Stanley House in Weymouth | Stunning Dorset Group Cottage

About Stanley House

Stanley House is a spacious group holiday property located in Dorset, perfect for larger families and friends wanting to stay together. This substantial accommodation offers excellent group facilities with plenty of space for everyone to gather and socialise comfortably.

The property sits in a harbourside position in the historic town of Weymouth, surrounded by shops, pubs and restaurants. You'll find yourself in an area known for its stunning coastline and historic market towns, offering the perfect base for exploring this popular holiday region.

The accommodation provides multiple bedrooms and bathrooms to suit larger groups, with spacious living areas designed for socialising. The property features generous social spaces including a large kitchen and dining area where the whole group can come together for meals and planning daily adventures.

Groups can explore Weymouth Beach (0.5 miles), Corfe Castle (12 miles, 20 minutes), Durdle Door (15 miles, 25 minutes) and Lulworth Cove (14 miles, 22 minutes). These attractions offer everything from beach days to historical exploration and scenic walks perfect for group outings.

Stanley House combines spacious group accommodation with an excellent Dorset location. This property works brilliantly for multi-generational families and friend groups wanting comfortable shared holidays near some of England's most famous coastal attractions.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
✓Tv, sky tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Chesney gas log burner
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot and highchair available
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Small rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture
✓Two well behaved dogs welcome
✓Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles
✓Note: check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Stanley House

Spacious Group Accommodation

Perfect layout with multiple bedrooms and generous living spaces for larger groups staying together comfortably.

Excellent Dorset Location

Ideally positioned for exploring famous attractions like Corfe Castle and Durdle Door within easy driving distance.

Large Social Areas

Generous kitchen and dining spaces where the whole group can gather for meals and planning adventures.

Harbourside Setting

Beautiful harbourside location remaining close to Dorset's top coastal attractions and towns.

Multi-Generational Friendly

Perfect setup for families with different age groups, providing space for everyone to enjoy their holiday together.

Great Coastal Access

Easy access to stunning Dorset beaches including Weymouth and the famous Jurassic Coast geological formations.

Getting To Stanley House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Stanley House by car, follow the A35 through Dorset and take the appropriate turning for the property location. The house is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Weymouth, approximately 8 miles from the accommodation. From there, it's a straightforward taxi journey to your Dorset countryside base.

Off-road parking for multiple cars

Weymouth station (8 miles)

Easily accessible from the A35

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Sandsfoot Castle

Distance: 1 mile (4 min drive)

DT4 8QE

Fancy's Family Farm

Distance: 5.2 miles (14 min drive)

DT5 1FR

Monkey World

Distance: 15.2 miles (29 min drive)

BH20 6HH

King Charles III England Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Nothe Gardens

Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)

DT4 8UF

Dorset AONB

Distance: 3.8 miles (9 min drive)

DT3 4NJ

A&I Quality Meats

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

DT4 8LL

Finishing Touches

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

DT4 8TJ

Asda

Distance: 0.5 miles (3 min drive)

DT4 8JX

Weymouth Station

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

DT4 7JD

Upwey Station

Distance: 4.2 miles (11 min drive)

DT3 5RB

Bournemouth Airport

Distance: 38.1 miles (55 min drive)

BH23 6ED

Sandsfoot Castle

Distance: 1 mile (4 min drive)

DT4 8QE

Fancy's Family Farm

Distance: 5.2 miles (14 min drive)

DT5 1FR

Monkey World

Distance: 15.2 miles (29 min drive)

BH20 6HH

King Charles III England Coast Path

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Nothe Gardens

Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)

DT4 8UF

Dorset AONB

Distance: 3.8 miles (9 min drive)

DT3 4NJ

A&I Quality Meats

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

DT4 8LL

Finishing Touches

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

DT4 8TJ

Asda

Distance: 0.5 miles (3 min drive)

DT4 8JX

Weymouth Station

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

DT4 7JD

Upwey Station

Distance: 4.2 miles (11 min drive)

DT3 5RB

Bournemouth Airport

Distance: 38.1 miles (55 min drive)

BH23 6ED

Is Stanley House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Stanley House provides excellent facilities for families with children, offering safe outdoor space and proximity to family attractions. Weymouth Beach is just 0.5 miles away with traditional seaside fun, whilst Monkey World and Sea Life Centre provide educational entertainment. The harbour offers fun for children, including crabbing by the front door.

Groups Will Love...

The spacious social areas at Stanley House are perfect for large groups, featuring a generous kitchen and dining space where everyone can gather together. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for different activities, whilst the small rooftop terrace offers a spot to socialise with harbour views.

Pet Friendly

Stanley House welcomes up to two well behaved dogs. The Weymouth location provides good walking opportunities for dogs, with harbour and coastal walks nearby. The property's setting offers space for pets to exercise safely within the grounds.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Stanley House

The Red Lion Weymouth

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT4 8BE

The Greyhound Inn

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT2 8QD

Riverside Restaurant Wareham

Located 18 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BH20 4AX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Stanley House

How many people does Stanley House sleep?

Stanley House accommodates larger groups with multiple bedrooms designed for families and friends staying together. The property provides ample space with several bathrooms and generous social areas for comfortable group holidays.

Is Stanley House pet friendly?

Stanley House welcomes up to two well behaved dogs. Contact the property directly to discuss bringing pets and any associated costs or restrictions that may apply.

What kitchen facilities are available for groups?

The property features a large kitchen equipped for group catering with ample space for preparing meals together. The dining area comfortably accommodates the full group capacity for shared meals and socialising.

How far is Stanley House from the beach?

Weymouth Beach is approximately 0.5 miles away, just across the harbour from the property. The famous Jurassic Coast attractions like Durdle Door are within 25 minutes' drive for easy day trips.

What parking is available at the property?

Stanley House provides off-road parking suitable for multiple vehicles to accommodate group bookings. The parking area is conveniently located near the property entrance for easy access with luggage.

Are there shops and restaurants nearby?

Local amenities including shops, pubs and restaurants are available right by the property in Weymouth. The property's location provides good access to local facilities, with shops and pubs just paces away.

What are the best nearby attractions for groups?

Top group attractions include Corfe Castle (12 miles), Durdle Door (15 miles), Lulworth Cove (14 miles) and Weymouth Beach (0.5 miles). These offer varied activities from historical exploration to beach days and scenic walks.

What check-in and check-out times apply?

Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am at Stanley House. Early arrival or late departure may be possible by arrangement depending on availability and changeover schedules.

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Stanley House Reviews

Kathryn

The owner was amazingly helpful and does whatever possible to ensure a great stay. She was in contact to welcome and answer any and all questions. The location of this property is excellent and although the owner is constantly upgrading and enhancing her property all old properties need lots of care it works fine, very spacious, great quality furnishings and little extras that make it home away from home. We are definitely returning.

Michal

A beautiful historic home, clearly decorated with love, and in an unbeatable location right on Weymouth harbour. We were a threegenerations group and everyone found lots to keep them busy, from long walks to crabbing by the front door, to trying the foodie delights nearby. We recommend Pascals Brasserie and Bennetts Fish and Chips, in particular. It was lovely coming home to the harbour views from the first floor sitting room. Theres always something going on to watch and we saw some lovely sunsets and lively bird life on the water. The house is brilliantly equipped and extremely comfortable, and we enjoyed the outdoor spaces, too. Really pleased to read that there may be a downstairs toilet in the making at some point. We hope to come back and see how this stylish but comfy house progresses and changes over the years.

Tarina

Great house with panoramic views of the harbour. We really enjoyed our stay. We were very sad to leave. Mr & Mrs D Bennett.

Elizabeth

Wow! Stanley House is absolutely amazing. The location and view is really outstanding. We sat watching harbourlife and it was so peaceful and relaxing. Its a lovely flat walk along the harbour and over the bridge into the main town, only takes 510 minutes. The accommodation was 5 star. Really comfortable, clean, plenty of room and very homely. The welcome hamper was great too! We would love to return one day. This is a beautiful house in a beautiful location

Carmel

A beautifully spacious home right on the harbourtruly idyllic. The location couldnt be better just a short stroll to charming local shops, welcoming pubs, a stunning beach, and scenic harbour walks. We absolutely loved our stay. The house itself is incredibly comfortable, and the firstfloor sitting room was a highlightperfect for relaxing and watching the boats drift by and the world go on. What more could you ask for?

We have stayed at Stanley House a few times with the Grandkids , the house is on ... We have stayed at Stanley House a few times with the Grandkids , the house is on the harbour with great views of this , relax with a coffee in the morning watching the boats going out to sea past your window Everything is a moments walkway restaurants , town centre , beach

Jennifer

We all enjoyed our stay at Stanley House. The location was fantastic, parking was close to the property and secure. The house was lovely with lots of character and had a lovely feel to it. The message from the owner on arrival and the hamper were really lovely touches. We enjoyed using the crabbing equipment, sitting out on the roof terrace and of course watching the world go by from the beautiful bay window. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be booking another stay.

Great location, comfortable and clean. There are a few elements that need attention that were recognised by the friendly owner, Nancy, in her welcome message . I don't recall seeing instructions on parking but the 2 spaces are nearby round the back and we got parked ok. Our party thoroughly enjoyed our break.

Richard

Lovely house, lovely surroundings, lovely town. House has everything you need for a great holiday, only thing lacking is a downstairs toilet, but thats it! Overall a great week away.

Geoffrey

We have just enjoyed a wonderful week at Stanley House, 2 adults in 20s 2 in 50s and parents 78 & 84! The 2 chairs in the bay window were enjoyed everyday by my parents watching the boats and world go by. The location was perfect a lovely stroll along the harbour to the bridge then into town. Londis shop by By the quay cafe had everything we wanted. We had Sunday lunch across the harbour at Ship Inn and breakfast the day we came home at quayside bar & grill both recommended, chip shops bennets which is further up from the property or across the bridge at Marlboro are both highly recommended. Just bear in mind the property has recently been bought by the lovely and helpful Nancy and is slowly doing the property up, this did not affect our stay in any way. If we were asked for anything we would change then I would say the sofas as they are def on the old side and would have made a big difference in the upstairs living room Crabbing is a must which you can do outside your front door, the little rowing boat across the quay was good fun and would highly recommend the boat trip to Durdle Door. We really hope to return to Stanley House again as we couldnt find another property in the area that gave what it has to offer and look forward to seeing the changes that Nancy has planned

Our group of 6 adults and 2 dogs all enjoyed our stay at Stanley House. It is located in an idyllic waterside location with fantastic views of the approach to Weymouth Harbour. Pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops and a fabulous sandy beach are all a short walk away. I believe the owner has only recently purchased the house and is making many improvements with time. Would definitely recommend this property.

Stanley House is a beautiful property in a perfect location. We stayed here over the Easter period as a family of 6, four teenagers and two adults, plus two dogs. There is nothing I can say to fault this property. It is deceptively large inside, with huge rooms and comfortable furniture. The beds are amongst the most comfortable I have slept in. The location really is perfect, with beautiful walks and a vast array of good restaurants literally either way you turn when leaving the property. Theres something to suit everyone nearby, beautiful coastal walks which were perfect for the dogs, plus the beach with lots of activities to keep the teenagers happy. Great pubs, the Red Lion just minutes away in Hope Square was our favourite and serves very good food. As well as all this on the doorstep, its a fantastic base to explore the beautiful surrounding areas. We visited Portland Bill, Bowleaze Cove, Chesil Beach and Monkey World but there are so many other places nearby to explore. There is a good selection of very nice places along the harbour for brunch which was perfect after a long morning walk with the dogs. Overall, I would rate this property and the location as 10 out of 10. I believe the owner has plans to tastefully modernise over time and this will make it even more outstanding but to us it really was perfect just as it was. We would definitely return.

Really enjoyed our stay at Stanley House. The views are fantastic, the beds are really comfortable. The enclosed courtyard very useful and the outside upstairs decking area a real suntrap . We can see updates and some refurbishment has taken place and that you are planning more. I think that 8 guests would be a bit tight with the top floor attic rooms being a bit smaller and head height low. The two lounge areas are lovely, maybe the sofas upstairs could do with some tlc. The location is great and would recommend.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is well located and comfortably furnished. This is why I rated it 4 star. I felt there were a few areas that could be improved a mirror in the main bedroom a shavertoothbrush socket in the ensuite remove all the paint and building materials from the cupboards

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Stanley House, Weymouth

About Stanley House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Group Accommodation

Excellent Dorset Location

Large Social Areas

Harbourside Setting

Multi-Generational Friendly

Great Coastal Access

Getting To Stanley House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Stanley House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Red Lion Weymouth

The Greyhound Inn

Riverside Restaurant Wareham

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Stanley House Reviews