Fishermen's Steps

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews

19 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Meller
May 2021

“We needed a ground floor apartment but had to ask to confirm access to the apartments from car park and street.”

This was eventually provided but it would be better to have information about the ramp in the car park area and that there are 2 steps out to the street from the hallway. We also found the information about getting into the apartment confusing. The first instructions are on finding the apartment key but as the key to no 19 is by the apartment door (as they are for all of them ) you need to get into the entrance hall before looking for the key holder. We wasted time trying the combination to ...

This was eventually provided but it would be better to have information about the ramp in the car park area and that there are 2 steps out to the street from the hallway. We also found the information about getting into the apartment confusing. The first instructions are on finding the apartment key but as the key to no 19 is by the apartment door (as they are for all of them ) you need to get into the entrance hall before looking for the key holder. We wasted time trying the combination to key holders we found on the outside. Thankfully a resident explained about getting into the entrance hall first. Might sound simple but after long car journey and a tired son we wanted to get into the apartment easily. we were pleased with the apartment but the towel rail in the en suite shower room didn't heat up. All the windows and glass screen out front still need cleaning (this has been mentioned before)

- Mrs Meller, May 2021
Dr Williamson May 2021

“Fantastic location.”

Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Secure parking.

- Dr Williamson, May 2021
Mr Cox October 2020

“Apartment was as described, very clean although we did our own wipe down when we arrived.”

Everything you could need was in the apartment. Two things that could be improved, a regular window cleaner as the patio doors need it, and the entrance gate to be operational as it was never closed during our stay. Other than those two minor points we had an excellent stay and hope to return

- Mr Cox, October 2020
Mr Cordey October 2020

“Good in the apartment, the only thing i would mention is the car park gate was left open so not as secure as could be.”

- Mr Cordey, October 2020
Mr Lewis September 2020

“Lovely spacious apartment.”

Central , convenient location. However the general cleanliness was not up to covid advised standards. There were black hairs over the en-suite floor and bedroom, scum on the shower screen, a dirty, greasy grill pan and microwave turn table and sticky kitchen door handles. No cleaning products were left, lucky we brought our own! Felt we had to vacuum and sanitise before unpacking. Not a good holiday start! Tea towel left was grey and stiff, one toilet roll, washing up liquid and 2 cheap dishwasher tabs. Very minimal! Considering this apartment is let at over £1200 in August, we would have thought a few basic essentials could be included. Especially as we were asked to leave it as we found it! So, lovely accommodation, great location but spoilt by poor cleaning standards and lack of basic essentials.

- Mr Lewis, September 2020
Mrs Pritchard September 2020

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- Mrs Pritchard, September 2020
Mr Kirkham September 2020

“As reported and as you replied the waste room was a total mess until it was cleaned on Thursday every bin was full and the floor of the room was covered in waste bags,you could only just open the door.”

Apart from that issue which was out of your control but would hope that you could put pressure on the owners to rectify we enjoyed our stay and have booked to return next year.

- Mr Kirkham, September 2020
Mrs Bell August 2020

“Our check in was delayed until 5.”

00pm on Saturday for a deep clean due to coronavirus. We took anti-bacterial wipes with us to do an extra clean ourselves of the key touch points in the apartment. The kitchen cupboard handles and kitchen cupboard doors were filthy. They were tacky to touch and had not been cleaned. We took photos of the wipes. I tried phoning Dream Cottages using the number on the arrival instructions. There was no answer. I went on the website and found another number, again no answer. I found the contact email on the website and emailed the complaint and photos, again no reply. I phoned again on Wednesday and someone answered. They said they had not received my email and gave me a Sykes Cottages email address to re-send the photos which I did. I then received a reference number COR-178435-CF and a phone call to say I would have a response within the hour. I have heard nothing since. Very disappointed, very poor service.

- Mrs Bell, August 2020
Mrs Humber August 2020

“Sliding Wardrobe door in double bedroom would not open.”

Spoke to Lisa ref no COR-180616-CF. Dealt with on Wednesday (4 days later) Cutlery, crockery and glasses not clean.All had to be washed before use. Oven greasy , grill pan and other oven trays not clean. Patio doors so dirty we were unable to appreciate the beautiful harbour view. Cleaned by owner on Thursday evening giving us one day only to enjoy the view. Car park gates open all day . Told they were locked at night. Recycling area disgusting and a health hazard. We strongly feel the deep clean promised because of COVID and Government regulations were not adhered to. Your agent Dave, from Dream cottages, was very helpful when he came on Wednesday to repair the wardrobe door. He registered all of our complaints!

- Mrs Humber, August 2020
Cath W July 2020

“excellent”

This apartment is right on the harbour , lovely views, and has a balcony, the apartment was quiet, well equipped, comfortable , good shower, comfortable bed,nice and clean ,good places to eat , fish and chips great lovely people nice small harbour we are going back next year we had a great time thank you

- Cath W, July 2020
Mr Kirkham October 2019

“Other flats in this block we have stayed in have a tumble dryer above the washer which we found useful, here you have to use the heated towel rails to dry washing.”

It is not a major issue but would have been useful

- Mr Kirkham, October 2019
Mr & Mrs Layton-Matthews September 2019

“The position right on the harbour was brilliant.”

The apartment exceeded our expectations with comfort and facilities. We would highly recommend this apartment for a holiday and would love to return. We were very lucky with the weather which made all the difference.

- Mr & Mrs Layton-Matthews, September 2019
Mr Barton August 2019

“Stayed in this property a year ago, changed living room layout.”

Without moving furniture, have to be a contortionist to watch tv!. Reported fridge last visit, still very poor, unless set at highest. Patio doors & patio glass surround, absolutely filthy!. Window cleaner came to building, cleaned apartments both sides & above, but not ours!!. Passers by even commented on the state of glass!. At the price charged, surely, a window cleaner, would not make a big dent. The kettle provided was furred up, every time used, had white scale in ones coffee or tea!. If the matters above could be addressed, they might come up to the high standards of the bedrooms & bathrooms, which are excellent. PS.. we solved the kettle problem, went & bought a £9 throwaway kettle!.

- Mr Barton, August 2019
Mrs Cheney August 2019

“We really enjoyed our time at Fishermen’s Steps, the location is perfect being able to look at the boats on the harbour and just a few steps around the corner take you to the beach.”

There was plenty of space, beds were comfy and the shower was powerful. Would definitely recommend this property. (One thing I couldn’t find in kitchen was a potato masher but just used a fork instead)

- Mrs Cheney, August 2019
Dean July 2019

“Apart from the fact it would have been useful if it had said travel cot not cot the apartment was fab.”

The location is ideal and the balcony gets the morning sun. Over looking the harbour there is plenty to see. Lots of places to have ice cream, tea and fish and chips. The beach to the left has a high pebble hill to climb, not easy with a pushchair. The beach to the right if you walk down to where the road ends has a few pebbles and some sand idea for a nearly two year old to run and wear themselves out.The Kitchen at the apartment is well equipped, the bathrooms are luxury and the beds comfy. Lounge/diner a good size. Parking space idea.Lovely weather so visited local farms and sites. Super week.

- Dean, July 2019
Mr Upton July 2019

“This apartment is exactly as it says and is brilliant and beautiful with nice ...”

This apartment is exactly as it says and is brilliant and beautiful with nice views of harbour and local for the shops and only a few minutes walk to the beach

- Mr Upton, July 2019
Mr Fitch May 2019

“Fantastic location overlooking the harbour.”

Great two bedroomed apartment with every thing you need.

- Mr Fitch, May 2019
Mr Pretty March 2019

“On arrival we discovered the apartment had not been prepared for us i.”

E.no bedlinen or towels available and had not been cleaned. However on contacting your office this was rectified promptly with the arrival of cleaners. Also, on the middle Saturday of the two week holiday we had been told in writing that cleaners would attend between 2pm and 6pm to change linen and carry out a mini clean. This did not happen so we had to make further phone calls to your office and it was arranged for this to be carried out on the Sunday morning. May we suggest that you tighten up your procedures with your cleaning staff! However we cannot fault the apartment and we had a very enjoyable holiday and look forward to return to the apartment sometime soon. We would happily recommend Dream Cottages to others.

- Mr Pretty, March 2019
Ms Melissa Blease Jul 2018

“A beautifully located, beautifully appointed apartment that exceeded all expectations.”

Immaculately clean, with no detail left overlooked from fixtures and fittings to kitchen equipment and furniture. I have already highly recommended the apartment to friends and family, and will definitely return as soon as possible - stayed July 2018

- Ms Melissa Blease, Jul 2018
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The property

Fishermen's Steps is a spacious, bright harbourside apartment with stunning views over West Bay Harbour in Dorset, just two miles away from the market town of Bridport.

All rooms are on the ground floor offering beautiful harbour views from the open plan living area.

Enjoy your breakfast looking through the window to the rolling hills behind the harbour, or enjoy the benefit of the balcony and sitting area there.

The apartment can accommodate up to four people with two bedrooms, the master bedroom boasts an en-suite bathroom, making it perfect for couples or a family.

The decor displays a sea theme throughout - a beautiful touch by the owners. Set right in the centre of West Bay you are perfectly located for exploring this breath-taking section of Jurassic Coastline on foot.

If you wish to explore further afield, West Bay is centrally placed so you can head east towards Portland and Weymouth, or West to Charmouth and Lyme Regis.

Charmouth and Lyme Regis are famous for fossil hunting, so you can bring a souvenir home found on the beach.

If you are up for an energetic clifftop walk, head back to West bay and take in the stunning scenery of the Jurassic coast.

You will pass Golden Cap – at 191 metres, it is the highest point on the south coast of Great Britain. The lovely market town of Bridport is just two miles away and gives you all you would expect from a country market town, including independent and high street shops, as well as local food and antique markets.

However, you may decide to just park up and relax as Fishermen's Steps has you all you need to relax right there, and West Bay has a lively harbourside kiosk culture, offering freshly caught seafood, local ice-cream and fish and chips, complimented by restaurants and bars. Fishermen’s Steps is a comfortable and bright apartment that will have you yearning to return soon.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin single can be made up as a super king-size double
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen with dining area and sitting area
Balcony with furniture.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and high chair available
Off road parking for one car in the electronically gated parking area
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 10 min and pub 5 min
River 5 min
Beach 5 min.

About the location

WEST BAY

Bridport 1.5 miles; Lyme Regis 7 miles.

West Bay, fondly known as “The Gateway To The Dorset Jurassic Coast” and popularised by the TV series Broadchurch, lies close to the glorious sandstone cliffs of Golden Cap, at the western end of the dramatic pebbly Chesil Beach. This is a wonderful seaside location, perfect for family holidays, offering scenic walks along the South West Coastal Path, as well as ample opportunities to try your hand at sea fishing, golf, fossil hunting, boating. Visits the homes on Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence, The Tank Museum at Bovington or the Naval Air Museum at Yeovil. Only 1.5 miles away is the vibrant market town of Bridport, featured in the TV series, River Cottage. The area holds plenty of attractions to suit the whole family! Just a short drive takes you to the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, the lovely sub-tropical gardens and swannery at Abbotsbury, or the golden sands of Weymouth. This wonderful location makes an ideal base for a great family holiday.

Note: max 4 people.
Note: guest needs to provide their own cot linen

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Reviews

“We needed a ground floor apartment but had to ask to confirm access to the apartments from car park and street.”

“Fantastic location.”

“Apartment was as described, very clean although we did our own wipe down when we arrived.”

“Good in the apartment, the only thing i would mention is the car park gate was left open so not as secure as could be.”

“Lovely spacious apartment.”

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“As reported and as you replied the waste room was a total mess until it was cleaned on Thursday every bin was full and the floor of the room was covered in waste bags,you could only just open the door.”

“Our check in was delayed until 5.”

“Sliding Wardrobe door in double bedroom would not open.”

“excellent”

“Other flats in this block we have stayed in have a tumble dryer above the washer which we found useful, here you have to use the heated towel rails to dry washing.”

“The position right on the harbour was brilliant.”

“Stayed in this property a year ago, changed living room layout.”

“We really enjoyed our time at Fishermen’s Steps, the location is perfect being able to look at the boats on the harbour and just a few steps around the corner take you to the beach.”

“Apart from the fact it would have been useful if it had said travel cot not cot the apartment was fab.”

“This apartment is exactly as it says and is brilliant and beautiful with nice ...”

“Fantastic location overlooking the harbour.”

“On arrival we discovered the apartment had not been prepared for us i.”

“A beautifully located, beautifully appointed apartment that exceeded all expectations.”

The property

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About the location

WEST BAY