Admiral's Retreat

66 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely property, great location, short walk to harbour and town."

  Apartment is ideal for a couple, very spacious and comfortable. The squirrels and birds come to visit on the patio. Great view of Portland from patio.

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Sep 2024

• "Had a few issues and reported them to Dream cottages as their office was nearby."

  Issue with ants, some attention to detail needed but an ideally placed holiday home and the weather definitely made the holiday. The old harbour is lovely and generally Weymouth a friendly place

  Reviewed by Melanie4.1★Jun 2024

• "Admirals Retreat is a lovely property and is ideally located for all amenities in Weymouth and surrounding areas."

  We feel the cleaning needs to be improved considerably and that the property requires a thorough deep clean to include the oven and windows! The sofas were very tired looking and saggy were most uncomfortable and definitely need to be replaced.

  Reviewed by Jean3.4★Jun 2024

• "Really enjoyed the stay, very close to the old harbour which was great."

  I would give 4.5 stars if I could. Things I would change, it could do with a deep clean as there were quite a few cobwebs on light fittings and lots of dust under the sofa's. The sofa's could do with being changed as they were very soft and dipped so quite uncomfortable. We were only provided with one flimsy toilet roll so had to buy our own. Could do with some baking trays, kitchen roll and a kitchen hand towel as was only provided with one tea towel/drying up towel. Parking was good to have but quite tight if you have a medium sized/plus car. Just a bit more attention to detail would be a 5 star rating.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.1★May 2024

• "Spacious comfortable apartment with the exception of the sofas which are old and saggy and definitely need replacement."

  Very conveniently situated, just a short walk from the harbourside, town and some nice walks. It also comes with the all important parking space, very necessary as Weymouth parking charges are astronomical!

  Reviewed by Mandy4.1★Apr 2024

• "OK - parking a bit tight for medium sized vehicles."

  Reviewed by John Charles3.8★Apr 2024

• "Great location, very quiet area."

  Although the dishwasher did break, it was remedied straightaway which is great customer service. Admirals Retreat well soundproofed, we couldn't hear any of the neighbours. It's extremely comfortable, perfect for a quiet holiday.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Nov 2023

• "Location was excellent - close to the harbour and the nightlife."

  Only drawback was the access to town was via a very steep hill which was not stated. We are approaching 80 years with the wife suffering from arthritis. Other than that a very enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2023

• "Admirals Retreat was a lovely apartment in a great location."

  It was an ideal size and we had everything we needed. However, the bed was most uncomfortable and I'm afraid that this spoilt our stay as we could not get a good nights sleep. One side of the mattress dipped / sloped to the outer edge - near to the window. I am not sure what has happened to it (as most old beds tend to dip in the middle) but you have to be careful you don't fall out of bed! My husband and I both tried it and both nearly fell out. So uncomfortable and such a shame as otherwise it would be a great apartment.

  Reviewed by John3.4★Jun 2023

• "Fabulous place to stay near relaxing places to walk to with lovely views."

  Thanks will be back again.

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★May 2023

• "Lovely flat in a quiet location within walking distance of restaurants, places to visit and the coastal path."

  Loved waking up to birdsong. Ditch the car and enjoy Weymouth including Nothe Fort or have a drive over to Portland for the castle and the lighthouse. Designated parking space a bonus.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely apartment everything you needed"

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Apr 2023

• "Very nice apartment in a great location."

  We were very pleased and had a great holiday. I hope you found your property near and tidy after we left.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Apr 2023

• "The accommodation was very clean, modern and comfortable."

  Initially, there was a problem with the heating system, but that was very quickly sorted out with Dream Cottages. The only minor criticism is that we needed more than 2 dishwasher tablets and the crockery was limited, especially for use in the microwave.

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★Mar 2023

• "Clean on the surface but lots of built up dust on areas ie: skirting, under sofa and bed, the large pile rug was full of hair, feathers and fluff, the feathers constantly coming out of cushions."

  We could not open the french doors in lounge as there’s a notice on them advising not to, would have been a huge problem in summer months. The grill glass door full of dust in between, needs a good clean.

  Reviewed by Jen3.4★Feb 2023

• "Brilliant location for exploring coastal walks around Weymouth Bay to Portland."

  Access to town with all its restaurants, pubs and shops. Flat is clean comfortable and warm with lovely views across to Portland. Great any time of year?

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Nov 2022

• "Clean & tidy apartment with everything we needed."

  One small niggle - Feathers were coming out of the scatter cushions on sofa. Parking space was a little tight, but it was nice to have off road parking. Short walk to the harbour & into Weymouth town centre. All in all we would stay there again.

  Reviewed by Liz4.7★Oct 2022

• "Beautiful flat in excellent position for Weymouth facilities."

  View across garden to Portland and Chesil Beach lovely to wake up to. Only one minor. gripe I struggled with the key press. Hard to see numbers, quite high up and I had to move dustbin to be able to reach. However lovely flat, great holiday and I am sure I will be back.

  Reviewed by Rona5.0★Sep 2022

• "What more can we say, we booked it again when we were there this year for next year."

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Sep 2022

• "We very much enjoyed the location of the apartment."

  Very disappointed in the 3 small sachets of milk which was left for us. We arrived at midnight and could have done with a bit more being left for us. Must also say that the kettle needs a good clean or replacing. Apart from that we really enjoyed our stay

  Reviewed by Joan4.4★Jun 2022

• "Great quiet location, spotlessly clean will book for next year."

  Only gripe was finding the box with the key. it took me some time to get the key as it was not particularly easy to locate.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2022

• "Great property, perfect location very clean and tidy a big thumbs up"

  Reviewed by Robert Bruce5.0★May 2022

• "Great property, ideal location for nothe gardens and harbour area."

  All in all wonderful.

  Reviewed by Stan5.0★May 2022

• "Very nice place in a gated area but no fob to open the gate had to key in the code everytime to get in and the parking area is very tight, the property is very modern and clean with a shared garden but there are no blinds so people can see in."

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Apr 2022

• "Absolutely perfect for the two of us."

  Property exactly as described, my husband thought your pictures didn't do it justice. Great location, lovely and quiet.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Mar 2022

• "It was lovely we liked the area by Nothe Gardens and we could see the sea and over to Portland."

  It was lovely for walking down to Weymouth harbour.

  Reviewed by Wendy4.7★Mar 2022

• "Its a beautiful spot and Admirals Retreat had everything you could need for a lovely holiday, everything is to a high standard, which is why we choose to go with Sykes cottages again for this holiday."

  And will be looking to book with tgem again for our next holiday.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2022

• "A well presented apartment with up to date facilities including contemporary smart TV !"

  Excellent and comfortable heating. Easy access to town of Weymouth and coastal walks. Loo flush was a bit temperamental!

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely Flat, also convinient for the town"

  Reviewed by David4.4★Oct 2021

• "Lovely apartment, great location, just right for a couple."

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Oct 2021

• "As we have stayed here before, we knew what to expect."

  It’s a fabulous flat in a great location and we couldn’t recommend it more

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Sep 2021

• "We feel that the apartment needs refurbishing for what we pay, it is the same as it was when We first went to it 10 years ago, and it really is a shame because we love it."

  Reviewed by Ian4.1★Aug 2021

• "The apartment is spacious, airy, very clean and quiet."

  Furnished and equipped to show room standard. The only disappointment was lack of all-weather patio chairs and standard, old (judging by the remote) smallish size TV. The Smart TV set with BBC I player etc. would enhance the experience, as the weather was not great during our stay. The apartment is facing south east and it would be so pleasant to use the patio, if chairs were provided, as they are indeed for the apartment next door. The location is fantastic, but approach on foot is uphill all the way from the Old Harbour, about 10 min walking. Saying that I have seen people in the wheelchairs powering up the hill to the Nothe Fort… The maintenance below standard. 5 light bulbs in various light fittings did not work.

  Reviewed by Diana4.4★Jul 2021

• "Been to this property several times always good clean and tidy great location ..."

  Been to this property several times always good clean and tidy great location weymouth is one of the best locations in England

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Jun 2021

• "Overall we thought the holiday was excellent and would be happy to return for another holiday."

  The location is close to everything that Weymouth has to offer but in a nice quiet location 5 min from Harbour. We thought the apartment was a perfect size for us , cleaned nicely and well equipped. The information provide for directions and access arrangements were excellent. These are areas that could be improved and would have allowed me to give a 5 star rating. The long pile carpet in the lounge I don’t think is suitable it holds dirt and is difficult to clean.either the vacuum cleaner or the carpet had a nasty smell when we hovered it. The back of bathroom door bottom half is dirty and the corners in the bathroom a bit grubby The bed seemed to be comfortable but after a while it sagged to the outside. We had a good holiday and would be happy to return and recommend to friends.

  Reviewed by Charles3.8★May 2021

• "Admirals Retreat is a brilliant location."

  Ideal for coastal walks and trips into town! The accommodation is cosy, warm and comfortable with plent of space in the kitchen and bedroom wardrobes/ cupboards. The views across to Portland are expansive - great sunrises. We arrived as Boris was announcing lockdown .2, and stayed to enjoy our week, weather was dry and sunny! Great autumn break.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Oct 2020

• "The only thing that would of improved it for us on a personal note being 60 plus would of being able to have a bench outside the lounge door to sit outside."

  Noticed our neighbours had them and thought a nice touch that property was also a Sykes has our friends had it last year.

  Reviewed by Jean4.7★Oct 2020

• "Great holiday apartment, lovely location have stayed on a few occasions."

  Parking is a bit tricky when car park is full.

  Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Oct 2020

• "My only criticism of the beautiful apartment, was I feel there should be maybe a voile in the bedroom window to afford a little privacy as you share the outside space with another apartment."

  Other than that, it was very spacious and well equipped .

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2020

• "All that glitters is not Gold."

  First impressions were very good but faded over the week. Kitchen cupboard facias are lifting off and soft furnishings are showing signs of wear. The car parking is a joke and unless you have a very small car trying to manoeuvre to park is difficult. Positive is that apartment is well located for access to the old port.

  Reviewed by Barrie2.5★Jul 2020

• "Shared garden was more a shared mountain parking very tight when got the car into the space I had great difficulty getting out of the car."

  Reviewed by Robert3.4★Jul 2020

• "Very comfortable and spacious apartment Great response from staff for minor ..."

  Very comfortable and spacious apartment Great response from staff for minor plumbing issue sorted immediately Great service

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Feb 2020

• "Lovely apartment for two in a great location."

  Reviewed by Jeanette4.7★Oct 2019

• "A few cobwebs here and there and a strange smell on entering the apartment, a bit like stale perfume."

  Great location though.

  Reviewed by Janet3.4★Sep 2019

• "It's a fair walk to the beach, but is quiet and secure."

  Think the two settees are ready for replacing as both very soft with little support and hard to get out of. The mattress too was too soft and bouncy with little lumber support.Disappointed that with the money it cost we had to buy toilet rolls and use the same towels for the entire week.We have made enquiries about next years availability and are really disappointed that the cost for a week has shot up by £164.And it is no longer possible to book in the local office but through the office in Chester who I have to say didn't give us the promised call back.So unfortunately after several years dealing with Dream Cottages we and our extended family will be making alternative arrangements for future visits to Weymouth.Thanks go to the Weymouth office staff for their efficient help in the past.

  Reviewed by John2.8★Aug 2019

• "Good location , spacious property and great views of Portland and Newton's Cove."

  Not suitable for persons who have restricted mobility. One downfall was the large groups of youths who congregate in the public gardens along Newton's cove, lots of screaming and shouting relating to alcohol and drug misuse.

  Reviewed by Shane4.1★Jul 2019

• "No privacy in bedroom unless you drew curtains and put light on during the day ..."

  No privacy in bedroom unless you drew curtains and put light on during the day not enough decent crockery cutlery in cuboard on top shelf difficult to reach bathroom cabinet coming off wall settee had smell scatter cushions pass sell by date

  Reviewed by Greg1.9★Jun 2019

• "The apartment was lovely but the bedroom window looked out on a shared grassy area, so strangers could have looked in."

  The main draw back was that the parking space was extremely tight; I was lucky that no-one was using the next space but if they had I would have struggled to get in and out.

  Thank you for all your lovely comments about Admiral’s Retreat. I’m glad you’re enjoying my holiday apartment as much as I do. One comment was that the garden is immediately in front of the bedroom window and people could look in. The garden is only shared by Admiral’s Retreat and the apartment next door’ Can I suggest closing the curtains if privacy is required in the bedroom. The parking space is small but unfortunately it is allocated parking and nothing can be done about changing the space. I am in the process of changing the heating controls to something more user friendly. Wishing you all a happy holiday. Kind Regards, The Owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sheila3.8★Apr 2019

• "A very nice apartment but needs some attention."

  The TV is old and not up to standard as it does not have streaming nor IPlayer , itv hub, ability to record directly etc. It is expected now and should be addressed immediately. Dream Cottages were very good and provided replacent towels as those provided were like sandpaper, along with a casserole dish, our thanks to them. The heating controls were incomprehensible too. But it was a nice place to stay and we would return.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Mar 2019

• "The apartment was very comfortable, and the location was lovely, but the lack of control of the heating and temperature was an issue."

  The heating didn't come on in the morning and when it did come on at lunchtime, there was no way to control the temperature - it got too hot in the evening. This needs rectifying. Otherwise, very happy. I think you should pass this feedback to the owner.

  Reviewed by Karl4.4★Mar 2019

• "Great accommodation, ideally situated, glorious weather ideal for coastal walks - lovely restaurants in Hope Square !"

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Feb 2019

• "This is the second time we have visited Admirals Retreat and it never lets us down."

  It's a beautiful apartment in the perfect location.

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Nov 2018

• "Beautiful clean modern appointment, in an excellent location, close to Weymouth town centre."

  Will definitely book to go again. Stayed July 2018.

  Mrs Susan CarlessAug 2018

• "A lovely place to stay, so quiet and peaceful and only 5 minutes walk from the harbour."

  Stayed June 2018

  Mr Raymond WalkerJun 2018

• "Beautiful modern apartment with fab views over Newtons Cove and Portland."

  The apartment was stylish and immaculate and had everything we could have possibly needed and was ideally situated close to the harbour area of Weymouth. Can't wait to return next year. Stayed March 2018

  Ms Lynne SmithApr 2018

• "Dream Cottages are our preferred choice for holiday accommodation, Staff are fantastic and so helpful."

  Stayed August 2017

  Mr Darryl ParkinsonSep 2017

• "Very impressed with the properly in every way - stayed July 2017"

  Mrs Susan CarlessAug 2017

• "Great flat, very welcoming warm and comfortable excellent wifi wonderful views over towards Portland ideal location for town of Weymouth."

  Stayed January 2017

  Mr Alan CarrollJan 2017

• "We had a lovely week in this well located property which was finished to a high standard."

  Excellent views over "The Bill" from the lounge and property had easy access to the town and great coastal walks to round it off. Everything we needed. Thanks. Stayed November 2016

  Mr Paul DickersonNov 2016

• "An excellent property in an excellent location."

  Will definitely recommend to friends and family and will stay again. Stayed November 2016

  Mr Michael BakerNov 2016

• "A very comfortable modern apartment in a great position for very easy walking access to town."

  In a quiet "out of town", position, but only 5 minutes walk to town, where there are many excellent eating and drinking places. My personal favourite being the Handmade Pie and Ale House, but this takes 20 minutes to walk to because it's at the other side of the town from the apartment - stayed October 2016

  Mr Graham TeeceNov 2016

• "Comfortable, well equipped, love the wifi, with great view over to Portland and great location for exploring Weymouth and coastal walks."

  Ideally situated for bars restaurants and other eateries! Stayed April 2016

  Mr Alan CarrollMay 2016

• "The property is comfortable, warm, and well appointed."

  The situation and outlook stunning Information and access information excellent Service from DC replacing bulb, prompt and courteous. Stayed January 2016

  Mr Alan CarrollJan 2016

• "This is the second time we have stayed in this property, Stayed September 2015 the first time was last year."

  We really like the area and have booked with Dream cottages for many years, we have always been very satisfied with all our holidays. We hope to return again next year. Stayed September 2015

  Mrs Julia HortonSep 2015

• "Great location walking distance to town beach harbour park and good food and ..."

  Great location walking distance to town beach harbour park and good food and drinking places in fact just about everything you could ask for on a holiday hope to book again soon love weymouth and dorset extreamly nice property

  Mrs GrahamJul 2015

• "Excellent apartment in a good location, prompt service from yourselves whenever any issues arise."

  Highly recommended.

  Mrs SevernJun 2015

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