Bella Rosa

preston, dorset

4 guests
2 beds
1 bathroom
No pets

4.4Good

3.0Dream Cottages rating

Bella Rosa is a house in Overcombe, Dorset, positioned directly by the shoreline, making it a suitable choice for families and friends looking to spend most of their time beside the sea.

Arrive and pull into the designated parking space, where the coastal setting is immediately apparent, with clear views stretching across the beach and out to the water as soon as you step out of the car, setting the scene for a stay focused on the seafront.

Located close to the Oasis café, the area carries an easy-going seaside atmosphere, offering a nearby spot for a morning coffee or a relaxed bite before heading onto the beach.

Step inside to find the sitting room, where you can set your bags down, settle into the seating and switch on the mounted TV, or gather around the dining table to organise your plans for the day.

Continue into the kitchen, where straightforward meal preparation can be enjoyed using the electric oven and hob, with the microwave on hand for quick options and the kettle and toaster ready for simple breakfasts before heading out, while the fridge freezer keeps your food fresh and the washing machine proves useful after time spent on the beach.

The ground floor also hosts a twin bedroom, offering a practical sleeping space, while upstairs you will find the double bedroom, where the coastal outlook continues with elevated views reaching across the beach towards Weymouth and Portland, adding a broader perspective of the setting first experienced on arrival.

The en-suite provides a place to freshen up with a bath and shower over, while a separate cloakroom with basin and WC adds further convenience.

Step outside onto the patio, where furniture is arranged to make the most of the location, offering open views across the beach so you can sit back and watch the shoreline without needing to leave the property, whether enjoying a morning drink or unwinding later in the day.

A shop lies within a short walk, while the pub and beach are easily reached on foot, keeping everything you need close by.

Weymouth offers a traditional seaside outing with its sandy beach, views from Nothe Fort, and a harbour where boats come and go, while Dorchester invites you to explore the Dorset Museum, wander through Borough Gardens, and visit the Roman Town House, and further along the coast, Lulworth Cove presents a well-known natural setting where you can walk the curve of the bay, take in the surrounding cliffs, and continue on to Durdle Door to see the striking rock arch.

With its straightforward interior and a location that places the beach at the forefront from the moment you arrive, Bella Rosa in Preston, Dorset is centred around its coastal position.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
Pets Not Allowed
Near Pub / Shop

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Bedroom
Pets Not Allowed
Near Pub / Shop
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.4

Based on 10 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

Overall the property was good except for the plumbing.

all the taps in the bathroom dripped unless you turned them off very hard then they were hard to turn on . the tap in the kitchen also leaked . The toilet in the wash room does not flush properly . The showerhead was filthy so we were afraid to use it .The windows at the front of the property were also very dirty. Not up to your usual standard.

AndreaOct 2026

Owner response:

Dear Andrea Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found the property good overall, although we're sorry that several maintenance issues affected your stay. Thank you for bringing the plumbing issues to our attention. The bathroom taps are due to be replaced, and we will also arrange for the toilet in the washroom to be inspected and repaired as necessary. We appreciate you highlighting these issues so that they can be addressed promptly. We were particularly surprised to hear about the condition of the showerhead. The property is professionally cleaned before every guest arrival by the Dream Cottages cleaning team, and this has never been raised as an issue previously. Nevertheless, we take your comments seriously and have raised the matter with the cleaning team so that they can investigate what happened and ensure standards are maintained. We're also sorry to hear that the front windows were not as clean as expected. We understand that this was below the standard you have come to expect, and we will raise this as part of our follow-up with the cleaning team. Thank you again for your feedback. Guest comments are invaluable in helping us maintain and improve the property, and we appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of these issues.

The best of Bella Rosa is the backway views from the windows and patio.

The patio furniture was very scruffy and old,no parasol to shade the sun,just a hole in the table where one should be. Flooring throughout needs renewing.Bathroom taps wont turn off properly had to use a towel to get a good grip to turn off. Found a brand new iron but theres no board,was told one would be delivered but it never turned up.Bedding and towels where great and so was the washer. We had the washer on then put the toaster on and the fuse tripped,everything went off.Fuse board is behind the fridge freezer,not ideal having to pull it out and back in. We had a good week but with money spent on it,it could be so much better.

JanetSep 2026

All excellent, has Arnold would say (I,LL BE BACK) AAA.

RobertSep 2026

The house was clean and the location was fantastic.

Overall, we had a great stay and enjoyed our time there. However, the property does need quite a bit of maintenance. The upstairs bathroom taps were rusty and difficult to turn off after washing our hands. As I have bone issues, this was particularly difficult and uncomfortable for me. There was also a large brown stain on the sofa, and the shower had very high water pressure with no speed control, which made it quite painful on the skin. The garden table and chairs were dirty when we arrived, so I had to clean them before we could sit outside. I also feel that the property would benefit from a new carpet and a new kitchen floor. One of the biggest disappointments was that there was no iron available in the house, which I would expect to be a basic amenity in a holiday home. Despite these issues, the location was excellent, the house was clean, and overall we had a good stay. With some maintenance and a few improvements, this could be a really lovely holiday home.

ShefaSep 2026

Owner response:

Hi Shefa Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall, found the house clean, and appreciated the excellent location. We also want to thank you for your constructive comments and suggestions. Feedback like yours is incredibly valuable in helping us improve the experience for future guests. We appreciate you bringing the issue with the upstairs bathroom taps to our attention. We agree that they need attention, and we are arranging for them to be replaced. We have also now purchased an iron so that this will be available for future guests as a standard amenity. We're sorry to hear that the garden furniture was not clean when you arrived. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we will be raising this with our cleaning team to help ensure it does not happen again. Thank you once again for your comments and for highlighting areas where improvements can be made. We're pleased that, despite these issues, you had a good stay and were able to enjoy both the property and its fantastic location. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1199281
Parking
Public Car Park, Designated parking place

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor