Firkin Cottage

The accommodation was well placed for the harbour and beach, close to brewers quay and hope square which always has a great atmosphere.

The house was mostly clean, a well equipped kitchen, plenty of clean towels and a lovely welcome pack. Unfortunately, the bed in the master bedroom was really uncomfortable, the shower hose in the ensuite was black with mold and the shower head blocked so water came out in all directions but down. Also, the information in the welcome folder was out of date regarding recycling. We travelled round Weymouth for a couple of hours trying to find somewhere to put our recycling, then ended up putting it in the black bin.

When we arrived we thought the keys safe was broken but it had been left open.

On initial inspection the property looked clean and well maintained but as we further inspected noticed that the property was dusty in certain areas. The beds are not very comfortable as the springs in the mattress are coming through. The garden is not very welcoming as it was over grown and the garden furniture was rusty and dirty. Also previous occupants must have broken a glass outside as there were still remnants on the patio. This is concerning if a child was at the property. On a positive note The cottage is nice and quaint and in a lovely location with easy access to Weymouth and the harbour.

• We stayed at Firking Cottage in September 2025.

The cottage was located quietly in a side road with only a short stroll to the harbour and all the pubs and restaurants. As we were there off-season, we had no problem in finding a parking space in one of the adjacent streets. WiFi worked perfectly. The Welcome Pack was comprehensive and offered many delicious surprises. The cottage was comfortable and well furnished, the kitchen was well equipped with everything you needed and the heating worked very well. The cottage has narrow, steep stairs and low door frames, which were easily manageable for us, but might be a problem for some people. Altogether, a lovely stay.

Firkin Cottage is a quaint, cosy cottage, ideally placed close to beautiful coastal walks, the harbour and town.

Its position a few minutes from the sea, provided us with instant calmness. The cottage and garden was perfect for our weekend away. We had a small maintenance issue and it was dealt with immediately.

We thought the tv very small for the room size, the bedrooms weresmaller.

Than we thought. Every thing else was fine very clean and every there we Needed

We were absolutely delighted with our stay in this charming cottage last October.

We felt at home as soon as we entered. It was furnished and decorated to a high standard throughout and all the beds were very comfortable. There is a good sized back garden with stylish garden furniture, and the overall look of the garden was great considering the time of year. It's location was another bonus- close to the harbour and Newton's Cove. The property was also spotless throughout. Staying here really added to the enjoyment of our holiday. Many thanks.

A nice welcome to the property was a lovely gift hamper.

Couldn't fault the cottage, it provided everything we needed. Beds comfortable, nice spacious rooms and good location with just a few steps needed to see the sea. Plenty of shops and pubs within a 15 minute walk

We had a lot of praise for the cottage itself and its location.

It worked very well for us, our children and our grandchildren. The floors and surfaces were generally very clean but we had a few issues with clearly long-established spiderwebs on the lounge ceiling and in the downstairs toilet, which didn't go down well with the four year old in the party. The washing machine was full of stagnant water which smelled, so we were unwilling to use it for washing the baby's clothing. There's also a bit of a challenge around parking and unloading: we read a review that said you could temporarily park and unload in the street where the cottage was located, but this was not possible (however, we did manage to park in the adjoining street and unload from there).

The cottage was beautiful the welcome hamper was a lovely surprise made us smile.

The only detail that was lacking was where to dispose of rubbish, there was a old style dust bin in the garden but there was no wheelie bin or nearby bin, clear location if where to dispose of rubbish is something I would suggest to be placed into the booklet.

What a lovely cottage!

So close to all amenities and the sea. Very quiet as the lane is not accessible to traffic, which was a bonus. Lovely garden. Warm, cosy and comfortable

Very cosy cottage in a great location for town & coastal walks, parking was fine in September but would imagine it is a nightmare at peak times!

Welcome hamper & milk were very much appreciated.

A lovely holiday cottage with good facilities conveniently situated a short walk from the harbour and town.

We enjoyed our 3rd stay, and hope to return again in the future. The welcome pack was appreciated.

Only stayed for a short 2 night weekend but really enjoyed the cottage.

Our party was 4 adults so I searched for a long time and Firkin Cottage was the only one that seemed to have 2 bathrooms and a downstairs loo. The house is well equipped and the welcome pack of tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolate and a pint of milk plus loo rolls, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs and dishcloths were very much appreciated. The cottage is in a fantastic position and only a short walk to the harbour, the coast, and Nothe Fort. No parking but his wasn’t a problem- we unloaded on the street(very narrow) and then drove to the Nothe Car Park just a 5 minute walk away- it was easy to extend our parking using the JustPark app. Having said that if you don’t have a car and want to just potter about in Weymouth you couldn’t find a better property. The cottage garden is sweet and south facing with table and chairs and a rotary drier if you need to do washing. Our only slightly negative comments would be most of the Venetian blinds have seen better days and are quite dirty and quite a few wouldn’t tilt properly ,the 2 double bedrooms on the front of the property get the morning sun so curtains in addition to the white blinds would be better otherwise it is light at 4.a.m in the summer ! The shower on the top floor ( of 3 floors) could do with an intense clean around the doors and trim. We contacted Sykes beforehand to find out if there was an iron and ironing board ( not stated in details) as we were going to a Wedding…home now and still waiting for the reply !! In case you are wondering there’s is one ! All in all we felt it was good value and spacious enough for 4 adults, and would definitely return on another trip to Weymouth.

Excellent location, lovely cottage, had a great stay.

A cosy place to come back to after day trips with its perfect location between harbour and seaside.

A very nice well appointed cottage.

Conveniently situated in a quiet location, but a just short walk in to town. Our second visit to this property, we hope to be back.

We have stayed in Firkin cottage before probably 8 years ago.

This year the property looks tired. It needs a good paint! The outside furniture looks tired. The garden is overgrown and needs maintenance. There is no parking permit which was advertised when we booked so that limited what we could do.Basically we couldn't move our car for 2 weeks!! The set up of the bedrooms were good and the general facilities available in the cottage were excellent. Everything worked well. The location was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We have stayed at Firkin for the last 5 years and love it so much.

This time however dustbin full of rubbish bags from previous holiday makers...these were not taken in the 2 weeks of our stay so flies had a lovely time. We recycled everything at Asda so didn't add to the bin as obviously already full. Glasses, cutlery, mugs and teapot filthy. There was also something nasty splashed up the wall in 1st double bedrooms bathroom. At the end of our stay we striped bed of linen and one pillow was very stained...disgusting. There were no small bags placed within the small wastepaper bins and half used toilet rolls in each toilet. Not great and quite sad....time to go somewhere else.

Another great stay in Firkin Cottage.

Its like home from home. Close to everything that's going on but in a quite area. We love staying there and will be back again. There is only 1 thing for the maintainas person. There is a small leek in the downstairs toilet, behind the loo over a couple of days you get a puddle. Thanks for a great stay see you again soon.

We enjoyed a lovely stay at Firkin Cottage during September.

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and was furnished lovely. It had everything for our needs. Upon the evening of our arrival we noticed that the clip on the dishwasher tablet dispensing unit was broken. After reporting this, it was attended to without delay. Great customer service from Dreams Cottages! The cottage was in close walking distance to the harbour area and also Nothe Gardens overlooking the sea. It was a good base for exploring the area and overall we had a really enjoyable stay/holiday! NB: Safety - Although it is mentioned in the listing about the steep & narrow cottage style stairs, please be aware that they also twist around onto each floor without much handrail and therefore we found them quite awkward to navigate and a bit of a mission. In addition, the hallway is tiled and there is a small step in the entrance hall just short of the front door which we had to be mindful about. Perhaps some sort of hazard tape could be applied to the step to highlight it ~ just a suggestion.

Great location and we had a lovely stay.

There are a few minor things which could do with being fixed just for info: Sinks need unblocking Dishwasher tablet drawer broken and doesn’t shut Upper bathroom grout damaged Back door needs straightening on hinges, difficult to shut Rear Outdoor light doesn’t work Upstairs bedside lamp doesn’t work properly Downstairs toilet leaks water on the floor. Aside from these the property is great and these didn’t really detract from our enjoyment during the holiday.

Larger than I was expecting!

As I am only 5ft 3" the door ways were not an issue. Easy walk into Weymouth for meals out in the evening. Would recommend the Plaza Cinema in Dorchester to other families.

We found everything we needed for 3 adults and a toddler.

Had a great time. The dishwasher and parking permit were very welcome. A useful outdoor space at the back.

Wonderful house in a great location.

We had a blazing hot week but the house was cool and comfortable at all times. The location is perfect, close to the harbour but quiet and relaxing. The house is well equipped, and very spacious. Our only issue was the stair carpet could be quite slippy. We had 3 members of the party who slipped on the way down. We will definitely be returning.

Firkin Cottage is a fantastic base for a holiday in Weymouth.

It is a charming old cottage which is in a quiet spot despite being close to the harbour and the sea. It is well equipped and very well presented, providing a comfortable space for a family. Helpfully, a parking permit was provided for the local carpark (a couple of minutes walk up towards the Nothe). Although not a criticism of the property, it is worth noting that the doorways (as is to be expected in an old cottage) are very low, so it may not suit the very tall. Sykes' communication was clear and helpful both before and during the trip, which helped facilitate a smooth experience. We loved our time there and would definitely return.

We have stayed in Firkin several times now and enjoyed our stay so much as its in the perfect location if you enjoy the other side of the bridge!

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Really cosy and lovely.

Nice clean kitchen, comfortable beds, nicely decorated. Lots of room in the living room, more airy than I thought it would be. Perfect location - 1 minute from the steps down to Newtons Cove and walks on the Nothe with stunning sea views, very close to the lovely harbour, bars, cafes and Londis for milk!

All good, lovely and clean good location.

Some positive criticism, the 1st floor shower oscillated between too hot and cold, we're probably spoiled by our shower at home. Also, the extraction fan clacked all night. Nothing major, but you might want to know. Thanks for a great holiday.

The cottage was just as described in the listing, and was in an excellent location for the harbour and lots of lovely restaurants and pubs.

The fully fitted kitchen was fantastic and we enjoyed some leisurely breakfasts sat in the back garden in the morning sunshine, perfect way to start the day.

We had a few 'niggles' when we arrived; en-suite bathroom sink was very slow to drain, top floor bedroom window could not be opened and none of the keys provided would work, the shower door handle was very loose, the front door swelled so much in the rain that we really struggled to open it from the inside, the washing machine had a lot of black mould in the rubber seal.

However, all of these issues were dealt with swiftly on the same day when we reported them to the local Dream Cottages office (excluding the washing machine as I cleaned this out myself so I could use it). Maintaining the water temperature in the shower was difficult, the water pressure was brilliant but would constantly change from just right to freezing or boiling. Otherwise we had a lovely stay at Firkin Cottage, it's large, clean and comfortable (the bathrooms can be a bit claustrophobic as there are no windows, the top floor shower cubicle especially), in a brilliant position within walking distance of the harbour, shops and beach, and we always managed to get a car parking space on Nothe Car Park, just up the road. Suggestions for additions to facilities - please add some shelves in the bathrooms and shower areas. There is no where to put shower gel/shampoo and all the other bathroom paraphernalia required for six people, ranging from a 2 year old to great-grandmother. Personal preference would be for blackout blinds in the bedrooms as the Venetian ones don't prevent early morning light coming in.

We stop in Weymouth every year and have done for years now.

Unfortunately we lost my dad, very suddenly and at a very young age whilst away on holiday 5 years ago. We aim to be in Weymouth on the 14th July every year. Each and every year, your cottages exceed expectations. They make each year perfect. Every cottage we’ve ever stopped in has been amazing. (Firkin will always be my favourite too!) Made even better with Newton’s cove on your doorstep.

Have stayed in a number of your holiday let’s , all ways clean comfy and good value

Really excellent experience from start to finish.

..booking with Sykes was easy and hassle free, with clear options on cancellation if we went back into lockdown as well (in fact we had booked over Christmas 2020 as well but owing to the lockdown this had to be cancelled...Sykes refunded quickly, efficiently and without any hassle whatsoever). The cottage was wonderful...clean, tidy and really nicely furnished with everything we needed. The location was perfect for Weymouth, being on the quieter side near Brewers Quay, away from the crowds but literally a stones throw from Newtons Cove, which is one of our favourite spots in Weymouth. We had one really small issue with the heating.. I guess being first in after lockdown it hadn't been used that much so the battery needed replacing on the thermostat...but this was dealt with by Dream Cottages (who manage this letting) really quickly on the same day and without any problems. Overall I cannot recommend Sykes enough, all advisers I spoke to on the phone were polite, friendly and helpful, it made the whole experience wonderful, and we shall definitely be using them again!

We really enjoyed our break in Weymouth.

It’s a pretty little place and the people are very friendly and helpful. The cottage Is within easy walking distance of the quay- less than 5 minutes, where there is an abundance of places to eat, have coffee etc In the current Covid situation it’s best to book restaurants in advance. Re the cottage. There is nowhere really to stop and drop off luggage etc on your arrival and equally on the day you leave and I would say it’s slightly inconvenient to have to park a car a 10 minute walk away and move things from there into the cottage. It’s good to have a parking permit though. The cottage itself was very nice. Downstairs is a very good sized kitchen, diner, living area. There are 2 floors above. It’s useful to note that the stairs are narrow and steep and in my opinion not great for small children and anyone with any mobility issues. The bedrooms vary in size but are reasonably equipped and the beds are comfortable. The shower screen in the en-suite bathroom could do with replacing. The cottage was spotless in all the places you would want it to be. Occasionally it might be an idea to wipe the skirting boards and hoover down the side and round the back of furniture (bit dusty with some bits of paper, when I dropped something down the back of a chest of drawers and had to pick it up). The dishwasher also needed salt and rinse aid- not sure if that’s checked between guests? The Dreams cottage staff and service was great. We had a bit of an issue with the key and door knob. The lady in the office was very pleasant and helpful. They sent someone out within hours. Rectified the problem and phoned me to let me know the outcome. Excellent service. This feedback is given in the hope that it is constructive and helpful for the company and people looking to stay in a cottage. None of the little niggles detracted from our stay in Firkin Cottage. My friend and I are fit and well. There are several walks that can be taken from the cottage- both away from the town towards Portland or along the promenade etc We used the bus service and so long as you have the correct timetable, the buses are a good way to get around the area. We had a great time in Weymouth. Enjoyed staying in Firkin Cottage and would definitely book with Sykes cottages again.

House was lovely and clean ,nice patio area, perfect location, had a great holiday

Very well equipped cottage, very quiet but also close to shops and the sea.

Not for publication: Lack of Wi-fi was a bit of an issue and it should be clarified that there is minimal parking in the immediate area, which could be an issue when unloading/re-packing the car. Everything was very clean, apart from the sofa and cushions!

Great location and a lovely characterful house.

The previous occupants had left the property in an extremely messy state.

The cleaners had to work very hard very quickly to try to bring it up to scratch but throughout the first few days of our stay, more evidence of the previous occupants' abuse of the property emerged. Live crabs had obviously brought into the property from crabbing trips to the harbour. We found a baby crab dead on the carpet one morning (it must have crawled out during the night from under furniture). Crab and lobster carcasses had been flung into the garden area as had a kitchen tray (possibly used as a frisbee!). We all felt the property needed some tlc and possibly a replacement sofa. Torches had always been available in the bedrooms in the past. This time there were none. The big holly bush and overgrown shrubs in the garden do need to be cut down or back to allow for proper drying space; it does accommodate 5 people and that can mean a lot of drying off. Finally, we couldn't get the central heating to kick in, despite following the instructions provided. Having said all this, we love the location of this property, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back in a Dream Cottages property the same time next year.

We would have liked to stay an extra night but despite early request could not get a quote.

We left instead.

Very quiet location. Nice garden that gets the setting sun. Good food and Beer is no more the 5 mins walk, but top double bedroom is cosy.

A beautiful property that I have booked again for next year. Would Benifit from a washing line. Stayed August 2015

Loved the cottage, excellent layout for our family. Looking forward to visiting it again next year . Stayed August 2015

Great little house. Close to the beach & local amenities. Quiet location. Definitely one of the best we've stayed in over the years. Stayed August 2017.