Amaranta

28 Customer Reviews

• "Great property in a great location."

  Walking distance to the harbour then a little further the beach. Property is well furnished and well decorated. The garden is kept nice too even With the super steep steps. Main mattress could do with being replaced as you can feel the springs. Other than that super well equipped property. Would definitely visit again.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★May 2026

• "All good with the property but the parking in the designated space was a bit of a problem when the car park was full."

  Then it was an up hill and steps walk to the house which is not the easiest with all your luggage when your getting on. The property was clean and tidy with everything working and we had a good time.

  Reviewed by Caroline4.0★May 2026

• "A beautiful house in a beuatiful location!"

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  Reviewed by Eddy5.0★May 2026

• "We had a relaxing comfortable break in the property and the location is perfect to walk to the harbour and into the town and beach."

  We felt that the property could do with a refresh of paint on the walls and woodwork as looking a touch grubby in areas and whilst all crockery and utensils were very clean the flooring especially behind doors and in corners on the floor could do with a good cleaning more so on the kitchen floor around edges. The Kitchen cupboards above kettle and toaster the plastic coating is coming off them so this property is lacking attention to detail. Beds were comfortable and we slept well on them. Parking is very tight as the space is up against a brick wall so passengers had to get out of the car so I could put it in the allocated space every time. Overall, ideal location BUT prooerty needs some TLC and improved cleaning.

  Reviewed by Deborah3.0★May 2026

• "Very nice place we enjoyed it"

  Reviewed by John2.0★Aug 2025

• "The property was in a great location with a nice garden setup, although the upper garden needed a tidy."

  The house itself was spacious with good-sized rooms, but unfortunately a number of details let it down. We noticed bodily fluids on picture frames and windows, broken outdoor furniture left strewn across the floor, and a crack in the bedframe. The shower was dirty and mouldy, the shower head was clogged with limescale, and the bathroom window lock was broken. The bin was damaged and being held shut by a pebble, and the patio door step was hanging off. Given that we were requested to remove the bed linen, place towels in a specific area, put washing up away, and follow other departure instructions, we expected to arrive to a property that reflected the standards you would associate with a professional holiday let. When guests are asked to meet these requirements — which align with what I would expect from companies like Dreams or Sykes Cottages in their policies and values — it feels only fair that the property itself is maintained and presented to a high standard in return. Overall, the house felt like it needed a proper deep clean and some maintenance. With extra care and attention, it could be a really great stay, but as it stands it fell below expectations.

  Reviewed by Gemma3.0★Aug 2025

• "When we entered the property the lamp in the bedroom was broken the shower was ..."

  When we entered the property the lamp in the bedroom was broken the shower was not very good at all there was a leak from the bath so water on the bathroom floor you couldn't have anything to eat in the garden area because we had chairs to sit on but no table it was broken and left by the back gate but although very minor problems we had a really good holiday

  Reviewed by Sydney5.0★Jun 2025

• "Super comfortable and all you could possibly need in this spacious property."

  Allocated parking a bonus. Close to lots of green space and coastal walks for the dog.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2025

• "Only comment is the patio door and frame needs attention and table in kitchen ..."

  Only comment is the patio door and frame needs attention and table in kitchen seems too big But this house is absolutely beautiful home from home Everything there you need We want to return next year

  Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely house in good location."

  Welcome pack a nice touch. Patio door is difficult to open and close and lifted off the runner a couple of times. Vacuum also difficult to use as the floor level setting was stuck and had to drag it in one direction along the floor so gave up. Shame about 1st floor garden being overgrown even if it is out of use. There are some lovely plants and flowers in there but just looked a mess with some of the weeds overhanging the ground floor patio.

  Reviewed by Claire4.0★Aug 2024

• "Fantastic location and great accommodation."

  Parking space was a huge bonus

  Reviewed by Lawrence5.0★Jul 2024

• "Close to all Waymouth has to offer."

  Quite location, residential area.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2024

• "A lovely little property in a perfect location."

  However, unfortunately the lack of cleanliness was a real let down. When we arrived, the property didnt seem to have been hoovered. The upstairs bathroom hadnt been cleaned thoroughly enough. The rug in the living room was covered in stains (looked like dog urine) and there was a very bad smell downstairs. On arrival, there was sauce and dog hair on the kitchen table, counters and floor which I had to wipe off myself and the mop provided was absolutely filthy. There also seemed to be a woodlouse infestation at the property as they kept appearing on the floors downstairs.

  Reviewed by Amy2.0★Apr 2024

• "Fantastic house in a great location, Very clean and well equipped , we enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to others, would definitely stay there again."

  Reviewed by Paul4.0★Apr 2024

• "A beautiful house in a quiet location but needs some TLC."

  Judging by the amount of cobwebs and spiders webs on every ceiling says that either no one has been in the house for months or the cleaner isn't doing a good job. The bathroom had lots of mildew on tiles around the shower and the downstairs toilet really smells bad. We had to trim back the rose bush so that we could enter the front door in a safe manner but everything else was great. If these small problems were sorted then we'd definitely return.

  Reviewed by Janette4.0★Sep 2023

• "A great find, a well located cottage, brilliantly equipped, so close to the harbour and beach and a dog walking area with beautiful views."

  Very comfortable overall, we loved our stay. It could do with a good deep clean, there were lots of cobwebs and dust; it is a shame the main garden is still out of use and the outdoor chairs are a bit mouldy. Also there was an unpleasant smell indoors when we arrived and a huge load of bin bags stacked up against the house. But overall this was a lovely place to stay and we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Amaranta!

  Reviewed by Robert4.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely property and great location."

  Would definitely stay again and recommend. Some very nice, thoughtful touches that made us feel at home. Minor points would be the television freeview would not tune, so the aerial may need looking at, and the wifi is very poor.

  Reviewed by Daniel4.0★Aug 2023

• "Comfy beds and great to find fans available, nice to be close to Newton's Cove and a short walk into Weymouth."

  House could do with a good clean, it's rather grubby in places. Wifi is not good, particularly in the lounge. Need a proper grill pan and rack in the oven.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jul 2023

• "Heartily recommend this."

  Ideally located. Can recommend a visit to Noethe fort. Only a 10 min walk away, through magnificent gardens.

  Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon… Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dennis5.0★Jun 2023

• "Cottage in a fab location and parking a bonus."

  Hairs in the bedroom drawers and have to say that the sofa had a dirty smell so we bought some fabreeze to try and make the room smell nicer . When we got home we realised we had left my dog’s grooming stuff in one of the kitchen cupboards, when we rang nothing had been handed in but we were also told that chances were that the cupboard may not have been checked??!! Surely all cupboards should be checked and given a wipe over? The most annoying thing , which is an issue with dream cottages, is that a day before we were due to arrive I read the review about bees in the garden. We had specifically booked this place as it had an outside area to sit in. I contacted Dream Cottages by online chat , told my concerns- travelling with a dog and my elderly parents & I felt we should have been told of this issue( thank goodness none of us suffers from anaphylaxis ) I have to say that we didn’t see the swarms of bees mentioned by a previous review but could see a steady stream of bees going to one area of the wall in particular ( into a pipe) So , we didn’t use the outside space at all and didn’t let our dog go out either . Kept the windows shut and made use of the fans. I’m annoyed that I requested that someone from Dream Cottages should contact me and no one has. Not the owners fault but badly managed by Dream Cottages and poor communication.

  Reviewed by Gary4.0★Jun 2023

• "We absolutely loved our stay at Amaranta and would definetely return."

  Only down side was there was a huge bee nest in the tree in garden and swarms of bees so it wasn't safe we contacted dreams left a message and no one returned our call. Everything about the house was perfect and it has everything you needed for a week stay. Beautiful location and house we would love to visit again.

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Jun 2023

• "We have enjoyed our first visit to Dorset and Amaranta very much."

  The house has everything that we needed. It’s a shame that the upper garden is out of use but everything else was excellent. It’s so conveniently located for the fabulous old harbour. It’s a shame that the Brewers Quay building is permanently shut and derelict, we look forward to seeing what happens to it. It could be absolutely stunning. The old harbour was where we mostly spent our time and couldn’t have asked for more. One of our favourite pubs was The Kings Arms (try the hot pork scratchings) and Quayside Bar and kitchen. Both very dog friendly. We visited Lulworth Cove, Osmington Mills and Lyme Regis. They were all beautiful and well worth a visit. We did visit Portland Bill but found it to be neglected and wild. So wouldn’t recommend it. We can’t wait to return to Dorset.

  Thank you for your feedback and we are happy you had a great visit to Weymouth. We wonder how we could have improved your stay at Amaranta? The usual feedback is top rated and as you have scored the property 75 out of 100, we wondered if anything we could do to improve the property itself? We work hard to keep our ratings high and we would love the chance to refine the experience for our future guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a fantastic first holiday in Weymouth."

  The house was perfect, great location for walking into Weymouth, and exploring the surrounding areas. The house was comfortable, a lovely home from home feel, it has everything you need. Would definitely stay there again, it’s was perfect.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Apr 2023

• "It's a wonderful cottage and hopefully we will be back"

  Thanks for your great feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Mar 2023

• "Shower difficult to turn on."

  Couldn’t actually do it myself, my husband had to turn it on for me. Would have liked to have been able to close the kitchen curtains fully but they were not wide enough. Great parking out front. The home is Beautiful and excellent location would love to return in future,

  Thank you for your kind feedback. The shower has now been replaced. The curtains in the kitchen are for aesthetic purposes only as it was deemed the kitchen window height provided enough privacy. However we take note of your comment and we hope you return soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Nov 2022

• "Lovely, well equipped property in a good location a few minute’s walk from harbour and town the only disappointment was that the top garden was out of bounds and shower needed maintenance as the controls were stiff to operate but these are minor things and would not deter us from visiting again."

  Thank you for your kind feedback. The shower has now been replaced with a brand new unit. We have temporarily spruced up the courtyard area but have big plans for the top garden in the near future. In the meantime we hope you took advantage of the beautiful North gardens which is only a few minutes walk from the property. We hope to welcome you back to Amaranta soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Loretta5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely clean property and beautifully decorated in a nautical theme."

  Just a short walk from the harbour and beach which made it ideal staying with 2 young children. Also the parking space was definitely a reason for choosing this property. Parking in Weymouth can be tricky! There were a few games supplied too which the kids enjoyed in the evenings. A bit disappointed that the upper garden area was out of bounds and completely overgrown as it was shown on the listing when we booked. There was a small courtyard area with table and chairs but we didn’t spend much time in the garden anyway as we were out and about, The outside lighting didn’t seem to work which I think would have been really pretty (fairy lights). None of this would put me off going back though it is a really comfortable property in a great quiet location. Thank-you.

  Thank you for your kind feedback. Great to hear you liked the games we aim to add to these over time. We have temporarily spruced up the courtyard area but have big plans for the top garden in the near future. As you mentioned being so close to Weymouth centre there are many options available to explore. The outside lighting is now fixed and looks amazing. We hope you welcome you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Jul 2022

• "It would have been nice to know the car access was 100yards from the front door."

  The steps into the house are marginally too high. There was no information about activating the outside rear lights. The pier light above the door we found worked from a switch in the rear bedroom. We never managed to switch on the string of 40 solar powered bulbs. The rear patio is inadequate and gets minimal sun. We did not expect to have to remove bedding. This we expect to be carried out by the house staff. We just about managed the bath but a handrail would have been a great help. Good kitchen but the gas range was uneven which almost caused some toppling of pans.

  Reviewed by Michael3.0★May 2022

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