Baytree Lodge
- 12 guests
- 5 beds
- 6 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
This exquisite holiday home, tucked away in the village of Osmington (less than a mile from the sea) and backing onto countryside, ticks all the boxes for a perfect memorable family holiday.
From the moment you walk into this modern spacious property you will be wowed with its features and sense of space.
Entertain under the vaulted ceiling in the huge open space, cook in the granite worktop laden kitchen, relax in front of the fire and finish off with a dip in the pool.
Upstairs, you will find four bedrooms, all of which have TVs and en-suites, flat screens and plenty of room to relax.
Explore Baytree Lodge to find its own separate building which houses a games room complete with a pool table, table football and arcade games machine. Above the games room is a king size bedroom.
The sense of space continues outside into the garden.
The grounds offer privacy, a lovely open country outlook and can be completely enclosed offering security and peace of mind with little ones.
Outside you will find an in-built brick BBQ and a play area for the children for the days when the adults just want to sit back and relax. Miles of footpaths leave straight from the property.
Why not book a table or pop in for a drink at The Sunray in Osmington village.Serving food all day offering seasonal, locally sourced menus with a focus on fresh Dorset produce
The stunningly rustic Ringstead beach is only a five minute drive away and Weymouth, famous for its long golden sands is only a little further.
The Dorset Coastal path can be picked up at nearby Osmington Mills where the Smugglers pub offers a welcome break after a bracing walk.
Whatever you are looking for out of a holiday, Baytree Lodge is sure to have everything you could ever want and if you do decide to go out for the day the location an ideal starting point to visit all the local beauty spots and attractions.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Games Room
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Games Room
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
What guests are saying
This was the 3rd stay we had at bay tree lodge.
The facilities have deteriorated and not replaced. The washing machine and the tumble dryer, both need repairing or replacing. The TV in the bedroom on the first floor does not work. The showers need to be repaired two the heads fall down, water trickles out of 2. When the showers are used there is a sh reeking noise from air in the system The frying pans and the cooking pans were dirty and the non slip coverings had worn away. A number of plates dishes and mugs were chipped. The swimming pool on the first stay the temperature was set on 32degrees on the second stay it was 31 degrees, last weeks stay it was 28-29 degrees. Is the pool heater not working or has the heating been turned down. This is lovely accommodation but needs some upgrading and attention.
We are obviously very disappointed to receive such poor feedback especially as you said everything was fine when a courtesy call was made to you on the Monday some two days after you had arrived. Ensuring guests have a great stay at Baytree is a top priority for us which is why we put in extras like a welcome hamper for each booking and pay the booking agency £600 just to do the cleaning and laundry for each let. We are aware of an issue with the washing machine, an engineer has told us it works fine but the bearings are beginning to wear hence some extra noise when in use. It is uneconomical to repair hence we will be getting a new one as soon as time allows (getting these things done on a Saturday during a changeover is fraught with potential problems hence we prefer to do non emergency work when there is a good gap in the bookings). We were not aware of any issue with the tumble dryer or the one TV in one of the bedrooms but will investigate these due to your comments; they will be repaired or replaced as is necessary. The water pressure in the house is very high so some of the showers are very powerful as a result. We have had to install large, heavy shower heads so that the force of water coming out of them isn't almost too much to bear. These large, heavy heads are difficult for the shower riser to hold upright when not in use - when in use the force of the water coming out helps maintain them in the usual showering position. If this is not the case and any riser needs changing, we will do this. Similarly, if any shower hose or connector is leaking, we will fix/change it. We do ask the cleaners to check the kitchen inventory after each let however their time is limited and they cannot realistically get every item out to inspect it. We do rely on guests reporting it when they accidentally chip or damage anything and hope they will not put dirty items back into the cupboards after they have used them. We will of course replace the frying pans and any chipped crockery as a matter of urgency now as we do keep spares of these to hand. The swimming pool temperature is supposed to be set to 29-30 degrees Celsius, it will fluctuate plus or minus this range from time to time as it is impossible to keep it at a constant exact temperature. We understand the things you have listed can be disappointing from a guests perspective but can assure you that had you contacted us at the time you were there, we could have explained the pool temperature and problem with the washing machine to you, replaced any chipped or damaged kitchen inventory items and done anything else we could to make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
The property was absolutely perfect for our 3 generation holiday.
The house itself was very spacious and well equipped and spotlessly clean. The kitchen//dining/ family room worked really well for us. The indoor pool and games room were excellent and provided hours of entertainment for everyone. The bedroom layout also worked perfectly for us. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Baytree Lodge.
We've recently returned from a lovely week's holiday, at Baytree Lodge, a family of 11, 3yrs to 79yrs.
It is an amazing property & well located. The welcome box was a lovely surprise! The bedrooms are so comfortable. The swimming pool was great, used every day. The only problem we had, was leaving! Valerie
We had a nice stay at Baytree Lodge.
The kids loved the pool, and it suited them very well. Easy-ish access to the sea and the shingle beach. A great base from which to explore. Everyone we spoke with were friendly and welcoming. The picture of the property gives the impression that it is directly on the main road. It is mis-leading as the Lodge is on a cul-de-sac fronted by a number of properties and is overlooked by neighbours from the front. The kitchen and utility room are well equipped, the wi-fi worked well, and the Games room made a big difference to us. I was impressed that Dream Cottages contacted us on Monday to see how we’d settled in, reacted quickly to our complaint about the cleanliness of the two cookers and hob - and followed up to check we were satisfied. They also contacted us when we had left coats in the property. In terms of feedback to the owners …. The ovens are in need of a regular deep clean. Please consider increasing the basic provision, which is Inadequate, in our view, especially given the cost of the week. Only two teacloths, three dishwasher tablets, a tiny tube of washing up liquid and some anti-bacterial spray (probably left by previous guest) were provided. There is no handwash or hand cream, and no shower gel/shampoo & conditioner in any of the bathrooms. We have had these provided in other properties in the UK, so odd that not here. And no sound system - yet TVs in every room!
We had a wonderful stay during one of the hottest weeks of the year, which made the pool very appealing!
Lovely views across countryside at rear of house with adjacent public right of way across fields if you like walking. Very spacious, well equipped, luxurious and comfortable inside. Games room was a big hit with all as was the play area with younger ones. Very nice pub with good food just 4 mins walk from house down the hill. Helpful tip for owner, not a criticism, as there were none - a welcome addition would have been plastic beakers to take into pool area so we could have had a drink there? Also, maybe an extra wheely bin for the recycling (which was substantial with 10 of us). Also to list on inventory that you had hairdryers and an iron (we didn't want to assume!) All in all would recommend this as a beautiful house to stay. Thank you too for the welcome arrival hamper - nice touch.
This house is amazing.
There is so much space, that even as a group, you don't ever feel on top of each other. There is ample parking and a lovely enclosed garden which is excellent when taking a dog. The pool area is just fantastic and so well maintained. The games room is another great addition and kept the children busy when they weren't swimming! The kitchen is well equipped and the only issue we had with the hot water to some areas was resolved immediately. The location is perfect as you have options of beaches and sightseeing within 5 minutes drive either way you turn.
Excellent property- very well equipped and immaculately clean.
Minor plumbing problem and refuse collection issue sorted efficiently and quickly. Just a couple of suggestions: would it be possible to include tea and coffee making facilities in the annexe bedroom to save the cold walk in the morning to the main house? And just another thought- could the information about the location of the internal door keys be in a more prominent place in the info folder to make it easier to find on arrival? But these are minor points. The property is wonderful and perfect for a large group of mixed ages.
An absolutely stunning property!
Could not fault any aspect. Plenty of space and each room comfortable and nicely decorated. Beds very comfortable and lovely having en suites for each bedroom plus an extra bathroom upstairs and a downstairs toilet. Kitchen area is spacious and cupboards/drawers are filled with lots of crockery/glasses/cutlery/etc that you could possibly need. Outside space to sit and chill and look at the fields. The games room is great fun! The swimming pool is stunning, so warm and clean! Ideal depth so all of us were able to use both ends for our swimming pool Olympics!
Brilliant house for a family celebration.
Lots of space for everyone to enjoy and relax. House was very clean, agree with some previous reviews that the showers are very loud, however if you're not using them in the middle of the night when people are asleep not sure there is really a problem! Bath towels were soft and bed linen was comfortable. We met the owners on arrival (accidently! - as we were 30 mins early) but they were happy to let us in and were very friendly and welcoming. The pool was great fun, some of the lights in the room weren't working but that didn't stop us using it would maybe just suggest that these are checked for future guests. Would happily recommend this property to others.
This was our second stay at this property so we knew what the routine was, overall we loved our stay, only a slight concern about the lack of instructions regarding the glass disposal, wasn’t clear on where to put the bottles, contacted Sykes for some guidance, they weren’t too sure, so we just put them alongside the recycling bin as advised by Sykes customer services, we did notice when we used the washing machine that it was extremely loud when in use, maybe a service is due on it.
But 10/10 for everything else, would definitely stay here again.
We had a lovely time as a family weekend.
The property and pool were immaculately clean. The facilitates were brilliant catering for our family aged 3 and up to 70. The hamper is a nice welcome.Also the games room and pool entertained everyone.The kitchen was well equipped and enabled us to cater for lots of family meals. The only nit pick is we could have done with more toilet rolls and a warning about the hot water which comes out of the tap which is in the middle of the bath. I would definitely recommend this house to friends and will defiantly be back.
We had a fantastic week at Baytree lodge.
It has everything you need and is very spacious. The house, bedding and towels were spotlessly clean. I was very surprised how nice and warm the house is considering the size of it. The highlight was definitely the pool which we all enjoyed everyday. Very close to Weymouth and various supermarkets and we walked it to Weymouth and back along the coast which was lovely. I would definitely recommend Baytree lodge for that perfect getaway. Thank you for the lovely hamper too.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. So pleased you had a wonderful time. We hope to welcome you back again at some point in the future.
We were really looking forward to this holiday, but said to say we found it lacking.
Most of it only niggling little things but they mounted up...from showers that didn't work without loud noises to seats that were so low we had trouble getting out of them. I sat in a chair at the table the whole week and even they were very rickety. We booked it for the swimming pool, which in the end I didn't use due to the flight of steps we had to negotiate. Also lacked a shower in the pool area which meant we would have to have gone upstairs.
As owners, we are of course sorry to learn that your stay was in any way lacking. Usually we would ask guests to contact the booking agency during their stay if there is anything that can be done to improve their experience but in this case I honestly don't think we could have done something to help you. The showers are powerful as they work off mains pressure, we find that most guests like a decent power shower, they should not be overly noisy though so will double check this. The sofas are from Next Home so aren't cheap and the dining chairs were all brand new this summer, we specifically replaced the old ones with an upgraded version and spent time choosing decently made ones so are unsure as to how you found them rickety but again will check. We have asked the booking agency to include in the description that there is a flight of steps down to the swimming pool, although guests do have to go upstairs to access the bedrooms also so one would hope that if someone could manage one, they could manage the other. There is an adjacent loo next to the swimming pool but yes, no shower, the house has 5 showers and a separate bathroom in it so we are not inclined to add another shower to the swimming pool area at this time. We hope your next stay, wherever it may be, fully lives up to your expectations.
We had a fabulous holiday with all of our family ten in total.
The children loved the swimming pool, and used it every day. Would thoroughly recommend Baytree Lodge. Unfortunately we won't be booking next year as the property is no longer pet free. When we booked it was pet free, however when discovered pets were now allowed, the owners carried out a full deep clean before we arrived. Thank you for being so understanding
A fabulous holiday home with everything thoughtfully provided.
Thank you also for the welcome hamper. The swimming pool was excellent and enjoyed by all the family. Osmington is conveniently placed near Weymouth with all its amenities and the quieter Ringstead Bay where you might be lucky to get an ice cream from the ice cream boat which sails up to the beach ! If there is just one thing missing, it is a recycling bin in the kitchen, but this is a very minor suggestion as everything was perfect.
Thank you for your great feedback, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. When we look to renew the kitchen bin we will look at what options are available for recycling.
This was a lovely house with plenty of room for three generations.
The en-suite bathrooms to every bedroom were a godsend as was the pool. It is a bit echoey as there are few soft surfaces and it did lack more upright chairs which may have been easier to get out of than the very low, but comfortable, sofas. It was lovely being able to take our dog but be aware the garden is not secure. Fantastic location!
Thank you for your feedback. We note your comments re the sofa and will try to remember them when the time comes to get new ones. If you close the metal gates to the parking area and side access, the rear area is secure but a small dog (or child I guess) could get under these as there is a small gap under as well as a gap between the metal railings themselves. For this reason we do not advertise the property as having a secure enclosed garden area. We hope to see you again soon and are very grateful for your booking to date.
We had a wonderful week at Baytree lodge.
We would highly recommend this property. Great location too
Great property, very well equipped, clean and very comfortable, includding the games room.
It kept everyone entertained during one rainy, stormy day. A family get together, perfect for my little granddaughter who has additional needs, she really loved the swimming pool. General feedback, not complaints: Slide and climbing frame a bit weathered and dinning chairs could do with a cushion, you can feel the springs, couple of showers could not alter shower head angle, but minor as eveything else was perfect. We had a great getaway, with beautiful countryside and local attractions close by. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your feedback. We are having the climbing area serviced and are generally keeping an eye on it as it is aging now, we have recently renewed the slide. New dining chairs are being put in as the existing ones had lost their comfort as you say. The showers are really powerful and do cause us issues with the holders but we will see what we can do. We hope to see you again soon and thank you once again for your booking to date.
We had a lovely family stay in this very well equipped house.
The children enjoyed the pool and the adult children enjoyed the games room especially wonder boy from their youth. The views at the back were stunning as were the walks around the village A very large and comfortable house would recommend staying at This property.
We had a great time.
The welcome hamper was lovely. Everyone enjoyed the pool and the games room. The property was very clean throughout. The kitchen is stocked well with crockery and glasses. It was a very comfortable property for our family group.
Excellent property in a quiet location convenient for lots of Dorset sightseeing.
The swimming pool was wonderful and the maintenance man came regularly (at the times advised so no trouble) to check everything was ok. Nicely furnished and a well stocked kitchen. I have no hesitation recommending this property
Beautiful,clean house,well equipped kitchen,great location,fantastic pool & games room,all 10 of us had a wonderful family holiday.
Would highly recommend staying at this property!!!
The main bathroom light switch kept coming off in your hands, needs a new pull cord.
We had to clean the BBQ before use, not an issue for us but just letting you know. We cleaned it after our usage.
We were a party of 6 adults and two children.
We found the property modern clean and spacious. We enjoyed the hamper and milk awaiting us of our arrival. The pool was great, enjoyed by the children. The games room was excellent, everything worked fine and was in good condition. We were lucky with the weather and used the bbq in the back garden. We would come again and recommend.
Baytree Lodge is beautiful and the highlight for us was the indoor swimming pool, which is lovely and clean and maintained 3 times per week.
The kids frequented it daily! We did expect one bedroom to have a king size bed with a single bed so unfortunately we had to take a mattress from the room with 3 single beds to accommodate 2 adults and a young child in a room. All rooms are exceptionally spacious, nicely decorated and bathrooms excellent. The showers were a delight with highly pressured water. The kitchen is superbly stocked with plenty of crockery and glasses etc. which suited us as we cooked a lot. I was disappointed with the cleaning utensils as the mops and brushes weren’t very clean. We did have a fantastic week and would highly recommend it, especially as we were a large family with adults of various ages and 4 children in total. Thank you so much for a fantastic week.
House is beautiful and big.
A really lovely space - could use more tea towels and dishwasher tablets as a house that sleeps 10 people should have amenities to match but this is a very minor inconvenience that wouldn’t stop us booking again.
Its a lovely property.
There were a couple of very minor things that need fixing but overall its a great place to stay. If I was suggesting one thing its that it would be good to have a rail to hep you get into and out of the pool. For older people it would be a real help
The house was lovely but there were a few things that could have been better.
1 Not providing any spare tiolet rolls I phoned and was advised that is all you get.. 2 No towel or soap in the downs stairs toilet .this is a hygeine matter luckely we were only a party of 9 so we could use one bedroom towel. 3 One tea towel for the week for ten people. these seem a bit mean for a 5 star house 4 The cleaniers have left dusty corners and floors around the stairs and banisters.
An amazing property in a lovely location.
As others have said some more comfortable outdoor seating would enhance enjoying the weather outdoors. The kitchen is superbly equipped but would benefit from a small frying pan, it was only me that fancied a fried egg breakfast!
Very spacious and comfortable property with great facilities.
The swimming pool and games room came in handy on rainy days and there was a selection of DVDs and board games to keep the kids entertained. Dream Cottages were quick to respond when we had the occasional query as well so it was a positive experience all round. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting the area.
We had a fabulous family stay at Baytree Lodge.
On arrival we immediately felt welcome and there was a lovely bedroom for us all, each one with en-suite facilities. The welcome hamper on the kitchen island is such a lovely touch. We loved the pool and the games room. High standard of cleanliness throughout and we will definitely be back. Our only complaint is that we didn’t want to leave!
Very enjoyable stay.
The swimming pool was a big part of the children's holiday they loved it.
Booked a 3 night break at Baytree Lodge, a well presented property, very clean and everything you need for a short or long break, highly recommended on our behalf.
Checked the property for booking next year, no surprise that it is fully booked, if you get chance to book it, do it quick. The only criticism and it is only a small one, is the size of the showers, looking at the detail put in for its rental value, they could be a little bigger, but thats just my opinion, apart from that, its a cracking property. I gave it 5 stars, but could easily be more..
Thank you for your positive feedback and we are pleased you had such a lovely time at Baytree. With regards to bookings for next year, we have now released the calendar for 2024, so it is now ready and available to book for the coming year. You have mentioned shower sizes, the 2 master bedrooms in the main house have 900mm wide offset quadrant showers, which should be a good size for most people. The other showers are 800mm wide offset quadrant so are a little bit smaller as a result. We really hope you are able to book another stay at some point in the future. Kind regards, the owners.
A beautiful property.
Well maintained
Wonderful property - everything you would need for a family holiday.
Swimming pool was a real bonus, games room great and location excellent. Easy bus ride to Weymouth and all Dorset attractions.
A fab weeks holiday for all 10 of us (6 adults, 4 kids No issues at all and no one wanted to leave.
Hopefully we will return in August 2025 (is there any way we can put a deposit down to secure this property for Aug 2025?)
Baytree Lodge was an amazing property and our holiday was enjoyed by all.
The indoor pool was superb and the location of the property was perfect for exploring the area. Would highly recommend this luxurious property.
Bay tree Lodge is the most amazing place to stay for family holidays.
The facilities are fantastic and the kitchen has everything you will ever need. The pool was used everyday the children loved it. The bedrooms were most comfortable and fresh all with generous en-suite facilities. The youngest in our party was 1 and the eldest was 81. It was our 2nd time staying and hopefully many more. Thank you
Had a lovely week.
Photos accurate although there isn’t a picture showing the view out the front which is end of a cul de sac. Never any issue with parking so wasn’t a problem just not as pretty an outlook as the back. Downstairs is spacious. Upstairs bedrooms spacious, showers all small. Pool a welcome addition ( room warm water fresh ) Fans would be a great addition we took some and still bought some it was very warm upstairs specially in this heat. I do agree with a previous review that the outside seating could be improved. Ok for eating but uncomfortable for chilling. Not necessarily a new patio area I would have been more than happy to have sat on a comfortable chair on the lawn and moved it around following the sun. And yes it’s shady but can always find some sun. All in all a lovely week away with the family. Would I book again probably not. We found it a little isolated from shops and the sea. Had to driving to most places but that’s not a criticism of the property just our personal choice for our next booking. Folders for appliances and where to visit are there to read although the where and what to do would have been great downloadable as a pdf maybe to read before going. Thanks
Good lounge ,kitchen and dining area with plenty of crockery etc and fridge/freezer ,washing machine/dryer space.
Pool and area was good. Pool table missing balls for a proper game. Tv in games room was not on and after calling service was told it has a switch which we were unable to find without that help. 2 of the ensuite had flashing mirror lights which where not considering stay. 1 ensuite shower water was tepid never hot but as we didn't need 5bedrooms one person used the other room during the stay and was not reported. All floors upstairs need sound proofing or screwing down as they are so noisy !! Outside area needs some comfortable seating to enjoy drinks etc. Outside chairs very uncomfortable and in shade alof of the time, perhaps another level seating area at the top of the garden (near gamesroom) would be nice to catch later sun. No sun loungers probably because garden mostly in shade. Garden slopes too much to enjoy evening sun,as you can't put the table and chairs out there to enjoy,we ended up going around the side of the house where the cars were parked which was not ideal. Garden grass full of weeds and daisies not maintained needs TLC.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very disappointed to learn that you gave Baytree such a low score. As owners, we do try very hard to keep the house up to a very high standard and are always spending money on it to make improvements and undertake repairs and renewals at the earliest opportunity. We are sorry previous guests turned the TV off in the games room by the switch on the TV itself and you were unable to locate this without the help of the local booking agency. Similarly, it would seem the previous guests broke one of the pockets on the pool table so the balls from that pocket were falling into the inside of the table and not being returned to the collection point (this has now been repaired). Thank you for bringing the flashing LED lights on the mirror light to our attention during the course of your stay, this unit has now been replaced. Unfortunately as you did not report the shower until you published your feedback, this weeks' guests have also encountered the problem but as they have now reported it, we have instructed a plumber to attend and repair/replace as necessary. The floors upstairs are engineered wood, lock together and act as a floating floor in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The property is very large and open plan so sound does travel. Yes the garden does (gently) slope and is predominately north facing. We purposely created the level patio and BBQ area with table and chairs in a location which catches the sun at lunchtime and into the early afternoon. We will have a think about possibly creating another patio area near the games room for evening sun as you have suggested. No we do not supply sun loungers. We have a gardener who comes every two weeks to tend to the garden areas, we are not keen on using chemicals to control the daisies in the lawn but will see if there is some kind of organic method that can be used.
Our second consecutive stay, we love this house and it makes for a great family holiday.
With 4 grandchildren between 9-13 the pool is a real highlight and the bedrooms/bathrooms make for easy living. The sink in the main bedroom en suite appears blocked and needs attention please.
Thank you for your positive and valuable feedback, we are very pleased you enjoyed your repeat stay at Baytree. We will look at the sink in the master bedroom en-suite but please do feel free to contact the booking agency next time if there is any maintenance niggle during your stay that you would like attended to; they are locally based and have the authority to carry out repairs and renewals on our behalf. If it is minor and you would prefer not to be disturbed, the Agency can arrange for something to be investigated and hopefully rectified during the next changeover if they know of it in advance. We hope to see you again soon and thank you once again for your booking.
A lovely spacious and well maintained property which is perfectly located for visiting the local resorts of Weymouth and Lulworth.
The property was accurate to the listing with great amenities of pool, games room and play area which is great for families. I would certainly recommend this property
Warm spacious accommodation exactly as described in the brochure.
There were ten of us staying for a family birthday in February, the four children (ages ranging from 5 to 13), had plenty to occupy them and the adults had plenty of space to get away from them if necessary! The property was more spacious than expected, very warm and well equipped with two fridge/freezers and two ovens and two small microwaves. There was a 'Dorset Happy Hamper' and milk in the fridge on our arrival which was a welcome surprise. All bedrooms had the same corner shower which worked well for us all but some people may find the space a bit tight. However the family bathroom was very spacious. The triple bedroom and one of the doubles are above the swimming pool and there was a slight hum from the boiler noticeable in both bedrooms. Although this did not disturb us, light sleepers may want to sleep in one of the other bedrooms. The property is set back from the main road with no noticeable traffic noise and there was ample parking for our four vehicles. It is a short stroll from the coastal path and a nice circular walk inland to see the chalk carving on the hill. None of our group wanted to leave and we had to drag the children out of the swimming pool on the morning we departed. A great holiday in a great property - thank you.
We had another lovely relaxing Christmas at Baytree Lodge.
The property has always been presented in immaculate condition everything was simply perfect. Thank you
Fantastic cottage and we had a great week for a family gathering.
Superb facilities !
Perfect Property,But when we arrived the code for the key box had changed and we had not been informed, After a couple of phone calls and all the family standing outside, a new key code was given, Very Very poor communications We had not been emailed the new key code.
On arrival there was dirty laundry on the living area and a huge ball of hair by the dressing table in one of the bedrooms.
Not a great start. Despite returning phone calls to you and sending emails which no one ever responded to, I was called a ridiculous number of times all week for the owner to arrange someone to come in and fix the microwave. We did not know our plans for the week and it really is a bit much to ask to be disrupted by an engineer on our only week together. Please sort yourselves out and get your repairs done on change over days. It is possible - I do it on my own properties you just have to pay the price!!
Thank you for your feedback. Keeping Baytree as clean as we would like is very difficult due to the size of the property and time available between changeovers. We have recently changed cleaners and have been pleased with the more positive feedback on cleaning we have received as a result but, we would always say if any guest is not happy with the cleaning or inventory we would ask that you immediately inform the agency as they have the authority to attend to any cleaning issues that may arise and can purchase replacement items too if needed. With regards to the microwave, this has proved very difficult to resolve. We put a countertop one in as a temporary measure while trying to see if the built in one could be repaired. Getting a repair engineer out on a Saturday during the changeover has been very difficult to arrange as appointments are usually AM or PM (8am to 5pm) and don't fit in with the window that we have for guest changeovers. We did not wish to upset any further guests by trying to arrange access during the course of anyone else's stay as has happened previously so we have waited until there has been a gap in the bookings to get the machine looked at. Unfortunately after a lot of time and trouble we have ben told the spares needed are no longer available so we are now waiting on delivery of a new machine which will be installed soon at which point the temporary countertop one will be removed.
We had an amazing family celebration at Baytree Lodge - thank you.
The Lodge is conveniently positioned and was a perfect size for our group with a one and a three year old. Such a treat to have swings, slide and climbing facilities in the garden for the children plus the swimming pool for everyone to use - so much fun had by all. Ample, indoor sitting areas plus the games room in a separate building where as much noise could be made without disturbing the sleeping little ones!! The kitchen and utility space offered great space for food storage, prep and movement of people on cooking duty along with the comfortable dining room furniture which is close by so we could chat, whilst cooking was going on. Bedrooms were spacious and flexible for our needs. Personally, I couldn’t fault Baytree Lodge as it offered everything and so much more for our awesome, long weekend stay.
Wonderful break for my partners 60th.
Weather wasn’t particularly kind but that’s where the pool area came into its own. It’s a great size and a lovely space. I can see there is plenty to do - we walked to the Smugglers Inn. My only thought that could be a great addition would be that a full cot would be better than the travel cot which was just ok gor our granddaughter who was 5 months at the time not sure how comfortable it would be past that. I would not hesitate to return and would highly recommend this beautiful house.
this property is far nicer then the images we had the most amazing holiday
The property was fantastic and exactly as listed, we loved our stay and will hopefully be back another time.
The only slight niggle were that one of the showers was not very powerful and the others the shower heads flew upwards on turning on.
Our second stay at Baytree Lodge - a fantastic cottage, loads of space with a fantastic swimming pool.
Very well equipped, clean and in good condition. Highly recommended and I'm sure we'll be back again!
Lovely stay, everything you could possibly need to have a good time.
On arrival house was clean and the heating was on making it warm and inviting after a long journey. Loved the opportunity to have a log fire during our family Christmas Day (early celebration). The out of town location is great for peace and quiet, but equally only a short drive into both Weymouth and Dorchester so ideally placed for exploring the area. Have stayed in this house about 8 years ago and loved it then, and it didn't disappoint this time round either.
The house is immaculate and contains absolutely everything you could need for a family holiday.
The swimming pool and games room are great to keep everyone entertained. The only thing that I believe could be improved are the directions to the house which were difficult to follow especially in the dark. All you really need to tell people is to turn left immediately on the third SLOW sign going down the hill. Would definitely love to go here again.
Just a couple of things we all thought were essential but not there.
The house was for ten and we were ten adults but there was only one teapot and only one kettle. We drink a lot of tea. No electric hand mixer. A wardrobe in the bedroom above the games room would have been appreciated and again because we were ten adults tea and coffe facilities in that outside bedroom would have made things a bit more convenient. Having said all that we had a great time and enjoyed your beautiful house.
Lovely, well equipped cottage.
Outlook was fantastic and great stay for various celebrations with grandparents. However, a few things need to be addressed - dirty wipes left on floor in the bathroom, no logs left but we eventually found the log store, dust still on the bed frames, under the glass of the bedroom units, windows were filthy, clocks didn’t work, none of the lights on the bathroom mirrors work and pool could be a bit warmer. The description needs to be updated on website as it mentions a back gate for private access to the fields - this is locked and when we queried it was told this was for maintenance people to gain access. Also was told not to use the pool between 8am and 9am as it there would be essential maintenance. Pool guy came on the Monday about 8.30am and then didn’t see him again until Friday when he arrived at 2pm. Luckily we were not in the pool when he arrived. However if was a lovely holiday and we would go back.
Overall cleanliness was quite poor with many cobwebs on ceiling timbers and rafters Kitchen extractor very greasy Minor adjustments needed in kitchen area with fridge door top of list Overall holiday experience was good with the games room and swimming pool being a godsend for the children Location of property was really good
This was our second consecutive year at Baytree Lodge, and once again we very much enjoyed our stay here.
The weather was mixed, so on nice days, it was good to visit some nearby towns and National Trust properties. And when the weather wasn't so good, the games room and indoor swimming pool really came into their own. So, all in all, we really loved the combination of the great location and excellent facilities
Fantastic holiday.
Where to start.
.... This house is stunning. With the amazing warm pool and surplus of pool toys provided gave my children hours of fun as the weather was not great when we came. To the games room, separate from the main house, meaning noise from the children was never a problem. Everything was thought of down to the hair dryers in the room, the extra towels, the linen, the speakers, books, toys, games, Wifi. The list goes on and on! The owner was very attentive as we had a small issue with a loose tap in the bath, even bringing a bottle of Prosecco for our "trouble" even though it was no trouble at all! The location is perfect for visiting some beautiful beaches and villages, we were gutted we did not get to see everything as there was so much to do. The house is more of a home from home than my own home! it is by far the best UK holiday we have ever had and with 8 of us staying in one house, not getting on each others nerves is no easy feat, but with so much to do we managed just fine. We cannot wait to come back and cannot recommend this house enough with its impeccable service. One minuscule improvement would be, in the vast array of utensils, pots, pans and crockery... a large mixing bowl would be a welcome addition. We really had to dig deep to find that fault, we are British after all and complaining is our specialty! :)
would definitely recommend Baytree Lodge had a wonderful stay.
the great facilities at the property enabled us to relax and have fun without the worries of the outside world, girls had so much fun swimming and enjoyed the games room when they got a look in from the adults! A clean and spacious property in a perfect location. I only have one suggestion the play area for the children could do with some mulch or something similar with our great British weather it was too muddy to play.
Property was great, and I would recommend it, but there were a few minor issues that would be easy to fix.
There were a few things that need fixing (and were like this when we arrived: 1. the cold tap in the 3 single bed bedroom can not be turned on at all 2. the shower head in the same bedroom falls off when there is any pressure of water at all and needs to be fixed. 3. the extractor fan in the kitchen is very noisy and rattles/sounds like there is a loose part. 4. in the small freezer in the main kitchen the bottom drawer front is not securely attached and falls off every time you open the drawer There was no tin opener - this was broken, there were no oven gloves and only one tea towel, so difficult to take hot items out of the oven and only a small amount of drying up was possible at any one time. A measuring jug would also have been useful. Whereas most of the property was very clean, certain bits had not been cleaned (under the sofa by the front door).
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, we required our 2020 holiday accommodation to be a very special property in which our family would enjoy a relaxing time together away from home.
Thankfully, Baytree Lodge was more than capable of rising to this challenge. The indoor swimming pool was especially welcome, with no need to worry about crowded beaches or bad weather. We also enjoyed hours of fun in the well-equipped games room. When the sun did decide to make an appearance, the garden was perfect for a BBQ and a few games of boules. All in all, Baytree Lodge is a very spacious and comfortable property, and having booked it again for 2021, we're very much looking forward to staying there again.
Baytree Lodge was such a beautiful place to spend our family holiday!
It had everything we needed and more. The swimming pool was such an added bonus, we couldn’t keep our 2 Granddaughters out of it. Having en-suite bathrooms to all the bedrooms was a great idea and the rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Also, to then have a beautiful extra bathroom was superb. The kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. The lodge was situated in a very central position to lots of places to visit and good pubs too. We were very impressed.
The house is lovely, spacious and well equipped.
The children really enjoyed the swimming pool and the games room.
A really well equipped cottage with everything you could possibly need in the cupboards and drawers!
Fantastic swimming pool, games room great for the kids and plenty of space to spread out and relax! Would highly recommend Baytree Lodge.
Baytree Lodge was the perfect location to spend a lovely family holiday celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and our first 2 week holiday since our honeymoon.
The Lodge itself was excellent. All of us said if we won the lottery it would be the ideal place to buy. Having been a visitor to Weymouth pretty much every year for over 40 years in all sorts of accommodation this was by far the best and we have staying in some lovely places along the way. As a stroke survivor, the pool enabled me to do my hydro-physio (albeit slightly adapted) helping keep me mobile. Although we were all adults staying the pool would be excellent for families with younger children too. We were very lucky with the weather so were out pretty much every day enjoying the local sights. However on the couple of days we had as rest days, we still had plenty to occupy us in the property from the pool to games room so no-one was bored. Although it seems expensive for a 'uk' holiday, when you factor in 1) no hassle with airports. 2) easy to get to. 3) fascilities at the property and locally. 4) cost split down to no of people it can accommodate. It acutally is more than worth the cost. All in all, an excellent holiday location and can't recommend it highly enough...
Baytree Lodge was fantastic overall.
The pool is the best bit, the kids loved it. It has everything you need for a really good holiday. We went as a family 6 adults and 4 children under 10 and it was perfect. The main house is amazing, very spacious. I only marked down comfort because we were in the annexe where the ceiling slopes on either side of the bed and we did hit our heads a couple of times. At least it was very quiet there. In the main house the noise carries, so once one child woke up - so did everyone else! It was also very hot in the bedrooms and thick duvets were a bit too much for us, I would have appreciated a sheet so I could use the blanket that was provided. However, this is only nit picking. We really loved it and it’s so close to Weymouth and Lulworth Cove, there’s plenty to do and shops and pubs are close by.
the bedrooms were large and comfortable pool was just right for all family good location for countryside and walks but close enough to weymouth
Fabulous Accommodation Have just stayed in this beautiful house with the family celebrating Father’s Day and 60th Birthday.
Stunning property, perfectly clean, bedrooms gorgeous, indoor pool used every day, games room a bonus. Loved the welcome tray of biscuits, tea, coffee, milk etc. Kitchen well equipped thank you for the small supply of kitchen essentials, would request more than one t-towel and oven gloves minor details. Open plan living space great for dining and general celebrations. House has several walks and bay nearby, also has a couple of local pubs Smugglers Inn & Sly Fox which are well worth a visit. We holiday in Dorset a couple of times a year staying in different accommodation, would love to return to Baytree Lodge in the future. Thank you Dream Cottages. Show less Date of stay: June 2019
The property was a dream, and was better than the photographs.
There were 10 of us and because of the size of the house we didn't get under each other's feet at all. The open plan kitchen, dining area and seating area was perfect and we spent a lot of time there. The pool was great and although maintenance was carried out every morning we weren't aware of it as there was a separate entrance, even though the pool was attached to the property. The situation of the property was great too, and there were lovely walks around the vicinity, and just a 20 minute walk or so to the beach, which was quiet, probably because of the steep steps at the end of the walk. The house was very well equipped, although if we found fault it was that there was not a pair of oven gloves, the knives for cooking were very blunt, and the tin opener didn't work. As a family we all enjoy cooking, so did notice this, otherwise there were stacks of glasses, china and cutlery etc. The large fridge freezer in the utility room was great too for the overflow from the kitchen fridge freezer. Practically perfect in every way!!
This lovely house was everything we could have wished for.
Plenty of room for everyone to sit together and socialise in comfort. Pool was lovely and kept at the right temperature so the babies didn't get too cold. All the bedrooms were lovely and beds very comfy. The kitchen was beautiful and functional. There are plenty of food storage cupboards and fridge freezers, and all necessary kitchen equipment etc. A couple of minor problems were dealt with promptly and efficiently. Thank you.
Booked Bay Tree Lodge for a family celebration over a long weekend in March and cannot speak highly enough about the property and its facilities. The online description and photos which led us to make the booking are entirely accurate but still exceeded our expectations on arrival. Of course the pool was our grandchildrens favourite and kept them occupied for hours. If you are considering Bay Tree Lodge I'm sure you won't be disappointed - Stayed March 2015.
Enjoyed a wonderful holiday with my family at Baytree Lodge. Service we received from Dream Cottages was excellent particularly when we had problem with electrics. Response we received was very prompt. Beautiful property .Would certainly book with Dream Cottages again.
Bay Tree is a lovely house; well appointed and fully equipped with everything we needed. The pool and games room was a real bonus, and made for a very enjoyable stay. The location was convenient for exploring the Jurassic coast area to the East or West and close to Dorchester for shopping and transport links. Bay Tree is a lovely house; well appointed and fully equipped with everything we needed. The pool and games room was a real bonus, and made for a very enjoyable stay. The location was convenient for exploring the Jurassic coast area to the East or West and close to Dorchester for shopping and transport links. Stayed July 2015
Wonderful, spacious property with great facilities! We loved our getaway to bay tree lodge, the whole process from booking to departure was effortless! Stayed Jan 2015
The virtual tour on the website was excellent as the property was just as we had seen. We celebrated our Ruby wedding with children & grandchildren. Bay Tree Lodge is an ideal property for this type of holiday. The facilities were first class and we all had great fun! A memorable time. Stayed April 2016
We had a great week, the property was very well maintained and we would be happy to recommend it to others - stayed August 2016
A lovely house, very well appointed with all we needed. A ideal holiday home for us, with plenty of space, comfortable and welcoming on arrival. Good to have have walks near by so we did not havr to use cars The pool and the games very much appreciated by the grand children. We would recommend the house to friends and your company - stayed September 2016
We stayed at this property for our wedding weekend. The Lodge is a beautiful property. Quiet, spacious and luxurious.The pool is excellent and along with the fully equipped games room the property offers a lot of fun along with comfort. We can throughly recommend this property. The Dream Cottages team were very attentive and answered any queries we had promptly. We will definitely book with them again. Stayed September 2016
Superb 5* property. We had a fantastic time. Our kids loved the pool and the games room. We loved the facilities and the space. Ideally positioned for all sorts of attractions. We would love to come back. Highly recommended. Stayed April 2017
My wife and I along with our family, enjoyed a most memorable holiday at Baytree Lodge. The Lodge was spotlessly clean and everything we needed had been provided. We could not fault it and would thoroughly recommend it. We also could not fault the service provided by Dream Cottages. Stayed April 2017
Had a most wonderful stay the property was exceptional !!! All our needs well catered for, enjoyed it soooo much that Dad wanted to go back again in September (4 months later ) but all booked up. Stayed May 2017
The whole family really enjoyed our stay at this excellent property. The lodge was very spacious & had everything supplied that we needed for our stay. The weather was not great so the games room & the indoor pool kept us all entertained. Ideally situated near Weymouth & its wonderful beach & plenty of other activities nearby. A really enjoyable stay & will return soon. Stayed June 2017
Our family had a lovely time in this great house. spotlessly clean, great facilities. Don't want to recommend too enthusiastically because it will be fully booked when I want to go again!!!! Stayed August 2017
Wonderful house, the facilities are excellent and although we had a small problem with the heating, this was sorted very quickly and with great care and concern shown. We could not have wished for a better service. I would thoroughly recommend Dream Cottages to anyone looking for a great holiday in one of their properties and will definitely consider using them again. Thank you for a wonderful time. Stayed April 2018
Went to the same property last year and enjoyed it that much that we just had to stay again this year !!! Stayed (most recently) May 2018
Fantastic accommodation and facilities, everyone loved the pool, and games room. Close to many picturesque places of interest and a great base for exploring Dorset. Stayed May 2018
Thank you for a lovely week in Weymouth! When we arrive at the house we were all amazed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay making the most of the pool, games room and garden area. The kitchen and downstairs area are great for an extended family holiday giving plenty of space for everybody to 'muck in' with food preparation, be together but also have their own space if needed. The location is good for easy access for Weymouth and all it's facilities. Stayed June 2018
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: Please note that the swimming pool, games room and children's play area are all unsupervised and are therefore used at your own risk.
Note: Please also be aware gardeners will be attending the property intermittently throughout the year for essential garden maintenance.
Note: The heated swimming pool will be closed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am - 9am for essential pool maintenance (except bank holidays). Maintenance contractors will access the pool via the garden and not through the house.
Note: 1 x King-size bedroom is situated outside the main house above, the games room.
Note: First basket of logs for wood burner fire provided between Oct-April
Note: Good House keeping bond of 200GBP
Please Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 7 night stays between 30th May- 1st October 2026. Saturday changeovers only.
Please note: There are a flight of stairs down to the swimming pool with a stairgate at the top.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
993982
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome