Southview Retreat | Weymouth | Dorset And Somerset

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
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

31 Customer Review(s)

Catherine
October 2024

“An excellent holiday cottage, very clean, cosy living room, a lovely big bathroom.”

Plenty of leaflets and maps explaining places of interest to visit, we went to Durdles Door, Portland Bill and a few other places. Will definately be booking to stay here again sometime. I know its nothing to do with owners or letting agency, it was probably previous guests but there was alot of dog mess left in the parking spaces to the rear of the property, I think if your allowed to take your dog you should clean up after it.

Plenty of leaflets and maps explaining places of interest to visit, we went to Durdles Door, Portland Bill and a few other places. Will definately be booking to stay here again sometime. I know its nothing to do with owners or letting agency, it was probably previous guests but there was alot of dog mess left in the parking spaces to the rear of the property, I think if your allowed to take your dog you should clean up after it.

- Catherine, October 2024
Patricia September 2024

“This was our 7th stay in Southview retreat and we will shortly be booking our 8th.”

- Patricia, September 2024
Tracey September 2024

“We had a lovely stay, very comfortable, warm and cosy and we had everything we needed.”

Parking space at the rear was a bonus. Would definitely recommend.

- Tracey, September 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is much appreciated . We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Southview Retreat, and we look forward to perhaps welcoming you again sometime. Property Owner
Keith August 2024

“Very nice, well equipped, good location,”

- Keith, August 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are very pleased to hear that everything was all to your liking for your stay in Weymouth. Please bear us in if you are holidaying this way in the future. Property Owner
Marilyn May 2024

“Firstly beautiful house very very clean decor very nice ,shower head would not stay up which was annoying and water pressure was really slow also in taps and bath worse,there were after marks on bed linen after washed smelt very clean but was marks ,The grass was not cut and there was no cushions on garden furniture which was advertised on booking, The was no shaver point to charge shaver,On arrival to park car around back gate there was loads of animal waste not sure if dog or cat smell not good.”

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- Marilyn, May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. The cat waste is something we are aware of and we regularly spray the area to deter cats. We visited at the weekend and could not find a problem with the showerhead. It has been tightened anyway. I’m sorry you had an issue with the bed linen, had you contacted the office they would have sorted it out straightway. Likewise they could have retrieved the garden cushions from the shed. They had not been put out yet as the weather had not been conducive to sitting in the garden. There were however garden scatter cushions in the cupboard. Unfortunately the water pressure is not something we can do anything about, having said that we have never had an issue with it. Thank you for bringing the grass to our attention, it should have been cut. It has now been done, and will be cut every week throughout the summer. Property Owner
Michael May 2024

“Every thing about the house was perfect.”

2 small comments,1 the grass was not cut,2,only one outside light worked..

- Michael, May 2024

Thank you for taking time to leave your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and I apologise that the grass was not cut before your visit. This has now been done, and will be cut each week throughout the summer. The lightbulb has also been replaced. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Property Owner
Patricia May 2024

“We have stayed here several times now and have grown to love the place.”

It’s a real home from home and is convenient, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect for exploring all the many attractions that Weymouth has to offer and parking is easy with a private parking area at the back of the house. The beach and town centre are within walking distance and there is a convenience store at the end of the road. We have already booked to return later in the year. Highly recommend this beautiful holiday home. It’s our favourite!

- Patricia, May 2024

Thank you for taking time to review Southview Retreat. We are so pleased that you continue to choose our home to holiday in. Property Owner
John August 2023

“Southview retreat is in a residential area of Weymouth, about a fifteen minute walk the centre.”

The property is nicely decorated and is clean on the surface with comfortable beds. However, there are certain things that need improvement I.e. the cooker hob is very temperamental to put it nicely! I know this has been mentioned before in reviews. We mostly ate out so it wasn’t too much of a problem for us, but it does need attention. Based on location we probably wouldn’t return to this property.

- John, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We (the owners) have taken a look at the hob and have found it to be in perfect working order. All we can think is that perhaps the instructions in the folder weren’t found which is unfortunate, we will ensure that the instructions are kept in the kitchen in future. Kind regards Property Owner
David August 2023

“Absolutely lovely property could not fault the decor and quality of everything in this lovely house.”

Ideal location only 15 minute walk to Weymouth town centre. Lovely little seating area outside to enjoy a cuppa in the early morning sunshine. Some great places to visit within a short drive Bridport and West Bay amongst our favourites.

- David, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Southview and perhaps we can welcome again in the future. Kind regards David & Clare Property Owner
Graham July 2023

“The property was very good and clean and suited us for all our needs.”

Not too far to walk down to the beach and a supermarket only a short drive Away. The only issue was the hob, had difficulty getting it to work. A good holiday house for us and our grandchildren. Would recommend.

- Graham, July 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and apologies for delay in responding. We (the owners) have taken a look at the hob and have found it to be in perfect working order. All we can think is that perhaps the instructions in the folder weren’t found which is unfortunate. We are so pleased you found everything else to your liking. Kind regards David & Clare Property Owner
Dave July 2023

“Great location, vey clean and modern.”

Only 15 mins walk into town or 5 mins bus from Abbotsbury road.

- Dave, July 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed staying at our holiday home Property Owner
Patricia April 2023

“We absolutely love Southview Retreat and have stayed there several times.”

We were disappointed to find that it was unavailable for our second holiday later in the year. We tried to change our holiday dates but weren’t able to, so we’ve had to book somewhere else. We’ll definitely be booking Southview retreat again next year though. It’s so clean and comfortable and the perfect spot to explore beautiful Weymouth from. Parking is easy and the town centre with its many attractions is just a five minute drive away, as is the beautiful seafront. Can’t wait to go back. Trish and co.

- Patricia, April 2023

So glad you enjoyed another stay at Southview Retreat. Thank you for your lovely review. Sorry that you haven’t been able to book in again later in the year but we hope to welcome you again soon. Property Owner
Lorraine April 2023

“We had an enjoyable holiday but found the house to be very dusty in places with a number of cobwebs also.”

House would benefit from a higher fence to the one side. We couldn’t let our dog out on his own because we feared he would get into the neighbours garden.

- Lorraine, April 2023

We are sad to hear that you found the house to be dusty. We take great pride in the cleanliness and you will see from previous reviews that that is often something commented on. It will be looked into. Property Owner
Patricia December 2022

“Southview Retreat is the best holiday home that we’ve ever stayed in, and we’ve stayed in a lot!”

It’s immaculately clean, really, really comfortable, it’s ideally placed to visit so many attractions in beautiful Weymouth and the surrounding areas, parking is easy and it’s very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. In fact it’s such a wonderful place that we’ve just returned from our 4th stay (last Friday) and have already booked our next holiday there in the spring. Thoroughly recommended. FANTASTIC!!!!!

- Patricia, December 2022
Christine September 2022

“Property good neighbour a bit of a DIY person so a bit loud at times ,but the ...”

Property good neighbour a bit of a DIY person so a bit loud at times ,but the owners can't help that ,wasn't really very impressed with the welcome pack had much better in other places ,but you could not fault how clean it was top marks to the cleaners

- Christine, September 2022
Sylvia September 2022

“The home was very clean and beautifully decorated throughout.”

The only problem I had was I found the bed a little uncomfortable and the duvet didnt fit its cover, this meant you were sleeping under the cover rather than the duvet. We had a few problems with the hob, a little reluctant to do as its told.

- Sylvia, September 2022
Frances September 2022

“We had an excellent stay, the house was in a great location, clean and really comfortable.”

Would definitely recommend for a stay

- Frances, September 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback. As the property owners we are very pleased to hear that everything was to your liking and that you had a comfortable stay at Southview Retreat. We look forward to perhaps welcoming you again one day. Property Owner
Patrick August 2022

“A lovely house, it has all the facilities you need like a home from home with some nice personal touches.”

The garden and furniture were perfect for an evening drink and breakfast. It’s a 20 min walk to the main beach, Asda was a 5min drive,but with a great Londis shop around the corner for the extra bits was a bonus. Off road parking is tight for 2 mid sized cars, but some spaces at times on the front, the only thing to look out for is the gravel off road parking area is used as the local cat tray ! not much you can do about it, but worth a quick scan of the area before venturing out especially with children. On the whole a fabulous comfortable reasonably priced place to stay and would highly recommend it for families and couples.

- Patrick, August 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your positive feedback. We fully appreciate your comments re the parking area. We have lined up a builder to concrete the area in the Autumn once the season finishes. Property Owner
Michael August 2022

“Lovely clean well furnished property in a great location.”

- Michael, August 2022

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide feedback. We really appreciate it and are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Southview Retreat. Property Owner
Patricia May 2022

“This property is one we always re-book.”

It’s absolutely immaculate and so comfortable! It’s also very handy for all the local attractions, and it’s just a few minutes drive to the beach and the town centre. It has easy private parking at the back and it’s also easy to park at the front of the house. We stayed last week, ( our third visit ) and we have already booked again for later this year. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property, it’s fab!

- Patricia, May 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback. We really appreciate it and are so happy that you enjoy your time at Southview Retreat, it is great that you have booked another visit to us and really hope that you like as much in December. Property Owner
Edward September 2021

“Good location.”

Excellent cleanliness, decor and levels of eqipment. Sunny rear garden with good patio furniture. Good parking. Found the seating at the rear of the lounge/diner rather cramped and too close to the chimney breast mounted television.

- Edward, September 2021
Lynne August 2021

“The house was really nice with some lovely personal touches but we did spend the whole week with no toilet seat”

- Lynne, August 2021
S J June 2021

“Need a child gate from Hall to kitchen so can keep dog in kitchen if wet, as there are no doors downstairs , furniture and carpets colour very light grey.”

Only had small dustbin could not separate recycle rubbish. Need a grab rail in shower.

- S J, June 2021
Carron May 2021

“We had a great time in Weymouth, even the weather was good.”

Southview Retreat was an ideal base for us, it was a bit of a hard walk into town for my 80 year old mam though due to the hills! The house was very much as described and everything we needed was there. The parking space at the back was particularly useful, as you couldn’t always get parked near the house in the street. We have a large car but it was fine once you got the knack of getting into and out of the space!

- Carron, May 2021
Andrew May 2021

“The parking area at the rear of the house is gravel and unfortunately the local cats use it as a loo.”

Might be a good idea to make a solid base to park on. Everything else about the property was perfect.

- Andrew, May 2021
Patricia April 2021

“It is a clean tidy house within walking distance of the quay”

- Patricia, April 2021
Patricia September 2020

“This house was immaculate.”

It was convenient to the beach and town centre and just round the corner from a huge Asda superstore. It was probably the cleanest house we’ve ever stayed in and was a perfect base for exploring Weymouth and the surrounding areas. We can thoroughly recommend Southview retreat and in fact already have done to several friends and relatives.

- Patricia, September 2020
Hannah September 2020

“We have a fantastic time on our holiday.”

The house was gorgeous, and so comfy with a great garden and parking is always a bonus. Like a home from home. Only 2 minor comments - sad there was no option to recycle (so we ended up taking ours home with us). And the curtains in the master bedroom were really thin - just a personal preference as I like a dark bedroom.

- Hannah, September 2020
Peter September 2020

“What a beautiful house to stay in.”

So comfortable and garden great for the dog as safe and enclosed. Close to everywhere but a bit of a trek back from beach as slightly uphill! Furnishings comfortable. Main bedroom very large but could do with a king size bed rather than a double (personal choice). We had great weather all week Not done this sort of holiday before but looking at future breaks now especially if we can take the dog with us.

- Peter, September 2020
Sarah August 2020

“We had a lovely mini break in Southview retreat.”

The location made it easy to walk into town but far enough to offer piece and quiet when in the house. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a busy couple of days and would come back. Thank you!

- Sarah, August 2020
Kevin September 2019

“It was a mini break to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday.”

- Kevin, September 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king size with TV, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility room
Living/dining room with electric fire.
Gas central heating and electric fire
Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD player and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car
Enclosed lawned garden and stone area with furniture
1 dog only at a charge of £21 per pet per week
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles and pub 0.5 miles.

The property

Southview Retreat is a delightful Victorian terraced house tucked away in a quiet residential street, in the heart of Weymouth, in Dorset.

Internally, the property has been completely modernised with quality furnishings and a light decor, giving the rooms a warm and homely feel throughout.

Step into the spacious open-plan sitting room with a large corner sofa to curl up on at the end of the day and catch up on all your favourite tv shows for the evening.

Gather around the dining table with your lovingly prepared home-cooked meals and enjoy some quality family time together discussing the day's events.

Walk through to the kitchen which has been fitted to a high standard, with contemporary white units and sleek worktops and plenty of preparation space so you can easily cook up a storm for the whole family.

Retire to one of the two bedrooms resting on the first floor, comprising of a king size and a twin with plenty of furniture to store your personal items.

The family bathroom provides an elegant bath and walk-in shower, so you can decide how best to prepare for your day.

Take a refreshing drink outside to the rear garden, where your pets and little ones can run freely in the enclosed space, whilst you soak up the sun from the patio furniture.

While you're in the area, take a walk towards the coastline, offering a lovely sandy beach for you to spend your afternoons relaxing on the golden sand or taking a cool dip in the clear waters.

Also a prime opportunity for getting involved with a variety of watersports, including sailing, fishing and surfing.

Your little ones will delight in visiting the Sea Life Centre to spot all the exotic underwater creatures, whilst the nearby Escape Tunnels also offers a thrill-seeking afternoon.

Weymouth rests halfway along the famous Jurassic Coastline and is the perfect location for those long coastal walks.

Use Southview Retreat as your base for exploring all the thriving town of Weymouth has to offer.

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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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Reviews & Ratings

“An excellent holiday cottage, very clean, cosy living room, a lovely big bathroom.”

“This was our 7th stay in Southview retreat and we will shortly be booking our 8th.”

“We had a lovely stay, very comfortable, warm and cosy and we had everything we needed.”

“Very nice, well equipped, good location,”

“Every thing about the house was perfect.”

“We have stayed here several times now and have grown to love the place.”

“Southview retreat is in a residential area of Weymouth, about a fifteen minute walk the centre.”

“Absolutely lovely property could not fault the decor and quality of everything in this lovely house.”

“The property was very good and clean and suited us for all our needs.”

“Great location, vey clean and modern.”

“We absolutely love Southview Retreat and have stayed there several times.”

“We had an enjoyable holiday but found the house to be very dusty in places with a number of cobwebs also.”

“Southview Retreat is the best holiday home that we’ve ever stayed in, and we’ve stayed in a lot!”

“Property good neighbour a bit of a DIY person so a bit loud at times ,but the ...”

“The home was very clean and beautifully decorated throughout.”

“We had an excellent stay, the house was in a great location, clean and really comfortable.”

“A lovely house, it has all the facilities you need like a home from home with some nice personal touches.”

“Lovely clean well furnished property in a great location.”

“This property is one we always re-book.”

“Good location.”

“The house was really nice with some lovely personal touches but we did spend the whole week with no toilet seat”

“Need a child gate from Hall to kitchen so can keep dog in kitchen if wet, as there are no doors downstairs , furniture and carpets colour very light grey.”

“We had a great time in Weymouth, even the weather was good.”

“The parking area at the rear of the house is gravel and unfortunately the local cats use it as a loo.”

“It is a clean tidy house within walking distance of the quay”

“This house was immaculate.”

“We have a fantastic time on our holiday.”

“What a beautiful house to stay in.”

“We had a lovely mini break in Southview retreat.”

“It was a mini break to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday.”

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The property

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About the location

WEYMOUTH