Dorset Weymouth
Amaranta, Weymouth
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 1 verified guest review mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Weymouth / the Dorset and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.6/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating sits on a single confirmed pet review - expect movement as more data arrives
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 1 pet-mention guest review sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 3 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.6/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Amaranta is a whole holiday house on the south side of Weymouth, let to one party at a time, and its appeal for dog owners is simple: there is open space for a dog to run within a couple of minutes of the front door, and the harbour and town are within walking distance too.
The big field about 200 yards from the house is the highlight for dog owners, a proper place for a run first thing in the morning and last thing at night, and the surrounding area has plenty of other good walks. The harbour is about half a mile away, so a stroll along the waterfront or into town for lunch does not need the car. It earns a 4.4/5 paw rating.
The house itself is clean and well looked after, and it has guests coming back for a second holiday. It is comfortable rather than fancy, and returning guests have noted that a few things, such as the garden furniture, could do with freshening up.
The one practical point is the approach. The house sits on an incline, and getting luggage up to the door can be awkward, which is worth knowing if you are arriving with a car full of dog beds, crates and bags, or if anyone in the party is less steady on their feet. The listing does not set out a dog limit or a pet charge, so check both with the owner when you book.
For owners who want a straightforward Weymouth house with a field for daily runs close by and the harbour within an easy walk, Amaranta is a sound choice.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Big field for walks 200 yards away
- Half a mile to the harbour
- Whole house to yourselves
- House on an incline, luggage awkward
- Guests return for repeat stays
About this hotel
Amaranta is a comfortable whole-house holiday home in Weymouth, on the Dorset coast. Let as a private house, it sits close to open green space and lovely walks, with the harbour around half a mile away, making an easy base for a seaside break.
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Location
45 The Maltings, Weymouth, DT4 8SP
