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Octopus
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Beachcomb
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Wye Knot
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Purbeck Hill View
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Bayview Loft
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Grandview
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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 luxuryâexactly 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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Nigel - Verified booking
Overall our stay was fabulous.
We did have terrible trouble with the key safe outside No. 25. It just wouldn't open. We happened to speak to a neighbour on the groundfloor, who said he'd had the same problem. Eventually it did open, even though we hadn't done anything different. Also, the far end blind in the living room was stuck and wouldn't close. The cables in many of the blinds were twisted and sometimes difficult to open/close, although they all did eventually. I wonder if the installer could do a maintenance visit from time to time. We found the long sofa somewhat uncomfortable as it seemed to slope. We dealt with this by putting several cushions on top. Maybe it needs serious plumping up or refilling. Please don't let these comments take away from the fact that the apartment is fabulous and it is great that the owners act upon receiving feedback. We would really like to come back, but believe a five night stay may not be possible next year, according to the website - minimum booking is a week. Is this the case?
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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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Mrs Markham - Verified booking
This apartment was bigger than my house. Everything you could possibly need was included. Fully fitted kitchen with everything you could think of - home from home. Fantastic location. 5-10 minutes walk down to beach, which was dog friendly. There is a pub "The Crow's Nest" just a few metres away. Bus stop on both sides of road. We used the bus "Breezer 50" open top several times to go to Bournemouth via Studland chain ferry. Fare £3 each way. The views were spectacular. Lovely walk along promenade to shops, with plenty of places to eat and drink. We went of Swanage Steam Train to end of line, where there is a mine museum, very interesting, then got off at Corfe Castle. We also walked costal path to Dunstan Castle, quite steep in places and found an easier route back down. So many places to visit along this coast. Will definately be booking again. Thank you so much to Margaret and Clive for letting us know apartment was ready in morning. Such a wonderful holiday
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Mrs Velasco - Verified booking
We had a lovely holiday, the views from the flat are fantastic, the light in the flat and airiness is lovely. The bedrooms and living area are spacious. Parking in mid summer is not easy. The walk down to the beach is very steep, as are the hotel steps if you go that way. Having the use of a beach hut with two small children was a bonus as we didn’t have to lug all the buckets and spades, towels etc up and down each day. There is easy access to many visitor attractions like Corfe Castle 20 mins by car or steam train, walking paths, railway. supermarkets etc 20 min walk down hill, cab fare was £4.20 back. Lovely safe clean beach. Toilets are nearby, only about 3-4 mins away, ‘down the beach’ beach cafe was excellent and only a couple of minutes walk from the beach hut also ‘the cabin’ a few minutes walk in the opposite direction was excellent too.
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