Waters Edge

59 Customer Reviews

• "Absolutely stunning property with a wow view which we are missing already."

  It was a perfect location for a holiday filled with even more perfect memories with Mum and Sister. Remembering Dad as part of him is scattered off Portland Bill and enjoying new places we have never been. Thank you for bringing those memories alive in such a glorious home.

  So pleased to hear you had a lovely stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Jun 2025

• "Such a lovely property in a gorgeous location."

  My only comments for improvement would be to offer a recycling bin and to fix the ensuite shower cubicle door. I've already booked next year's stay and cannot wait.

  Pleased you had a good stay. Unfortunately Dream Cottages does not offer recycling, so we are limited on that. Will have a look at the shower door. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Jun 2025

• "Lovely location, very comfortable, wonderful views!"

  Reviewed by Lorraine4.4★May 2025

• "We loved our stay at Waters Edge."

  It's in the perfect position for us. We will definitely stay here again. There are a few issues, they didn't spoil our enjoyment of Waters edge,: The shelf over the sink in the ensuite is a bit impractical, it makes using the small sink very difficult. The plastic shelf on both of the showers makes it difficult to position the shower heads where you need them, especially as I'm only 5ft tall! All the toilet paper holders are loose, needing fixing. No dressing table with seat to do hair/makeup. Plastic top of ensuite shower plug/drain loose/broken, needs fixing. But as I said we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Mar 2025

• "Enjoyed a lovely weeks stay."

  Perfect views & plenty of pleasant walks from the door. Dogs particularly enjoyed walking to Sandsfoot Castle & having good run on the beach - followed by us having a bite to eat at the cafe. Property was clean & well presented & the welcome basket & bottle of wine was appreciated after a 6 hour trip. Also, having a parking place made life a lot easier. Will definitely return again. Thank you

  Reviewed by Teresa4.4★Mar 2025

• "Wonderful property with great sea view."

  We were blessed with good weather which was a real bonus in March. Lovely walks from the door. We had a couple of issues when we first arrived but Sykes responded immediately and were very helpful.

  Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Mar 2025

• "A very well presented property, we appreciated the wine and the basket of goodies."

  The only problems we found were the steps in the garden which were rather difficult to see and you need a new dustbin with a secure lid, the remains of a chicken I had wrapped up had been taken out the bin by something!

  Thanks for the helpful feedback. Can I check if the garden lights, including steps, were coming on (motion triggered) Property Owner

  Reviewed by April5.0★Oct 2024

• "Had a lovely stay at this property."

  Fantastic setting with beautiful sea views. Property very well equipped, clean and was a real home away from home. Would love to stay here again in the future and will recommend Sykes cottages to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Aug 2024

• "Waters' edge has to be the best holiday let we've had."

  Our every need was catered for. There's an abundance of cutlery, crockery & glassware. Just about every kitchen utensil you could possibly need is at hand. Pots, pans, and dishes galore. Did you forget your book? Don't worry, there are a couple of shelves of them there. Even buckets & spades for the kids beach days. A nice clean & airy house with a lovely modern enclosed rear garden. The view from the front of the house is what it's all about though. Even on a rainy day sat in the front room with the patio door open raised our spirits. We had a couple of minor issues on the Sunday. The carbon monoxide alarm became faulty, and after reporting as instructed in the house manual was resolved within the hour. And secondly we found the ironing board to be broken and this was replaced the following mornin

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2024

• "Excellent location, clean and comfortable beds and sofa."

  We’ll be back!

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jun 2024

• "A lovely house with beautiful views."

  Well maintained as well. One thing there was no hairdryer in the property. Property was very clean on arrival and a lovely bottle of wine was left for us which was most welcome.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Jun 2024

• "Water's Edge was a fantastic property to stay in."

  It was clean and very comfortable, with everything needed for a really nice stay. The views from the balcony are fantastic whatever the weather, and the back garden is also very nicely landscaped. We did have to climb around overgrown brambles coming over from a shared/public area of land across to the front door path. Someone just needs to cut these back so that the path is clear for access. However, that was a tiny issue and everything else was perfect. We have a fantastic week and would certainly recommend and look to visit again.

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Jun 2024

• "Enjoyed our stay at Waters Edge."

  Couldn’t fault it. Spacious clean house with wonderful views. Will stay there again. Jan Yates

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★May 2024

• "We stayed at this holiday home 3yrs ago and it has improved greatly since then."

  The back garden is now lovely and the house is much improved, the only thing is it could all do with painting, it's only early season so would be rough by end of the year .

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★May 2024

• "This house is a home from home, our fourth visit we like it so much."

  Pet friendly with stunning views across Portland Harbour we will be back next year!

  Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Mar 2024

• "Good thought was put into the comfort of the holiday maker."

  Clean, comfortable, beautiful location. Home comforts plus more.

  Reviewed by Maria4.4★Dec 2023

• "Had a great week, lovely place to stay, very comfortable and homely."

  Fantastic location, great views, great path right outside for walking, small beach within a 30 second walk. Was going to buy one of these houses when they were first built, gutted we didn’t. Only downside, could do with a kick of paint but would definitely rebook. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Stuart4.4★Aug 2023

• "Lovely house brilliant location, nice walks good places within walking distance to eat lots to see and do in area."

  However the cleaning left a lot to be desired

  Reviewed by Susan2.8★Jul 2023

• "This was our fourth stay at Waters Edge."

  We love a lot of things about this property, the location being our main reason for staying here. However, we were disappointed that we had to report a number of maintenance issues during our stay. Many of them may seem minor, but collectively they became a problem; when staying in a property like this, we do not expect to have to spend time on the phone reporting faults. The issues we had were; problems unlocking the front door to the point that we only used the back door to enter and exit the property. The plug in the bathroom sink got stuck and would not drain. The toilet door on the first floor would not close. Only one of patio doors opened onto the balcony and then leaked during a storm. Also, the outside handle on one of the patio doors was held together with masking tape and did not instil you with any confidence when trying to close it. The lights in the garden were not working. Finally, there was a 'mat' on the floor in the lounge by the patio doors. To say it had seen better days would be generous, it was like a rag and we immediately moved it. We rang Dream Cottages who were very good and made arrangements to visit the property the same day. The sink was sorted and attempts made to sort out the patio door so it could be opened. A new part was required and this was fitted very quickly the next day. Our main disappointment was that when you come away on holiday and pay for a 5 star 'luxury' place to stay, you do not expect to take time out of your holiday ringing the agent to report a number of faults. We could see in the visitor book the issue with the outdoor lights had been reported earlier in the year but the problem remained. Despite the above we had a wonderful holiday, and very much enjoy staying here. We had already booked another week for next year and are very much hoping the owner of the property takes onboard ours and others feedback (noted in the visitor book) and makes some much needed improvements on this lovely house.

  Thanks for this helpful feedback. It has been challenging weather over the winter/spring which led to the fault with the garden lighting, but I am pleased to report that the electrician has been able to repair the outside garden lights. We have already earmarked replacement of the patio door as well as a number of windows during our own upcoming stay in August. This will also further improve the views from the living room and master bedroom, as well insulation. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert4.1★May 2023

• "This is a well appointed holiday rental,the welcome pack was much appreciated after a long journey."

  Everything about our short break was a pleasure,the location, the accommodation,the local facilities,and even the weather was lovely. I would definitely return for another stay without hesitation. Well done

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2023

• "Chose this property due to it's location and view and was not disappointed, the house has all the home comforts plus the amazing view, ideal to sit, relax and enjoy the stunning view from the balcony."

  Great to have parking and enclosed garden for the dog, enjoyed walking along the Rodwell trail and easy to get into Weymouth for the beach. We had a lovely week and will definitely be back soon. My granddaughter cried when we left and we all felt sad to be leaving such a perfect holiday home. Look forward to our next visit.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Apr 2023

• "Thanks for a lovely stay in the house again for the third year running."

  Very much looking forward to our next stay we love it so much!

  Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Apr 2023

• "The view was amazing."

  Bedrooms and bathroom very clean. The lounge needed a good vacuum on arrival. The property needs some TLC. A previous guest had written in the guest book October 2022 that the fridge collects water in the bottom this is still the case. Under floor heating in dining room and kitchen doesn’t work so it was very chilly. Lights in garden do not work so dangerous if using back entrance .Lounge and kitchen door have big gaps in them so wind whistles through .

  Reviewed by Julie3.1★Mar 2023

• "We had such a wonderful time and will be back as soon as we can."

  Thank-you.

  That's wonderful time hear. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2023

• "Lovely house and stunning views."

  Great location! Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful garden.

  Reviewed by Natalie5.0★Nov 2022

• "Brilliant holiday let with everything you could need, absolutely fantastic location with stunning views and the small beach cove around the corner was fantastic, the Rodwell trail is immediately outside the front door and is a very pleasant walk into Weymouth."

  I would highly recommend this property to visitors and if coming back to Weymouth in the future this would be 1st on our list. 10/10

  Reviewed by William Ian5.0★Jul 2022

• "Absolutely top draw magnificent"

  Reviewed by Rita5.0★Jun 2022

• "Waters Edge has the most amazing view over Portland harbour that we have ever seen."

  It was relaxing to sit in the comfortable lounge and gaze at the water and look at the ships and sailing boats. We found the property home from home .Everything was in good order and the place was spotless. The sun is in the rear of the property in the afternoon,and the newly decked garden is a real exciting place to sit and read in the sun.The best part for us, a cycling and walking family, was the Rodwell trail.It is wonderful to be so close to this marvellous trail when staying at Waters Edge. The Lidl store at the end of Portland causeway, very near to the property is a great, economical place to shop .Thank you for a wonderful week.

  Reviewed by Kirsten5.0★Apr 2022

• "Very comfortable house in a great position - easy to get to Chesil beach , Weymouth ( either by the Rodwell trail or by bus ) and to all points on Portland."

  We and our dog were lucky to have a sunny week and enjoyed the views over Portland Harbour from a comfortable modern house.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2022

• "Another amazing week at Waters Edge."

  Spotlessly clean and everything needed is supplied. The newly landscaped garden is perfect. Such good walks in either direction, either walk to Weymouth along the old railway path or in the other direction there is Chesil Beach and Portland. Hardly used the car at all!

  Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Apr 2022

• "There did not appear to be a hair dryer available."

  Also no recycling bins available.

  Thanks for this helpful feedback. I have broached the issue of recycling with Dream Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith4.7★Dec 2021

• "Excellent location well equipped and easy access to local amenities and bus routes."

  Had a lovely and peaceful stay.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Nov 2021

• "Water's Edge is a lovely warm, comfortable property."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Location instructions and parking simple; plenty of room for a large vehicle. However, some of the kitchen equipment let it down. A milk saucepan, frying pan and roasting pan were well past their sell by date. The condition of these were obviously not picked up by the cleaner’s or the maintenance team. The items were all speedily replaced by the maintenance team when we reported the issue. Likewise the bathroom bath non slip mat was also replaced. We did struggle with the front door lock, using the back door only during our stay. This was noted by the maintenance team but, it appears that it’s security mechanism was a bit too technical for our brains. Overall a lovely property, we will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Gordon4.4★Sep 2021

• "We have just come back from a fantastic week away at Waters Edge."

  Fabulous location and the view from the living room is amazing! The house is in a great location for exploring and we'll equipped with everything you need. A real home from home. The owners have covered all basis. We hope to come back again.

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Aug 2021

• "As a family we understand that cleaning the property is of the upmost importance ..."

  As a family we understand that cleaning the property is of the upmost importance however by moving the time to when you can arrive is disheartening 4pm this year and 5pm 2022 this takes away some of your holiday time and with prices increasing quite a lot if not a little unfair to the holiday maker also I must remember to call in for tea coffee and milk before arriving because I presume it is due to covid that the welcome pack has been removed Having said this it still has not stopped us returning in july 2022 S George Derby

  Thanks for this helpful feedback. Yes, unfortunately Dream Cottages have been forced to make the check-in time later to allow for more thorough cleaning during changeovers of guests. Similarly the provision of tea, coffee and milk had to be curtailed due to COVID restrictions. BW Saleem (owner) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2021

• "Balcony had amazing views over the sea."

  Always something to watch. Beach just round the corner from the house was great for my young son, and Castle Cove beach close by too. Really close to the Chesil and Billy Winter's restaurant was great for our young son again, as on the beach. Highly recommended this property. We had a truly wonderful time. Very lucky with the weather! Only thing I'd say is door locks are really quite stiff and it would be good if we could have recycled our rubbish.

  Reviewed by Bethany5.0★Jul 2021

• "The house was lovely and the views from the Lounge and balcony were stunning."

  The back garden definitely needs some TLC and the back door has dropped which made it very difficult to open and lock. We really enjoyed our holiday.

  Thanks for the feedback. We are planning an overhaul of the garden this spring. BW, Saleem (owner) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine4.4★Jun 2021

• "Water Edge was really nice and the view from the sitting room was fantastic"

  Reviewed by Eileen5.0★Jun 2021

• "Great views and walks."

  Property very well presented and very comfortable. Could do with some additional mugs, and the back garden path being upgraded to avoid muddy patches as this is the main access from the car/drive to the property. One broken chair on the balcony also needs to be replaced. Lovely to be able to take two dogs. Hope to stay again.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★May 2021

• "Wonderful house along the sea front on the Rodwell Trail with breath taking views of Portland harbour."

  Sitting on the balcony watching the world pass by is bliss. The open layout downstairs is a great improvement making dining an improved experience. The house is an ideal with pub,shop and cafes/restaurants all within easy walking distance.Highly recommend Billy Winters! Small Mouth beach 5 mins walk great for families. We love this area and thoroughly enjoyed our weeks vacation!

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2021

• "Love this house so much, our 2nd visit, again, thank you for another lovely stay, even better this time with the new refurb spacious dining area with doors opening onto outside with the sea view and more amazing breath taking sea views from the lounge and balcony too."

  Perfect location for coastal walks and visiting places nearby. House is very clean and comfortable and has everything you need. Recommend very highly and hope to return another time.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2021

• "Booking was very straightforward and the information about the property was very clear."

  The house was lovely, very clean and comfortable. High quality throughout and very well-equipped. The house is right on the sea front and has fantastic views from the living room balcony. We loved being able to explore the beach straight from the house and watch the world go by along the path and on the sea!

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2020

• "Beautiful, well equipped house in a great location."

  Reviewed by Nickie5.0★Aug 2020

• "Fantastic location overlooking Isle of Portland."

  Well equipped modern house with balcony. Really clean & comfortable. Had an amazing week & would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Jul 2020

• "Great location, and excellent accommodation."

  Great views over the harbour from the living, and main bedroom. Only issue is the parking. Theres room for one car in front of the owners garage. Apart from that everything was brilliant.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Mar 2020

• "The location of this property is superb and the view from the lounge window is a real treat even if it is wet and windy outside (it was February!"

  ). The house is well set up with everything that you would need and the comfort level is really good. Overall, highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Rick4.7★Feb 2020

• "Fabulous position with uninterrupted views of the harbour."

  Right on a disused railway track into Weymouth with the coastal path to the west just across the road so walkers were well served. Attractions nearby included Portland Bill, Abbotsbury, Maiden Castle and Dorchester. Only 9 minutes into the centre of Weymouth with its quay, castle, Nothe Fort and shops and cinema. Great spot for a holiday.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2019

• "We wanted a holiday that enabled us to do lots of walking and have a comfortable base, we got both of these things."

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Oct 2019

• "The view was lovely, and it was very peaceful because it wasn’t on a road with any passing traffic."

  The furnishings were a good quality and very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Anonymous5.0★Oct 2019

• "What an excellent location, it was amazing having the balcony to sit out on and watch the World go by."

  Unfortunately the house is in need of a lot of TLC, especially the en-suite off the main bedroom. I would still recommend people to stay but we were slightly disappointed having paid a lot of money that the spec throughout wasn't of a higher standard, essentially you're paying top money for the view. The house is ideally located to walk in to Weymouth one way, and Portland the other, both about 2 miles. To walk to Weymouth you can take the longer route of the Coastal path, or go straight down the old railway line. There's a great beach bar called Billy Winters about a 10 minute walk across the bridge to Portland, and a superb restaurant called The Crab House Cafe just across the road before you head over the bridge. For dog owners you can get down to the beach opposite the house, and there's a small sandy cove a 2 minute walk round the corner, our dog was in heaven every day! We had an excellent week and really didn't want to leave. Oh and thanks for the welcome gift!

  Reviewed by Jayne4.1★Sep 2019

• "The whole package of this Holiday Rental is Fantastic."

  . You get the views you get the walks, Highly reccomend Waters Edge. *****

  Reviewed by terry5.0★Aug 2019

• "A few electrical items needed attention."

  1. The first floor toilet light flickered when switched off. 2. The top floor extractor fan in the bathroom came on when the adjacent en suite shower room light was switched on.

  Reviewed by Emma4.4★Aug 2019

• "Another fantastic holiday booked with dream cottages"

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jul 2019

• "The house was lovely with wonderful views of the harbour."

  Great location for exploring the area. I tried to contact dream cottages to report an intermittently working light pull in the first floor toilet but after waiting 15 minutes for the call to be answered I gave up.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2019

• "When the weather is cold and wet as last week was the heating was switched off for the summer and there did not appear to be any heating back up."

  As we are senior citizens with serious health issues, sitting about in the cold is not very comfortable or advisable. Also this is the first holiday rental in 30 years where there was no hairdryer, so had to go and purchase a new one!

  Reviewed by Roslyn3.4★Jun 2019

• "The location is the number one plus point of this house."

  Water's Edge is ideally located with beautiful views over Portland Harbour ( especially from the balcony) and on the Rodwell Trail which takes you directly into Weymouth (approx 1 hour level walk.) There is also a little inlet with small beach only 2 minutes walk away. These factors made it ideal for us with a dog who loves swimming. It is also a very comfortable and well furnished house. I would highly recommend this property for a great holiday.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2019

• "This is a well equipped holiday home situated right on the Rodwell Pathway over looking the sea."

  Ideal for those who want a quite holiday but you are close enough to Weymouth either to walk or cycle on the pathway or drive in, we walked the path every day there and back taking in the coastal views along the way. Chesil beach is also close enough to walk to from this property which we did also. Would highly recommend this property. Stayed July 2018.

  Mrs Nicola TaylorAug 2018

• "Excellent holiday home."

  Brilliant view and excellent facilities. Brilliant holiday home, can't wait to book again. Stayed May 2018

  Mrs Natal ShillitoJun 2018

• "Waters Edge was a delightful property to stay in - perfect for our Christmas holiday with the family."

  Well equipped, warm, roomy, good quality furnishings - couldn't have wished for more. The Christmas tree plus chocolates and wine on arrival were a lovely treat and much appreciated by all. Will definitely return – stayed December 2017

  Mrs Penny SmithJan 2018

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