The Chocolate Box
ID: S517347
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
The Chocolate Box is a well-received holiday cottage in Weymouth, praised for its excellent location, comfort, and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to the harbour and town centre, its well-equipped nature, and the secure garden, especially for dog owners. The outdoor area is a highlight, with its relaxing ambiance. Some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for additional amenities were noted, but overall, guests report a delightful stay and many would return.
Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, noting it as spotless and well-maintained. The presence of dog hair was not an issue even for non-pet owners, indicating a high standard of cleaning. However, a few isolated comments about unwashed dishes suggest room for minor improvement.
The location is highly praised for being in a quiet residential area while still being within walking distance to the quay, town centre, and beaches. Guests appreciate the ease of access to local attractions, making it an ideal spot for exploring Weymouth.
Comfort is a strong point for The Chocolate Box, with guests finding the property cosy and the beds comfortable. The garden adds to the overall comfort, providing a pleasant outdoor space. Some guests suggested additional lamps and cushions for enhanced cosiness.
The property is well-equipped, with high-quality appliances and a secure garden. However, there are comments about the need for more cooking equipment, a second lamp, and cereal bowls. Electrical issues in the garden were also mentioned, indicating some maintenance needs.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Nestled on the outskirts of the popular seaside resort of Weymouth in Dorset, is this lovely three-storey house, The Chocolate Box. Enjoying a prime location just moments away from a good selection of beautiful beaches and a wealth of attractions, The Chocolate Box is a superb dog-friendly dwelling for a group or family of six, plus their two canine companions. Park-up on the driveway with space for two cars, before stepping into your new home from home. Look forward to cooking up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, with handy dishwasher, ready to savour a delicious meal at the dining table for six in front of the woodburning stove, or alfresco out in your private rear garden over a bottle of wine. After dinner, retire to the sitting room where you can snuggle up and watch your favourite film on the Smart TV, as your pooch takes up their favourite spot in front of the woodburning stove. Completing the ground floor is a handy cloakroom for your convenience. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day in the beautiful bathroom with a soak in the bath or a hot shower. On this floor, you will also discover two well-appointed double bedrooms with Smart TVs, one of which also has its own shower room. Continue up to the second-floor, where you will find a spacious twin with Smart TV and charming views out towards the sea. Explore your local surroundings, where you will find the remarkable Sandsfoot Castle nearby, with vibrant gardens, as well as the beautiful sands of Castle Cove Beach where you can bathe and paddle the shores, and the 2.1-mile Rodwell Trail for leisurely strolls with your four-legged friend. On your way into the town centre, be sure to visit the fascinating Nothe Fort with its labyrinth style tunnels, delightful gardens and stunning sea views. Weymouth offers plenty of attractions including the Pleasure Pier, fresh seafood at Crustacean and Rockfish, watersports opportunities at Weymouth Beach, a sea life centre and the popular RSPB sites of Radipole Lake and Lodmoor, sure to entice any wildlife enthusiasts. Make the drive over to Dorchester, where you can enjoy the attractions of The Keep Military Museum, Dorset Museum, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, and the National Trust site of Max Gate, former home of the great literary, Thomas Hardy. Further afield, you will find Bridport, where you can enjoy the delights of the Vintage Market, Bridport Museum, the Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club. From Bridport you can easily embark on a scenic stroll along the famous Jurassic Coast for some of the best sights and scenery in the area. Your Dorset adventure awaits at The Chocolate Box.
Weymouth is an excellent year-round vacation spot, with a wide range of attractions that appeal to visitors of all ages and inclinations.
All kinds of activities can be enjoyed on the golden sand beaches, while regular fishing trips can be taken from the lovely, lively harbour.
Weymouth and Portland are connected by the Chesil Beach in a short trip. It is only 7 miles away from Dorchester, the setting for Thomas Hardy's "Casterbridge," so why not take a picturesque coastal route and stop at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens?
Alternatively, head to West Bay, where you'll be able to take in the spectacular vistas of the Dorset Heritage Coastline.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, WC, 1 x double with TV, 1 x second-floor twin with TV.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with 2 x woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Washing machine.
4 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars on paved area.
Rear garden with decking and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome charged at £21 per pet per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
5 min walk to Weymouth harbour.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.7 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Nearby points of interest
- Durdle Door
Reviews (30)
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Clive
Close to Weymouth. Stunning decor and very comfortable furnishings and bedding. Really need more hooks on back of doors, dishes for cereals etc as ones available are too shallow. Bedrooms desperately need mirror or dressing table, nowhere to sit and no suitable mirrors except for dressing where there's one in hallway. But as other comment mentioned, spoilt out stay as dark early and outdoor back lights trip every time try and use them and plunged into darkness indoors and TV etc goes off. This made holiday this time of year difficult with the dogs as pitch black outside and picked this house purely for location and secure garden which we couldn't use after 4.30pm. Few fixes and would be 5 star
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Andrew
Only problem the outside lights didn't work. They would trip the breaker for the boiler. Have booked for next year already.
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Samantha
Modern with a luxury outdoor seating area. There is parking for two cars. The walk in shower is excellent and the bedrooms spacious. The third floor twin room is stunning. The property is highly maintained and very clean. We loved the USB socket. Whitby is a short walk away using the footpath to the right of the property. Easy slow 10 min walk away and there is an Asda two mins away. Central property in an ideal location.