The Boat House

The property overall was surprisingly good.

I say that because I have had experience of booking a holiday home through a company rather than a private hire before and they haven’t been too good. Firstly the cleanliness was superb. Beds were clean and fresh everywhere indoors was lovely. There was a lovely little welcome pack of tea, jam and biscuits. And we felt very at home. There were only two let downs. Firstly the bathroom on the ground floor had a few issues. The tap on the huge bath was wobbly from what looked like broken tiles around it. Also there was a bit of mould on the walls that needs attention and the skylight above the bath could have been lovely had it been clean and free of bird poo. Secondly both the BBQ’s hadn’t been cleaned by the previous users and we couldn’t use either of them, which was a shame as we had a lovely evening weatherwise when a BBQ would have been nice . I understand both these issues were not the responsibility of the cleaners so no criticism to them. On the whole though we have a lovely stay and would recommend this house to everyone.

This is our second stay in the boat house.

Love the location with the parking nearby that’s a bonus , only have one complaint with the beds the one in the downstairs room , so uncomfortable we actually turned the mattress over but didn’t make much difference.one of the unit doors in the kitchen was stuck and there was no order to the pots and pans, The garden needs some work the decking is rotten and gone through in places we couldn’t let the children up there also the tree needs pruning back and it needs a good sweep. The windows are very dirty I appreciate it’s hard to clean the upper ones but the one downstairs would benefit. All in all it’s a lovely size house for a large group and we would go back again,

I found the property was good but dealing with Sykes has been truly challenging, I have emailed, phoned, used the WhatsApp and chat all of which came to nothing - just left drifting.

I will not be booking through Sykes again after years of using holiday properties with them I am thoroughly disillusioned now. Shame for all those who are using them to rent out their lovely homes. It is just too tricky to deal with Sykes.

The property was perfect for our stay, having lovely communal spaces to hang out and enjoy.

The garden was a great sun trap for a delicious lunch and drink. The closeness to town was great for what we needed and the parking behind was incredibly helpful. You can take more than 1 car but be sure to chat to pay the car parking fees to the house "Nelson Wharf" behind. The house was clean and beautifully furnished with just a few decorative bits of upkeep that needed an update. I.e. flaking paint on the lounge wall. Definitely a great place to stay to explore Weymouth.

The property was perfect for our multi generational family stay - with one of the bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor, ideal for older members.

Everything was available , clean linen and towels . The location was ideal close the amenities and the harbour. Parking at the rear too . We all were throughly happy with our stay.

Thus could such a lovely house but unfortunately needs some urgent TLC on arrival the house stunk of sewage,the radiator in hall was hanging off wall propped up by a chair which is a huge health and safety risk,the while house is damp and caused all guests to cough,the toilet seats were not secure causing guests to backs of legs pinched,the house needs a full deep clean,bins in kitchen are absolutely disgusting,also ties on bathroom floor are loose which is also very dangerous,will not be returning to this property

We were happy with the location of the Boat House while we were in Weymouth for an event.

The living room, dining room & master bedroom on top floor at front of the property were lovely rooms. However, there were multiple issues with the property. These are outlined below: - Wifi/broadband was extremely poor quality. A friend trying to work from the property was not able to. Owner was aware of this issue but it should definitely be made clear that the property cannot support working from home. - Intermittent flashing light bulb in 1st floor bathroom. - Toilet seat in 1st floor bathroom had completely come off the basin. - Blind in back bedroom on top floor broken. - Cupboard doors throughout the property don't shut once opened or are very difficult to open. We're aware this may be to do with the damp but some could be fixed or adjusted to be easier to use. - Floorboards in hallway were lifted & causing a trip hazard. Owner Mile did try to attend to this while we were staying but it remained a hazard & we were unable to shut inner door. - The damp throughout property was extensive, particularly on the ground floor & in the back bedroom on ground floor. This is a health hazard. - There was no door covering the boiler in the 1st floor twin room which made the noise of the boiler in the bedroom loud & disturbed sleep. - There were several occasions when there was a very strong sewage smell throughout the ground floor. This may be to do with the tides but this was particularly unpleasant. - Moldy coffee grounds left in the stove top coffee caffitiere. - Bins in the kitchen were dirty on arrival. Some of these issues, we recognise, may not be easily fixed due to the location on the harbour front. Mike did respond & explain what had been done to try and fix some of the problems when we raised these at the time.

Love the Boat House and hope to be back soon

Generally an interesting house in a fabulous location There are lots of maintenance issues but they didn’t really affect our holiday We were all comfortable and would recommend the house In general the property information feels scanty - The information on parking was inadequate for us DO NOT DRIVE DOWN THE WHARF - the parking place is round the back BEFORE you reach the house We could not work out what to do with the bins so more information on this would be useful

Definitely not worth the fee paid Tired,worn furniture, Garden tatty Belongings dumped in garden of previous occupant Ant infestation back bedroom Plus side harbour very pretty and lots to do

We have stayed at the boathouse before, it’s a lovely old building and the location is fabulous.

The property does need a little maintenance, I am only being honest, the tree in the garden needs cutting back, it’s taking over. We could not find the pads for the garden seats. There really should be a handrail on the steps from the house out to the garden. The catch on the dining room sash window needs fixing. I would have fixed the window catch but I couldn’t find a pozidrive screw driver. I did fix the cupboard door to the washing machine and I did hang the kitchen clock on the wall. These are not complaints, they are jobs that need doing to make the building even more nicer.

Large areas of damp paint peeling wooden floor was filthy markings on cooker controls worn away dangerous concrete steps to garden with no handrail bathroom on ground floor and first floor smelt of sewage garden furniture broken wooden slats screws sticking out needs replacing apart from that good location.

The Boat House was in a fantastic position superbly decorated and furnished and clean, we did have a few niggles broken chair and table in the garden,bbq dirty and unuseable,pretty tree but unfortunately attracted the birds which created a lot of mess making the seating area unuseable,we found two broken glasses in the cupboard which one of our party cut herself on, there was a smell in the downstairs bathroom and first floor bathroom sometimes, when stripping the beds one of the double beds mattress and pillow protector was stained looked as if tea had been spilt on it.

We didn't complain about any of this as it didnt spoil our Holiday but felt that you should be made aware of these things. We really loved the Boat House and didn't want to leave.

We had a very lovely family holiday at The Boat House.

A very lovely property in a fantastic location. Will be rebooking

The whole property needs some attention and deep cleaning, the downstairs floors are old and worn.

The oven door is really dirty, The top landing bed was uncomfortable with bumpy mattress, the downstairs bathroom shower cubicle needs attention also awful smell of drain in there, storage cupboards full of stuff,therefore unusable, the garden was a bonus but tree could do with a cutback and garden seats cleaned and table was shabby . On the whole a lovely big property how ever we paid over £4000 for a week and would have expected adequate wardrobe space and a higher level of cleanliness. Would we stay again ? No not at that price .

As great a position as the house is in, that wasn’t enough to make the property one to recommend.

It looked and felt dirty - floors & skirting boards, blinds, showers, kitchen utensils, under sofa……all dirty, looked like it had a quick surface clean. Odorous smells of damp, filthy windows that look like they haven’t been cleaned in months. Garden - get the tree cut back so seats not covered in branches, leaves, bird poo - needed big clean every day we were there, also no parasol?? Many cupboard doors didn’t fit properly, and hard ti close, esp fridge freezer. Broken window pane in lounge. Not enough toilet rolls left, no kitchen roll, not enough dishwasher tablets, no salt and pepper, the basics that we expect to find in a self catering property, especially at this price. Only one set of house keys - key safe not easy for elderly parents who can’t see the digits and use small buttons easily, as well as remembering code. A number of lights didn’t work. The smell of damp still strong. Coasters and placemats in dining room filthy. One double mattress the springs have gone, massive dip, causing bad back each morning. Walls dirty, marked, paint peeling off in at least one of main bedrooms, really needs urgent redecoration, a handyman and a thorough deep clean. Summary - great location, let down by lack of cleanliness and attention to detail. Very evident that this is a popular house that gets booked regularly due to location and brochure photos, and it never gets the time to be fixed and cleaned properly. Had we not had the 30% discount due to a bedroom and bathroom not being able to be used because of damp, we would have been very unhappy at paying full price for this property - the brochure photos mask the reality.

We had a lovely few days at the Boat House.

The position was ideal with amazing views over the harbour. The house was looking tired inside… in need of decoration. The kitchen equipment was average…need decent knives. The roster was too small for 9 people. The garden seating area needed cleaning. However we would stay again as perfect for a family gathering.

The house was big enough and had a nice atmosphere.

There are some issues with damp in some bathrooms with an actual mushroom growing in the downstairs bathroom. The basins in the bathrooms were not clean ? The toilet seat in the first floor bathroom slid off the bowl, frankly I expected more of a standard ? on the state of the property. However the property is ideal for an exploring family and we did have a great fun time.

The property is in a great location, views are spectacular however it needs a really good clean and a paint job as very tired looking.

We had read reviews saying down stairs bedroom was smelling of damp and water damage. We asked before we went and was told it would all be fixed by the time of our holiday. Some efforts had been made but you could still see water damage and it really smelt of damp. Down stairs bedroom was horrible with unpainted ply board as mock panelling , smelt horrible in there. Bath took 20 mins to drain and it was not a huge volume of water I used. Bath is enormous ! I think I deserve some compensation/ refund as was promised by the owner that things would be fixed and they were not. Could be wonderful if fixed up, painted and CLEANED.

Beautiful house in a wonderful location.

It was ideal for touring the area or for just enjoying Weymouth. The layout was excellent for our family needs (7 adults and a toddler). There were plenty of shops and pubs/restaurants in the area. We obtained parking permits for the extra cars and the car park was a short walk away. Ok there was a bit of damp and peeling paint, but it wasn't an issue. We would definitely stay in the Boat House again. We did find the microwave a bit difficult to access, could it be put on a worktop instead? A great holiday in a lovely place, thank you.

Location of property is perfect for walking to nearby attractions

A fantastic location and a great house.

As others have reported, there are issues with damp, but these have been held at bay until more remedial work can be undertaken. We loved our stay here.

Unfortunately we were really disappointed with the property and the experience offered.

It’s a beautiful house, in a great location but that’s where the praise stops - as there has been no care or attention put into the house in recent years. Large sections of the house are affected by damp - of course we understand that with houses by the seaside this may occur, but it seems the owners have given up on the issue. The ground floor is plagued by a really strong damp smell, while all the bedrooms upstairs have quite visible staining and peeling on the walls. In one room they’ve painted over a damp section in what I can assume is stain block but then not finished/ decorated over. It’s just made the bedrooms look quite shabby when I imagine they were very thoughtfully decorated at some point. For a premium listing we were also very unimpressed with the very cheap motel-style synthetic bedding and linen. There were also no amenities that you would usually expect - shower gel, olive oil, salt and pepper etc. All the instructions need to be updated - the symbols have all rubbed off the oven so we had to guess at the settings! Plus the thermostat instructions are out of date - we spent a huge amount of time hunting round for the thermostat on a cold day. Finally for the huge price we paid (and in fact it was meant to cost more but we received a last minute deal) we would have expected more of a welcome - a bunch of flowers, a bottle of wine? Just small and inexpensive gesture of thanks for booking….There were vases everywhere and no flowers, it was so strange. Overall a beautiful house but more care and attention need to be applied.

Property described as refurbished, but during our stay the downstairs bathroom had serious water ingress problems during periods of rain and the black mould on the bathroom walls was evidence that this had been an ongoing issue for some time.

As the water was also finding its way in through the ceiling lights, this was an electrical hazard too. The shower unit in the downstairs bathroom was also partly seized so that it was difficult to get any hot water from it. A promised visit from a plumber to correct this, failed to happen during our stay. Shower room/toilet facilities for other bedrooms are very small. Sykes and the owner acknowledged our issues and compensated us accordingly, but we would, of course have preferred to have had what we paid for without this hassle.

The instructions from Sykes were excellent and we found The Boat House easily.

It’s a short walk from the allocated car parking space but you can reverse your car to offload outside the property. The location is fantastic just feet from the harbour wall, with excellent views up and down the harbour and a short stroll into town, with many pubs and cafes just minutes away and the main shopping area just a little further. The Boat House is very spacious and easily accommodated our party of 8. It is well equipped, with a decent sized kitchen on the ground floor and a lovely lounge on the first floor which overlooks the harbour, and is a great spot for watching the boats. The Boat House is very good for multiple families with bedrooms on the ground, first and second floor. All of the bedrooms are a good size, with bathrooms next door or on suite. Two of the bedrooms have televisions and there is a large smart TV in the lounge, so you can access Netflix etc. WiFi speed is very good. Overall the property is nicely decorated and very comfortable. We didn’t use the garden, but it’s a lovely little enclosed space. Sykes advertise the property as refurbished throughout and I’m sure that was the case on first listing. Unfortunately, damp has taken hold of the rear of the property downstairs and the walls are badly stained in areas, with paint flaking off, I left a blue bag in the hallway which was covered in white paint dust by the time we packed to leave. The mold/mildew/moisture has led to The Boat House having a horrible musty smell downstairs, especially in the bedroom, to the extent my Wife couldn’t sleep in that room (not great for Asthma). That’s the reason I’ve marked down my ratings on accuracy of rating and cleanliness. It’s a beautiful house, in a lovely spot and highly recommend Weymouth for a weekend. We’d definitely use again, if the damp problem can be addressed.

Great house in a fabulous location

Location of this property is excellent, close to everything but on the quieter side of the harbour.

Peaceful but plenty going on. Convenient parking spot and free overnight parking for extra car close by at the Nothe. We have been coming to Weymouth for years and this was the first time we have stayed in the centre, we were slightly worried it might be too busy for us but it was idyllic and exceeded our expectations. Lovely being able to sit out front and watch the goings on in the harbour and we loved the crabbing.

Loved the position of this house.

Right on the harbour. Well equipped. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom perfect for those with mobility issues. Would definitely book this house again

This house is ideally placed to enjoy the harbour, the pier a d the parkland and shops.

Has a really lovely atmosphere. The house is to a high spec with lovely comfortable beds, white linen , plenty of lovely white towels. The house is clean and I loved the bath. Each room has access to a toilet and shower and would give great privacy to family members or different groups. The house has everything you need and more. My only comment is that all the rings on the cooker do not work and no instructions to how it works. Super cooker but needs some repair. This is only my thought but could there be a curtain in the lounge as the view is amazing and should not be blocked out but if you are there and weather not so great it would be cosy and helps with watching the TV and a gas fire in the lounge for winter lettting. Garden great and well positioned and great to have parking. Asda very near and a great Londis shop very near along with a great fish and chip shop. Loved it and would go again.

The property is fantastic.

It has been kitted out to a very high spec and is extremely comfortable. The only issues were the central heating was temperamental and I had to contact the owner more than once to rectify it remotely. The property was quite cold at times but thankfully it was quite a mild weekend. There was nowhere to empty the bins either meaning after 5 days they were overflowing.

The cottage was in a perfect position, well maintained and had every comfort anyone would need or expect, we know Weymouth quite well and for the cottage to come with allocated secure parking is a godsend, taking everything into consideration we had a perfect holiday in perfect accommodation.

The Boat House was perfect for a family holiday right on the harbour with spectacular views from the lounge window overlooking the boats.

It was spacious and very well equipped to meet all the families needs. We were so pleased to find many essentials already at the house on arrival. WiFi was excellent, beds were high quality & extremely comfortable. The ground floor bedroom is great for anyone with mobility difficulties as it also had a TV. There was also a ground floor bathroom so my elderly family member had there own space but could spend time with us in the kitchen and also eat with us in the dinning room. Bars and restaurants were on the doorstep and the town centre a few minutes walk away. Some lovely walks just around the corner and lots of places that are pet friendly on the harbourside too. Would highly recommend this house.

Stunning cottage in the heart of the marina.

Beautiful relaxing views, it was simply the perfect getaway for our young family. I would highly recommend and would want to stay again in the future. Easy check in and out. There is a hand manual to read when you get there which is full of information about the local area. Lots of shops, cafes and restaurants within a 5 minute walk around the harbour. Beach about a 10 minute walk further around the harbour. Very quiet at night too! There is also some crabbing and beach toys at the property which came in handy. You can enjoy some crabbing directly outside the property which was wonderful in the early evening with the beautiful views. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will be rebooking!

This is not a complaint as we were very happy, but it was not clearly pointed out where the one car could be parked free of charge, it did say in the book at the house that it was at the rear in the private car park, if it had been on the Sykes website we would have gone straight into the parking place making unloading easier.

Once we discovered this the parking was brilliant, we then found out that we could park the additional car there but I had already pre purchased a weekly parking ticket from Dorset council. Other than this the house was wonderful and exactly as Sykes website described. Best holiday home we have ever rented. Thankyou