Duckling Cottage A Lovely Character 18th Century Holiday cottage – Home 5339638 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- min stay varies
Duckling Cottage A Lovely Character 18th Century Holiday cottage – Home 5339638
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.1 mi
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
To have a great Holiday they say you only need 3 things sun, sea and sand but to find your perfect holiday base its all about Location Location Location and Duckling cottage is spot on. Just 70 yards to the left you will find the famous blue flag central beach and esplanade with its busy shopping area and fantastic pubs and restaurants for all tastes. To the right of the cottage is the picturesque swanary nature reserve which drifts into Weymouth's extensive marina and Harbour, a lovely stroll at any time of the year. The cottage itself has been brought back to life with a lovely clean airy feel but still retains many of the original character features and charm with the convenience of its central position. The cottage has off road parking to the front of the cottage for one car.
Weymouth has an all-round appeal to Couples and families with numerous events taking place most weeks. It also makes the ideal base for visits to the numerous attraction both in the resort and the surrounding Jurassic coast; it really has something for everyone.
The cottage is over 3 floors and can sleep up to 5 people; double in master bedroom, double and single in second bedroom. This 18th century cottage is quite small so please understand this when booking and due to the narrow stairs it can be unsuitable for immobile persons.
Please see relevant discounted price plans for up to 4, and 5 guests in the price Occupancy tables.
Only 5 minute walk from both Train or Bus stations
The cottage includes free WIFI
SORRY NO PETS
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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Check-in date |
* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Mark S.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 54 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 64 reviews
Very Good
64 reviews
- Excellent
- 33
- Very Good
- 26
- Average
- 2
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 2
“Trip to Weymouth”
We enjoyed our stay at Duckling Cottage. It was warm, very clean and cosy. , We slept well as the beds were so comfortable and my children enjoyed finding all the ducks! The location was perfect for t… More
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“Fantastic cottage.”
A lovely charming cottage within a stones throw away from the marina and town centre. The cottage is cosy with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Parking directly outside the accommodation. High… More
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“Needs a damn good clean”
Lovely little cottage but very dirty would return but only after a deep clean. No wifi when we were there and advised no towels just before we visited even though it said there was on booking .
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“Duckling cottage Weymouth”
My wife and I both enjoyed our stay at Duckling Cottage, it is quirky and has tonnes of character, plenty of space to relax and excellent facilities, the stair case is a spiral type and definitely a feature, it is a bit tight, but this is not an issue, just had to be careful to to hit our heads, parking is easy and had no issues getting our Focus size car in and out, it is very close to shops, Asda supermarket and the beach, we took advantage of the location and explored on foot most days, and even took the open top X52 to Westbay for the day from the King's statue, we will definitely be staying here again.
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“Dirty Cottage..”
Travelled with my husband, son and mom. Cottage was dirty and dusty....looked like it hadn't been hoovered, the bathroom floor had a large urine stain on it which smelt and rather offputting. Onl… More
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Response from the owner Dear Guest Thank you for providing us feedback on the issues raised. I did reply to you personally on the 06th June to discuss the issues raised. I must apologise again for the cleaning and the fact not all the beds were not made for your visit, this was down to poor communication on my part. I can assure you this is not the level of service we expect for our customers and I have actioned this with the housekeeper. I am aware of the floor is worn in the bathroom and looks quite unsightly, We have had logistical problems due to the lack of down time slots to replace the floor and the availability of the fitter; this is now been completed. Its interesting to read your observation on the cottage description, its been on there for over 8 years and no one has ever mentioned the floor layout before. I don't agree we have been deliberately false in the description as this would serve no purpose and we do state in the description that the cottage is quite small and not suitable for people with mobility issues. I will take your views on board and make it clear in the description that the rooms are over 3 floors. Thank you again for providing us with feedback. Kind regards Mark
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“Warm and cosy”
Just returned from a lovely short break in this lovely cosy, warm and quaint cottage. The bed was very comfortable and the parking space was an added bonus we went on walks but loved returning to such warmth and comfort. Mark the owner was very good with communication.
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“TERRIBLE”
I had to buy so many things. We never ate in the cottage apart from boiled eggs in the morning, we felt sick with the view outside the back door. A family of pigeons & their mess all 3 foot square… More
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Response from the owner Dear Guest I must apologies unconditionally for the issue you had especially with the additional room not being fully prepared, This was my fault as I informed the housekeeper incorrectly of the occupancy. We were not aware of the egg cups being missing and will make sure these will be replaced. I was made aware of the nesting birds but were hopeful they were ready to fledge as it would of been cruel to remove them, unfortunately this was not the case and the area obviously became very dirty throughout the week. It has now been fully cleaned and the wheelie bin is now back in action. I hope you can appreciate this is not the level of service we would of normally expect our guests to have during their stay and have made sure your comments have been actioned. Once again please except our sincere apologies. Kind regards Mark
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“Great little cottage”
Fantastic little cottage. Everything we needed really. The only thing I really missed was not having a view of the sea.
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“Duckling cottage”
Very nice place to stay, great location, near to train and local bus services, parking on site. Pillows in attic room could do with upgrading, very clean and tidy.
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“Duckling Cottage”
This was a perfect little base for exploring Weymouth and the surrounding area. The Cottage is a little quirky as you would expect with a building of its age but beautifully presented. Brilliant to ha… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Mark (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Mark (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Mark (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Mark the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Mark (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Mark (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Mark (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Mark (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Mark (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Mark (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Mark (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Mark (the owner) a message.
If Mark (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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