Eweleaze

3.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

4 Customer Review(s)

Elzbieta
May 2024

“Perfect away from it all holiday!”

Very peaceful and quiet, something what we were looking for. Close to the beach, which was nearly empty all the time. It is not a luxury cottage, so not for everyone. Good for dogs, but the garden is not fenced. The only thing we didn't find in the cottage was a dustpan. Beds very comfortable, I wish I knew what brand of mattress was in the bedroom. Yes - we would come back and yes - we would recommend

Very peaceful and quiet, something what we were looking for. Close to the beach, which was nearly empty all the time. It is not a luxury cottage, so not for everyone. Good for dogs, but the garden is not fenced. The only thing we didn't find in the cottage was a dustpan. Beds very comfortable, I wish I knew what brand of mattress was in the bedroom. Yes - we would come back and yes - we would recommend

- Elzbieta, May 2024
Dana May 2024

“We had a good week and spent most of it out and about.”

Finding eweleaze was not easy due to an error in the instructions the oversized number is 31 not 33. The accommodation is ok but the large number of extension leads for electrical appliances was concerning. Had we used the wood burner there was no guard around it making it dangerous if children are about. The area around the house is lovely and so quiet and the field down to the beach was perfect for our spaniel to run around in. All in all we enjoyed our holiday and revisited lots of places.

- Dana, May 2024
Christine September 2023

“The setting can’t be faulted, perfect for dog owners, such easy access to the beach with out touching the road.”

The clubhouse for a meal is lovely and also dog friendly, the fish and chips gorgeous, the only down side I found was the steps down from the double bedroom, if you are a bit unsteady on your feet they could present a challenge. A beautiful area and the accomodation suited our needs, loved the fig framing the entrance to the garage. Apart from the drive down from where I live I would certainly come again. So peaceful and quiet. Thankyou

- Christine, September 2023
Judith June 2023

“In the past we have found Sykes cottages to be of a high standard, so I'm not sure how this cottage made it on to your books.”

It is in a lovely location and has a nice sitting out area, but the property is in sore need of attention. Although just about clean enough, a lot of the furniture is grubby and rickety, particularly the dining chairs and the outside furniture. Fortunately we are both fairly lightweight. The cutlery and crockery are well past their best and there is a worrying old fashioned light switch just above the kitchen sink. A lot of the electric points are provided through use of extension leads. The entrance to the property through the untidy barn garage could be considered as quirky but old 3 piece suites lying around are never a pleasant sight. We didn't mind the very overgrown garden too much, but I think some people would object and the plants growing round the house walls obscured the view through the windows. There was no mention in the property details that I could see about the fact that visitors may need £1 coins to top up the meter. We didn't need to do this, but in cold weather I think it might be necessary. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom just about satisfactory. We don't think this property represented value for money and will think twice about using Sykes in the future.

- Judith, June 2023

Many thanks to Judith for this feedback. It has certainly made us think, as we have literally the only ever received positive comments about Eweleaze in the past. On reflection, many of the points made have been good prompts for us to improve on, and in almost every case we have done so or have plans to do so. (eg we have a large program of electric improvements booked in and have renewed or improved much of the inventory). We have entirely re-written the cottage description so that people understand the accommodation we are offering and its setting. We've reviewed and amended pricing structure and now feel confident we do offer good value. Look at the pictures; read the description and if they suit your needs then please do try a stay at Eweleaze. From Eweleaze owners. Property Owner

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Summary

Rural, coastal location, outstanding views of Chesil Beach & The Jurassic Coast, Secluded farm location accommodating 4 people
Single-storey; open-plan living space (~6.8m x ~2.5m) with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Wood-burning stove
Two bedrooms: 1 double (~4m x~2.4m), 1 twin (bunk-beds)
Bathroom (~2.2m x ~1.8m):- bath (1.48mm), shower over, basin, heated towel-rail and WC
Boot-room with washing-machine and storage
Electric storage heating system (included in rent)
Wood basket and starter pack for wood-burning stove included in rent (seasonal)
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
Smart TV, WiFi; selection of board-games, books & tourist information
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Garage parking for 1 car, additional outdoor parking on a first come basis, Ample further parking in the village
Nature garden with lawn / shrubs and decking with out-door furniture, Garden intentionally wild
Surrounded by mixture of wooded area, farm fields; market garden and fruit gardens; countryside
Beach ~500m (farm route) very short walk (less than 10 minutes); either through fields or by road
Bar / restaurant <400 meters / ~3 minutes walk
Abundant wild-life, Haven for bird-watchers
Ideal for dogs, and one well-behaved dog is welcome
Sorry, no smoking inside Eweleaze cottage
Steps leading down from double bedroom and from utility; take care.

The property

Eweleaze is a rustic two-bedroom holiday home; off the beaten track on Tamarisk Farm in the coastal village of West Bexington.

It is set amongst the farm’s fruit, flower and vegetable gardens, and just a few fields back from the world-famous Chesil Beach and Jurassic Coast.

There are views of the sea and across Lyme Bay.

You will see Golden Cap, the highest point of the English south coast, as well as the Jurassic Coast of West Dorset and Devon.

On a clear day you may see Start Point in Devon, around fifty miles across the Bay.

The main living space is full of windows, allowing great access to the views.

Weather and conditions permitting, a short walk across the fields will take you past a wildlife pond and West Bexington Nature Reserve, and on to the beach.

The beach is ~400m ‘as the crow flies’ from Eweleaze. Eweleaze is modestly proportioned and is built of local stone from the surrounding fields; it is a simple practical construction, blending into farm buildings and the environment.

The outside space benefits from a new decking-sitting area, and lawn with apple trees & other shrubs.

These merge into a wild-grown & wooded space and then the fields and farm beyond.

It is nestled within the farm and the countryside, and in preference to having a formal garden is intentionally left natural to encourage birds and other wildlife.

Inside, the main living space is a light, south-facing kitchen-dining-sitting area; the bathroom includes a child’s bath and electric shower.

The master bedroom has views from the double bed; with the second bedroom offering bunk beds and a single ‘chair-bed’ for flexibility.

There is a wood stove as well as electric heating.

The back door opens into a spacious garage; it’s not a typical garage, so make up your own mind up about this space (garage photos included); it is intended as a useful and flexible inside-outside space.

Next door is a small working barn in use by the fruit and vegetable garden.

As well as walks and wildlife, the village offers a bar / restaurant at ‘The Manor Hotel’ (~3 minutes’ walk) and if you keep walking towards the beach for a further ~3 minutes, you’ll find excellent dining at ‘The Club House’.

Check them online for offers and events (such as live music at The Club House).

Eweleaze is surrounded by countryside and is highly vegetated, merging into the wild, even close to the cottage.

This means that birds, mammals, amphibians and insects are all abundant; some of these may be keen to share your space.

Although architecturally modest, and simply furnished, what Eweleaze lacks in these terms, it makes up for in simple tastefulness, practicality, and from its outstanding location.

With the sea so close, the interest of the farm (find it on Facebook and Instagram for farm events in season) and so much outside space to explore, Eweleaze is ideal for families, couples, dog-owners and lovers of the outdoors and nature.

Many guests have returned year after year, and some have been visiting for decades.

We hope you like it if you decide to visit.

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About the location

WEST BEXINGTON

Abbotsbury 3 miles; Bridport 6 miles.

Lying next to the sea and Chesil Beach, equidistant between Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury, is the small village of West Bexington. This is a stunning area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as an area of Special Scientific Interest - pebbled Chesil Beach, which extends for 14 miles, from Burton Bradstock to the Portland peninsula, is part of the Jurassic Coast and now a World Heritage Site. Fishermen and walkers are well provided for, as a great variety of fish can be caught at any time of year, and the South West Coastal Path runs right alongside the beach. Only confident swimmers should attept to swim here, but Weymouth, offering lovely, gently shelving sands, is only a short drive away. There's lots to see and do within easy reach of the village. No journey to this area would be complete without a visit to picturesque Abbotsbury, 3 miles, with its Swannery, Tithe Barn and Sub Tropical Gardens, with Dorchester, Bridport, and Lyme Regis all within easy reach.

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West Bexington, Dorset (Ref. 1131774)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Perfect away from it all holiday!”

“We had a good week and spent most of it out and about.”

“The setting can’t be faulted, perfect for dog owners, such easy access to the beach with out touching the road.”

“In the past we have found Sykes cottages to be of a high standard, so I'm not sure how this cottage made it on to your books.”

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The property

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About the location

WEST BEXINGTON