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Chesil Watch - sleeps 10 people

Escape to this seaside haven where breathtaking sunsets meet tranquil coastal walks. Enjoy quality time with your loved ones over dinner on the deck.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chesil Watch - sleeps 10 people

Perfect for a family seaside break in a beautiful peaceful setting at The Old Coastguards, this detached holiday property has bright, spacious and flexible accommodation and has recently undergone a full refurbishment.
Although its Jurassic Coast location is private with access via a single track road, it is only a 20-minute walk along the coastal path to West Bexington or a 15-20 minute walk towards Abbotsbury where you will find the sub-tropical gardens. Continue on to the heart of the village and you will find the local shops, pubs, tea rooms, art galleries, and the famous Abbotsbury Swannery can be found on the eastern edge of the village. The walks, views and sunsets are fantastic in this very special place.

The sitting room, dining room and kitchen are open plan and ideal for getting all the family together. There is a ground floor master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and shower, two ground floor twin or king size double bedrooms and a shared shower room. On the first floor there are two twin or super-king size double bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room, and two small balconies with panoramic coastal views. There is a bespoke, spacious and well equipped kitchen. Outside, there is a gravelled courtyard with a dining deck, table and chairs, corner sofa and coffee table. Above the property is a large open lawned area. The property also has a separate utility/laundry room.

This beautiful stretch of the coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, has World Heritage status and offers direct access to much of the world famous Chesil Beach and Coastal Path. The stretch of beach close to the property is regularly voted to be one of the best fishing beaches in the country.

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
Seating for 10 guests with a 40" Freesat smart television.
Kitchen/dining
Kitchen with oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.
The dining table seats up to 10 guests and has french doors.
Bedroom one
With king size bed and small sofa.
En-suite shower room
With bath and shower over, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With twin singles or a king size bed.
Family shower room/cloakroom
With walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With twin singles or a king size bed.

First Floor:
Bedroom four
With twin singles or a super-king size bed and a small balcony.
En-suite shower room
With walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom five
With twin singles or a super king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Second small balcony off the landing

Outside:
Utility/laundry room in separate building.
Lawned garden, plus fully enclosed and gated gravelled courtyard with deck and garden furniture.
Parking for up to 4 cars on the gravel drive at the front of the property.

Additional Information
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
A high chair and portable stairgate available on request.
Barbecue available during the summer (charcoal not provided).
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
Please note: Swimming is not recommended from Chesil Beach or in the Fleet. It is dangerous because of strong currents.

Property manager

Dorset Hideaways

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
572884

About the neighborhood

Map
Abbotsbury, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 1 min walk
  • West Bexington Beach - 3 min walk
  • Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Abbotsbury Swannery - 13 min drive
  • West Bay Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Weymouth Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Watch House Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chesil Watch - sleeps 10 people pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chesil Watch - sleeps 10 people?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chesil Watch - sleeps 10 people?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chesil Watch - sleeps 10 people located?

This family-friendly Weymouth apartment building is located on the waterfront, just steps from Dorset and East Devon Coast and Chesil Beach. West Bexington Beach and Macmillan Way - South are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Chesil Watch - sleeps 10 people Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S., Ottawa

a very pretty and comfortable house in a beautiful secluded location
This house, with large windows looking out at Chesil Beach and rolling farmland, is secluded, quiet, well equipped and totally satisfying. The lovely decor, the cozy rooms and comfortable furniture, the well equipped kitchen and spacious dining room, the excellent beds and pretty bedrooms make this home one of the best of the houses I have rented all over the world. The owners went to the trouble of tastefully decorating the house for our Christmas stay, including a Christmas tree. A few problems cropped up and they were dealt with immediately. We loved this home and were sorry to leave it.
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S., Ottawa

a very pretty and comfortable house in a beautiful secluded location
This house, with large windows looking out at Chesil Beach and rolling farmland, is secluded, quiet, well equipped and totally satisfying. The lovely decor, the cozy rooms and comfortable furniture, the well equipped kitchen and spacious dining room, the excellent beds and pretty bedrooms make this home one of the best of the houses I have rented all over the world. The owners went to the trouble of tastefully decorating the house for our Christmas stay, including a Christmas tree. A few problems cropped up and they were dealt with immediately. We loved this home and were sorry to leave it.
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8/10 Good

Chisel Watch
Relaxing holiday in a peaceful location. If I have a criticism it would be that windows need cleaning, nearly all had cobwebs and dead flies in them
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10/10 Excellent

Family stay by Chesil Beach
Our second time here. Lovely house in a beautiful location. Perfect for a family getaway with lots of things to do in the area
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10/10 Excellent

Great location and views
A really roomy and well equipped property - very much a luxury feel. It's remote - very quiet and down a long narrow road (with reversing needed at times back to passing points - although this was only needed once in our case - and also up a slope into the drive to park). Lovely night skies visible and just moments from the beach. Not a swimming beach - there's one of those 20 minutes drive away, but spectacular sea views from the kitchen, dining and living areas and the main two bedrooms. You can see all the way down Chesil beach and the light on it changes throughout the day. You can walk 25 minutes along the coast path to two good restaurants in the next village - itself a great walk (and you can come back along the top of the hill). Abbotsbury itself is also walkable (around 35 mins), as are the sub-tropical gardens which are well worth a visit. Only slight niggles while we there: hot/cold turn in one of the upstairs was very stiff and in the other upstairs ensuite the water was never that hot for some reason; in the two downstairs bathrooms (one ensuite and the other virtually ensuite) the heated towel rails were on full blast and couldn't be turned down (in summer not great and a waste of energy). Other than the towel rail, seems pretty eco-friendly though - they have solar panels and a heat pump. They could do with a compost heap too though and better instructions for recycling. None of the above detracted - it's a fantastic property and although it sits in with other properties close by, you really don't notice them at all - it was detached and very quiet. We'd certainly go again.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday in 'Chesil Watch'. It was superbly equipped. The bungalow was clean and thoughtfully decorated. We appreciated the lovely welcome hamper. The peaceful setting with access for evening walks along the beach, to enjoy the sunset, was a delight. The bungalow is down a mile long single track which, for us, made it the perfect location, but that is something for potential guests to consider. We loved it!
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8/10 Good

Chesil Watch
Fully equipped, lovely house with welcome hamper. Everything you need for a quiet get away. Enjoyed our stay for a family wedding nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab home in stunning location
Had a fabulous long weekend with friends, views are stunning, house lovely and clean, beds comfy, plenty of room for the 8 of us. Lovely long walks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

fabulous home in great location
Recently stayed at this beautiful well equipped home - furnished lovely and fabulous location only negative would be the showers could be better quality - Would definitely recommend for a special occasion or lovely family gathering welcome hamper was lovely gesture Everything seems to have been thought of - games, books Hope to return one day
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8/10 Good

Critique of Chesil Watch
The internal fittings were not of sufficient quality for the cost of the house. The furniture (other than the beds and bedding which were excellent and the kitchen which was well equipped) felt cheap and the plastic plants and flowers were frankly unacceptable in what should be a luxuriously finished property. The outside space is disappointing as it feels like a car park and there is no view. We had to sit on the drive and move chairs each time a car was moved. The upper lawned area needs to be levelled in part so that it can be used properly to eat and sit out on and the current seating area needs planting to make to more pleasant.
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10/10 Excellent

Chesil Beach Luxury
Had a great week here. Property in amazing beach front location between Abbottsbury and West Bexington. Magnificent beach in front of you and lovely countryside behind you. House is luxurious and very well appointed in a very quiet location. Great views along the coast of sunsets in the evening. Lots to do in the area and the house is a perfect base from which to explore it all. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Stunning property in a stunning location
This house is situated 2 miles away from it all, and so is tranquil and peaceful. It’s a stones throw from Chesil beach and wonderful views. The house has been tastefully modernised and there is ample room for a large family. We hope to return which is as good a recommendation as you can get!

10/10 Excellent

Sinead D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location!
The house is absolutely lovely and the view is even better. We didn’t realise we’d be that close to the sea which was a great surprise. The house is well equipped and the layout is perfect for families. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch too. The nearest village of abbotsbury was beautiful, you almost feel like you’re in a time warp. There’s also a great park for the kids, with a nice view of St.Catherines chapel. We’ve had such a lovely break, we didn’t want to leave! 11/10 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020