Beach Villas In Dorset

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Averil - Verified booking

  Back from a super weekend at this property.

  We were a group of 10 ladies away for a 4 day weekend to celebrate our friend getting married. On first arrival we were surprised that the house is in effect upside down, rooms on the ground floor and kitchen and living space upstairs, I don't think I had realised this when booking. This didn't matter to us but just be prepared to carry food upstairs. The space itself is fantastic the bedrooms are large and with en-suites on 2 them, and a main bathroom for the other 2. All the towels and bed linens were fresh and clean. The main living area, kitchen and sitting rooms is quite special especially with the mezzanine level that was a fun little nook to sit. The kitchen is well equipped with lots of glasses, cutlery, plates and pans. I do think some sort of labelling would be a good idea as we had to really hunt for a chopping board and cheese grater. Being a group of 10 it was essential we had space to all sit and you can fit 10 round the table but maybe a little squeeze. The 2 lounge spaces had lovely big sofas that went out onto the courtyard, which meant we could have the doors open to let in some of the sea air. Just watch in the evening as there is no light out there and we found a number of slugs. The main lounge has the most fantastic ceiling and we loved turning the light on in the evening making that room bright. Some info on this part of the property would have been nice or a little history as we found it fascinating. There is minimal noise in the area and despite being right in the harbour you couldn't hear the pubs and restaurants. The parking is perfect for a property of this size and it's nice to know you have 3 generous spaces right outside in the gated driveway. We did find that someone from another property had parked there when we returned from being out but the management company helped sort that and got the cars moved. Usually the big gates are shut but they were left open all weekend. As a group of 10 we felt that it might have been handy to have more than 1 key as sometimes we did get split up and people had to wait for others to get back. Overall we loved the property it was perfect for our needs and location, I know that some were already thinking of coming back. If you book it you won't be disappointed!

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• Kirsty - Verified booking

  We liked: *Great location; short walk to beach, take away options on it’s doorstep and surrounded by beautiful unspoilt period buildings, with the parking also being a big plus.

  *Excellent internal spaces, full of character; we were a party of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids) there was loads of room for the kids to play (hide and seek was a winner), we all fit around the dining table, the main lounge saw a few nights of board games and we all fit in there comfortably and the courtyard was nice to chill in at breakfast. The WiFi was good but we were happy that we only used it to check out the nearby food options as the kids had more fun making up their own games rather than caring about playing on their devices. Points for improvement: *Cleaners could do with steam cleaning the floor! I don’t think it has ever seen even a mop, most left their shoes on because of it and I found myself washing my feet before bed or putting shoes on! The tables in he courtyard area were also thick with dirt that I didn’t expect to have to wipe down on arrival so we could eat at them for breakfast. I get that it is an outside area so rain and wind make a mess, but the cleaners would have been there at some point before we arrived! * A floor plan on these listings would be great. I miss read the listing as I saw ‘ground floor bedroom’ shown as a key feature. It was a factor in my choosing this property as we had a disabled person in out group. I hadn’t payed attention to other wording that mentioned that the living areas were on the 1st floor, making a downstairs bedroom redundant as we weren’t about to leave that person in their downstairs bedroom while we all had fun upstairs. We ended up having to swap bed rooms so they could be on the floor with the living spaces but, there is no shower or bath up there, only a nightmare of a toilet for anyone who is not able bodied. This meant a few tricky trips up and down the stairs. So a floor plan would be great to help make it clear to people like me who didn’t register the listing properly. But a ground floor bedroom should not be listed as a key feature when all the other living areas are not accessible from the same floor.

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• Gillian - Verified booking

  Very spacious accommodation with lots of separate seating areas, great for socialising or for members of the group to do different activities.

  Plenty of space for children to play, even though there’s no garden. It’s a quirky property with an unusual layout, and a floor plan would be very useful to help people work out whether it will meet the needs of their party. It’s not suitable for the disabled as the stairs are a bit steep and you can’t avoid using them. Three bedrooms are downstairs, but the living space is upstairs. Anyone sleeping in the upstairs bedroom still needs to go downstairs for a shower, as the upstairs WC does not have bathing/showering facilities. Most bedrooms are quite spacious and the beds are comfortable. A previous reviewer complained about the condition of the sofas, but these have been replaced and the furniture is fine. A review from August 2021 complained about the washing machine, and this still needs replacing. At a certain point in the cycle it makes a loud banging noise as if someone is hammering on the door. It’s a complex washer dryer and I could find no instructions. The kitchen area is slightly tired, but well equipped with cutlery, plates, mugs, etc for large groups. It’s worth being aware that the floors throughout the property are wooden, including the stairs, and it’s a bit noisy when people walk round. This shouldn’t be a problem for most people, but we had a baby in our group and found ourselves having to tiptoe around to avoid waking him. The location is great, being so close to the action but at the same time quiet and peaceful. You can walk to ASDA in under 10 minutes, it’s a short walk to the beach, and we didn’t use our cars all week. Parking was very convenient and the property felt safe and secure. We liked The Oast House.

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• Juliet - Verified booking

  We have enjoyed our stay at The Oast House.

  We were surprised to be asked to clean a property prior to departure, especially as no cleaning products were provided. On our arrival, we were disappointed to find the outdoor space was filthy. We swept and cleaned the tables and patio to make them usable, we were also disappointed to find there were insufficient household items provided, such as black bin bags, dishwasher tablets and loo rolls. The property is a lovely property, in a superb location, however we identified the following issues: - At least 4 lightbulbs were not working, which we have now removed. - The light fittings over the shaving mirrors in two of the downstairs bathrooms were broken, as is a shaver socket. - No temperature control in the master bathroom shower, and the fitting is dripping loudly. - The washing machine is extremely noisy and therefore can only be run during the day. - The hot water had been turned off, which we did manage to override, but caused us to be without hot water for a period of time. - In the downstairs family bathroom, the shower door is almost impossible to close properly, causing water to leak onto the floor. - The airier is weak, and about to break. - The table outside is not secure and would be really dangerous had we had young children. A recommendation would be hooks on the back of bedroom doors, especially the upstairs bedroom. And soap dishes in the showers would also be useful. We hope you can pass these comments onto the owner.

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• Daniel - Verified booking

  The house is fantastic and was both spacious and in a great location.

  We had a party of 8 but the house could definitely accommodate 10. The facilities were great with enough bathrooms for the number of guests. The outdoor alfresco dining area was a highlight, but we were lucky to have a week of sunshine. The location is close to some fantastic restaurants and having three secured parking places was a major bonus. Our only issues were the hot water running out once or twice. Sykes dealt with this immediately by sending a plumber who turned on the immersion to deal with the problem. The second issue is the WiFi which can't really handle more than two people using it simultaneously. These were annoying (but not show stopping) and we would definitely use the Oast House again booking via Sykes. The quality of the place, and location, far outweighed some minor annoyances, and more importantly the attention to detail such as having enough glasses, cutlery etc. available for the guests, meant everyone had an enjoyable and comfortable experience. Highly recommended.

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