Guests say
Riverhouse Lodge in Upwey, Dorset, receives high praise for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the welcoming hosts, beautiful garden, and the property's convenient location for exploring local attractions. The lodge's comfort and thoughtful touches, such as provided biscuits and coffee, contribute to an enjoyable stay, despite minor feedback on storage and natural light.
Guests consistently note the lodge's cleanliness, mentioning it is 'extremely clean', 'very clean', and cleaned 'to a very high standard'. The attention to cleanliness, especially during COVID-19, has been appreciated by visitors.
The lodge's location is praised for being peaceful and well-situated for exploring Dorset, with easy access to Weymouth, Dorchester, and other attractions. The proximity to local amenities and nature reserves adds to its appeal.
The majority of guests find the lodge comfortable, noting the spaciousness and cosy atmosphere. However, a few guests mention lumpy beds and a lack of natural light in some rooms, which slightly impacts the overall comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, ample parking, and a lovely garden. Some guests experienced issues with the TV and suggested improvements in the provision of information on recycling.
Several reviews mention thoughtful gestures such as a warm welcome, biscuits, and coffee on arrival. While these touches are appreciated, they are not consistently referenced across all reviews, indicating they may not be a guaranteed offering.
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 (52)
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Keith
They were very friendly and apologetic.
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Judith
The cottage is comfortable and well equipped, and the owners are friendly and helpful. We walked up to the Ridgeway from the front door. There's a good bus to Weymouth or Dorchester if you don't want to drive in, and one day we used the train too. The Old Ship Inn in the village is nice and so is the popular Wishing Well tearoom and garden.
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Fergus
It is a spacious and very comfortable cottage with all necessary facilities and much more to make for an enjoyable holiday. We returned because our previous stay in May was very good and would thoroughly recommend the accommodation and its helpful owners. The location is great for exploring Dorset and its sights. We enjoyed trips to Swanage using the heritage railway, Sherborne, Abbotsbury and local National Trust properties. Good pub food is available close by and supermarkets are in easy reach.