Dorset Weymouth
Upsidedown House, Weymouth
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 0 verified guest reviews 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 9.2/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 0 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
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- Wider context: The property has 2 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
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Pet-friendly summary
Upsidedown House is a self-catering holiday house on the Rodwell side of Weymouth, close enough to walk down to the harbour, and dogs are accepted. It is a whole property to yourselves, with a well-equipped kitchen, plenty of space and a welcome box on arrival, which suits a family holiday with the dog in tow.
The booking listing does not publish a pet fee, a limit on numbers or any size rules, so check all three with the owner before you book. No guest who has stayed here with a dog has reviewed it yet.
Location is the strength. The harbour is a short walk away, and the South West Coast Path and the Rodwell Trail are easy to pick up for longer walks. The central stretch of Weymouth's main beach has seasonal dog restrictions in summer, so check which sections are open to dogs if you are visiting in high season.
The caveat is in the soft furnishings. The large rugs have been described as not especially clean, which guests put down to dogs being allowed in the house. Mattresses could be more comfortable and the duvets are thin, so it is worth packing an extra blanket outside high summer.
Best suited to a family or couple who want a self-catering base near Weymouth harbour with walks close to the door, and who are relaxed about the soft furnishings in a house that welcomes dogs.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Walking distance to Weymouth harbour
- Whole house with a well-equipped kitchen
- Coast path and Rodwell Trail nearby
- Rugs reported as not especially clean
- Thin duvets, so pack an extra blanket
- No pet fee or limit published
About this hotel
Upsidedown House is a 3.5-star self-catering holiday house in the Rodwell area of Weymouth, Dorset, within walking distance of the harbour. It offers a whole property with a well-equipped kitchen and generous space, and a welcome box greets guests on arrival.
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Weymouth, DT4 8XE
