Redcliff View Lodge | Weymouth | Rodwell | Dorset And Somerset

4.2★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
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

46 Customer Review(s)

Diane
March 2024

“The property itself was lovely but it was let down by the cleanliness.”

Lots of dust and cobwebs everywhere so clearly hadn't been cleaned properly. Not just talking odd cobwebs, these had clearly built up over several months. Conservatory window frames were very dirty inside. The sofas in the living room need replacing as the seating dipped and just wasn't comfortable. The air vent put on living room wall had a massive hole behind it so wind blew through constantly like a gale. As someone who suffers with arthritis the cold air blowing through and the worn out ...

Lots of dust and cobwebs everywhere so clearly hadn't been cleaned properly. Not just talking odd cobwebs, these had clearly built up over several months. Conservatory window frames were very dirty inside. The sofas in the living room need replacing as the seating dipped and just wasn't comfortable. The air vent put on living room wall had a massive hole behind it so wind blew through constantly like a gale. As someone who suffers with arthritis the cold air blowing through and the worn out sofas did not help at all. Such a let down for what could be a stunning property with more care and attention to what I would consider basic needs. You shouldn't have to go round with a long handled duster to clear overhead cobwebs when you arrive ( clearly not being used when property is cleaned!), especially with what is being charged for rental. Dining room table wobbly and the chairs have ground in grime around the wooden frame, not hygienic or acceptable, and the coasters and table mats have clearly seen better days. There was a wet patch at bottom of wall where conservatory joins kitchen, made worse when it rained, which may be a damp issue that needs addressing.Enjoyed holiday but felt let down by basic cleanliness which I would expect to find in a property charging these rates.

- Diane, March 2024
Samuel October 2023

“Having stayed at dozens of holiday properties I can comfortably say this one is by far the best.”

A very airy and open property with its conservatory and, outside, patio and first floor decking area to relax and take in the views. The interior is also top notch catering for every requirement most of which has been covered by other reviews. The parking is a fantastic bonus having struggled to park when stopping in other properties in Weymouth (and incurring fines for not quite having my large 4x4 quite within the lines). The thing that really sells it for me is its placement, easy to drive to, friendly neighbours to talk to, opposite a type of village green where friendly dog walkers convene and converse happy to include an outside holiday maker. From there you can walk towards Nothe Fort or take a shortcut through to Brewers Quay and the harbour. Heading in the opposite direction you can take the footpath down to Sandsfoot beach, usually quiet and uncrowded, a favourite amongst the locals. A property where, unusually, you can get to know the locals and learn a little about the community and what’s happening.

- Samuel, October 2023
Helen July 2023

“The house is quite spacious.”

Lovely view from the decking but very open to people walking past on the road outside. The beds were comfortable. However, a 13.5 tog quilt in summer was too hot. The downstairs bedroom is a garage conversion. Lovely views of the flowers in the garden but Wi-Fi didn't work in there. The kitchen is equipped with all you need. Drains in the main bedroom were quite smelly at times. Would be nice to have something in there to put down them to freshen them up. Great that there's parking at the house. A short walk downhill to Brewers Quay. And Newton's cove close by. Had a lovely stay. Would love to return in the future.

- Helen, July 2023
Steven July 2023

“Just returned from a week at Redcliff View Lodge and wow!”

! Property was amazing, in a beautiful location just a short stroll from town. Everything was spotlessly clean and the house is so roomy! Definitely one we will be returning to!

- Steven, July 2023
Lisa June 2023

“Lovely property which was convenient for getting into Weymouth each day.”

Really handy having parking too. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. We had 5 adults staying in the property and this met all our needs.

- Lisa, June 2023
Sue May 2023

“We were delighted with all aspects of the property including the outside space - lovely views from the 1st floor terrace - and the location i.”

E. Very close to the Bincleaves. Nice quiet area too. The kitchen was very well equipped and very clean as was the rest of the house. Absolutely no complaints. We were very sad to leave.

- Sue, May 2023
Robert May 2023

“Super property.”

Quiet location only 10 mins walk from town. Really enjoyed our stay would definitely use again. Garden could do with a bit of a tidy up but other than that no complaints.

- Robert, May 2023
David May 2023

“In general we really enjoyed the stay.”

We had a few issues : The cot was very stained and soiled on the sides, we had to cover the stains with sheets before using it. There is an issue with the drainage from the upstairs shower, sometime the tray fills up and you have to pump the drain with your foot to release the water. There is also a smell from time to time. The cooker and utensils were not very clean and had to be cleaned before use. As I say we still enjoyed our stay, the location is great and I would stay there again. The issues above can be put right, you may not have been aware of them before.

- David, May 2023
Gail December 2022

“Fabulous property, the online photos did not do it justice.”

Very well equipped, superb location, one to visit again.

- Gail, December 2022
Graham October 2022

“The property on arrival was lovely very spacious and exactly what we booked however some things are old and need upgrading.”

Settees in front room need Deep clean , some items of cook wear need replacing and cooker needs some shelves for cooking otherwise a beautiful location and great house.

- Graham, October 2022
Rachael October 2022

“We had a really enjoyable stay at the lodge!”

Location was lovely, few minutes walk to the harbour, parking at the house and nearby very easy. We loved the kitchen dining area, was great to all sit together. Our only negative was sofas could do with replacing, and downstairs shower very small compared to the en-suite shower upstairs. Thankyou, our stay was lovely!

- Rachael, October 2022
Lesly September 2022

“The cottage was well equipped and spacious.”

Don’t think cleaners have a lot of time to do a thorough job, but not too much of a problem. Read a few negative reviews about the cottage before we arrived, but think they were groundless! We would certainly book this cottage again. It offered us everything we needed in a great location. If I had anything to complain about it would have to be the lack of a soap dish in the downstairs shower.

- Lesly, September 2022
Janice July 2022

“Arrived to find keypad very hard to read to obtain door key.”

On entering finding the property dirty and not very cleaned at all. Went to Dream Cottages Shop to complain and was told we had to buy the cleaning products and that it was our job to make sure it was clean. We requested in advance to have the twin beds downstairs turned into a double, which didn’t happen. We had to do this ourselves. The wardrobe was unusable in the same bedroom, as it was full of laundry bags. The twin bedroom upstairs had rubbish left under it. After using the shower once we found the bath mat/towel was dirty due to the floor not being cleaned. The dishwasher and cooker were both filthy, so the cooker become unusable, and when we did try to use the hoover the bag inside was full and smelt awful, so didn’t really help much either. All the surfaces were left feeling sticky and some places you could write your name in the dust. The bin for the waste outside had someone else’s waste put in it during the week. So as far as the property is concerned it did not make our stay a very good one. Not to sure we will be using this company ever again.

- Janice, July 2022
Alison July 2022

“Went to shower first morning water would not drain and started overflowing onto floor after hunting found s plunger”

- Alison, July 2022
Gillian June 2022

“Good house in a brilliant location, just felt the house was getting a little shabby and needed a spruce up inside and out.”

Never seen so many cobwebs .The downstairs shower room could benefit from a shelf that is straight, it is unusable at the moment.

- Gillian, June 2022
Mari May 2022

“We all loved the house and garden and its location is excellent - so near lovely walks and beaches.”

The main bedroom was lovely - sea view and the large balcony, accessed from the garden or the bedroom, was a bonus! I would, however, recommend a new cooker. On arrival, I placed frozen pizzas in the gas oven, which I managed to ignite, but when I tried to move the food the shelving and pizzas fell to the oven floor! Four rings worked well on the hob, but the large ring and the grill would not ignite - several attempts and I am used to a gas cooker! Had lots of takeaways - all very nice and not far to go!

- Mari, May 2022
Jenn May 2022

“Lovely quiet location large spacious house and large outside space everything ...”

Lovely quiet location large spacious house and large outside space everything you needed was there but the mattress on the king size bed was very very soft and lumpy we ended up sleeping in the single beds

- Jenn, May 2022
Wendy April 2022

“Our third visit to the Redcliff View Lodge.”

It is in a lovely residential location with views of the sea from the roof terrace. The main bedroom is spacious and bed comfortable. Lovely big shower in the en suite. A pleasant walk into Weymouth along the coast. There is an under counter fridge and then another large fridge freezer which is really helpful. WiFi worked well. The kitchen diner is large, light and airy with a TV and sound system with radio / CD. Only drawbacks are steep steps going up from dining area into garden could be a big problem for people with limited mobility, lounge is a bit snug and downstairs bedroom a bit dark because small windows. We really enjoyed our stay.

- Wendy, April 2022
Tracy February 2022

“We stayed at Redcliff Lodge for a few weeks Feb/March and had a very comfortable stay.”

The cottage is fabulously located and has amazing views from many windows and the balcony. The beds were very comfortable, excellent showers and had everything we need for our extended stay. Dream cottages couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating.

- Tracy, February 2022
Jill November 2021

“A second visit - for a family wedding- arranged at short notice.”

Great position with easy access down to the harbour and town. Kitchen well equippped. The house see,Ed to have been freshened up since last time.

- Jill, November 2021
Sharon October 2021

“The cottage was in a fabulous location & fully equipped But the cleanliness ...”

The cottage was in a fabulous location & fully equipped But the cleanliness was poor in some areas Face masked found down side of settee, Jewel ery found on the drawer & under beds dirt & dust, also behind chairs ect… It’s a real shame as it was a lovely cottage

- Sharon, October 2021
Karen July 2021

“The seating in the living room was very uncomfortable.”

Poor back support and difficult to get up from . Downstairs shower very small.

- Karen, July 2021
Alison May 2021

“Lovely house in an ideal location.”

Close enough to Weymouth harbour to park the car and not use it for a week. Great walking along to Newton’s Cove, the fort or even sandsfoot castle. All facilities in the house are great, no bbq but that doesn’t bother us! Booked a few times now with Dream Cottages and it’s always worked well, very accommodating, and helpful staff. Many thanks for another great stay

- Alison, May 2021
Nancy May 2021

“Had a great holiday in Weymouth, house is lovely and in a very good location.”

- Nancy, May 2021
Gemma July 2020

“The location and size of this property is perfect for my family.”

- Gemma, July 2020
Margaret November 2019

“House is quirky, a short walk to the harbour and close to the coastal path.”

We would definitely stay again.

- Margaret, November 2019
Helene October 2019

“The house is really nice and well designed for a relatively small one.”

However the cleanliness should be improved. On appearance evrything seems fine but look closer and everything is super dusty or some of the corners have not been touched for way too long. The vent in upstairs bathroom is covered in thick dust; the roll up privacy blinds in the upstairs bathroom is covered in mold specks, the shower head in upstairs bathroom has mold around the dispensing holes... Doesnt feel hygienically clean. Downstairs, the drawers contents could do with deep clean. So could the kettle and some of the ustensils. We had issues with the heating with temperature gradually dropping to 15 degrees inside, despite following the instructions for the heating provided in the welcome pack. Eventually we worked out that the water temperature on the boiler was set far too low (30 degrees) and therefore no matter how long the heating would be on, it didnt really raise the temperature. After we changed that setting, the temperature gradually increased but the first two nights got really chilly. It felt as if someone had purposefully set the water temperature low on the boiler in order to ensure a low bill for heating... But we had a nice stay and enjoyed the location in particular very much. We didnt get to use teh outdoors bits of the house but I think they would be lovely in the summer.

- Helene, October 2019

Thank you for taking the time to publish feedback. We are currently working with the owner and the housekeeping team to ensure this type of issue is not a recurrent one. If you would like to discuss this in further detail, please contact our customer relations department on 01244 345 700 (option 1, option 3). We are open 7 days a week, from 9am-7pm. Property Owner
Fred October 2019

“Outside and inside Louvre wardrobe cupboard doors in both upstairs bedrooms were very dirty.”

The upstairs bathroom toilet seat was badly chipped and the bathroom blind mouldy. Rug in lounge coming to pieces and light bulbs and shades need cleaning. However generally the house was very clean but showing signs of wear. It was very well equipped and in an excellent location.

- Fred, October 2019
Gillian August 2019

“Just love this place booked for next year already so we don’t miss out .”

- Gillian, August 2019
Sarah July 2019

“Very comfortable cottage, really well equipped and in an excellent location.”

We had a very enjoyable stay. While the cottage was clean, we agreed with others that it could do with a 'deep' clean now and then - e.g. dirty shower screen at bottom and lots of dust on the pipes (in clear view) in the bathroom. A real negative for us was the lack of recycling facilities - this is completely unacceptable in this day and age. There was no information provided about this and nowhere to leave anything. We saved up our recycling and were told by the staff at the nearby ASDA(!) that recycling was collected from households in the area, but that the nearest place to take recycling was the Sainsburys near Upwey!!

- Sarah, July 2019
Gemma July 2019

“We have used this cottage for the last 3 years and still love it, however it needs a deep clean every now and then.”

- Gemma, July 2019
Diana May 2019

“The holiday cottage was in a lovely position and had plenty of room.”

The only problems were cleanliness issues as there were many areas which had not been cleaned or dusted and also the information book provided was very out of date.

- Diana, May 2019
Mrs Lynda Taylor Aug 2018

“We loved it.”

From the moment we walked in we were so thrilled with the house. Location is excellent & a very pleasant area. Being a family of 3 generations there was plenty of room for us all to have our own space. I have recommended it to others already. Thank you so much. Stayed July 2018.

- Mrs Lynda Taylor, Aug 2018
Mrs Tracey Gravenell Aug 2018

“We had a wonderful week staying in this beautiful cottage.”

Aided I might add by the beautiful weather! Hoping to book again for next year! Stayed July 2018

- Mrs Tracey Gravenell, Aug 2018
Mrs Forbes Apr 2018

“Fantastic property with plenty of space for the six of us.”

It's just a pity it was raining as we would have loved to use the outside space too. It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We had a problem with the downstairs toilet door not opening properly but literally within 10 minutes of calling to report this someone was with us to fix it! Incredible service. Good location, easy to walk down to the pubs, restaurants and town. Highly recommened. Stayed April 2018

- Mrs Forbes, Apr 2018
Mrs Kirstin Dufton Sep 2017

“The property was ideally located and had a wonderful view from the roof terrace.”

It was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The beach was within walking distance, even with all the buckets and spades etc required to entertain two children! We would definitely stay at this property again or one in this area next time we visit Weymouth - stayed August 2017

- Mrs Kirstin Dufton, Sep 2017
Mr Peter Green Nov 2016

“A lovely property in a great location, 10 minutes walk to the centre of Weymouth or slightly longer taking the more picturesque coastal path.”

Well appointed, comfortable accommodation, would stay again - stayed November 2016

- Mr Peter Green, Nov 2016
Mrs Twist Aug 2016

“Good well equipt home in great location.”

Everything you would ever need for a wonderful stay in beautiful Dorset - stayed July 2016

- Mrs Twist, Aug 2016
Miss Tammy Miles May 2016

“The house was beautiful and in the ideal spot.”

We had a lovely holiday there. Stayed April 2016

- Miss Tammy Miles, May 2016
Mr Graham Little Apr 2016

“Another great stay at the lodge highly recommend.”

Stayed March 2016

- Mr Graham Little, Apr 2016
Mrs Tina Abel Sep 2015

“It was a really lovely house to stay in home from home love it xx Stayed September 2015”

- Mrs Tina Abel, Sep 2015
Mr Ward Jul 2015

“This house was fantastic, much better than we expected.”

The position of this property was ideal for walking into Weymouth harbour. The roof top terrace gave great views out to sea and we spent a lot of time on it. All the rooms were nicely furnished & equipped. We would highly recommend this property to others. Regards Kevin & family Stayed July 2015

- Mr Ward, Jul 2015
Mrs Diane Roberts Apr 2015

“Well appointed.”

Lovely holiday in beautiful area - stayed April 2015

- Mrs Diane Roberts, Apr 2015
Mr Mark Crosson Apr 2015

“Lovely, comfortable cottage in good location.”

Clean, airy and exactly what we wanted. Thank you also for booking perfect weather for us! Stayed April 2015.

- Mr Mark Crosson, Apr 2015
Mrs Arnett Jul 2014

“The house was lovely and very comfortable and Weymouth is a very nice holiday destination”

- Mrs Arnett, Jul 2014
Mrs Surridge Jul 2014

“Redcliff View Lodge is a fantastic, extremely well equipped property in a great location.”

Would definitely recommend this property to anyone. We had three generations of our family on holiday and it suited all of us perfectly.

- Mrs Surridge, Jul 2014

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x twin (can be made as a super king-size) on ground floor
1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC
1 x twin on first floor
Shower room with basin and WC on ground floor
Kitchen with conservatory/dining area
Utility room
Sitting room.
Gas central heating
Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Tv, DVD, CD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for one car at front of the property
Patio garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop, pub and harbour 10 mins walk.

The property

This detached character property is subtly hidden away close to the locally well know beauty spot in Weymouth called Bincleaves.

A sociable kitchen opens up onto a bright dining area / conservatory with an attractive roof terrace beyond.

The property benefits from a shower room and bedroom downstairs and so may be ideal for guests who are less able.

A walk across Bincleaves Green along the cliff tops to the Nothe Gardens and round to the harbour makes for a memorable experience.

The views from the first floor balcony of the lodge span across from Weymouth Bay and over Weymouth itself where you can see the 'White Horse' and 'Hardy's Monument' in the far distance. Although the main sandy beach in Weymouth town centre is within walking distance, the less well known but in some ways more attractive beach at Sandsfoot, with its Robinson Crusoe appeal is perhaps the nearest one being roughly eight minutes' walk away.

A short cut down the footpath directly opposite the Lodge brings you to within two minutes' walk of Hope Square.

Here you can enjoy restaurants, tea rooms and pubs.

Walk through the square to reach the pretty Old Harbour.

The Lodge is very well presented and offers you a quiet holiday but within easy striking distance of all the magic that Weymouth has to offer.

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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!

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property itself was lovely but it was let down by the cleanliness.”

“Having stayed at dozens of holiday properties I can comfortably say this one is by far the best.”

“The house is quite spacious.”

“Just returned from a week at Redcliff View Lodge and wow!”

“Lovely property which was convenient for getting into Weymouth each day.”

“We were delighted with all aspects of the property including the outside space - lovely views from the 1st floor terrace - and the location i.”

“Super property.”

“In general we really enjoyed the stay.”

“Fabulous property, the online photos did not do it justice.”

“The property on arrival was lovely very spacious and exactly what we booked however some things are old and need upgrading.”

“We had a really enjoyable stay at the lodge!”

“The cottage was well equipped and spacious.”

“Arrived to find keypad very hard to read to obtain door key.”

“Went to shower first morning water would not drain and started overflowing onto floor after hunting found s plunger”

“Good house in a brilliant location, just felt the house was getting a little shabby and needed a spruce up inside and out.”

“We all loved the house and garden and its location is excellent - so near lovely walks and beaches.”

“Lovely quiet location large spacious house and large outside space everything ...”

“Our third visit to the Redcliff View Lodge.”

“We stayed at Redcliff Lodge for a few weeks Feb/March and had a very comfortable stay.”

“A second visit - for a family wedding- arranged at short notice.”

“The cottage was in a fabulous location & fully equipped But the cleanliness ...”

“The seating in the living room was very uncomfortable.”

“Lovely house in an ideal location.”

“Had a great holiday in Weymouth, house is lovely and in a very good location.”

“The location and size of this property is perfect for my family.”

“House is quirky, a short walk to the harbour and close to the coastal path.”

“The house is really nice and well designed for a relatively small one.”

“Outside and inside Louvre wardrobe cupboard doors in both upstairs bedrooms were very dirty.”

“Just love this place booked for next year already so we don’t miss out .”

“Very comfortable cottage, really well equipped and in an excellent location.”

“We have used this cottage for the last 3 years and still love it, however it needs a deep clean every now and then.”

“The holiday cottage was in a lovely position and had plenty of room.”

“We loved it.”

“We had a wonderful week staying in this beautiful cottage.”

“Fantastic property with plenty of space for the six of us.”

“The property was ideally located and had a wonderful view from the roof terrace.”

“A lovely property in a great location, 10 minutes walk to the centre of Weymouth or slightly longer taking the more picturesque coastal path.”

“Good well equipt home in great location.”

“The house was beautiful and in the ideal spot.”

“Another great stay at the lodge highly recommend.”

“It was a really lovely house to stay in home from home love it xx Stayed September 2015”

“This house was fantastic, much better than we expected.”

“Well appointed.”

“Lovely, comfortable cottage in good location.”

“The house was lovely and very comfortable and Weymouth is a very nice holiday destination”

“Redcliff View Lodge is a fantastic, extremely well equipped property in a great location.”

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The property

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About the location

WEYMOUTH