Snaptrip says
Thorncroft in West Bay is a well-loved holiday rental, praised for its excellent location, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the property's charm, spaciousness, and the large garden, which is perfect for pets and children. The proximity to the beach and local amenities is a highlight, and many guests have enjoyed their stay enough to book future visits.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with several guests noting it as 'lovely and clean' and 'spotlessly clean'. However, a few guests mentioned specific issues such as a dirty bathroom floor and the presence of spiders, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, coastal paths, and local shops, with many guests mentioning the convenience of being close to West Bay's attractions. The scenic views and quiet setting contribute to the high score.
Comfort receives a good score as guests have reported the property to be spacious and well-located. However, some guests found the beds and furniture to be uncomfortable, and there were comments about the need for more comfortable outdoor furniture.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of a DVD player. Some guests suggested improvements such as clearer instructions for appliances and updates to furniture and TVs, which affects the score.
While guests have mentioned receiving a welcome gift, there are not enough references to consistently evaluate the thoughtfulness of the hosts. Therefore, while gifts have been appreciated, they are not guaranteed and the score is set to null due to insufficient information.
About this property
An attractive chalet-style bungalow located in the popular seaside resort of West Bay and just a short walk from the town centre is Thorncroft. This spacious accommodation is ideal for families seeking to discover the delights of the Jurassic coastline of Dorset and the surrounding countryside. Entering through the front door, you will find a well-equipped kitchen where you can create tasty meals which can be enjoyed in the dining room whilst you sit and plan your itinerary together. From here you will find a spacious and welcoming sitting room where you can gather and recap on the days’ events or catch up on your favourite TV shows before you head to bed. Concluding the ground floor is the well-presented double bedroom, whilst climbing the stairs will bring you to one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, where you can relax and unwind after your day on the beach or exploring the town. Head out into the garden through the boot room to the enclosed garden, where the large lawn allows children and dogs to play whilst you sit and enjoy a good book with a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Thorncroft is a short leisurely walk into the town of West Bay, famous for its location and scenes in the TV series Broadchurch, with the sights of a busy fishing harbour and delicious smells of fish and chips by the sea, you don’t need to travel far to enjoy a lovely day out. With numerous local restaurants, pubs and shops, there is lots to discover in this popular Dorset town. If you do wish to venture a little further, head for Charmouth, Lyme Regis or Exmouth off to the west, or Burton Bradstock, Abbotsbury, The Isle of Portland and Weymouth to the east. The market town of Bridport is within a 2 mile walk, where you can explore the weekly vintage market and antiques. Thorncroft is perfectly located for discovering all the beauty that the iconic Jurassic Coast has to offer.
West Bay is a town often referred to as the Gateway To The Dorset Jurassic Coast and famous for its appearance in the TV series Broadchurch. It is situated close to sandstone cliffs of Golden Cap and at the western end of the pebbly Chesil Beach. As well as a host of amenities, the town is a good vase for exploring the South West Coastal Path and houses opportunities for sea fishing, golf, fossil hunting and boating.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: Ground floor 1 x double, Upstairs 1 x king size and 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Upstairs bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Bootroom.
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, DVD player.
WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Designated off-road parking for one car and a small garage.
Enclosed rear garden which is sloped.
Two dogs welcome at a cost of £21 per pet per week.
No smoking allowed.
Pub within 0.5 miles, shop within 0.3 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Lyme Regis Museum
- The Dinosaur Museum
- Beer Beach
Reviews (44)
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Catherine
Felt like stepping back in time. A picturesque area (though goodness knows who granted permission for the concrete, view blocking monstrosity next door!)Very dog friendly fully enclosed garden. Everything you need is supplied. We were warm and cozy while being battered by TWO storms in the week! If I had to be super critical the only things I'd mention was that the lounge door was sticking & difficult to open,& the grass was a little bit long so clearing up after the dogs wasn't as easy as it would be on short grass. Otherwise it was faultless. We had a lovely time,& West Bay is really pretty.
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Linda
Cleaning was a very poor standard including stains on kitchen door and walls,a cake box under living room chair ,black hair in bath and rubbish under and on top off a chest of drawers .Window at frount of house needs TLC ,trim hanging down ,toilet roll holder in downstairs toilet broken .No salt pepper cooking oil left only 2 toilet rolls left for 6 people .Lacks the personal touch need to feel welcome .Huge disused mobile home and extension next door an eye sore did wonder what we had moved next door to .overall nice big house and enjoyed our stay
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Lisa
Everything you could possibly need was provided. From the listing I thought we would have to park our second car in the harbour. But, using the garage and drive we comfortably fit both cars at the property. I would suggest a larger interior kitchen bin, especially if the property has the full compliment of 6 guests, but thatâs it. We thought everything was great! We would definitely go back again.