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12 Guests
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6 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"Absolutely beautiful house for a family holiday, we had an amazing week, will definitely book again next year."
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"Family House was a very enjoyable stay for 11 of us."
Garden was great for the kids & plenty of space indoors for all. Had a great week seeing sights of Dorset & spending time together as a family. Recommend both house & area.
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"A great property for a family gathering."
Plenty of space for entertaining. Close to local supermarkets and a few minutes drive from lovely beaches, restaurants and entertainment. Great for young children. We had a 20 month old, 3 yr old and 9 yr old and they all loved the play area in the garden. Would definitely book again.
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"Great home for my whole family, we all enjoyed the stay."
Everyone enjoyed it. Only a few things, no decaf options of tea and coffee, and the Wi-Fi would drop out on the top floor when everyone else woke up and joined the Wi-Fi.
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"We’ve just had a lovely week in the Family House, the house is beautiful and provided us with everything we needed for a large family we had more than enough room to enjoy the property either together as a large family or separately when we needed that bit of space."
We picked up on a couple of things but in no way did this effect our stay it’s just more to make you aware, there are no bins in any of the bedrooms/bathrooms, there was one small bin in the main bathroom but that is the only one so we had to use carrier bags in the other bathrooms and bedrooms. The large bedroom on the top floor doesn’t have any mirror so when getting ready I was having to use the mirror downstairs next to the kitchen which wasn’t ideal. The house would benefit from having some plastic plates/cups our youngest child is two and I was having to give her juice in a glass. For the most part the house is clean, the bedrooms and bathrooms were all clean but the outside could do with a wipe down, the window and doorframes were covered in cobwebs and definitely hadn’t been cleaned in a while. Overall we really enjoyed our week away and the property is a lovely property to stay in.
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"Overall cleanliness could be better ie: under sofas , cupboards etc Downstairs loo needs a Towel Ring On day of arrival entering the property we found it unbearably hot assume the heating had been put on, didn’t help being so warm outside which was lovely for this time of year So overall we had a great time, lovely weather, house was amazing great for large family gatherings and in a good spot close to most amenities."
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"This property is ideal for a big family and has a lovely garden for the children to play in."
They especially enjoyed feeding the fish once a day. The living room, sun room and kitchen are large and lovely to use. The bathrooms are done to a very high standard. The property is a lovely property to stay but we experienced a few problems. We found the washing machine needs investigation as it leaves marks on clothes that you wash. We could not get the dishwasher to work as it had an error code. We could not find any instructions to identify what this code was, therefore we washed all our pots by hand. The instruction manual needs full instructions for all the appliances. The top floor bedroom was the master bedroom. There was nowhere to dry and style your hair. There are plenty of plugs but could not sit under the eaves banging my head. No mirror at all except in the bathroom. I had to sit in another bedroom with a very little mirror and dressing table. I feel there is room to improve the top floor bedroom with hair styling facilities. The slide needs replacing as it has a crack around the fixings. Overall we had a good time but these few problems were inconvenient.
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"Our extended family have used Sykes cottages/houses for many years now and enjoyed the high standard of quality homes/cottages and customer service throughout."
Particularly when we stayed at Baytree Lodge in Osmington which went above and beyond our expectations. However, we were somewhat disappointed with this particular house. On the whole the house itself was stunning. However, Just from personal preference the house would have been enjoyed more if there had been ensuite bathrooms, if it had a dryer as well as a washing machine; a larger table in the conservatory area as this was a preferred eating place to the lounge. From an overall perspective we were very disappointed with the fact we arrived on the Friday only to find all the outside wheelie bins full and overflowing. We later discovered the bin collection was not until Tuesday and even on that day, only one bin was emptied. This meant we had nowhere to put the rubbish and had to put it all in bags in the garage until we left, only for the next family to arrive and find the exact same issues we did. Although the WiFi was not working when we arrived this issue was dealt with quickly within 24 hours. Our expectations of cleanliness are very high and usually met however, the overall cleanliness of this house was poor as most rooms appeared dusty and the kitchen fridge, microwave and oven were (without exaggeration) filthy. My father and brother spent 2 hours cleaning down all of these areas before we could use them. Although the gentleman whom my sister in law complained to, on the phone did offer to send someone round to clean the house, it had already been done by then. We would still highly recommend the group and hence the high score of 9, as we still had an enjoyable holiday, and we have spent many years enjoying the quality homes that you normally provide. However, We just would not expect the poor level of cleanliness from this property and thus disappointed. This is the reason we only gave a 3 for this property.
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"Lovely holiday, lovely house in a great location with good facilities, had everything we need."
Some furniture needs to be replaced/updated (some tables and chairs) disappointed with the cleanliness of the property, high chair and travel cot absolutely filthy and also the downstairs mattress protector covered in stains.
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"My extended family of three generations just enjoyed a great week at the Family House ."
There was plenty of room for everyone; the beds were comfortable and facilities met all our needs . The grandchildren loved the garden and feeding the fish. There was plenty of parking and the road was quiet. We would definitely think about booking again as we love Weymouth for a family holiday . Dream Cottages we’re quick to deal with our inquiry about the cot.
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"The house was very suitable for us and we had a great time."
The children loved feeding the fish! We would like to tell you of some issues which we think should be addressed: The paving slabs to the top steps in the garden are loose and potentially dangerous. One of the double beds had broken slats and one has a broken central support, making these beds uncomfortable. There is a cracked floor tile in the kitchen. There was a shortage of cooking cutlery especially sharp knives and dishes for a house of this size.
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"We had a lovely stay in this very spacious house."
It felt like a home. We were staying with our two daughters, husbands, 2 three yr olds and a 11month baby and it met all our needs. The little boys loved feeding the fish daily. They happily played with the toys from the garage and playhouse in the garden. We would recommend this beautiful modern house to large family groups similar to ours. It was very convenient for beach, walks and shops. We also visited Monkey World and walked to the Sealife Centre, both were good value for money and the little boys loved the animals. We highly recommend this holiday let..
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"Really well presented house."
Plenty of off road parking (we had 3 cars easily on the drive) and loads on on road parking.
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"A perfect base with plenty of space for our three families."
The sofas were really comfortable and the house was lovely and warm. We were able to fit our 3 cars easily in the drive. A 15 minute stroll to the seafront from the house turning right from coming out the front door. Great location for amenities too.
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"Beautiful house tastefully decorated to a high standard with lots of room for the 11 of us."
Garden lovely even in November we were outside. It said parking for 2 cars but we got 4 cars on
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"All good with no problems hol went well."
Including location for beach and somehow the weather was great to
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"This is a very nice property and i would definately stay there again."
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"Great house, very comfortable, lovely enclosed garden."
Bedding and towels lovely. All rooms a good size. Conservatory lovely and sunny and lounge /dining room comfortable. Good location a short drive or a 30m + walk to the beach. Park and aquarium etc at the end of the road. The only negatives are: bedroom on the ground floor but no shower room so not suitable for those who cant climb the stairs the shower on the top floor ran cold despite the bath having hot water The kitchen didn't have enough items for a large party, eg no large saucepans, very few mugs, no large bowls for salad bowl etc - appeared to be set up for use by 4 people.
Thank you for your feedback. We have ensured that the kitchen is fully equipped for all your needs. Property Owner
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Summary
- Across three floors
- Six bedrooms: 1 x second-floor super-king-size with additional fold out bed, Juliet balcony and TV, 1 x first-floor king-size with additional pull out bed, 1 x first-floor double, 1 x first-floor triple room with TV, 1 x first-floor single and 1 x ground-floor double
- First-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, double basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Second-floor bathroom with jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room
- First-floor study
- Sunroom
- Central heating
- Range cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine cooler
- 3 x TV's, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Rear, multi-level enclosed garden with lawn, patio, furniture, children's play set and fenced pond
- Bike and board storage
- Highchair and travel cot available
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.9 miles
The property
Resting just outside the centre of Weymouth is this beautifully-appointed, three-storey, detached house, Family House.
With five bedrooms sleeping 10 guests, you'll find spacious living areas, stylish furnishings and nearby amenities for a memorable holiday along Dorset's renowned coast.
Park in the off-road parking space for two cars and step inside your home-from-home, where a well-equipped, contemporary kitchen awaits; rustle up hearty meals using the range cooker, whilst the dishwasher and washing machine do the dirty work for you.
Grab a bottle from the wine cooler and set the large table in the living/dining room to toast to your seaside retreat.
After a fun-filled day by the sea, sink into the plush corner sofa and snuggle up for a movie night in front of the TV, whilst the sun room is a bright and airy spot to socialise with your loved ones.
For guests seeking a quieter escape, retreat to the first-floor study to set up your laptop on the corner desk with plenty of work space.
Meanwhile, the rear, enclosed garden is perfect for children to play on the lawn and swing set, with a fenced pond and plenty of seating to catch the sunshine; cyclists and watersport enthusiasts will find storage space in the handy garage!
Family House offers two sleek bathrooms for guests to unwind with a hot bubble bath or shower, complete with heated towel rails, as well as two cloakrooms to quickly freshen up before heading out.
Settle down for the night in one of five well-appointed bedrooms with storage space for your belongings; the second-floor hosts a super-king-size zip/link with a day bed, TV and views across Weymouth from the Juliet balcony, and two doubles, a single and a triple room with a TV lie on the first floor.
Venture out into Weymouth for a variety of family-friendly activities; meet sea creatures at the town's SEA LIFE, pack your clubs for a game at Weymouth Golf Club, or simply relax along the sandy beach and sparkling shores.
The Isle of Portland is scattered with historic sites, ruins and sea views, whilst wildlife lovers have RSPB Lodmoor right on their doorstep.
Chesil Beach is a must-visit to marvel at the iconic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast; stop off at Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre to book boat trips and marvel at wildlife exhibitions!
For a variety of shops, eateries and attractions, the towns of Dorchester and Bridport are nearby to fuel up as you venture along Dorset's unforgettable coast.
For a holiday home you'll love returning to again and again, book your stay at Family House.
About the location
WEYMOUTH
Dorchester 7 miles; Bridport 17 miles.
The popular resort of Weymouth makes an outstanding year-round holiday destination, with a wide variety of attractions on offer, appealing to all tastes and ages. The glorious golden sandy beaches have excellent facilities for all kinds of watersports, whilst from the picturesque, bustling harbour you can take regular fishing trips. A short drive takes you to Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, linked to Weymouth by the dramatic Chesil Beach. Visit Dorchester, Thomas Hardy’s “Casterbridge”, only 7 miles away, or take a journey along the scenic coastal road and call in at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. Alternatively, just head down to West Bay - the views of the stunning Dorset Heritage Coastline are not to be missed!
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Please note: Guests will need to bring their own linen for the fold out beds and travel cot.