Guests say
The White House in West Bay is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its comfort, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the en-suite bedrooms, ample parking, and the property's proximity to the beach and town. The enclosed garden is a hit with both children and pets. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the property to be clean and welcoming. However, there were isolated comments about blocked gutters and a bed that required additional cleaning. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, indicating high standards of cleanliness overall.
The location is highly praised for being close to both the beach and town, offering easy access to local amenities. The property's position is ideal for guests looking to explore the area, despite some comments about the nearby road being narrow and busy.
Guests consistently mention the property's comfort, noting the spacious communal areas, comfortable beds, and the convenience of having en-suite bathrooms. Some guests found the beds a bit hard and the double beds small, but overall, the property is considered very comfortable.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests are generally satisfied with the facilities. However, there are several mentions of minor maintenance issues such as the television picture quality, central heating, and noisy toilet systems, which suggest room for improvement.
While guests have mentioned a welcome pack with local treats, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of such gestures or other thoughtful touches throughout all stays. Therefore, while appreciated, these gifts are not guaranteed and the score is set to null.
About this property
Resting between the picturesque towns of Bridport and West Bay, The White House is a hugely impressive townhouse which offers spacious and well-presented accommodation. The perfect venue for large families or groups travelling together, The White House has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The welcoming sitting room is stylishly presented with beautiful wood flooring, a beamed ceiling and an inviting seating area; the perfect spot for gathering as a group, curling up on a sofa and making the most of quality holiday time together. Step into the comprehensively equipped kitchen which has everything possibly needed for the designated chef to whip up some fabulous cuisine for the whole family. Enjoy meals in style in the elegant sunroom which is all set up with an extensive dining table and has attractive French doors opening out on the gardens. If the weather allows then throw open the doors and step outside to the patio area and lawns beyond. The gardens are walled and enclosed making this a perfectly safe area for children (and dogs!) to have some freedom while the adults can relax and enjoy some drinking and dining time alfresco. All that running around is bound to have tired you out so when sleep calls choose from any one of the five stylish bedrooms including two king-sizes and three doubles. All with en-suite facilities and provide a private sanctuary for guests. Waking up at The White House is a joy with the accommodation having been tastefully renovated to create a truly welcoming ambience for its guests.
Much as you’ll want to stay in at The White House, getting out and about is a must here. The house is ideally situated between the idyllic towns of Bridport and West Bay. Bridport is a delightful market town making it ideal for a browse and attractions here include Bridport Museum and Palmers Brewery Tours and West Bay boasts some of the best beaches in Dorset. If you’re up for a drive with some stunning scenery along the way pop along to Charmouth Heritage Centre, the Jurassic Fun Centre, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary with towns such as Lyme Regis and Weymouth well worth a visit too. Make The White House your number one holiday choice for a break to remember.
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.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x doubles with en-suites with walk-in showers, basins and WCs, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Sunroom.
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Gas central heating with electric stove-effect fire.
Gas oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, CD player, Amazon Echo, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking for 4 cars in total (2 outside spaces and 2 in garage).
Walled, enclosed garden, lawns, furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Lyme Regis Museum
- The Dinosaur Museum
- Beer Beach
Reviews (24)
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Gaynor
Welcome pack was nice touch & much appreciated, parking was fine. A bbq would be nice but perhaps not do -able. Overall very happy with our booking. I found sykes agency hard to contact :(
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Peter
My only criticism was the lack of parking. Evenso I would still book again.
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Jade
Each bedroom having an en suite was a perfect touch and the kitchen was very well equipped. We made lots of large meals for a group of 9 adults each day and we were never short of anything in the kitchen. The welcome bag with goodies was a lovely touch and we appreciated the milk being left too! Though we did bring our own so that's the only reason we didn't use much. It was unseasonably warm the weekend we stayed and there were only 2 fans in the house so the only feedback some people in the group said was that possibly a fan available in each room for night time as it was very warm and difficult to sleep at times due to the temperature in the rooms, especially on the top floor. However with this said, the beds themselves and notably the pillows were extremely comfortable (never had such comfortable pillows) so the bedrooms were very well received. The garden and communal rooms were all lovely and we loved our weekend stay.