Holiday Cottage Weymouth - Upwey, Dorset - Blog

Holiday Cottage Weymouth - Blog

Welcome to the Upwey Cottage blog where we put a few of our favourite restaurants, cafes, beaches and events which you may find useful as well as visitors reviews -

A Walk Next to Chesil Beach

February 20th, 2012 | Posted in Attractions, Restaurants

A walk next to Chesil Beach, admiring the Fleet is a wonderful way to end off the afternoon after a delicious seafood lunch at the Crab House Cafe.

chesil beach 225x300 A Walk Next to Chesil Beach

Weymouth Olympic Accommodation – Sailing 2012

January 30th, 2012 | Posted in Amenities, Attractions, Events

olympicweymouth2 Weymouth Olympic Accommodation   Sailing 2012

We are offering accommodation for the 2012 Olympic sailing competition.

The cottage is ideally located on the edge of Weymouth, with two bedrooms and private parking.

Please do get in touch for more information -
Tel 0777 178 8023 or
Email – info@upweycottage.co.uk

Excellent recent reviews can be seen here – reviews

Weymouth Olympics 2012 Weymouth Olympic Accommodation   Sailing 2012

Burton Bradstock Beach, Dorset

December 16th, 2011 | Posted in Attractions

A windy November day, spent playing on the beach. Watch the video below to see what happens if you don’t keep a close eye on the waves -

Holiday Cottage – Review – “So Comfortable and Homely”

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in Reviews

Dear Samantha,

We just would like to say that we loved your cottage, it was so comfortable and homely and perfect for us as we have friends with a holiday home just around the corner.

Hope to be able to stay again soon.

Best wishes

The Clydesdale family

Portland Castle – English Heritage Site in Dorset

October 27th, 2011 | Posted in Attractions

portland castle Portland Castle   English Heritage Site in Dorset

Visit Portland Castle, built by Henry VIII to protect the South coast. You can see the Tudor kitchens and get a real for the castle’s history.

tudor castle dorset Portland Castle   English Heritage Site in Dorset

You can sample a wide selection of Tudor instruments and watch interesting reenactments.

Lyme Regis – Hix Oyster and Fish House Restaurant

October 27th, 2011 | Posted in Attractions, Restaurants

hix restaurant dorset1 Lyme Regis   Hix Oyster and Fish House Restaurant

 

We have now visited  The Hix Oyster and Fish House in Lyme Regis.

There are lots of things to see and do in Lyme as well as splashing out on a delicious meal!

Hix Oyster and Fish House Restaurant
Cobb Road
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3JP

01297 446 910

Distance from holiday cottage – 29 miles

Portland Bill – Lighthouse, Beach Huts and Lobster Pot Cafe

October 27th, 2011 | Posted in Attractions

holiday cottage Portland Bill Portland Bill   Lighthouse, Beach Huts and Lobster Pot Cafe

A short journey from the cottage is Portland where you can walk amongst the beach huts, climb Portland Bill Lighthouse or stop for a lightlunch at the Lobster Pot Cafe next to the lighthouse.

Lobster Pot Cafe
Portland Bill
Dorset
DT5 2JT

Distance from holiday cottage – 12 miles

portland beach huts1 Portland Bill   Lighthouse, Beach Huts and Lobster Pot Cafe

Portland is a fabulous place to go for a walk amongst the beach huts, looking out across the sea.

 

rainbow portland Portland Bill   Lighthouse, Beach Huts and Lobster Pot Cafe

A rainbow on Portland, next to Portland Bill.

All New Beds for the Cottage

October 24th, 2011 | Posted in Amenities

cottage bed All New Beds for the Cottage

The cottage has been treated to all new beds and mattresses in 2011. We hope our guests all sleep really well after their busy days on the beach or sightseeing.

Holiday Cottage – Review – “Great Base for Exploring Dorset”

October 19th, 2011 | Posted in Reviews

“Cottage really suited us – thanks.  Great base for exploring lovely Dorset and the weather has been kind!”

Holiday Cottage – Review – “We Had a Great Time”

October 7th, 2011 | Posted in Reviews

“Thank you Samantha for the use of Upwey Cottage.  We had a great time here.”