The Grain Store
ID: S675524
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets 2
About this property
This detached property sits in a country location on the outskirts of Weymouth, Dorset. Beautifully presented over three floors, The Grainstore is a great place to call home whilst exploring this region of Dorset. Upon arrival, step through the entrance door into the tiled hall. Continue through to the kitchen, where the chef of the group is sure to be impressed, equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and even a washing machine, so you can easily pop your clothes on a spin. Serve the fruits of your labour at the dining table, complemented with a bottle of fizz and a toast to a long-awaited break with your nearest and dearest. Carry the conversation into the lounge, where you can slump on the sofa and tune into the Smart TV. Venture up to the first-floor, housing the first bedroom with a king-size bed and lavish en-suite shower room, whilst there is also another lounge. Continue to the second-floor where you can discover the remaining bedrooms, including two king-sizes, both with zip/link features for added flexibility, and a single. Take the day outside and relish in a moment on the patio furniture, contemplating where next to explore. Situated in the historic area of Upwey, the local pub The Old Ship Inn is just a short walk away. When you’re ready to explore, take off to the centre of Weymouth and begin your adventures at the SEA LIFE Centre, immersing yourself in the underwater world, or head to the glorious beach with its long arc of fine golden sands, where the little ones can look forward to donkey rides and adults can find a peaceful spot for soaking up the sun. After building up an appetite, take your pick from a range of fantastic eateries in Weymouth. If walking is on your agenda, the expanse of the Dorset AONB awaits, including the scenic South Dorset Ridgeway. However you choose to spend your time, a holiday at The Grainstore is sure to bring fond memories.
Weymouth, a well-known resort, is an excellent year-round vacation spot with a wide range of attractions that are suitable for visitors of all ages and inclinations. The beautiful, lively harbour offers frequent fishing expeditions, while the beaches' gorgeous, golden sand offer first-rate facilities for all kinds of watersports. You can reach Portland Harbour and the untamed "Isle" of Portland, which is connected to Weymouth by the breathtaking Chesil Beach, after a little drive. Only 7 miles away is Thomas Hardy's "Casterbridge" in Dorchester. You may also travel the beautiful coastline route and stop at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. Alternatively, simply go to West Bay and take in the breathtaking vistas of the Dorset Heritage Coastline!
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 2 x second-floor king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request), 1 x second-floor single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
First-floor sitting room with open fire
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter for open fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stairgates and highchair available on request.
Roadside parking.
Patio with seating.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 0.4 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- The Dinosaur Museum
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
Reviews (10)
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Nadine
Comfortable beds and cosy lounge on second floor. Lovely dining area and kitchen area. Great location. Would definitely recommend The Grainstore :-)
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Una
Beautiful house with a really well equipped kitchen (a bonus to have knives that actually cut!) and a lovely welcome hamper. Loved the two sitting rooms with their big comfy sofas, we used the downstairs for games and puzzles and the upstairs for general chilling out. The beds were really comfortable with crisp white linen and plenty of fluffy white towels were provided. Perfect little courtyard garden and plenty of roadside parking. Upwey is a charming little village with friendly residents, and we recommend the Old Ship Inn for its great staff and wonderful Sunday roast. Thank you for an amazing week in your lovely house.
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Stacey
Upon further inspection we noticed this water spanned the whole of the ground floor, and we werenât certain whether there was a leak or whether there was damp in the cottage. As my elderly Mom has recently had surgery, we had concerns incase she should slip. We wiped the floor as best as we could, however when we wiped the floor with paper towel, the floor was filthy. After having a 5 hour drive in 31 degree heat, we didnât consider ringing to get the cleaners back in, we wanted to get the house ready as the other half of our party were still on their way, and arrived after setting off several hours before. Upon having a look around the house, we noticed that some of the utensils, chopping boards and serving dishes and plates in the drawers are mouldy, along with a display chopping board on the side. You could clearly see that something wasnât right with either damp or a leak in the property. The units in the kitchen didnât close properly, as if the wood has warped due to damp. Additionally there is a chest of drawers in the twin room which is also mouldy. As we know, mould spores are a health hazard and as such needs to be treated in the right fashion. On both the Sunday and Monday mornings, we came down to further puddles in both the kitchen and the dining room, and had all the windows and doors open to try and dry these areas. We resulted in using fanâs that weâd bought with us as the weather was hot, to help dry the floors. The property has two bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bath. We attempted to use both at the same time; to discover that only one bathroom could be in use at any one time, as using both pulls the water pressure off the other, which when there are 7 of us in the property, getting ready in time made things difficult. We noted that some of the windows we were unable to open, along with there being no key to open the back door of the property, and should we have needed to get out in a hurry or emergency, this could have been catastrophic. Furthermore, on the Sykes website, the property was shown as having off road parking, and thatâs not the case, as you have to park on the road, outside the premises. Itâs there we also noticed that the windows both inside and out were filthy, and could do with being cleaned, especially as the house is on a busy through road, which also isnât mentioned on the listing. The downstairs toilet needs some attention, as the toilet seat is loose and needs fixing. One of the few plus points was that the property was lovely, the linens and towels were very clean and the styling did compliment the premises. We appreciate that the house is of a certain age and we fully understand the history of the house and its previous uses, but these issues weâve raised we felt spoilt the weekend to a degree but it didnât detract from the reason of our visit, which was to complete the Macmillan Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike in honour of my uncle who passed away earlier in the year. We have provided images and detailed feedback to the owner of the premises along with Rachael who manages the cleaning team, and hopefully they will have time to put these things right for their next guests.