Thorncroft

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi
Shop less than 1 mile
Pub less than 1 mile

Reviews

8 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Brown
April 2021

“Thorncroft is a lovely, spacious and immaculately clean holiday home.”

A fantastic location for the beaches as well as spectacular coastal walks. Wonderful to have the sea on your doorstep and not need to use the car. Comfortable beds and really well maintained, the photos don’t do justice the spacious feel of the house. Lovely to have a garden too. Worth mentioning that there is a house being built next door, this didn’t disturb us but should probably be mentioned as there are bound to be occasions when there is some noise from builders. ...

A fantastic location for the beaches as well as spectacular coastal walks. Wonderful to have the sea on your doorstep and not need to use the car. Comfortable beds and really well maintained, the photos don’t do justice the spacious feel of the house. Lovely to have a garden too. Worth mentioning that there is a house being built next door, this didn’t disturb us but should probably be mentioned as there are bound to be occasions when there is some noise from builders. We would definitely return to this property.

- Mrs Brown, April 2021
Mrs Fitch October 2020

“Overall the house was very good, good views of the sea, the sunrise and West Bay.”

Excellent position for walking the south coastal path. self contained back garden. Little things that I personally think need attention, the curtains need to be hung properly, the down stairs shower needed it hair tap regularly cleaned ( we did it so the water ran away easily ) . The touch control hob , does not recommend itself, the instructions are in the kitchen draw.

- Mrs Fitch, October 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This has been our first season and your feedback helps us improve the house. Cleaning of the downstairs shower hair trap has been added to the turn-round task list. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sykes owner relations
Mr Mcdonnell October 2020

“Great location and the house was clean.”

The WiFi coverage is good, with decent speeds. The mattress in the Master bedroom is extremely uncomfortable, combined with a very wobbly bed frame. I would say the problem is even worse for people over 6ft as the bed frame design means that you’re constantly stubbing your toes in the night and waking up. Please replace the bed! A cheap king size divan bed would be perfect for this home The garden is a great space I would suggest some garden lights to allow better use of it, even some cheap solar powered led lights along the fence would be great. We really enjoyed our stay and will look to rebook for next year

- Mr Mcdonnell, October 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This has been our first season and your feedback helps us improve the house. There is a new king size bed and mattress for the master bedroom in the property with no footboard, to accommodate taller guests. There is also a new mattress in the downstairs double bedroom. Sykes owner relations
Mr Turner September 2020

“Holiday home in great location.”

The cottage had everything we needed and kitchen equipment good quality and clean.Cottage was very clean and comfortable. It has obviously recently been decorated and renovated. We would definitely recommend staying here. A couple of very minor negatives, the bed in the main bedroom was uncomfortable as it sloped on one side, a king size in a bedroom that size would be perfect., The dining room table had a very rocky top, the extractor fan in the kitchen was very noisy during the night- not sure how to turn it off. A radio would be nice for the kitchen. Apart from the bed, these were minor things that didn’t spoil our stay at all.

- Mr Turner, September 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This has been our first season and your feedback helps us improve the house. A new king size bed is in place. The top of the dining table has been stabilised. The switch for the kitchen extractor fan is to the left hand side of the window, by the switches for the microwave and dishwasher, behind the microwave. We have put a mains powered radio in the kitchen.We hope you will stay in our property again soon. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Bennion September 2020

“We cleaned some areas upon arrival and were surprised that the stair banister when wiped showed dirt on the antiseptic wipe.”

I would have thought this was a major cleaning area in the current climate with covid and the extra cleaning being done. The skirting board also showed dirt on the antiseptic cloth after wiping. We had to report the boiler during our stay as it was making a strange noise. The engineer said this was a frequent problem in this house due to the radiators being tuned down using the thermostat on each radiator. The house instruction booklet should state the house temperature should only be controlled though the thermostat in the hall to prevent this problem. Everything else was satisfactory and we enjoyed our stay.

- Mrs Bennion, September 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This has been our first season and your feedback helps us improve the house. We checked the banister after cleaning When the banister is wiped with something damp, like a wipe or a damp cloth, there is a brown mark on the cloth: this is from the banister stain. I'm sorry you had a problem with the heating and glad that it was resolved for you. The thermostat in the hall sets the temperature at which the boiler kicks in: all the radiators, except the one in the hall by design, have a valve to set the temperature in each room. Therefore it is advisable to check/use both the hall thermostat and the radiator valves when setting heat levels. There are instructions with photographs in the information folder. Thankyou once again. Sykes owner relations
Mr Duggan August 2020

“House was in a nice location minor bits 2 slice toaster for 4 of us was poor the cooker was difficult to operate and one hob seemed not to work.”

The beds were pretty uncomfortable also the fridge was too small and seemed to be freezing stuff. Furniture was a bit spartan but that might be driven by Covid Otherwise it was fine Loved the location

- Mr Duggan, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This has been our first season and your feedback helps us improve the house. We checked out the hob. All the hotplates are now working. The 2 slice toaster has now been replaced with a 4 slice toaster. A new king size bed is on order for the master bedroom and there is a new mattress on the double bed downstairs. . Sykes owner relations
Mr Atkins July 2020

“The house is lovely, well equipped and in a beautiful location.”

The only slight issue we had was that the door to the twin room doesn’t close properly from the outside so kept opening when we were trying to put our 4 year old to bed, and we would have liked blinds in the sunroom or a curtain on the glass door to the sunroom to feel more private in the evening. But these were only minor issues, the children enjoyed the garden and it was ideally located with sea views from most of the windows and just a short walk to the beach and town. We would love to go back!

- Mr Atkins, July 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This has been our first season and your feedback helps us improve the house. The door to the twin bed room has been eased and now stays shut. There is now a curtain for the sunroom for greater privacy in the evenings. We look forward to welcoming you back. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Wilson February 2020

“Could you thank the owners - apparently we were the first visitors and they kindly left us a bottle of fizz and some fudge.”

This was our 4th visit to West Bay - we usually stay in a smaller cottage up the road. No complaints but I think the owners want constructive feedback so a few small things: A radio in the kitchen and a cheesegrater would be good additions. The first evening it felt quite cold. It was only after experimenting with the boiler that we realised we could increase the heating water temperature. After that it was fine. Key box was very stiff. Took quite a while to get it to open. Great location and perfect for us. Thanks

- Mrs Wilson, February 2020
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The property

An attractive chalet-style bungalow located in the popular seaside resort of West Bay and just a short walk from the town centre is Thorncroft.

This spacious accommodation is ideal for families seeking to discover the delights of the Jurassic coastline of Dorset and the surrounding countryside.

Entering through the front door, you will find a well-equipped kitchen where you can create tasty meals which can be enjoyed in the dining room whilst you sit and plan your itinerary together.

From here you will find a spacious and welcoming sitting room where you can gather and recap on the days’ events or catch up on your favourite TV shows before you head to bed.

Concluding the ground floor is the well-presented double bedroom, whilst climbing the stairs will bring you to one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, where you can relax and unwind after your day on the beach or exploring the town.

Head out into the garden through the sun room to the enclosed garden, where the large lawn allows children and dogs to play whilst you sit and enjoy a good book with a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

Thorncroft is a short leisurely walk into the town of West Bay, famous for its location and scenes in the TV series Broadchurch, with the sights of a busy fishing harbour and delicious smells of fish and chips by the sea, you don’t need to travel far to enjoy a lovely day out.

With numerous local restaurants, pubs and shops, there is lots to discover in this popular Dorset town.

If you do wish to venture a little further, head for Charmouth, Lyme Regis or Exmouth off to the west, or Burton Bradstock, Abbotsbury, The Isle of Portland and Weymouth to the east.

The market town of Bridport is within a 2 mile walk, where you can explore the weekly vintage market and antiques.

Thorncroft is perfectly located for discovering all the beauty that the iconic Jurassic Coast has to offer.

Summary

Three bedrooms: Ground floor 1 x double, Upstairs 1 x king size and 1 x twin
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Upstairs bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
Bootroom/Sunroom.
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Designated off-road parking for one car and a small garage
Enclosed rear garden which is sloped
Two dogs welcome at a cost of £21 per pet per week
No smoking allowed
Pub within 0.5 miles, shop within 0.3 miles

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About the location

WEST BAY

Bridport 1.5 miles; Lyme Regis 7 miles.

West Bay, fondly known as “The Gateway To The Dorset Jurassic Coast” and popularised by the TV series Broadchurch, lies close to the glorious sandstone cliffs of Golden Cap, at the western end of the dramatic pebbly Chesil Beach. This is a wonderful seaside location, perfect for family holidays, offering scenic walks along the South West Coastal Path, as well as ample opportunities to try your hand at sea fishing, golf, fossil hunting, boating. Visits the homes on Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence, The Tank Museum at Bovington or the Naval Air Museum at Yeovil. Only 1.5 miles away is the vibrant market town of Bridport, featured in the TV series, River Cottage. The area holds plenty of attractions to suit the whole family! Just a short drive takes you to the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, the lovely sub-tropical gardens and swannery at Abbotsbury, or the golden sands of Weymouth. This wonderful location makes an ideal base for a great family holiday.

Region Information

Note: The house is built on a slope. There are steps leading down to the property from the road and from the parking space/garage. The property also has a sloping garden.

Note: Please do not park on the communal grass verge at the front of the property.

Note: Garage measurements: L5.07m x W2.35m

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Thorncroft

West Bay, Dorset (Ref. 1013337)

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Reviews

“Thorncroft is a lovely, spacious and immaculately clean holiday home.”

“Overall the house was very good, good views of the sea, the sunrise and West Bay.”

“Great location and the house was clean.”

“Holiday home in great location.”

“We cleaned some areas upon arrival and were surprised that the stair banister when wiped showed dirt on the antiseptic wipe.”

“House was in a nice location minor bits 2 slice toaster for 4 of us was poor the cooker was difficult to operate and one hob seemed not to work.”

“The house is lovely, well equipped and in a beautiful location.”

“Could you thank the owners - apparently we were the first visitors and they kindly left us a bottle of fizz and some fudge.”