Riverhouse Lodge

ID: S182704

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Riverhouse Lodge in Upwey, Dorset, receives high praise for its comfort, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the spacious accommodation, welcoming hosts, and the beautiful garden. Its location is ideal for exploring Dorset's attractions. While most experiences are positive, a few guests mention minor issues with natural light and furniture comfort.

The lodge is consistently described as very clean, with several reviews highlighting the high standard of cleanliness. One review specifically mentions the efforts made to keep the place safe during the pandemic, which suggests exceptional attention to cleanliness.

The location is frequently praised for being peaceful and well-situated for exploring Dorset, with easy access to Weymouth, Dorchester, and other attractions. The village of Upwey is described as beautiful, adding to the location's appeal.

Comfort is a strong point, with guests finding the lodge spacious and the beds super comfortable. However, a couple of reviews mention issues with natural light and furniture comfort, which slightly lowers the score.

Facilities are generally well-regarded, with the lodge being described as well-equipped and well-maintained. The garden is a highlight for many. Some guests mention minor issues with the TV and a lack of information on recycling, which suggests room for improvement in maintenance and information provision.

While guests express gratitude for the welcoming touches such as coffee and biscuits on arrival, there are not enough references to gifts or additional thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. Therefore, it is important to note that while such gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed.

About this property

Weymouth 3.7 miles. This fantastic recently refurbished lodge is situated in the traditional Dorset Village of Upwey. Sitting at the foot of the Wey Valley's chalk hills and with the source of the River Wey running through the village, it’s a true Dorset delight perfect for small families or a group of friends. With the layout being ground-floor and lower-ground-floor level, it’s a quirky wonder holding a lot of character. This lodge house offers two double bedrooms with traditional wooden furnishings and en-suite shower rooms, both lovely rooms to rest in after a busy day of roaming the lands of Dorset. The homely sitting room is an ideal spot to unwind with a glass of wine, cosy up in the corner sofa and indulge in all your favourite television programmes. The farmhouse-style kitchen has everything you need to cook up some delicious meals, a spacious area with enough room to get the whole family involved in a pizza making night, as well as a lovely dining area with you can enjoy your feast and spend some quality time together. If you don’t feel like cooking, the village boasts two pubs where you can find delicious family favourite meals amongst the lovely countryside settings. For those warm summer evenings why not relax together in the Mediterranean-style gardens, beautifully landscaped with trees and winding pathways it offers a summer paradise where you can enjoy alfresco dining or soak in the sun. The local area is a lovely spot to wander around; a traditional village boasting a wishing well and tea rooms that date back to the Victorian era that now have beautiful water gardens, as well as serving delicious afternoon tea. Upwey is just a short drive to the seaside town of Weymouth, where you will find an award-winning golden sandy beach with shallow waters and a Georgian seafront. To the east you can stumble across the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Lulworth Cove and the iconic landmark of Durdle Door, offering magnificent scenery and stunning sands, it’s the perfect place to dip your feet in the waters or go for a paddle. The Isle of Portland and Chesil beach can be found to the West and offer incredible views in all directions, you’ll be spoilt for choice as to where to go next. Riverhouse Lodge is a delightful property, perfect for exploring the magnificent region of Dorset and spending quality time with your loved ones.

Weymouth is a great place to visit no matter the time of year. With beautiful golden beaches to explore in the summer months offering watersports and scenic walks, including the well renown Durdle Door and Chesil Beach, it's a great place to soak your toes in the sand and take in the fresh air of the coastal breeze. Dorchester is just a short drive away too, a bustling area offering attractions for all including a wide variety of museums and plenty of places to dine and shop, Weymouth offers a great base for a coastal holiday with your loved ones.

Accommodation

Ground floor: 2 x double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, with shower, basin and WC.

Sitting room.

Lower ground floor - accessible by 3 steps: Open plan living space with kitchen, sitting area and dining area

Central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, stereo, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available.

Mediterranean style garden with picnic area and table and chairs.

Utility area to the rearof the property for washing and bins.

Ample off-road parking and room to park a boat.

Check in 2pm check out 10am.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.7 miles

Nearby points of interest

  • Durdle Door

Reviews (54)

  • Sally

    All in all it was perfect We will definitely be going again Thankyou to the owners too

  • Robin

    we had to buy some oven gloves as we could not find any. we needed some for our home in Gloucester anyway. clarification for the recycling would have been great so apologies if we got it wrong.

  • Keith

    They were very friendly and apologetic.

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