Old Boathouse | Weymouth | Rodwell | Dorset And Somerset

Customer rating

4.5★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

44 Customer Review(s)

Elizabeth
August 2026

“Unfortunately, our stay at The Old Boathouse in Weymouth was very disappointing and did not live up to our expectations based on the description and presentation of the property.”

The location was a positive and Weymouth itself is lovely, but we felt the standard of the accommodation did not reflect what we had expected when making the booking. There were a number of issues during our stay which affected our enjoyment of the property and left us feeling that it was not good value for the amount we had paid. What was particularly disappointing was that this was a holiday we had been looking forward to, and instead of being able to simply relax and enjoy the ...

The location was a positive and Weymouth itself is lovely, but we felt the standard of the accommodation did not reflect what we had expected when making the booking. There were a number of issues during our stay which affected our enjoyment of the property and left us feeling that it was not good value for the amount we had paid. What was particularly disappointing was that this was a holiday we had been looking forward to, and instead of being able to simply relax and enjoy the accommodation, we found ourselves having to deal with problems that should have been addressed before guests arrived. We raised our concerns because we felt the condition and standard of the property needed attention. For holiday accommodation, particularly when guests are paying a significant amount for their stay, cleanliness, maintenance and an accurate representation of the property are really important. Weymouth is a wonderful place to visit and we thoroughly enjoyed the surrounding area, but sadly we would not choose to stay at The Old Boathouse again based on our experience.

- Elizabeth, August 2026
Alan May 2026

“Great location for Weymouth and added bonus of garage space for a car.”

- Alan, May 2026
Jayne May 2026

“It was our 2nd visit to the Old Boathouse.”

We like its central position. Great having a garage for my Hyundai I10. Spacious and clean but please invest in a few extra homely touches eg wall art and a bigger lamp in the lounge and maybe a welcome pack in the kitchen.

- Jayne, May 2026
John April 2026

“It was conveniently within walking distance of most things, including the beach, shops, and pubs.”

One pub, The Sailor’s Return, is just across the road and offered weekly folk music evenings, which we enjoyed. It was always quiet at night, so we slept well in the comfortable beds. However, on the subject of the beds, the handles on the drawers of the first‑floor double bed stick out and are quite sharp. I caught my leg on one and cut it open. There was no first aid kit available at the property. My wife was very pleased with the very large TV. Overall, we would definitely stay here again if we were looking for accommodation in the area.

- John, April 2026
Pam October 2025

“Fantastic Place to stay couldn’t find a fault apart from the Kitchen.”

The Kitchen itself was good, the toaster you needed to keep turning it over with it not being big enough for a round of bread. The Cheese Grater was rusty, Frying pan wasn’t flat so you had to be really careful on the Gas Hob, I could carry on but all the Utensils and Crockery needs an over hall. So that it will fit in with the Property. Perfect accommodation for Families and very local for all the Amenities perfect for town And Bonus having parking. Would definitely recommend this property and will stay again.

- Pam, October 2025
Roy September 2025

“Great property and location Thoroughly enjoyable staying here it's a really lovely property in a great location.”

The accommodation was very comfortable and very well equipped and the garage was a real bonus. We would definitely look to book again and have no hesitation of recommending the Old Boathouse.

- Roy, September 2025
Julie September 2025

“We love holidaying in Weymouth and we love the Old Boathouse, we have stayed here before the accommodation is perfect for being very near to shops, pubs, restaurants and the harbour and nice walks.”

The accommodation has everything you may need. The garage is a bonus as Weymouth is a busy place parking can be difficult. I will just mention a couple of things in the accommodation the mattress in the first floor double room is very firm, didn’t bother my husband but I found it too firm for me. The TV, it would be nice to be able to access films ie Netflix for example, as staying in an odd night is obviously cheaper than going out which is quite expensive these days as we all know. We would still love to return again as Weymouth and the Old Boathouse are one of our favourite places to stay.

- Julie, September 2025
Michael August 2025

“Generally good accomodation.”

However, the fact that the garrage is difficult to enter, even for a small car, should be made plain in the listing.

- Michael, August 2025
Mark August 2025

“Had a great stay again at the Old Boathouse (5th year running).”

Everything we need as a family and terrific location too. Went back online to book for next summer but all booked out (disappointed but not surprised

- Mark, August 2025
Alan April 2025

“Great location for exploring Weymouth and having a garage for the car is a great bonus.”

- Alan, April 2025
Alan October 2024

“Great property in great location, extremely close to harbour.”

Garage parking a real asset. Unfortunately our young children found a tablet under a bed and a vape under the sofa. Also there was food and drink in cupboards, which we presume were from previous guests (which we did not touch), although instructions when departing are clear that all food should be removed.

- Alan, October 2024
Julie September 2024

“We have stayed in the Old Boathouse twice before, we love where it is situated.”

It also has its own parking and garage which in Weymouth is important as parking in the centre is not easy or cheap. Very near to bars restaurants and shops and the local bus service. We enjoy walking all around Weymouth but especially to the lovely Greenhill Gardens. The apartment is very comfortable and very well equipped, we did eat in but not every day, the kitchen has everything you need. We look forward to hopefully staying again in the future.

- Julie, September 2024
Linda June 2024

“Thoroughly enjoyable holiday, the house is very comfortable and in an excellent location, thank you very much.”

- Linda, June 2024
Michael April 2024

“The tv is tuned in to west midlands hence the quality was very poor.”

Cleanliness around the taps very poor. Shelves required in the bathroom and shower.Mirrors required in the bedrooms. The walls to all rooms look bare without pictures.

- Michael, April 2024
Rob October 2023

“Great place to stay especially for central Weymouth and river related activities, everything in walking distance.”

Parked our Mercedes van in the garage all week which was brilliant, room to walk round and get to side doors easily. Accommodation was clean and spacious and had everything needed. We had a really good stay and would book again without hesitation. Owners obviously care about their property and guests, Thank you

- Rob, October 2023
Donald Mitchell September 2023

“Great property, great location, Poor TV reception Fridge door on the wrong way round”

- Donald Mitchell, September 2023
Nick June 2023

“Great property with decent sized rooms and good facilities.”

My only small issue was that, for the money, it would have been nice to have had a few more basics available like washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, few more bin bags for the small waste bins, etc. Maybe also some basics like a pint of milk, sugar, coffee, etc., all of which I’ve had when we’ve stayed in other places. But overall the place was great and would happily stay there again if we’re in Weymouth.

- Nick, June 2023
Kim April 2023

“The only reason we would not recommend the home, would be if someone had mobility problems, as the stairs are vety steep, which the property description does warn of.”

Evetything included that you could possibly need. Having two bathrooms was very useful. The added benefit of an off-road garage is great for those with a vehicle. Lovely to be able to see the inner harbour from the frontroom window. If we decide to return to Weymouth as a large famiy again, we will certainly look to see if there is a vacancy. Thank you.

- Kim, April 2023
Steve October 2022

“Good property in a nice location, not as clean as it should be, ( we have photos if required ) but we had a good week.”

- Steve, October 2022
Joel July 2022

“Amazing house with comfortable rooms and facilities .”

Lovely view of the marina through the lounge window.. Only let down was a terrible Wi-Fi connection no good if Wi-Fi is needed.

- Joel, July 2022
Alistair July 2022

“Excellent - perfect accommodation and location !”

- Alistair, July 2022
Jayne June 2022

“Great property, ideally situated in central Weymouth.”

Reversed my Fiesta in the garage with ease. We had read a previous review about steep stairs but my elderly mother with two knee replacements managed the first set of stairs (slightly steeper than your home) with ease as there were safety rails. We were even lucky to briefly meet the owner.

- Jayne, June 2022
Julie June 2022

“The Old Boathouse is in the perfect location for just about everything, Restaurants, Bars, Takeaways, Shops and of course the harbour and the beautiful beach with all the various children’s rides and entertainment.”

The Train Station is about 10 minutes walk away, which we have used before but this time we used the Bus into Dorchester for the market on a Wednesday. We were very lucky with the weather sunshine all week, so spent a lot of time on the beach or walking down to the Putting Green at Greenhill Gardens which are beautiful. The apartment is very comfortable and very clean, and well equipped we had everything we needed. The garage is much appreciated we only used the car once the whole week and that was for a food shop. We have stayed in this apartment before and would definitely recommend.

- Julie, June 2022
Alan April 2022

“Great property in a great location.”

The 3 bedrooms and separate bathroom was all as described in the listing. Having a garage so close to the harbour and town was brilliant. Not having to worry about parking and parking fees was very welcome. The view of the boats and water from the property was excellent. Would stay there again and hopefully will do so soon.

- Alan, April 2022
Patrick November 2021

“Very comfortable and great location for Weymouth fishing boats and the town.”

Garage very handy, managed to get my Mondeo Estate in there so most cars would fit, you also get a road permit if you prefer. Well appointed with all the facilities you require for your stay. Only complaint just the one set of keys in lock box. Most lets have another set for use inside the property, just makes life easier than using the box every time to get in!

- Patrick, November 2021
Emma August 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Boathouse.”

The location was ideal for family beach days and the children enjoyed watching the boats from the living room window. The utility room was very useful for our family with two small children. Our only criticism is that the crockery in the cupboards was dirty and we needed to wash bowls, plates and cups before we could use them. This was disappointing considering the late check in time of 5pm due to ‘deep cleaning!’

- Emma, August 2021
Samuel May 2021

“Spacious apartment with everything you could possibly need.”

Ideally situated for the shops, restaurants and pubs. Will definitely return.

- Samuel, May 2021
Lawrence April 2021

“Excellent location.”

Our second visit to this property and we would recommend this for anyone. Garage was good addition. We have Skoda Maria which fitted easily.

- Lawrence, April 2021
Oliver April 2021

“Great property, fab location very close to the harbour with lots of places to eat and drink.”

Property clean and tidy on arrival. Modern and well stocked kitchen (crockery wise). Clean white bathrooms and a good strong shower even at the top of the house (property across 3 stories with relatively steep stairs so not for those with mobility issues). Parking was a little tight but with help directing me in, my Fiesta fitted no problem. Only negatives were tiny things, like no dishwasher tabs so we had to buy our own (probably due to COVID), a really soft mattress in the double at the top which didn’t work for my back, and bed linen patterns which reminded me of curtain sets my gran used to have in the 90s! Would recommend this place (especially if they bought new bed linen!).

- Oliver, April 2021
Meher April 2021

“Terrific location, very close to central Weymouth!”

- Meher, April 2021
J August 2020

“Fabulous location, stunning picture window, well equipped, comfortable holiday rental.”

- J, August 2020
Anne July 2020

“We have just returned from The old Boathouse Weymouth First I must say that it was SPOTLESSLY clean the location is wonderful within walking distance of the beach, the harbor, pubs, and restaurants but just far enough away so you weren't on top of them.”

The garage was big enough to get our car in (Tuscon) although it was a squeeze. I am sorry to say there is a negative and for us, the bed on the first floor was rock hard - I know that a beds comfort is a personal choice but honestly the concrete floor would have been more forgiving. and for this reason, only we wouldn't stay there again which is a shame as everything else about this property is perfect.

- Anne, July 2020
Steve October 2019

“Very good comfortable property in an excellent position that is almost exactly as listed, apart from the confusion of the amount of bathrooms in the property,there are 2 bathrooms, not 3 as stated in 1 listing, saying that, both are of a good size.”

The stairs are not as narrow or as steep as I thought they would be from the listing. Overall this is a good holiday property in a great location, a very short walk gets you anywhere you want to go, Pub/Shops within 50 meters. We had a GREAT stay and will stay here again.

- Steve, October 2019
David August 2019

“The property was lovely.”

In a central position, with pleasant views across the harbour, we would certainly consider staying there again. The property was smartly-furnished, with a better kitchen than many we have stayed in. We would have appreciated more lamps around the place, as the overhead lighting wasn't to our taste and there was also a lack of waste bins, but these are minor quibbles. However, our stay was spoiled by the horrendous building works taking place next door. On weekdays, the noise began at 08.00 and continued until around 17.00. We had constant drilling, grinding and hammering to put up with and had to keep the windows closed even on the hottest days and also kept the curtains closed due to builders on scaffolding. We are glad we decided to travel by train, as the garage was permanently blocked by builders' vans and JCBs so a car would have been no use to us. We strongly believe that this should have been made clear to us when we were booking: I accidentally found out that building was going on through viewing Streetview on Google Maps. I subsequently revisited the Dream Cottages website and saw reviews mentioning the building works. Searching the property's web page, I finally found mention of the building works at the very bottom of the page under "About the Location". As we know Weymouth well, we had no reason to view this section. I believe you deliberately chose to hide the truth about this property in order to avoid losing bookings and I found this very disappointing: our booking definitely wasn't worth paying over £1000 for the week in the circumstances, and we will have to reconsider staying with Dream Cottages in the future

- David, August 2019
Angela July 2019

“The building work that was going on next door was horrendous.”

Workmen feeding gulls and stood outside windows. Spoilt the cottage. Much too noisy.

- Angela, July 2019
Lawrence June 2019

“We had problems getting into the key safe as the previous occupier had jammed it shut.”

Your staff were extremely helpful and the owner replaced it during the week. The builders next door were not too noisy and were very helpful and apologised for any inconvenience. Overall we really enjoyed our holiday and would recommend the Boathouse cottage and Sykes Cottages for your helpful service.

- Lawrence, June 2019
Emma June 2019

“The house was very ideal setting so happy with this house definitely coming back :)”

- Emma, June 2019
Mark May 2019

“Would have appreciated being informed of the extensive building works taking place directly next door which involved high levels of dust and noise from 8am onwards.”

Other than aforementioned lovely holiday home though televisions in the bedrooms would have upped the review ante.

- Mark, May 2019
Simon May 2019

“Nobody mentioned building works next door.”

I have to rest in the afternoons as I have cancer, this wasn't possible because of the noise. Also to get your vehicle in and out of the garage required asking the builders to move their vehicles from in front of the garage...if you could get them to hear you shouting.

- Simon, May 2019
Ms Martine Akins Sep 2018

“Can't fault the apartment, spotless, everything you could need had a great stay.”

Stayed June 2018

- Ms Martine Akins, Sep 2018
Miss Johnson Aug 2018

“We had a great booking with Dream Cottages, everything ran very smoothly, even when initially we were abroad when we booked the cottage.”

Stayed December 2017. The cottage was exactly what we were expecting and was part of a great holiday.

- Miss Johnson, Aug 2018
Mr Geoff Hall Jun 2017

“Excellent - clean, spacious, good facilities, ideal location and the garage a real bonus.”

Would highly recommend it - Stayed May 2017

- Mr Geoff Hall, Jun 2017
Mr Daniel Woodham Sep 2016

“Told many friends about Dream cottages and will be using you again.”

..... next year........Thank you. Stayed August 2016.

- Mr Daniel Woodham, Sep 2016
Mrs Sarah Jarratt Jun 2016

“Really fabulous house, great location, garage is also a real bonus.”

Thank you so much, it was perfect. Stayed May 2016

- Mrs Sarah Jarratt, Jun 2016

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Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor single
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
First floor kitchen
Ground floor utility room
First floor sitting room with dining area.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, Wifi
Fuel and power inc. Bed linen and towels inc. Garage parking for one car (entrance to garage 2.3m high x 2.5m wide as per photos in listing)
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 5 min
Beach 10 min

The property

Situated by the inner marina in the centre of Weymouth, Dorset The Old Boathouse is a comfortable and contemporary holiday home. Accommodating up to five guests with bedrooms on the first and second floor, the double bedroom on the first floor boasts an en-suite as well as family.

The sitting room with comfortable sofa and two armchairs, all with cushions is an enjoyable sociable area to unwind and plan next day’s adventures. Weymouth is the perfect base to explore Dorset and the town itself.

The award-winning beach with its golden sands and shallow water is only a 5-minute walk away while the inner harbour is only seconds from the front door.

On the edge of the town centre you have easy access to a host of the usual high street stores as well as local quirky shops. There are numerous restaurants with cuisines from Italy to China (not forgetting traditional English) made their home in beautiful streets of Weymouth.

Every night and day choose a different meal! A short car ride to the West you will find West Bay with crumbling golden cliffs of sand and wonderful beach, fossil hunters’ kingdom of Charmouth and Lyme Regis.

To the East is the stunning West Lulworth village with Lulworth castle.

Lulworth Cove nearby and Durdle Door arc display a magnificent exhibition of beautiful rocks of Jurassic period.

Slightly further East you will reach the Purbecks with many more attractions such as Corfe Castle, Swanage, Durlston Country park and Old Harry Rocks. Enjoy your stay in this lovely home by the harbour in Weymouth with family and friends, a perfect base for your adventures in Dorset.

Festivals will cause some inconvenience due to some road closures and parking restrictions. Should you require any further assistance or clarification on this please do not hesitate to contact us.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

WEYMOUTH

Dorchester 7 miles; Bridport 17 miles.

The popular resort of Weymouth makes an outstanding year-round holiday destination, with a wide variety of attractions on offer, appealing to all tastes and ages. The glorious golden sandy beaches have excellent facilities for all kinds of watersports, whilst from the picturesque, bustling harbour you can take regular fishing trips. A short drive takes you to Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, linked to Weymouth by the dramatic Chesil Beach. Visit Dorchester, Thomas Hardy’s “Casterbridge”, only 7 miles away, or take a journey along the scenic coastal road and call in at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. Alternatively, just head down to West Bay - the views of the stunning Dorset Heritage Coastline are not to be missed!

Note: This property only accepts Saturday arrivals.
Note: max 5 people.
Note; No all male or female parties.
Note: stairs are narrow and steep.
Note: The neighbouring property, New Boathouse, is also available for let, sleeping an additional 7 people - ideal for larger groups wanting to holiday together. Property ref. 994432
Note: Entrance to garage 2.3m high x 2.5m wide as per photos in listing.

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“Unfortunately, our stay at The Old Boathouse in Weymouth was very disappointing and did not live up to our expectations based on the description and presentation of the property.”

“Great location for Weymouth and added bonus of garage space for a car.”

“It was our 2nd visit to the Old Boathouse.”

“It was conveniently within walking distance of most things, including the beach, shops, and pubs.”

“Fantastic Place to stay couldn’t find a fault apart from the Kitchen.”

“Great property and location Thoroughly enjoyable staying here it's a really lovely property in a great location.”

“We love holidaying in Weymouth and we love the Old Boathouse, we have stayed here before the accommodation is perfect for being very near to shops, pubs, restaurants and the harbour and nice walks.”

“Generally good accomodation.”

“Had a great stay again at the Old Boathouse (5th year running).”

“Great location for exploring Weymouth and having a garage for the car is a great bonus.”

“Great property in great location, extremely close to harbour.”

“We have stayed in the Old Boathouse twice before, we love where it is situated.”

“Thoroughly enjoyable holiday, the house is very comfortable and in an excellent location, thank you very much.”

“The tv is tuned in to west midlands hence the quality was very poor.”

“Great place to stay especially for central Weymouth and river related activities, everything in walking distance.”

“Great property, great location, Poor TV reception Fridge door on the wrong way round”

“Great property with decent sized rooms and good facilities.”

“The only reason we would not recommend the home, would be if someone had mobility problems, as the stairs are vety steep, which the property description does warn of.”

“Good property in a nice location, not as clean as it should be, ( we have photos if required ) but we had a good week.”

“Amazing house with comfortable rooms and facilities .”

“Excellent - perfect accommodation and location !”

“Great property, ideally situated in central Weymouth.”

“The Old Boathouse is in the perfect location for just about everything, Restaurants, Bars, Takeaways, Shops and of course the harbour and the beautiful beach with all the various children’s rides and entertainment.”

“Great property in a great location.”

“Very comfortable and great location for Weymouth fishing boats and the town.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Boathouse.”

“Spacious apartment with everything you could possibly need.”

“Excellent location.”

“Great property, fab location very close to the harbour with lots of places to eat and drink.”

“Terrific location, very close to central Weymouth!”

“Fabulous location, stunning picture window, well equipped, comfortable holiday rental.”

“We have just returned from The old Boathouse Weymouth First I must say that it was SPOTLESSLY clean the location is wonderful within walking distance of the beach, the harbor, pubs, and restaurants but just far enough away so you weren't on top of them.”

“Very good comfortable property in an excellent position that is almost exactly as listed, apart from the confusion of the amount of bathrooms in the property,there are 2 bathrooms, not 3 as stated in 1 listing, saying that, both are of a good size.”

“The property was lovely.”

“The building work that was going on next door was horrendous.”

“We had problems getting into the key safe as the previous occupier had jammed it shut.”

“The house was very ideal setting so happy with this house definitely coming back :)”

“Would have appreciated being informed of the extensive building works taking place directly next door which involved high levels of dust and noise from 8am onwards.”

“Nobody mentioned building works next door.”

“Can't fault the apartment, spotless, everything you could need had a great stay.”

“We had a great booking with Dream Cottages, everything ran very smoothly, even when initially we were abroad when we booked the cottage.”

“Excellent - clean, spacious, good facilities, ideal location and the garage a real bonus.”

“Told many friends about Dream cottages and will be using you again.”

“Really fabulous house, great location, garage is also a real bonus.”

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About the location

WEYMOUTH