Staying in a holiday home is a great way to enjoy your travels and holidays to Weymouth. By staying in this type of accommodation you can have total privacy and peace, as well as having on-hand all the facilities that you would need. For many people hotels or guest houses are more than suitable for their holidays, but some travellers like to feel at home away from home and that makes staying in a holiday home so appealing.
In Weymouth there are a number of different holiday homes that are available and which offer accommodation to visitors throughout the year. The Sea Front Holiday Flat (106, The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7EA) is one option and it is located right in front of the sea on the famous Esplanade. The property is situated very close to the train, bus and coach stations which are just a few minutes walk away. The house is very spacious and is on the ground floor.
Upon entering the holiday home there is a small lobby that leads into the large lounge and dining area where you can enjoy some nice views of the sea.
The lounge is very comfortable with a leather sofa and also a sofa bed if needed. There are two bedrooms in the house and also two bathrooms. The main bedroom has a double bed and three single beds, while the rear bedroom has a double and 1 single bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge and microwave, as well as a toaster, kettle and other devices and also cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. A flat screen TV and a DVD player are also available for guest to use in the house, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. If you are planning on visiting Weymouth with your family or in a group – then the Sea Front Holiday Flat is the ideal place for you to stay.
Another popular choice for accommodation is the Admiralty House (3 New Street, Weymouth, DT4 8DA) which is located just 5 minutes from the picturesque harbour of Weymouth. This is a very large property and can sleep over 20 people. If you are looking for a play to stay if visiting the area in a very large group – then the Admiralty House is probably the best choice for your accommodation. It is the ideal setting for large family get-togethers, party celebrations, hen and stag weekends or business events.
The Admiralty House is a very impressive Grade II listed three storey townhouse. There are a total of 7 bedrooms, three of which are en-suite. All of the bedrooms are very beautifully decorated and furnished, creating a very comfortable and relaxing setting. The bathrooms have all recently been renovated and are pretty spacious.
The property has a large lounge area that has a flat screen TV, DVD player with a selection of DVDs that you can watch. There are also a choice of various books and games.
There is a courtyard garden that has tables and chairs and is the perfect place to enjoy your morning tea or coffee. There is a modern kitchen that is fully equipped and the dining area can seat up to 26 people. It is ideal for dinner parties, buffets or large family gatherings.
The Admiralty House is NOT the type of property you will book if you are simply travelling to Weymouth with your partner or family – but if you are planning a large gathering or special event, then the property will be perfect.
Another very unique and popular choice for holiday home accommodation is the Martleaves Farm (South Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9NR), which is located just under 2 miles from the main center of Weymouth.
This property actually offers three different types of accommodation – the apartment, holiday home and bungalow – all of which are situated among the 34 acres of beautiful countryside.
The apartment is a ground and first floor floor annex that has 3 en-suite bedrooms with a spacious open plan fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area. There is also a small private garden that guests can enjoy. On the ground floor is the King Size Bedroom with an en-suite shower, while on the first floor are another King Size bedroom and also a Twin Bedroom – both of which have an en-suite shower room.
The holiday home ( or penthouse as it is also called ) is located on the 3rd floor of the farm house and has a private entrance to the property. There is a wonderful viewing platform in the lounge area where you can enjoy some stunning views of Chesil Beach, the Fleet Saltwater Estuary and Portland. There are three bedrooms in total – a King Size en-suite, a single bedroom and a double bedroom with a family shower room. There is a small kitchen and a lounge area to complete this accommodation. Guest of the penthouse will also have access to beautiful gardens, the summerhouse and the footpath that leads down to the beach.
The 3rd accommodation option at Martleaves Farm is the bungalow which is located next to the riding school and the campsite entrance. The bungalow can comfortably sleep upto 4 persons in the 2 double bedrooms – both of which have King Size beds. There is also a kitchen area, lounge and shower room inside. This property is ideal for anyone who may have any accessibility issues. The bungalow has disabled access with a ramp that leads to double entrance doors. There are wide doors in the bungalow for wheelchair users.
The Martleaves Farm is a great place to stay and each of the three accommodation options all have comfortable bedrooms and all the modern facilities that a traveller would come to expect. The prices to stay here vary depending on the accommodation option selected and also the time of year.
One final suggestion for holiday home accommodation for Weymouth is that of Pump Lodge (Pump Cottage, Weymouth, DT3 4EW) which is located on the grounds of Pump Cottage. The lodge is a very charming self-contained single bedroom holiday home that is just under 5 miles from the picturesque harbour.
The bedroom is one the first floor is very cosy and comfortable. It has a King Size bed but there is also a futton which can be used if you are travelling with a child or young adult.
The property has a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, electric oven and hob, washing machine and a microwave. The kitchen is an open-plan one that opens into the lounge area where you will find a table and chairs, sofa and a wall mounted TV and DVD player. The bathroom has a unique P-shaped bath with a built-in shower.
There is a small patio and lawn in front of Pump Lodge and guests are also welcome to enjoy the beautiful gardens of Pump Cottage. There is a private parking facility for guest who are travelling by car. This is a very quaint and charming holiday home and one that would perfect suit a couple who are visiting the region of Weymouth.
If you do decide to visit Weymouth and want to stay in a holiday home, then hopefully the 4 mentioned above will give you some idea of the type of accommodation you’ll be able to find and book.