Old Brewers Cottage | Brewers Quay Harbour | Nothe Fort | Dorset And Somerset

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

44 Customer Review(s)

Martin
August 2024

“We had cottage for 4days.”

Great location, homely and comfortable. Definitely recommend.

Great location, homely and comfortable. Definitely recommend.

- Martin, August 2024
Victoria July 2024

“Excellent cottage.”

Has everything you need. Beds really comfortable. Perfect location. Everything is close by but it is still nice and quiet

- Victoria, July 2024
Jennifer August 2023

“We had a lovely stay in the cottage, loved the location just a few things bit unhappy with, the front & back doors are very hard to lock but I found a way to lock them so was ok , the TV was unwatchable so didn't watch it all week, and the sofas had stains on and smelled of wet dog which was not very nice and lots of dog hair's left on them so had to keep brushing off of our clothes, and quite a bit of dog hair still on the carpet.”

But we would use your company again but chose a pet free property, even though we do own a dog of our own. We love Weymouth so we will be back thank you for our lovely holiday sad to be back home .

- Jennifer, August 2023
Brian July 2023

“Very clean cottage, was very well mentained, nice and very comfortable ,parking ...”

very clean cottage, was very well mentained, nice and very comfortable ,parking was the only problem but if you dont move the car while you are there no problem

- Brian, July 2023
June June 2023

“We had a wonderful stay at brewers cottage.”

Only downside was the front and back doors was very hard to lock. As a woman no way could I lock either door. The cottage was lovely and clean and very comfortable. Misty and Maggie had a fabulous time, we owners of the dogs did too.

- June, June 2023
Kevin June 2023

“We enjoyed the cottage very much and the we took our cats with us and they enjoyed it to,the only problem was with the front it would not lock every time,the parking was a little hit and miss but we new you had to park on the road,but we had a blue badge which made it easier.”

- Kevin, June 2023
Jacqui June 2023

“Lovely house great location.”

Couldn’t fault anything.

- Jacqui, June 2023
Kevin April 2023

“All good. Nice cumfy bed etc but sofas very uncumfy.”

Good location few mins walk to water/nothe gardens or harbour. Would hire again

- Kevin, April 2023
Julie September 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

Great location. The property was practical, efficient and pleasant and worked really well for us and our dog. I loved the little labels! Not a fan of artificial flowers though, but that's a personal thing - unecessary landfill down the line! So all good. I just wanted to mention a potential safety issue with the lower half of the large 1st floor bedroom window. It opens easily, low and wide, thereby dangerous for dogs or children. One could lock it closed but then there's no ventilation. Thank you Julie

- Julie, September 2022
Annette June 2022

“Excellent location.”

Close to local area. Was on a hill which may stop people who are disabled. But my husband uses a mobility scooter and managed well Would recommend

- Annette, June 2022
Barry April 2022

“Everything was great amenities were excellent close to the harbour did not have to walk very far to get to the town the house was excellent all amenities you wanted would definitely go there again thanks for your communication yours Barry.”

- Barry, April 2022
Jane April 2022

“We had the most wonderful stay.”

The location was perfect and the cottage beautiful. We loved the little quirky messages from the owner all around the cottage it was a really nice touch. Parking was easy and perfect if you have a dog as there is a beautiful walk up to The Nothe Fort all along the sea front. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.

- Jane, April 2022
Carol March 2022

“We were very apprehensive after reading some of the previous reviews.”

But we were pleasantly surprised. The lounge and all upstairs had been newly decorated and new carpets and a note from owners that the decorating was not completed yet. The cottage was spotlessly clean. Nice little gestures from owners a bottle of wine, biscuits and dog treats. The only issue we had was the sofas were very uncomfortable but everything else was lovely. The key safe needs replacing as the numbers have faded and too low down. And check in time was after 5pm which is a shame as you end up loosing a whole day. Especially as check out is by 10am.

- Carol, March 2022
Natalie February 2022

“I was worried about arriving at the cottage after reading some reviews about the house being dirty but I really didn’t need to at all.”

It was clean and doesn’t have a dog smell to it at all ( you can never be sure when booking somewhere which takes pets) the location was perfect as well. The house was lovely and comfy and had everything you should need for a break away. My only downside is the check in time, 5pm is later then I would of expected. While not the end of the world, it did feel like we lost a day. I have recommended to my friends and family and would go back!

- Natalie, February 2022
Christine October 2021

“Lovely comfortable clean cottage .”

The key box is low down making it difficult to use , the numbers are worn and not clear I had to kneel on the ground to see them . The only room that could be improved , the single bedroom a lovely large bright room , however there is plenty of room for a wardrobe - it doesn't have one. It had 3 draws , a few coat pegs on the wall and 2 plastic storage boxes under the mattress . There is no bedside table , there is a waste bin a bit lower than a bedside table but big enough I used it upside down beside the bed . There are only 2 old electric sockets in the room they are not in use . The radiator thermostat is stuck solid in the off position . We had to use the plunger to empty the water from the shower . I hope you find these comments useful . Apart from these issues we still had a wonderful holiday the car park ticket was a real bonus . Thank you .

- Christine, October 2021
Linda September 2021

“The old cottage was expensive for the week but we know it’s down to the high demand due to the COVID situation.”

It was comfortable & suited our needs.

- Linda, September 2021
Jerome September 2021

“After many happy stays in Dream Cottage properties, our stay in Old Brewers Cottage was really disappointing.”

We have come to expect and rely on the high standards that we have enjoyed on our recent holidays with our dog. The whole property was dirty and downstairs in particular, very smelly. The stairs and landing carpet is worn and smelly and the stench from the front room carpet, settees and cushions was disgusting. We tried putting our own blankets over the settees, so that we could sit there but even with this, we could not use the room due to the stench. Even after spraying air freshener, we were unable to use that room for the duration of our stay. The location of the property was great and clearly there has been effort made at some point to make it comfortable. What a shame that for a little more investment (new carpets, thorough cleaning of the kitchen and updating the shower, mold on walls etc) it would be a great place. The blinds in the front room were broken and bent as well as the back bedroom blind. The kitchen was dirty, washing up bowl appeared to be years old and worn. When taking a plate out of the cupboard, it was dirty and this generally reflected the whole kitchen. Food on and down the side of the cooker. Downstairs toilet seat dirty. On reading the reviews that other customers have left in the Guest book in the house, the carpet in the front room, in particular, has been mentioned several times, but nothing has been done - a real shame. Unfortunately, this has made us consider if the standard we have come to expect from Dream Cottages has been reduced as it was not reflected in the price we paid to stay in this property. It's a shame to have to write a negative review but it would be positive to see ours and other peoples comments (in the Guest book) being listened to and or the price actually reflecting the level of comfort available in this cottage. If Dream cottages are putting their name to this property, then surely there has to be a process whereby these issues are dealt with.

- Jerome, September 2021
Tracy August 2021

“Cottage is in an excellent location but in desperate need of some modernisation and general up keep….”

. not worth the money we paid for a week, stayed in 5 star accommodation in north Devon for much less.

- Tracy, August 2021
Cheryl August 2021

“Fantastic location but quite basic but practical but for the money we paid I think people will expect a higher specification.”

Some small improvements like new blinds (they were broken in the main bedroom and lounge), a clean carpet in the lounge, a stain free quilt in the main bedroom. The mirror in the main bedroom on the dressing table isn’t balanced so doesn’t work as a mirror. As I say just little things that we think should have been sorted before the peak season began. We did not use the washing machine and In the guest book people had complained about that. We love the area but would not return to that particular cottage as for £1600 for a week it is overpriced. We would use Sykes again for this area in the Hope that this was just a one off that had been overlooked.

- Cheryl, August 2021
Rebecca July 2021

“We greatly enjoyed our stay!”

A lovely location which was easy to drive out for day trips - and to also enjoy the harbour and beach.

- Rebecca, July 2021
Alan July 2021

“Cottage is in an excellent location, minutes walk from brewers quay”

- Alan, July 2021
Ian June 2021

“Relaxing week spent in the ideal location”

- Ian, June 2021
Gary June 2021

“A fantastic location & a great stay , however, sadly lacking in comfort, a previous review in the guest book back in 2019 suggested a new sofa was needed, it still absolutely is, the lounge reminded me of my daughter’s student house, very basic , carpet fraying in places and new sofa badly needed.”

The garden furniture was rusty and a chair was broken and the file in the cottage asks guests to wash the grills if bbq is used, the bbq looks like it’s held together by rust and was lying on its side on the patio. Although the cottage was really clean, there were a number of hairs on the quilts white duvet cover , so that promptly went in the washer and out onto the washing line. I do have photos to back this up . I understand that covid staycations has pushed prices up but at almost £1200 for a week at the beginning of June was excessive for the actual house

- Gary, June 2021

Thank you for your valuable feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay. The owner is having new sofa’s arriving on the 26th June and will be providing new garden furniture for guests to use. The BBQ will also be removed, and carpets will be replaced at the end of the season. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dorset again soon. Property Owner
David April 2021

“Having stayed at the cottage in October for approximately £75 per night we thought we would return for a three night stay in April, by which time the price had risen to c.”

£200 per night and £275 per night if we wanted to extend the stay by two more nights (to fill a bookings gap). Our choice of course to pay the £200 per night but disappointed to find no basics like salt, pepper, or anything like that that you really dont want to be having to do a shop for on your first day of your holiday. Also no wood for the fire (although when we phoned, the management company delivered some promptly). For that sort of rental we would expect a basic welcome pack, and certainly non-perishable things like salt and pepper. So while the cottage itself was lovely and well-situated, we felt it was let down by the lack of care as above which for that price should be standard. Dave and Sally Simon

- David, April 2021

Thankyou for your feedback. I am sorry there was no wood on your arrival, I am pleased we were able to provide it so promptly. Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID situation we are unable to leave any welcome pack or non-perishable food in the property. We look forward to welcoming back to Weymouth soon. Property Owner
Michael August 2020

“This is our second visit, absolutely love it, cant wait to return in the future/”

- Michael, August 2020
Abigail August 2020

“Great location and very comfortable cottage.”

Would stay here again and very easy to have our dogs there.

- Abigail, August 2020
S August 2020

“Could do with a new sofa in living room apart from that it was a very enjoyable stay and for sure will book again.”

- S, August 2020
Carolyne August 2020

“Such wonderful location def will come back x”

- Carolyne, August 2020
Simon July 2020

“Lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

We had a fantastic week. Thank you

- Simon, July 2020
Adrian October 2019

“Nope”

- Adrian, October 2019
Michael August 2019

“Our first holiday booked with you was due on the 5th july 2019, unfortunately our dog was took ill same morning we were due to travel, so we lost the holiday, we then re-booked brewrs cottage, and wow we loved it, i think it was in a much better area than the first booking, we loved every minute of it, brilliant location and a lovely property thankyou.”

- Michael, August 2019
Stephen May 2019

“Needs redecorating in small bedroom/bathroom, taps loose on bathroom sink, would be nice to have had dark curtains in bedrooms-- very light for sleeping ( personnel preference) good location for getting around weymouth.”

- Stephen, May 2019
Brenda March 2019

“Accommodation was amazing everything you need to enjoy your stay.”

Near all amenities, lovely walks, good pubs and shops for all your needs.

- Brenda, March 2019
Mrs Lesley Duffy Jun 2018

“Old Brewers cottage was a lovely place to stay.”

Very clean, tidy and well maintained. A great location too, within 5 mins of the harbour, Nothe and only a short walk to the beach. I'd definitely recommend this cottage to friends. Stayed June 2018

- Mrs Lesley Duffy, Jun 2018
Mrs Kirsty Kay Apr 2018

“Cottage was so comfortable and cosy, we loved it.”

It had everything we need. Great location, so close to great restaurants and pubs. Stayed April 2018

- Mrs Kirsty Kay, Apr 2018
Mr Peter Stockton May 2017

“The property was in excellent condition.”

It was clean and comfortable. We would recommend the property to others and would certainly like to visit again. Stayed May 2017

- Mr Peter Stockton, May 2017
Mr John Davis May 2017

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay at Old Brewers Cottage.”

We found it cozy, clean, well equipped and in a convenient location for everything that Weymouth has to offer. Stayed April 2017

- Mr John Davis, May 2017
Mr Mark Clews Feb 2017

“Just what my wife and I needed for our short break, lovely homely cottage and great location.”

Stayed January 2017

- Mr Mark Clews, Feb 2017
Miss Karen Steines Jan 2017

“Fantastic cottage Wonderful way to see in the New Year Great location!”

Stayed Jan 2017

- Miss Karen Steines, Jan 2017
Mr & Mrs Clapham Oct 2016

“Good location, for Nothe Fort and close to Newton's Cove and dog walking up on the green.”

Easy to walk to the Rodwell Trail also the harbour for shops and restaurants. Stayed September 2016

- Mr & Mrs Clapham, Oct 2016
Mrs Janette Barrett Jun 2016

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage.”

It was very well equips and very comfortable. Everything was provided for our comfort and enjoyment. We visited with our 3 small dogs and both the location and facilities made our holiday thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing. Sky and Internet were provided for any rainy days, we didn't have any, but this is an added nice touch - Stayed June 2016

- Mrs Janette Barrett, Jun 2016
Mrs Marley Jun 2016

“Booked this for my son and family they loved it especially as the could bring the family dog .”

Will go again - stayed June 2016

- Mrs Marley, Jun 2016
Miss Lisa Arthur May 2016

“Nice property for the money, comfortable and homley and in an excellent location.”

Will be looking to book again. Stayed April 2016

- Miss Lisa Arthur, May 2016
Mrs Julia Norris Oct 2015

“Great cottage in a great location.”

everything we needed was there and it was like a home from home. Stayed october 2015

- Mrs Julia Norris, Oct 2015

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with second child's size bed (3ft x 5ft 9)
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area with feature fire place
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Gas central heating, wood burning stove, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV, iPod dock, Wifi
Fuel, power and fuel for wood burning stove inc. in rent
bed linen and towels
Shed
Patio with furniture
Parking on road (subject to availability)
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, charge of £21 per pet per week Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 5 min
Beach 10 min.

The property

Old Brewers Cottage is a Victorian terraced cottage situated close to the Old Harbour in Weymouth. The beautiful Nothe Gardens and Newton’s Cove, a little beach area and promenade with stunning views, is virtually on the door step. The property is cosy, comfortable and perfect for couples or a small family looking for a holiday home close to the town centre yet still away from all hustle and bustle of the town. The property accepts two well-behaved dogs, so your furry friends can join you on holiday too.

Make sure to use the best of the property and use the BBQ stored in the shed in the patio area.

Unwind with a cold drink and enjoy a lazy afternoon in the sunshine or snuggle up in the sitting room with a book near the wood burning stove and drift off to sleep. Weymouth is full of activities for you to choose from.

Walk around Brewers Quay, with its alfresco restaurants, cafes and friendly pubs, perfect for lunches and dinners.

Pay a visit to Weymouth’s museum, Tudor House and little quirky shops with souvenirs to take home. Just beyond is the picturesque harbour with its colourful boats, traditional harbourside cottages, and more places to eat.

You can take a fishing boat trip on the quayside or a sightseeing tour along the Jurassic coast towards Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door or the Isle of Portland. You may choose not to use your car when staying at Old Brewers Cottage, but if you should choose to go further afield you'll find a whole host of attractions, activities and places to explore - from Abbotsbury Swannery to skiing at Warmwell, and the beautiful Kimmeridge bay and Chapman’s Pool are just along the coast. This property is a superb cottage for couples or small family to enjoy seaside holiday.

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About the location

BREWERS QUAY HARBOUR

Dorchester 8.7 miles; West Lulworth 15.8 miles

Brewers Quay is the old Victorian brewery situated at the heart of the harbour, in Weymouth, Dorset. Much of the grade II listed complex and surrounding brewery buildings date from the late 1800 early 1900’s and many have stones inlaid commemorating their construction year. This area is now a popular destination with many restaurants, café and bars, creating a vibrant culture, where you can relax with a drink and watch the world go by. Tucked away down the harbourside streets, you will find original Tudor harbour buildings, estimated to have been built in 1600 and well worth a visit, with a very interesting history to share. You will also find the Weymouth Museum, with some incredible exhibitions, and the harbour is also home to the lifting bridge, where you can watch the luxury yachts head out to sea, and then walk over the bridge to the town's winding streets of boutique shops and the seafront esplanade and beach. There is more to this seaside town than meets the eye; Brewers Quay is a much-loved holiday destination in Weymouth!

Note: small step down to the kitchen.
Note: Parking in a local council car park is available nearby subject to a fee.
Note: Nearest pay and display parking is at DT4 8UD the Nothe a few minutes walk.
Note: Bedroom 2, single bed with second child's single bed under (3' x 5’9).

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had cottage for 4days.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Very clean cottage, was very well mentained, nice and very comfortable ,parking ...”

“We had a wonderful stay at brewers cottage.”

“We enjoyed the cottage very much and the we took our cats with us and they enjoyed it to,the only problem was with the front it would not lock every time,the parking was a little hit and miss but we new you had to park on the road,but we had a blue badge which made it easier.”

“Lovely house great location.”

“All good. Nice cumfy bed etc but sofas very uncumfy.”

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

“Excellent location.”

“Everything was great amenities were excellent close to the harbour did not have to walk very far to get to the town the house was excellent all amenities you wanted would definitely go there again thanks for your communication yours Barry.”

“We had the most wonderful stay.”

“We were very apprehensive after reading some of the previous reviews.”

“I was worried about arriving at the cottage after reading some reviews about the house being dirty but I really didn’t need to at all.”

“Lovely comfortable clean cottage .”

“The old cottage was expensive for the week but we know it’s down to the high demand due to the COVID situation.”

“After many happy stays in Dream Cottage properties, our stay in Old Brewers Cottage was really disappointing.”

“Cottage is in an excellent location but in desperate need of some modernisation and general up keep….”

“Fantastic location but quite basic but practical but for the money we paid I think people will expect a higher specification.”

“We greatly enjoyed our stay!”

“Cottage is in an excellent location, minutes walk from brewers quay”

“Relaxing week spent in the ideal location”

“Having stayed at the cottage in October for approximately £75 per night we thought we would return for a three night stay in April, by which time the price had risen to c.”

“This is our second visit, absolutely love it, cant wait to return in the future/”

“Great location and very comfortable cottage.”

“Could do with a new sofa in living room apart from that it was a very enjoyable stay and for sure will book again.”

“Such wonderful location def will come back x”

“Lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

“Nope”

“Needs redecorating in small bedroom/bathroom, taps loose on bathroom sink, would be nice to have had dark curtains in bedrooms-- very light for sleeping ( personnel preference) good location for getting around weymouth.”

“Accommodation was amazing everything you need to enjoy your stay.”

“Old Brewers cottage was a lovely place to stay.”

“Cottage was so comfortable and cosy, we loved it.”

“The property was in excellent condition.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay at Old Brewers Cottage.”

“Just what my wife and I needed for our short break, lovely homely cottage and great location.”

“Fantastic cottage Wonderful way to see in the New Year Great location!”

“Good location, for Nothe Fort and close to Newton's Cove and dog walking up on the green.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage.”

“Booked this for my son and family they loved it especially as the could bring the family dog .”

“Nice property for the money, comfortable and homley and in an excellent location.”

“Great cottage in a great location.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

BREWERS QUAY HARBOUR