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The Hideaway

Portesham, Dorset (Ref. 1127855)

UK Lodge Breaks rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

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2 Customer Review(s)

  • Lynda

    “I have booked with Sykes for many years and never before been disappointed or given a negative review.”

    The directions to find this property were useless. It is described as a lodge on a farm but is really a static caravan. It stood on gravel at the end of a long drive, through a caravan & motorhome park (no mention of this from Sykes).We arrived in a storm to find that nothing was provided, not even milk to make a cup of tea. The owners had assumed that we only wanted to use one bedroom & only one bed was made up. The owner rectified this. The gas cooker ignition did not work so we were supplied ...

    The directions to find this property were useless. It is described as a lodge on a farm but is really a static caravan. It stood on gravel at the end of a long drive, through a caravan & motorhome park (no mention of this from Sykes).We arrived in a storm to find that nothing was provided, not even milk to make a cup of tea. The owners had assumed that we only wanted to use one bedroom & only one bed was made up. The owner rectified this. The gas cooker ignition did not work so we were supplied with a lighter. I didn't want to risk a naked flame on an unfamiliar gas oven so found instructions for the particular model on line. On the positive side it was clean (apart from heavily soiled and stained lounge carpets) and the lounge furniture and beds were quite comfortable & the bedding was clean. The kitchen was reasonably equipped. There were no instructions as to how to use anything in the accommodation; there was no information about the local area and what to do there. The living area was adequate & comfortable. The bedrooms were extremely difficult to use. Large double beds were stuffed into very small spaces with no room at all to move. Getting out of bed in the dark with only inches of space was dangerous & resulted in several bangs and bruises. They were very claustrophobic. The wardrobe sliding door did not close & the shower cubicle door was very difficult to use. The bathroom was tiny with very little space to move. We did not approach the owner. The whole place felt unfriendly with notices telling people not to go to the farmhouse but to text to make contact. I texted to tell her we were leaving early - it took her 15 hours to respond. I would not recommend this property, especially to older people. It was a very disappointing holiday and we returned home early. Certainly not what I have come to expect from Sykes over the years.

    - Lynda, July 2024

Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Three double bedrooms
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private, off-road parking
  • Decked area with furniture and lawned area with firepit and barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1.1 miles and pub 1.2 miles
  • Note: This property does not accept children under the age of 10
  • Note: Although this property has three bedrooms, they can only accept four guests with flexible sleeping arrangements
  • Please note: This property has a 4 night minimum stay.

The property

Boasting a fabulous location in the countryside, on the outskirts of Portesham, Dorset is The Hideaway.

The lodge is situated on a small farm and neighbours are mainly Fresian and Gurnesey cows.

This wonderful holiday lodge benefits from a welcoming, open-plan living space completed by three well-appointed bedrooms, a private decking and garden space with stunning views across the countryside and an unbeatable location close to the seaside town of Weymouth; the perfect setting for families or friends looking to explore all Dorset has to offer.

Step into the heart of your new home-from-home where you can unwind on the plush sofa in front of the Smart TV while the designated chef of the group gets acquainted with the fully-equipped kitchen.

Sample their culinary delights at the dining table or step out onto the private decking to indulge in an alfresco affair, alternatively you can fire up the barbecue and enjoy this while admiring the breath-taking countryside views.

When the evening draws to a close head back inside to wash off the day’s adventures in the shower room before sloping off to sleep in one of the three double bedrooms which provide flexible sleeping arrangements for your group of four!

Find some local amenities in the heart of Portesham where you can visit the local farm shop to pick up your essentials or enjoy a well-earned break from the kitchen with food at The Kings Arms.

The West Dorset Heritage Coast is easily accessible from your setting at The Hideaway, take a short drive and reach the iconic, stoney shores of Chesil Beach where you can enjoy leisurely strolls in the sea air while marvelling at the sea views.

Stop off in the seaside town of Weymouth which houses a myriad of fun-filled attractions, tour Lodmoor Country Park, learn about the ocean at the SEA LIFE centre, amble through the waterside Nothe Gardens and visit Nothe Fort or spend sunny days whiling away the day on the glorious, golden shores of Weymouth Beach.

Explore all the Jurassic Coast has to offer from The Hideaway!

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

PORTESHAM

Weymouth 8 miles;Dorchester 8 miles

Portesham is a beautiful West Dorset village, superbly located for access to the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast, South West Coastal Path and South Dorset Ridgeway, in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only a short drive from Weymouth, Dorchester or Bridport. The village is surrounded by glorious countryside, with direct access to public footpaths including the south west coastal path. There is an excellent local pub serving good food and real ales, and a village farm store. A great base for touring, there is plenty to see and do within a short drive of this picturesque area, including Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens. Take a walk up to St Catherine’s Chapel and experience the fantastic views over Chesil beach. The bustling market town of Dorchester is just 8 miles away, with its array of interesting shops, restaurants and museums. Within easy reach is the family friendly seaside resort of Weymouth and the Jurassic coast, and also dramatic Portland, venue for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. With Bournemouth and Poole only 40 minutes away, this is altogether a super holiday destination at any time of the year.

Please note: This property has a 4 night minimum stay.
Note: This property does not accept children under the age of 10.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas