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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Master bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private detached cottage to rent on Chesil Beach
Greenbanks is the last house along the coastal path, between Abbotsbury and West Bexington, and this detached holiday property is situated on Chesil Beach and has wonderful, uninterrupted views of the sea and sky. The house has been completely refurbished, having been a much-loved second home for fifty years. It retains many of its original features including an open fire, whilst offering spacious and comfortable accommodation. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Although its location is very private (access is down a narrow, sometimes bumpy track), it is only a 20-minute walk along the coastal path to West Bexington for the nearest pub serving food. A 15-20 minute walk towards Abbotsbury will take you to the sub-tropical gardens, whilst the local shops are 2½ miles away in Abbotsbury. Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth are each about 10 miles away. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, on account of the local flora and fauna. The walks, views and sunsets are fantastic. Shops 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground floor: Living room with French doors leading into dining room/conservatory/snug and children's play area. One double bedroom (4.6ft). Wet room with toilet. Fully fitted and well equipped kitchen.
First floor: 3 bedrooms all with sea view. Bedroom 1: double (6ft) with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet, Bedroom 2: double (6ft) or twin (a zip and link bed), with additional single day bed, with own bathroom with shower over bath and separate toilet. Bedroom 3: double (6ft) or twin (a zip and link bed) with own shower room.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel included). Central heating from biomass wood pellet fired boiler, electricity, bed linen and towels included. High chair. A cot is available, but linen not included. Electric cooker, microwave, food processor and liquidiser, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Washing machine, tumble dryer and a second fridge/freezer in external laundry room/boot room. Wi-fi and Sky TV. Large lawned garden and a terrace with furniture and a barbecue. Ample parking. No smoking. NB: 3 steps from terrace into the lawned garden.
Beach towels not provided. Please bring your own.
NOTE: although there are some weeks where we allow a 3-5 night stay, our main changeover day is Friday. So, if possible, please book for check in / check out on a Friday when staying 7 nights. Many thanks.
Ground floor: Living room with French doors leading into dining room/conservatory/snug and children's play area. One double bedroom (4.6ft). Wet room with toilet. Fully fitted and well equipped kitchen.
First floor: 3 bedrooms all with sea view. Bedroom 1: double (6ft) with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet, Bedroom 2: double (6ft) or twin (a zip and link bed), with additional single day bed, with own bathroom with shower over bath and separate toilet. Bedroom 3: double (6ft) or twin (a zip and link bed) with own shower room.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel included). Central heating from biomass wood pellet fired boiler, electricity, bed linen and towels included. High chair. A cot is available, but linen not included. Electric cooker, microwave, food processor and liquidiser, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Washing machine, tumble dryer and a second fridge/freezer in external laundry room/boot room. Wi-fi and Sky TV. Large lawned garden and a terrace with furniture and a barbecue. Ample parking. No smoking. NB: 3 steps from terrace into the lawned garden.
Beach towels not provided. Please bring your own.
NOTE: although there are some weeks where we allow a 3-5 night stay, our main changeover day is Friday. So, if possible, please book for check in / check out on a Friday when staying 7 nights. Many thanks.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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This property does not have any lifts
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About the area
Weymouth
Located in Weymouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Hardy Monument and Maiden Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club and Weymouth Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Abbotsbury Children's Farm and Abbotsbury Swannery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Abbotsbury, England
What's nearby
- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Dorset and East Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Chesil Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- West Bexington Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Macmillan Way - South - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bridport Arms Hotel - 18 min drive
- Duck's Farm Shop & Cafe - 9 min drive
- The Spyway Inn - 20 min drive
- The West Bay Hotel - 17 min drive
- West Bay Tea Rooms - 22 min drive
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Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Johnny M.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Johnny M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan H.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great winter break
Jonathan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bob S.
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunningly beautiful location
Bob S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
David Walker & B., London
26 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
David Walker & B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mike T.
19 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly spectacular location
Mike T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual visit
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Chris C.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious Greenbanks
Chris C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week
Laura D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennie G.
14 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sea views from this charming house
Jennie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul A.
20 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second visit
Paul A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul A.
26 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
January 2024
Paul A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ruth S., Bath
29 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Praise for Greenbanks.
Ruth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, even better than we expected
Mark S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bob S.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property & location
Bob S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Betzy D.
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay at Greenbanks
Betzy D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bethan W.
8 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and great accommodation
Bethan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Radmila N.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking location
Radmila N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Betzy D.
9 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay next to sea and countryside
Betzy D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just beautiful
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anne P.
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
Anne P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane W.
13 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning setting
Jane W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian W.
27 Aug 2018
Wonderful location, immaculately presented.
Brian W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Betzy D.
1 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greenbanks June 2019
Betzy D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
About the host
Hosted by Kate and Sophie
Greenbanks has been in our family since the 1950s. Most recently it has come to be owned by Kate (left), Sophie (right) and Chloe. Kate and Sophie are sisters and Chloe is their cousin.
It is a very important place to us all.
It is a very important place to us all.
Why they chose this property
If you love to be on a remote part of the coast with spectacular views, wonderful walks, great places to eat nearby whilst staying in a well-equipped and comfortable house, then Greenbanks is for you.You can fall asleep and wake up listening to the sea, sit on the terrace or by a cosy log fire when the weather is less good. There is plenty of space for everyone.
What makes this property unique
All visitors to Greenbanks comment on its amazing situation and views, as well as its comforts and facilities.
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