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"Needs a lot of general maintenance."
All doors need WD,40. Shower tray and door needs cleaning . Master bed needs new mattress and headboard. Carpet needs cleaning, coat of paint all round. Silly little things like light pull cords in bathrooms very grubby. Only two toilet rolls left. Location great with great parking. Apartment needs refurbishment.
Reviewed by Kevin2.8★May 2025
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"We stayed here over Christmas, a little bit disappointed by the lack of festive decorations no Christmas tree which would have been a nice touch, the floorboards are very creaky, the freezer door does not close properly, the toilet roll holders are a bit wonky apart from all that the lounge area is comfy and the bed is very comfy, also the lack of lighting in the hallway did not work, the tv in main lounge is not a smart tv, both remotes in the bedroom tv’s did not work, it could do with some tlc, probably would not stay here again."
Reviewed by Debbie3.8★Dec 2024
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"A great location very comfortable plenty of space the harbour views beside the lifting bridge perfect."
The lighting needs attention we realise the intention but they don't put light where you need it, a personal preference we guess. It was great to have a lift carrying suitcases up stairs in previous accommodation.We felt at home there.
Reviewed by John4.4★Nov 2024
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"A great location and excellent accommodation."
The kitchen area was well equipped, everything clean and tidy and generally comfortable. There were only the two of us but the apartment could comfortably accommodate two couples or a family of four.
We had a slight problem dealing with the key safe on arrival but the local representatives responded rapidly to resolve the problem - that's pretty good service for a Sunday evening!
Other than that the only thing to report is that the radiator in the en-suite could not be turned on. A very minor inconvenience which did not impact on a great stay.
Reviewed by David4.7★Nov 2024
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"We enjoyed our week’s stay at Townbridge House."
The location was convenient for both the town & the harbour & having a balcony was a bonus if a little tight with 2 chairs & a table. Secure parking was a bonus as was the lift.
Friday & Saturday nights were very noisy with music & shouting outside until at least 3am - bring earplugs!
Although we had a good holiday, we feel there are a few improvements that could be made which would have made our review 5 stars:
- very squeaky floorboards
- only 2 toilet rolls for a whole week so had to buy more
- kettle needed descaling so bought this & descaled it
- shower in en-suite bathroom was blocked so we had to buy a drain unblocker
- could benefit from dressing table stools in the bedrooms
- could benefit from net curtains / voile in bedrooms as was directly across from hotel windows / no privacy
- remote controls in both bedrooms did not work / perhaps needed new batteries
Overall we would recommend this property & would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Sarah3.8★Sep 2024
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"We had a fabulous time in the apartment and thought the view from the balcony was brilliant."
The property it ideally placed for socialising and is perfect for a short holiday.
I have sent pictures of the apartment to friends who have all asked me how they can book it in the future.
Highly recommend this property and would love to go back again soon.
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Sep 2024
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"This is our second year at Harbour-side Penthouse, and we saw the improvement, as soon as we walked in."
The carpets were so much cleaner, the walls have been painted, the apartment smelt cleaner. We was able to use the oven this time. There are still a few things that still need doing, The toilet roll holders need to be put on straight, the shower in the on-suit needs to be cleaned at the bottom where the runners are. The shower over the bath needs the plastic shower seal to be replaced, as when you have a shower it leaks rather badly. Apart from that we had a lovely time, the view and balcony is a big plus, Our granddaughter had her breakfast on the balcony most mornings watching the boats coming and going. If you want good Fish & chips recommend going to Mckenzies, which is across the road from the apartment main front door. We only had one night where my partner was awakened from people leaving the pubs. Brilliant holiday
Reviewed by Caroline4.4★Aug 2024
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"Lovely penthouse apartment in a fantastic location, overlooking the harbour and only minutes walk from the beach, shops, pubs and restaurants."
Great for kids and adults. Secure parking and a lift were great. Just a couple of very minor niggles. The button on the toilet in the en-suite bathroom was loose, but still working. One of the wardrobe doors in the second bedroom was off its hinges. Nothing to spoil our stay
Reviewed by Katherine4.7★Aug 2024
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"The property was clean but you really need to dust the top of the wardrobes."
They were white with dust! Comfortable apartment......would be better with sliding doors onto balcony . It was impossible to sit in comfort as you had to keep moving chairs if someone wanted to go inside. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the view!
Reviewed by Jennifer4.4★Jun 2024
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"Everything worked for us and our disabled parents beautifully."
Thank you. Only one issue is the get in time. Historically we were told the late get in was because of the need to deep clean post Covid. The apartment is not deep cleaned so could it be returned back to a 3pm arrival? We have to get mobility scooters and shop when we arrive and it’s simply too late after our drive.
And a mention for the owners please sort out the creaky floors in the bedrooms, hall and main bathroom they really are noisy.
Reviewed by Julie4.7★Jun 2024
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"Very pleased the lift has been replaced."
The flat is very convenient for us
Reviewed by Janet3.8★Apr 2024
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"Nice location,some issues with general maintenance ie."
..door handle in shower room fell off been bodged with glue,,blinds in living room ripped and frayed, gripper rod spikes sticking up through carpet where it joins tiled kitchen area quite hazardous in bare feet, headboards on single beds loose rattle with any movement need extra fixings,and noise from cupboard outside apartment door reverberates into hallway and second bedroom, assume some sort of fan extraction duct from restaurant below, very noticeable at night, would make comfortable sleep in room very difficult,
Reviewed by Paul3.4★Apr 2024
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"Harbour side penthouse it’s a lovely property in a prime location."
The only downside is the floorboards creak so much there is nowhere in the property that doesn’t creak. Hence if someone gets up in the night it wakes everyone up.
Reviewed by Maureen3.8★Nov 2023
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"Love the position and security of this flat, the only downside is the noise at night, it is in an area with many pubs."
Having stayed here before I found it was needing a bit of 'tlc', carpet needs cleaning, bathroom light switch faulty, small veg knife missing, cracked wine glass, tv remote needed new batteries. We had lovely fresh bedding, and plenty of nice towels. Well equiped kitchen. Bedrooms have good storage and comfortable beds.
Reviewed by Marilyn4.4★Sep 2023
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"The word penthouse means Flat on the top floor off the building, typically one of luxuriously fitted."
Posative things first- amazing view,location, parking, beds and sofas really comfortable. Well furnished, balcony loved that, specially my grandaughter. Showers are great. The negative parts which would made the holiday fabulous and special.
Carpets need replacing or Professionally cleaned as dirty. Gripper rods from kitchen floor tiles to carpet need sorting as not nice when trodden on, spikes sticking through. Dirty under recliner, hair on toilet, toilet roll holders need to be putting on straight one pointing upwards and the other downward angle. Toilet brush holder need cleaning . Smart TV advertised is not the sitting room TV but a bedroom TV. Have to move toaster to be able to use. Oven smells like old fryer oil when in use. One of the Freezer draws has a whole in it. Vacuum cleaner when we went to use it, the brush part was full of hair, had to remove this to use. Could only have a shallow bath as runs out of hot water so is lukewarm. Would be good if there was more work top space in kitchen. Ceiling fans in bathroom need cleaning as full of dust, toilet brush dusty. Wall need refreshing up with paint. Some blackout curtains or blind in the beds rooms would be good. Hooks that were stuck to doors which have come off either replace or remove the sticky pads left on doors. Window in double room made a loud noise when opened and felt like it was coming of hinges, so closed and never opened again. These things make a big difference and If sorted out we would rebook. I do have photos if these are need.
Reviewed by Caroline2.5★Aug 2023
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"A lovely stay, great ‘home from home’ accommodation, with everything you need."
The spacious apartment was clean and comfortable, but what makes it so special is it’s position. From the balcony, I loved watching the boats go by and the people enjoying their holiday.
It’s the perfect location for the beach, shops and plentiful restaurants.
Thank you to the owners for the useful information provided, we used it quite a bit. I really hope we can return again sometime soon.
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jul 2023
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"Just abit difficult to find the key."
That would be my only complaint. But overall lovely
Reviewed by Angela4.7★Jul 2023
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"We are leaving our holiday today."
We have had a good time and found the location of our holiday fabulous. How ever the apartment did not live up to expectations. The code to the door from the garage into the apartment was not listed in the key collection instructions. I did find it on an email. The decor of the apartment is very tired and looks quite tatty in places. There was no WiFi or broadband which was advertised would not have booked if known. The apartment was not clean in areas please see attached photos. The ensuite toilet flush was broken as was the bin in the kitchen. We did not cook in the apartment as prefer to eat out but some of the cooking pans were not clean please see pictures. Found the check in at 1600hrs very inconvenient taking away from first day of our holiday. This is a shame as the apartment is lovely but not to the standard I expected or paid for.
Reviewed by Katherine1.6★Jun 2023
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"We loved the flat, especially seeing the parade of boats through the Town Bridge every couple of hours."
Reviewed by Joanna4.7★Jun 2023
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"Second year at this property and for a couple of elderly vintage people the position is ideal."
everything we need is at hand. comfort of property ideal.
walk in shower in the on suit brilliant for my wife.
hope we will be able to return next year
Reviewed by Richard George5.0★Jun 2023
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"We have stayed here several times as has my daughter."
Perfect location and very comfortable but disappointed that necessary maintenance is not done even after we report it and the faults are easily (and cheaply) fixable. The pedal bin still doesn’t operate, the bathroom door handle is still falling off, the bathroom door hinges need oil, cups are stained and some are chipped. This visit we were 4 adults yet only two small toilet rolls are provided which was inadequate. There was only one bath mat for two bathrooms. We noticed that the two single beds had mattress protectors but not the main bed - not sure if this is intentional.
Reviewed by Richard4.1★May 2023
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"The combination lock on the internal door from the garage to the property is very hit and miss and requires some attention,
Otherwise all ok."
Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Mar 2023
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"What a perfect place to be, a nice spacious apartment with a great view in to the harbourside and to the opening of the bridge."
It was a bit noisy in the late evening/night by the people walking on the street, but with the windows clossed that helped a lot. Would advise to add more cutlery and crockery, as that was a bit low and the pan's where to small to cook for 4 persons. At the otherhand it was a good reason to go out and have dinner in the great dining options throughout Weymouth.
Reviewed by Vincent4.4★Jul 2022
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"Lovely flat, nice, clean and comfortable."
Very spacious. Plenty of kitchen utensils etc, A catch on the bedroom windows to stop them swaying back & forth when open is needed. Flat is in a great position for the Town, shops, restaurants etc, but the noise at night was dreadful.
Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★Jul 2022
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"The apartment was in a great location with amazing views."
It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The parking was an added bonus. Had everything you could need and want for your stay. Two suggestions that would improve the apartment would be darker curtains in the main bedroom and a full length mirror in the hall. Two negatives - all floorboards were very noisy. Felt sorry for the person below us. Some rooms were beginning to look a bit tired and for a "penthouse apartment' are in need of a coat of paint. Instructions were clear and concise on how to gain access to the car park and building.
Reviewed by Celia5.0★May 2022
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"Its a great apartment in an ideal location."
Only a couple of 'blips'
Entry system is a little confusing for a newbie. We helped two other couples staying in the apartments navigate the system.
The carpets in the apartment could do with a little livening
The fittings in the bathrooms need securing.
There is no dish washer so no need to provide tablets.
Lots of excess glass wear which leaves you only one small cupboard to put food in.
Everything else is a plus. It is in a great location.
It is warm and clean.
Parking is a real bonus especially I imagine in the warmer months.
(just need to make sure the cleaner for other apartments uses the bay they are cleaning. Its not the easiest space to play chess in
Reviewed by Lisa4.4★Feb 2022
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"Only downside was squeaky floorboards!"
Reviewed by Mark4.4★Sep 2021
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"The bathrooms were starting to look a bit tired for the amount we paid I expected slightly better to give some examples and the onsuite toilet didn't flush easily, none of the toilet roll holders worked, toilet roll was really cheap, no instructions about the access fob (ie the key bit that you flip the top down to access the control buttons)."
Still though a very good location with wonderful views which gave a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Despite the above (which are relatively minor) we would stay again
Reviewed by David4.1★Aug 2021
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"Fabulous location and such a great apartment We will definitely be back"
Reviewed by Anita and Neil5.0★Jul 2021
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"Great place to stay, highly recommend harbour side penthouse , have used dream ..."
Great place to stay, highly recommend harbour side penthouse , have used dream cottages many times over the years and have always been very satisfied with properties
Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jul 2021
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"Location was great, short distance to all amenities, apartment was fully equipped and spotlessly clean, would definitely recommend."
Reviewed by Pam5.0★Jun 2021
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"The apartment was in a fantastic position with an amazing view, it was modern and very comfortable."
Secure parking was a great bonus.
The only negatives were the lights in the corridor outside the apartment not working and the black bins for the apartments rubbish were overflowing and had not been emptied all week.
A second key would have been helpful and some cleaning materials.
Reviewed by Ruth4.7★Oct 2020
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"Excellent location, lovely views."
Would definitely recommend this apartment.
One little snag the floorboards creek, apart from that cant fault it. Will definitely be back
Reviewed by Mrs Denys5.0★Aug 2020
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"The apartment and its location are perfect for our requirements,"
Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Mar 2020
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"I have been to Weymouth on many occasions and I refer to Weymouth as my second home , so to stay in Harbourside Penthouse for the first time made my stay even more enjoyable , it had a great view of the harbour and the boats , the parking being covered and secure was great for me , so I didnt have to worry about my car , only minutes to walk into town , the apartment was very clean , I had a couple of issues which the Dream cottages office sorted out for me , shame the floorboards are so creeky but this would not put me off from staying again and would be the first time I have felt I would return to the same property in my many years of visiting Weymouth."
Reviewed by Matt4.4★Nov 2019
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"A truly lovely holiday, I would not list as a penthouse?"
The apartment was well furnished and comfortable. I have marked you down on cleanliness due to the fact that we found dirty dishes in the cupboards and the drains smelt when using the washing machine. Nice wide doors for my wife's wheelchair but the railings outside on steps to front door were not secure and there was a large step into the shower.
Reviewed by George4.7★Oct 2019
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"My husband has limited mobility, the apartment was ideal, easy access with parking,we were able to walk round Weymouth with the wheelchair and views onto the water was lovely,we really enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Oct 2019
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"The staff was very friendly and helpful."
The apartment was very nice but shame about the creaky floorboards as it made it hard to walk around in the morning while people were sleeping. The facilities were good and location is great plus great view of watching the boats go by while sitting on the balcony.
The only downside was the fact we had to defrost the freezer but expect from that it was a great weekend away and very peaceful.
If I go to Weymouth again I would try to book the apartment again.
Reviewed by Michael4.4★Sep 2019
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"Good location for a town holiday."
Plenty of pubs, restaurants and shops. A little noisy at the weekend, but the description mentioned that. The harbour is busy too and enjoyable watching the bridge being raised to allow boats and yachts to sail through. Beach is good too. Good location for visiting Swanage, Lulworth Cove, the Swannery and Lyme Regis.
Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Aug 2019
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"Apart from the lift buttons being a bit dodgy, the apartment was fantastic and the view amazing."
Reviewed by Justine5.0★Jul 2019
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"Apartment and its location were superb."
Only critism would be the lift taking us to the 3rd floor...the buttons did not always register the action required.
Reviewed by Ray5.0★Jun 2019
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"Lovely flat in a great location."
The only criticism was the floorboards creaked badly. But in no way did this spoilt our holiday.
Reviewed by Wendy4.7★May 2019
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"We have stayed many times in Weymouth and this was by far the best accommodation we have ever stayed at."
The apartment was very modern and extremely clean. The location is handy for everything and the off street secure parking is a massive bonus as parking in Weymouth can be challenging. All in all top class.
Reviewed by William5.0★May 2019
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"The pent house was fantastic, perfect location and the accommodation was excellent."
We have already booked to come back next year
Reviewed by Anita and Neil5.0★May 2019
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"Harbourside Penthouse was everything we expected from viewing the photo's on the Dream Cottages site."
The arrival experience was a delight, from the spacious hall to the great size of the rooms. The view of the harbour from the balcony couldn't be bettered. The only negative we could mention was the lack of user handbooks for the washer/drier and microwave (although there were several for equipment that was no longer in the apartment).
Reviewed by James5.0★May 2019
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"We spent a week at the Harbourside Penthouse and found it very comfortable."
Facilities were good and we could not fault the location, with a lovely view from the balcony whilst being very close to shops, restaurants and other amenities. Parking around Weymouth is at a premium so having a dedicated space in the secure car park was a bonus. Would recommend this apartment.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2019
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"Loved this place, spacious and beautiful overlooking the harbour."
Would certainly recommend it to my friends and family. Never had a bad experience with Sykes Holidays
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2019
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"Perfect location with free parking made it ideal."
Only disadvantage was there was only one key which could have made it difficult as we all wanted to come and go separately. This was soon resolved by the agents who managed to contact the owners to source us another one.
Lovely location as the town bridge outside regularly opened to let the little boats out. Very close to a medium sized Tesco (2 minute walk) and lots of places to eat.
Flat was beautiful though some very creaky doors ( including the fridge!) that need sorting!
Only negative thing was the plumbing/water pressure meant only one shower could be used at a time.
I would love to stay here again.
Reviewed by Maria4.7★Apr 2019
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"As a regular customer of Dream cottages this location is by far the best and will return in the near future."
Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Mar 2019
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"Extremely happy with choice."
Lovely apartment. Nice view. In the heart of Weymouth. What’s not to like.
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Feb 2019
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