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What our customers say about their holidays

• Dawn - Verified booking

  This review pertains to a reservation made in November 2024.

  The Penthouse in West Bay has always been my wife and my preferred choice for a peaceful week-long getaway in November, consistently delivering first-rate, 5-star luxury—exactly what one should expect for the price paid. Unfortunately, upon our arrival on Friday, November 22nd, we found the building covered in scaffolding. While this was less than ideal and we wished we had been informed when making the booking, we thought we could manage. What we found unacceptable was a group of loud workmen showing up right outside the balcony and terrace of the Penthouse at 8:30 in the morning, working on the wall render just inches from the windows. It quickly became clear that a private and tranquil week away was out of the question. As Lyme Bay Holidays could not provide an alternative property of similar caliber, we made the decision to leave for home immediately. Additionally, we typically purchase frozen foods for our stay and use the Penthouse freezer. Regrettably, either the previous occupant or an operative from Lyme Bay had turned off the freezer at the mains, and we only discovered this hours later when we found all the food had thawed and was spoiled. In conclusion, after numerous telephone calls to Lyme Bay Holidays (now operated by Sykes Cottages), we were able to secure a partial refund. However, since we had to cut our trip well short, it was clear we did not enjoy the week we had hoped for. To date, we have yet to receive any apology from either Lyme Bay Holidays or the property owners, which is particularly disappointing considering we are loyal customers and given the significant amount we spent

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• Mj - Verified booking

  Overall a very nice place to stay and somewhere I'd happily revisit, though there are minor caveats.

  The location is excellent and the balcony is a lovely place to sit, eat and watch the world go by. The harbour is lively, but not irritatingly noisy. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and a sizeable fridge/freezer and the furniture is all very comfortable. On the potential downside, the flat is on the top floor of an old building and the ceilings are fairly low. If you're under five feet nine you won't have any problems. Taller than that and you begin to risk minor concussion in doorways. If you're a lot more than six feet tall, it simply won't be workable. Don't make the same mistake as me and be sure to take good note of the instructions for entering the building. There isn't a traditional keypad and this can be very confusing if you're super tired after a long journey and have no experience with that sort of device. Otherwise, just a few minor things that could be easily improved. Thicker curtains/blinds in the bedroom would help to block out the strong high summer early morning light. An electric fan should be provided (this could easily be stored in one of the cupboards during the cooler months): ventilation is good when the windows/doors are open, but when closed to keep out noise and light it can get a little stuffy. It would also be good to have a light summer duvet or light blanket for the warmer months. I would also recommend providing a knife sharpener.

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  This was a nice property in a good location to access Weymouth centre.

  Although with young children we ended up driving and spending a fortune on parking by mid-week as it's a good 20min walk to town then another 10-15min walk on to the main beach area (at young child walking pace), which both ways with children adds up to a lot of whinging! One thing to bear in mind, particularly if you have children, is the lack of shower facility. There is a shower attachment on the bath but there is no shower curtain due to the space. Cleaning off 4 people after being in the sea is no easy task and it was difficult to not completely soak the bathroom! Also worth noting that it's on the 3rd floor, which initially doesn't sound bad, we're not an unfit family. But by the final day everyone was complaining about the 45 steps up to the front door! It's listed as a luxury property but there are little details missing, such as there's no toilet roll holder. A little thing admittedly but there were a few things where we thought it was probably luxury when first rented but there are parts that look a little tired now (for example, the loose floorboard which we slid and nearly fell over on more than once in the kitchen). That said, there's a lovely view of the sea from the main bedroom, and it is a lovely property.

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• Lisa - Verified booking

  A great apartment with a lovely harbour view, centrally located and within easy walking distance of shops (there is a Tesco Metro within a few minutes' walk), restaurants and the beach.

  It looked exactly as it does on the website and was very clean. We chose the apartment for accessibility issues. It was great to have the living space on one floor, a walk in shower and lift access. It was in a quiet location, despite being so close to the centre of the town. The apartment is well equipped but you do need to bring or buy things like dishwasher tablets and toilet rolls (as they supplied 2 of each for a weeks' stay). For the price we paid, I would expect for these to be included. Personally, I would prefer a more toned-down décor with practical furnishings and accessories. It's very blingy!!! The only real negative was the on-site parking...when they warn you that your car needs to be within certain dimensions, they mean it! Mine was slightly longer and it took me a few days to work out how to get in and out without too many problems! There is a free parking permit for another car park, but it was important for us to be able to park on-site.

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• Tammie - Verified booking

  I had a wonderfully peaceful stay in Monarch at the end of June.

  The previous reviews did not lie, the view over the harbour is absolutely fabulous and I enjoyed having a drink in the evening and a coffee in the morning on the balcony watching the harbour at work! The kitchen was well equipped and I very much appreciated the delicious welcome hamper! The bed was comfortable and the bedding just right for warm nights (with a huge bedspread addition if it's not so warm). The bathroom was spotless much like the rest of the apartment and common areas. The apartment is perfectly located in the harbour close enough to great places to eat and shop but just far enough away to be quiet at night (aside from the seagulls who never seemed to take a break!) With the beach a 5 minute walk around the corner you have everything you could need. I can't recommend Monarch enough as a fabulous place to stay in a wonderful town and am looking forward to getting back soon.

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