9 The Old Shipyard

About this property

Overlooking the picturesque sandy beach of West Bay Beach, this apartment offers a great coastal location for your Dorset adventure. With easy access to a beach and situated in the heart of west Bay, 9 the Old Shipyard is a great first-floor apartment that is perfect for a family.

Be welcomed into a wonderful open-plan living area where huge windows draw in natural light and maximise sea views, wooden flooring and tasteful furniture create a sense of opulence, and you will be drawn to relax in the fantastic sitting area with access to the terrace space and artwork decorating the fresh white walls. Through an archway you will find a spacious kitchen with ample amenities and blue tiles adding a splash of colour to the space, so why not rustle up a storm from local produce before serving it at the wooden dining table? Make the most of the raised terrace by dining outside to enjoy the extensive sea views, a spot you are sure to return to throughout your stay. Enjoy a refreshing soak in the bathroom, with blue tiles and contemporary furniture, before settling down for the night in one of the bedrooms provided, including a double room with blue furnishings, storage and a generous bookcase and a twin with stylish furniture lining the walls, wooden flooring and artwork.

The local area of West Bay offers a great sandy beach surrounded by towering cliffs right at your doorstep where you can enjoy a stroll across the sand, before embarking in your favourite watersports activities and warming up with a picnic. For a fun-filled afternoon head over to Slanders Yard gallery and the Jurassic Fun Centre, before heading into town where a variety of eateries will cater to your culinary needs. To explore the history of the local area visit Bridport Museum, or stroll across the beautiful cliffs and surrounding countryside of Thorncombe Beacon. Create the perfect Jurassic coast holiday with a stay at 9 The Old Shipyard.

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

First-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Electric heating.

Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.

TV, DVD player, CD player, iPod dock, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road garage parking for 1 car.

Enclosed terrace with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Supervise children terrace at all times.

Note: Garage parking for 1 car, dimensions; 2.2m wide x 1.7m high x 4.8m long