School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Bridport

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Andrew - Verified booking

  Gabrianne is a pleasant holiday let which we found to be spacious, clean and well equipped.

  Pretty much your standard holiday let we’d say. It’s well located for exploring the area and has a couple of decent pubs a short walk away. We only used the two double bedrooms one of which was of was of adequate size but the smaller one was a tighter squeeze. The beds were very comfortable. The twin beds and bunk beds were not used so can’t comment on them. We did note though that two of the rooms lacked adequate facilities for hanging clothes which would be a helpful improvement. The kitchen was fitted with modern units and appliances with plenty storage space for groceries. There was lots of cutlery, crockery and ovenware (although one or two oven trays could do with replacing as they were a bit tatty). A huge fridge and a separate small freezer (but perfectly adequate for most holiday needs we thought). The conservatory is a pleasant place and which we used in the main. Had the weather been cooler then the lounge would also have been a comfortable space. The dining room (open plan to the lounge) with a good sized table was also up to the job. There was plenty of information available about the local area and a good library of maps which we made use of. There’s also enough entertainment technology to suit most needs. The rear garden is a good size and private with open fields beyond. However, given Dorset is one of the prettiest parts of the country, it does lack some real TLC. It’s pretty much just a ‘clover’ lawn with a few bedraggled plants hither and thither. With just a little more care to make it a more attractive area it could be a huge asset to the property! It probably suits families with children or dog owners as it wouldn’t suffer too much damage though so maybe that’s the reason? We had a problem with the cold water supply to the bathrooms and previous occupiers had also commented on this. The water was literally just ‘dripping’ out of the upstairs taps when we arrived. Dream Cottages arranged for a plumber to attend, which he did, but in the meantime we discovered the cold water feed from the cold tank in the loft had been turned off. When turned on the cold water flow was sufficient and perfectly acceptable but it is not direct from the mains (as it is in the kitchen) and also not potable (only the kitchen is potable). We’d suggest this should be pointed out in the information file for the house. Overall, a good holiday let. Thank you.

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  Although the cottage itself was ok, it really does need some TLC.

  It is a victorion property so wasn't surprised by the steep staircase or downstairs bathroom. However it was the little things like the sofas are really worn along with the cushions all needing to be replaced. During these covid times the soft furnishings just seemed too used and I thought more of an effort should've been made to change these regularly. The cooker wasn't exactly clean either. There must've been a leak in the roof because there was a big water stain on the main bedroom ceiling (a little lick of paint would've made all the difference). But by far the worse thing was there was no mention of just how narrow the lane was to access the property. Its that tight that we had to pull in the side mirrors on our car to get up the lane, then there was the negotiating of the area to fit the car into the allocated space. If we had known this we would not have booked this property. To finish on a positive note the view from the main bedroom is gorgeous and Bridport is a wonderful town. West Bay is also just a couple of miles walk away.

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• Derek - Verified booking

  Whilst we all had an enjoyable stay at the property which catered for all of our adult family needs.

  However I would reiterate the complaint posted online by a previous user in August 2024 the property was not totally cleaned and the shower areas were grubby and dirty with evidence of black mould in the first floor shower area. Also i noted there was dust and dirt/grime adjacent washing machine on skirting and floor, in the main bedroom there was thick dust behind bedside cabinets which became evident whilst accessing the plug sockets. I raised the issue of cleanliness as posted by previous user a week prior to our visit and was assured this had been addressed and that special attention would be made prior to our visit to ensure it had been resolved. Clearly you have a problem with cleaning and management of your properties as this is the second time I have had occasion to complain of cleanliness, the first being when we visited Weymouth two years ago. I am unsure about future holiday bookings with Sykes or your associated companies.

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• Alexandra - Verified booking

  Just a couple of notes of feedback: we arrived with a tub of ice cream for the children and a bag of ice for drinks, all of which had to be wasted because there wasn’t a freezer, or even a freezer compartment in the fridge.

  It might be worth addressing that, or at least making it very clear in the notes that there is no freezer compartment, as you’d always expect one. A smaller point of feedback is that there are no mirrors (and not many plug points) in the bedrooms. Making it much clearer that the log burner is not for guest use might be useful too, as people booking in colder weather might specifically choose the property because it had one (we do that in colder months). Otherwise the property was great: super clean, well equipped, a nice layout, a fab enclosed garden for children and pets, and we were blown away by the location - you should make more mention of that on the particulars as being walking distance to a good beach, places to eat, a lovely gastropub, walks / fields, a park, a river for the children etc... we couldn’t have asked for more!

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• Philip - Verified booking

  The cottage has a view of the sea and the light of the town and West Bay from the top bedroom, which is big and comfortable.

  It has a nice garden at the front with an apple tree and a place to sit and that was lovely. There is also a pretty patio at the back. The selection of books and guides was super. The sofas comfortable and the kitchen functional and cosy. The cottage is set in the nicest part of Bridport, right up a narrow lane. We were there for Hatterday which is in the grounds of an old house with gardens nearby. There also a park up the hill, but we didn't have time to see it. The cottage is near the main street and the shops. I liked the decor and all the pictures, but it wasn't to the taste of everyone in our group. The oven could have done with cleaning and to make the cottage shine I would suggest a deeper clean between guests. We were very at home and had a relaxing time. .

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