local area. Having the Rodwell trail right next door was great for my nervy dog who doesn't like cars. She also enjoyed exploring Smallmouth beach - what a lovely feature to have nearby. We used the house as a base to walk the Rodwell trail, on Portland and at Dorchester and liked it so much I have already re-booked for May 2025. Can't wait to be back by the sea!
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Sandra
Only downside was the hob which is really difficult to use .A handrail in the bath would be helpful even though you provide a non slip mat when you are older it would feel safer on entering and exciting the shower . The key safe outside is a joke .On arrival it took us a good 15 mins to get in .We have the exact same one and ours works perfect .We couldnât get it to open to put keys inside when we left .That is why they were just left inside it we had been trying to get it open for ages just small things didnât spoil our holiday though.
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Megan
Plenty of kitchen utensils and all working well. Thank you for letting us stay.