Harbour Vista

Access Statement for Harbour Vista


The Harbour Watch building is a prominent Grade II listed 3 storey Georgian property located on the harbourside in Weymouth, Dorset. This charming character conversion offers a selection of self-catering apartments, each designed to provide guests with a comfortable and memorable stay
Harbour vista is positioned right on the beautiful Weymouth harbour.

🛥️ Highlights:

• Lined with colourful Georgian buildings, pubs, cafes, and seafood restaurants.
• A great spot to watch fishing boats, yachts, and pleasure cruises come and go.
• Close to Nothe Fort, the Old Harbour area, and the town bridge that lifts for larger boats.
• Hosts events like the Weymouth Seafood Festival and summer regattas.

It’s a short stroll from both the train station and the beach — lovely for a walk or bite to eat by the water.

The golden sandy beach is approximately 10 minutes’ walk away and is located on the other side of the town bridge.
The flat is located right in the heart of many amenities such as shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.


Pre -Arrival
Bookings and enquiries are made directly through Dorset Cottage Holidays – www.dhcottages.co.uk or on 01929 481547
Bus stop
The main bus stop in Weymouth, is the King's Statue Bus Stop, located along The Esplanade near the seafront. This central hub is served by multiple bus routes, connecting Weymouth to surrounding areas such as Dorchester, Portland, and Bridport. It is a key interchange point for local and regional bus services.
Weymouth Railway Station

• Address: King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN
• Managed by: South Western Railway
• Services: Regular services to London Waterloo, Dorchester, Bournemouth, Southampton, and other destinations along the South Western Main Line.
• Facilities: Ticket office, ticket machines, waiting rooms, toilets, step-free access, taxi rank, and nearby bus connections.

It's about a 5–10 minute walk from the seafront and close to the King's Statue bus stop, making it very central and accessible.
Taxi service
Weyline taxi (01305) 777 777
Bee Cars (01305) 775151
Fleet line (01305) 777333



Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

🚗 Nearby Car Parks

Long stay

1. Pavilion Car Park, Weymouth DT4 8DZ https://maps.app.goo.gl/RWzhkqvXsMuKRjWS6 located behind Weymouth Pavilion offers 318 spaces with walking distance from the flat (approximately 10minutes walk).

2. The Nothe Car Park, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF

Long stay with 196 spaces and 10 minutes scenic walk to Weymouth Harbour
Short stay

3. Harbourside Car Park
   • Location: Directly adjacent to the harbour on Commercial Road.
   • Ideal for: Quick access to the harbourfront, shops, and restaurants.
   • Type: Pay-and-display.
4. Cosens Quay Car Park
   • Location: Just across the town bridge from the harbour.
   • Ideal for: Visiting the old town and harbour area.
   • Type: Pay-and-display.

Parking is also available opposite the flat, please note;

• Limited spaces available
• Permit holders
• 1h no return
• Free of charge between 8am to 7pm, please always refer to the local council sign.

The apartment is situated along the picturesque Weymouth Harbour offering stunning views of the water and fishing boats.

Main Entrance & Reception

The main entrance to the building is the front door from the harbour side public pedestrian.
There is a metal gate in front of the building (W82/110L).
The front door (W87/195L) to access the building you need to put the code on the pad which you will find on left side.
Stepping in from flat paved area to small porch with built in hessian door matt.
Porch (W103/143L), through the porch area you will find long fully tilled, well-lit hallway (W94/662L) which will take you to stair case.
Please note that there is a radiator on the wall which can restrict the movement space, space between radiator and first set of stair case is 85cm.
Staircase (W
Please note that access to the apartment requires going up/down 4 sets of wide carpeted stairs with 9 steps each. First set of stairs have hand rail located on left side, followed by hand rail on right for next three sets.
Once you reached the top floor the apartment 5 is located on right.
There is a small landing space (W127/294L) with hand rail on right.
Key safe can be found on the apartment front door.
Front door (W56/195L)


Internal hallway in the apartment

Hallway (W149/630L)
Front door (W77/197L)

The porch door to the apartment opens inwards and the light is on the left side.
This spacious, high ceiling, light hallway has wood style laminate flooring throughout and plenty of storage space.
There is a large wall mirror, radiator under the mirror and console table with lamp opposite the front door, next to the mirror there is large storage cupboard with electric meter, hoover, iron, ironing board and locked owner’s cupboard.
There are two wall storage shelves with 7 hangers and storage unit under with 4 baskets for shoes.


Lounge, Dining Room and Kitchen

Kitchen/Lounge (W534/621L)
Doorway (W74/195L)

Through the hallway on your left you will find, very bright, spacious and modern kitchen/lounge (smoke alarm, CO2 detector on the ceiling, fire extinguisher & blanket in kitchen)
Kitchen area (W350/291L), the “L” shaped kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and essential kitchen utensils.
From left you will find washing machine combined with tumble dryer, boiler on the wall above, dishwasher, sink, gas hob with electric oven and grill, extractor fan, microwave and good amount of storage cupboards.
Smeg kettle, toaster and coffee machine are great addition to this beautiful space.
Kitchen floor is tiled.
Round dining/kitchen table with 4 wicker chairs is tucked away in the corner located by very large sash window providing stunning views during the meals.
Opposite the table you will find free-standing built-in fridge freezer with 4 draws.

The kitchen opens directly into the lounge, creating a seamless transition between the two spaces, lounge area floor is laminate wood style floor with the large rug in the middle.
There are two leather 2-seater sofas placed around the coffee table with storage shelf and two draws, TV is located on the stand with shelve where you can find Vodaphone Wi-Fi router further draws and is tucked away neatly in the corner. This modern property also offers PlayStation and VR set for you to enjoy.
Large sash window in lounge area is a beautiful feature, provides breath taking harbour views and letting vast amount of natural light into the kitchen/ lounge area.
Both radiators are located under the windows.
Behind the second sofa on the wall leading to the hallway you will find large mirror with sideboard unit with 4 cupboards & 6 draws and large lamp as well as wall bookshelf unit tucked in the corner with books and games.
Small table by the door leading to hallway has another lamp.
Please note that the cushions on the sofa do have feathers

Master Bedroom en-suite

Master bedroom (W364/281L)
Doorway (W75/196L)

Master bedroom is accessible through the hallway on your right, this stylish ensuite bedroom is fully carpeted and has king size luxurious bed.
There are two bedside tables with lamps, large free-standing wardrobe with hangers & 2xdraws as well as wall mirror by the wardrobe.
Sash window has roll down blinds and curtains.
En-suite bathroom (W97/165L) is located opposite the bed and has step up shower cubical with fitted to the wall shower, doorway (W66/195L)
Free standing sink basin with mirror above, additional light and toilet.
En-suite bathroom light is in the bathroom on left side, please be aware that you will need to pull long cord to turn the light on, extractor fan will also automatically switch on.

Twin bedroom

Twin bedroom (W363/311L)
Doorway (W74/196L)

Located next to the master bedroom is light twin room with two single beds, bedside table in the middle with lamp, free standing wardrobe with hangers and draws.
TV is located by the one of two slim sash windows with radiator under.
TV stand is also locked owner storage cupboard.
Bedroom is carpeted throughout.

Main bathroom

Bathroom (W151/300L)
Doorway (W67/193L)

Located at the other end of the hallway is luxury large family bathroom with tiles on the floor, walk in shower featuring overhead shower as well as hand shower.
Built in toilet is located by the shower.
There are also two floating sink units with draws and large mirror, opposite the units there is tall frosted sash window.
Slim/ tall wall radiator is located by the door.


Bins

Bins are located at the rear of the property which you can access by front of house.
As you leave the main building, walk towards Hope Square (Old Team Rooms), then take first right, walk to the end of the street, passing post office and Londis on your right side.
At the end of the street please take right turn and walk up the hill and turn next right again to Herbert Place, walk for another 2 minutes to the end of Herbert Place then you will see in front of you designated bin area with Franchise Street on your left.