Villas In Dorset

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• David - Verified booking

  We mainly enjoyed our stay at ways forge.

  it was quirky and the property had been nicely restored in a rustic way. The cottage seemed smaller than the photos showed but was big enough for three people and a dog. The parking outside was perfectly suitable so not sure what previous reviewers were complaining about. Always reverse in makes it easier to drive out. There was no traffic noise at night, so earplugs are not needed. There is traffic during the day but its a village and so people need to go about their business. it was not an issue. The beds were lovely and comfortable, as were the pillows but the double bed kept making a loud cracking noise when you sat on it or moved. We think the bed slats might need looking at. The shower over the bath worked really well, always plenty of hot water from the immersion heater for three people. There were no wardrobes in the bedrooms but there were two small rails fitted in the double room with some hangers. Our main issue with the property is the outside space. It shows in the outdated photos the area is well maintained with a shepherds hut. The hut has been removed and we understand from a previous review that the owners are establishing a wildlife garden, which we have ourselves. It appears overgrown and unkempt which would make sitting at the table and chairs provided a little difficult. The downstairs had an issue with beetles around the front door and having to remove them each morning but we think this was due to the wildflowers growing outside. We think the photos of the outside should reflect the changes to give people an informed decision when booking. Overall, ways forge is still lovely and a good base for visting. we went to lulworth, weymouth, lyme regis, cerne abbas, poole, bournemouth and dorchester. It was only a shame the weather was not better. The thimble inn is one of the nicest pubs we have been in, for drinks and food and the staff are lovely. very busy at weekends but ok during the week but phone for a table. We enjoyed our stay in spite of these minor issues and would go back.

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  I booked the Beach Hut in Lyme Regis for myself and my 81yr old mother (who has some mobility issues) as it stated it had amazing sea views.

  Check in was pretty awkward as keys needed to be collected from a different location which was tricky to find despite a very detailed explanation from the owner. It also had little parking so took some time to collect the keys. The chalet itself was immaculately clean and very tastefully decorated and we really appreciated the welcome note, wine & flowers left by the owner. That said the sofa & armchair & hob are looking pretty tired and probably need to be replaced. A microwave would also have been a helpful addition to the kitchen. The view was the main reason for booking due to mums mobility issues and although they were spectacular if you looked left or right, it was really disappointing that the frontal view of the sea was blocked by the roof of the boat building school. The description did say the chalet was behind the school but ommited to explain that it blocked the view. Mum was very disappointed about this which made some of the week very tricky. Perhaps a more clear & honest picture of the view would be fair. There was a picnic bench outside for our use which again looked onto the roof of the boat school instead of sea views and was often occupied by the neighbouring guest who said he sat there to use the beach huts wi-fi. For the reasons given I believe the beach hut to be a quite overpriced. Cannot fault the area though. Lyme Regis was brilliant. Beautiful beach front, eateries & gardens.

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• Rosie - Verified booking

  Perfectly placed with everything close at hand.

  Lovely welcome pack and overall clean. We had a wonderful time. Grandchildren loved it!….However a few things need attention; there was various patches of black mould in shower around edges at the sealant. More importantly when using the shower the water did not drain away. Very slow and needs unblocking. My grandchildren had to stand in the dirty water coming back up from the drain during a ‘quick shower’ only. Needs sorting as could be a health issue. I did explain to the cleaner who said it’s a continuous problem because of drains on site that council need to sort. So needs sorting or at least use of a drain unblocker! Afterall we are paying for good useable facilities during our stay and could only have brief showers as risk of shower tray overflowing. The skirting board and wall by the doors behind the curtain in lounge/kitchen area showing signs of water damage with black staining and cracked paintwork . Furniture needs refreshing/updating ; tv unit and kitchen table look shabby with damage to tops. Right hand door to double doors on lounge area needs attention gets stuck and cannot be opened easily signs of rust on bottom of door. Other chalets nearby have been updated and do make this one stand out as needing refurb. Including smartening up outside. Once these areas are attended too will be perfect!

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• Mr Schmitt - Verified booking

  The spacious apartment is just a few steps from the beach and offers a well-equipped kitchen. It’s perfect for those who enjoy cooking their own meals. The bright windows facing the sea provide sunshine during breakfast (weather permitting). During peak season, it can be quite lively outside the apartment, even late at night. The bedroom is at the back, but unfortunately, you can hear a ventilation system when the window is open. Light sleepers might find this disturbing. We kept the bedroom window closed at night and ventilated through the living room. The apartment is ideally located for long walks, with everything you need within walking distance. You can enjoy the smart TV in the living room or the smaller TV in the bedroom. The bathroom is spacious and well-equipped with both a shower and a bathtub. Overall, the apartment is in good condition, though you can see signs of wear from previous guests. The washer-dryer and dishwasher are very convenient, although the dishwasher’s drying function was broken during our stay and couldn’t be fixed. It still washed well, and drying by hand wasn’t a big issue. We would love to come back.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  I have marked the property down simply on the basis of parking.

  When we arrived there was nowhere to park so I parked on the neighbour’s drive (no. 16) for a few minutes to unload our heavy cases and dog crate. The neighbour called down over his intercom to my wife demanding we move the car immediately. I ignored this but we were unable to park in Diments Garden during our stay and I was worried how I could load the car on departure. Luckily I was able to get a place on the very last morning so I avoided another confrontation- I was planning to park on the pavement outside no 16’s drive. During the week I didn’t see a single car on no 16s drive. If I owned Rooemakers Cottage I would see if he’d let people park on his drive for, say, 30 minutes for a reasonable sum. It would make a huge difference. We were able to park in Hospital Lane every day which wasn’t really a problem otherwise. Other minor points - my wife suggested a make up mirror would be good. Our granddaughter slept in the upstairs room on Sunday afternoon and my son thought the curtains were very thin so it was very light in the room. Otherwise everything was absolutely fine - clean and comfortable.

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