9 The Old Shipyard

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

23 Customer Review(s)

James
September 2024

“The property is great a fantastic view clean comfortable well appointed but the ...”

The property is great a fantastic view clean comfortable well appointed but the approach and entrance is depressing The parking is dreadful there is no permit available to park elsewhere and the garage maybe a standard parking bay in size but the entrance is a lot smaller It’s a nightmare trying to back your car in Also large fines if you don’t use the garage The brochure saying £2 to park in the public car park nearby is an insult after paying £900 for the rental

The property is great a fantastic view clean comfortable well appointed but the approach and entrance is depressing The parking is dreadful there is no permit available to park elsewhere and the garage maybe a standard parking bay in size but the entrance is a lot smaller It’s a nightmare trying to back your car in Also large fines if you don’t use the garage The brochure saying £2 to park in the public car park nearby is an insult after paying £900 for the rental

- James, September 2024
Arif August 2024

“We stayed here during August and we were pleased to see the owner is very thoughtful and provided everything to make our stay comfortable.”

- Arif, August 2024
Adele July 2024

“This apartment really was a great find in our favourite holiday destination and we hope to be regulars!”

! Location - tick View - tick - despite the seagulls' best efforts!! Space - tick Clean - tick Amenities - tick (even window cleaning items for the almost daily seagull deposits!!) We literally parked on the first day and never left West Bay - it has everything you need. Only disappointment - we had to leave... Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

- Adele, July 2024
Michael May 2024

“Lovely apartment in a lovely location .”

Everything in apartment you might need and more.I would give this apartment 10 out of 10 ,it is much bigger than photo,s show ,i have nothing negative to say and wish i could have stayed there forever, Amazing .

- Michael, May 2024
Catherine April 2024

“Lovely apartment.”

Much more spacious than the photos show. Great view!

- Catherine, April 2024
Marie November 2023

“It was everything we wanted, it was a couple of nights away with some friends.”

We had a walk around the marina/harbour and found some lovely antique places also some 2nd hand ones too they we're so interesting and so much memorabilia from years past. The only thing I would say is the garage could do with a light in it, when we arrived it was dark and raining so it took a bit of time to put the car away, also I would make sure to who ever stays there gets the garage dimensions as we had to take my friends smaller car as mine and my other friend's would not have fitted in.

- Marie, November 2023

Thank you.. It’s good to hear that you enjoyed your visit. These garages have no electricity, but are thinking of ways of dealing with this. The garages were Morris Travelledon’t have electricity. However your commentsHowever, your comments have Property Owner
Claire October 2023

“Great apartment, more spacious than photos make it appear.”

Thanks for sharing. Myself and daughter had a lovely few days away.

- Claire, October 2023

Thank you for your generous comments. We enjoy the flat too, and recently improved the heating-ready for a West Bay winter! Property Owner
Richard September 2023

“The only criticism is one front door key and the inability to open the door from the inside without the key.”

This means that if one person wants a lie in and another wants to go out early then it creates an issue.

- Richard, September 2023
Daphne September 2023

“Perfect sea view location.”

Kitchen equipped extremely well. Bathroom fan unpleasantly loud. Disappointed to discover we needed to pay £15 a day to park our car, as the allocated garage not big enough. Mildly surprised as I specifically spoke to Sykes, to be reassured that the garage would not be a problem. The property information folder should be updated to reflect the increase of daily parking from £2 to £15.

- Daphne, September 2023
Xinxue August 2023

“Definitely woulk like to come back.”

If a washing machine can be provided, it would be prefect.

- Xinxue, August 2023

Planning on putting in washing machine early 2024. Will probably utilise cupboard next to kitchen . With condenser for drying. Property Owner
David August 2023

“A very well equipped apartment in a superb location.”

Generously sized rooms with the added bonus of a balcony overlooking the sea which could be enclosed with glass doors at night or in bad weather. There was a very minor issue of a broken curtain rail in the living area, and parts of the apartment block were beginning to show their age. However, these did not detract from our overall experience and we would happily stay here again as well as recommending others to do so.

- David, August 2023
Simon July 2023

“There were about sixty separate bird droppings on the windows overlooking sea ...”

There were about sixty separate bird droppings on the windows overlooking sea which you could hardly see out of Really made the property look cheap and uncared for

- Simon, July 2023
Wendy July 2023

“We recently stayed here for a family break.”

We are over 70 and really enjoyed this apartment. The votes towards the sea from the covered balcony were amazing. The apartment was clean and very well equipped. Easy to setup wifi connection. Would highly recommend.

- Wendy, July 2023
Catherine June 2023

“The location was beautiful and provided a truly relaxing atmosphere.”

The apartment itself was spacious, clean, and well-equipped for self-catering. However, there were a couple of minor issues. The bathroom fan was somewhat noisy and could benefit from a replacement. Additionally, the door to the second (twin) bedroom would sometimes blow open due to the windows being open, so a doorstop or wedge would be helpful. However these were minor niggles - overall, I highly recommend this apartment for its picturesque location, ample space, cleanliness, and comfort. It also had the best and most varied set of books on the bookshelf that I've ever seen in a holiday let! It was a truly lovely experience, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

- Catherine, June 2023
Sharon June 2023

“Loved our stay at this property.”

Thankyou. 2 small flights of stairs up to apartment. Wonderful space and bright and airy ... A very well equipped kitchen. Clean bathroom, adequate shower. Comfy living area. Situated right on beach front. Public transport outside the George Pub makes it easy to explore other towns on the coast, cheaply too, without using the car. Would definitely recommend and return. Only negative point is that the double bed was too soft for us, but that's just personal choice, also the outer balcony doors didn't lock. (But not really much of a safety problem to us.)

- Sharon, June 2023

We're pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. Thank you for notifying us about the balcony door lock, we will arrange to take a look at this. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Jonathan April 2023

“The flat was clean, spacious, well equipped and in a great location and we enjoyed our stay.”

However with a few minor tweaks it could be made even better: 1. Replace the slightly malfunctioning shower head or at the very least clean the scale from the existing one so it works properly. 2. Make it clear in the flat details that there is no parking space and no washing machine (or install one - did not impact us, but seemed odd that in such a relatively spacious flat there wasn’t one) 3. Do something to address the unpleasant smell in the common stairwell. Not sure of the source, but this doesn’t give a good first impression of the flat

- Jonathan, April 2023
Lyn March 2023

“We have just returned from a lovely weekend at the Old Shipyard.”

The flat is very light and spacious with a wonderful view of the sea. It was very clean and warm and had everything we needed. We especially liked sitting in the enclosed balcony watching the rough sea and walking to the nearby pubs and cafes for dinner/coffee. We would say that if you have young children the larger balcony could be a bit dangerous as they could slip down between the building and railing but as we didn't have children with us that didn't affect us. Our car also didn't fit in the garage and we had to park a little walk away but there are plenty of long stay car parks a 5 min walk away. Thank you for a lovely stay.

- Lyn, March 2023

We are glad you enjoyed your stay. The garages were built in the 60’s when cars were narrower. We have had a few scrapes and sometimes I just tuck the tail in and leave the front of the car sticking out. Will check whether the gap can be made safer. Thank you for such positive feedback. Property Owner
Marcia December 2022

“We absolutely love this property and have stayed for several years, there are signs of wear and tear, but this flat is a real find.”

The customer service from Lyme Bay holidays is amazing , our fridge didn't appear to be working Christmas Eve, I called they were sending someone straight away with a spare fridge. It turned out that the circuit had tripped but that is Lyme Bay staff customer service for you. Thank you so much.

- Marcia, December 2022

Thank you for your lovely feedback, so wonderful to hear. Property Owner
Jenny November 2022

“We stay most years in this apartment , and enjoy it's comprehensive home comforts and glorious location .”

Everything is usually perfect , but the bathroom or to be specific , the toilet needs urgent attention. It seems to be leaking from the soil pipe or the collar attached to the toilet , creating a very unpleasant smell , which cannot be cleaned up, and pervades the whole area. I hope there can be a quick solution and that we can book again next year.

- Jenny, November 2022

Thank you for raising this. The issue has been sorted. Property Owner
Barry September 2022

“Lovely apartment, loved the welcome goodies, we had a fantastic stay with great views even though the weather was not the best.”

Just a very small niggle, the bath/shower mat needs renewal desperately.

- Barry, September 2022
Caroline August 2022

“We had a lovely week here.”

The location is excellent for beach access and the accommodation was very well equipped, particularly the kitchen. We liked the sun terrace. The building is old, but the apartment was comfortable and the view fabulous. We would have liked a washing machine and there are a few minor points needing attention (bathroom mirror damaged at top corner with sharp edges and some electrical sockets/switches loose or damaged) but overall would definitely recommend.

- Caroline, August 2022
Keri July 2022

“We really liked staying in this accommodation for its size and location.”

Traveling with two small children, it had plenty of space and the toys and games were a nice touch. The welcome pack was also very much appreciated. Two things I would feedback on are some lighter duvets or quilted throw option for the summer months, the bed was very comfortable and cosy but very hot. It also could do with a deep clean, it was extremely dusty under the bed side tables, the bath didn’t drain very well due to hair in the drain and the toilet wasn’t thoroughly cleaned when we arrived and had hair around the seat. These two things were a shame as it was otherwise a great place to stay.

- Keri, July 2022
Maria June 2022

“A great location within easy walking distance of harbour, beach, and cliff walks.”

A lovely spacious apartment with a sea view. Well equipped and welcome pack appreciated. On arrival smell in the hallway was off-putting. The apartment is a little tired looking. The distressed wardrobe in the 2nd bedroom is bulky and occupies too much space. The double mattress in the main bedroom is uncomfortable. However, these things didn't stop us from enjoying our 3-night stay and I would definitely return.

- Maria, June 2022

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Summary

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 inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. 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

The property

A spacious two bedroom apartment in a convenient location only a couple of minutes walk from the seafront and harbour at West Bay. Offering lovely views of the sea and promenade the property has been refurbished to provide very comfortable accommodation. A lovely feature is the small sun terrace with floor to ceiling sliding doors, a lovely place to sit and enjoy the view at any time of the year. The apartment is in close proximity to all local amenities, including an indoor swimming pool (availability limited at certain times of year). A welcome pack for your arrival ensures a great start to your holiday and will include milk, tea and a selection of locally sourced produce and treats. West Bay's pubs, shops and restaurants are all within a short walk and the bustling market town of Bridport is just a 5 minute drive away. A great location for enjoying this beautiful part of the Jurassic Coast and countryside. FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT (stairs for access) Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with sea views Bed 1: Double bed Bed 2: Twin beds Bathroom: Bath with shower over bath, w.c OUTSIDE Small sun terrace room with furniture and sea views GENERAL INFORMATION Garage parking for 1 car. Dimensions; 2.2m wide x 1.7m high x 4.8m long. Utilities included Bed linen and towels included FACILITIES TV DVD player CD player/iPod dock WiFi Double electric oven & hob Fridge/freezer Microwave Dishwasher Electric heaters

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About the location

WEST BAY

Bridport 1.5 miles; Lyme Regis 11 miles

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 Coast Path, as well as ample opportunities to try your hand at sea fishing, crabbing, boating and golf. Visit the homes of 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 West takes you to Charmouth for fossil hunting, to the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis, and to River Cottage HQ near Axminster. To the East are the lovely Sub-tropical Gardens and Swannery at Abbotsbury, and the golden sands of Weymouth. This wonderful location makes an ideal base for a great family holiday.

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

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property is great a fantastic view clean comfortable well appointed but the ...”

“We stayed here during August and we were pleased to see the owner is very thoughtful and provided everything to make our stay comfortable.”

“This apartment really was a great find in our favourite holiday destination and we hope to be regulars!”

“Lovely apartment in a lovely location .”

“Lovely apartment.”

“It was everything we wanted, it was a couple of nights away with some friends.”

“Great apartment, more spacious than photos make it appear.”

“The only criticism is one front door key and the inability to open the door from the inside without the key.”

“Perfect sea view location.”

“Definitely woulk like to come back.”

“A very well equipped apartment in a superb location.”

“There were about sixty separate bird droppings on the windows overlooking sea ...”

“We recently stayed here for a family break.”

“The location was beautiful and provided a truly relaxing atmosphere.”

“Loved our stay at this property.”

“The flat was clean, spacious, well equipped and in a great location and we enjoyed our stay.”

“We have just returned from a lovely weekend at the Old Shipyard.”

“We absolutely love this property and have stayed for several years, there are signs of wear and tear, but this flat is a real find.”

“We stay most years in this apartment , and enjoy it's comprehensive home comforts and glorious location .”

“Lovely apartment, loved the welcome goodies, we had a fantastic stay with great views even though the weather was not the best.”

“We had a lovely week here.”