Big Sky Holiday House Hive Beach

08/10/2024

Waaaaah!

Yep. It's hard to believe. But with a few short weeks to go until you need to entertain the kids for seven whole days, we have availability at Big Sky.

Surely someone will snap up the opportunity to have the kids... run wild and paddle in the surf... chase one another up the rolling Dorset hills... check out numerous local pumpkin trails and Halloween events... and fall asleep in our cosy beds nightly so you can settle down by the fire or watch another gorgeous sunset with a glass of red.

Oh. And because we really, really want you to take us up on the offer, we've reduced prices.

Book via link in bio. We hope to see you sooooooon!!!!!

30/08/2024

Wishing our fantastically talented son-in-law, , the happiest of birthdays today. Here he is enjoying a well-deserved sit down with the incredible Andi Oliver after cooking up a storm on the BBC!

At least one of our regulars makes a point of dropping by Pegs’ and our daughter Mary’s incredible restaurant, in Bristol. If it’s on your way to Big Sky (or even if it’s not) we cannot recommend it more highly. You'll have a delicious time.

Okay. We’re biased. But the reviews don’t lie! Listen to this from the 2024 100 best local restaurants:

“Laid back and super friendly, chef-patron Pegs Quinn and partner Mary Glynn have created a neighbourhood bistro that people travel miles to visit. For cooking of this quality, the bill is a pleasant surprise.”

And he’s lovely to boot! A loving, hard-working Dad and husband and a caring, very funny son-in-law, brother-in-law and Pirate Uncle to our grandchildren (meet him and you’ll understand).

So we wish you the happiest of birthdays, . And congratulations on all you’ve achieved and continue to achieve with your beautiful family and wonderful restaurant.

27/08/2024

Introducing your hosting team!

Emer and Gary (or Emes and Gal if you know them really well) fell in love with West Dorset on sight. And over the past few years as they’ve developed Big Sky into the very special place it is, they’ve made it their business to enjoy all that West Dorset has to offer. So they’re perfectly placed to point you in the direction of the best food, drink and experiences!

On our site, we’ve written up Gary’s top tips for your visit to the area. Here’s a little excerpt:

“Big Sky is slap bang in the middle of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – recently renamed 'National Landscapes'. These very special areas have been deemed worthy of the highest levels of environmental protection and all you have to do to understand why is turn up.

The sea is on our doorstep, and Hive Beach is renowned for good reason. We see all manner of wildlife down here – from seals basking on the sand to mackerel chasing whitebait onto the sand and into anglers' buckets in August. It's a lovely spot for swimming on a hot summer's day (although it's important to note that it can be rough and care should be taken). But it's the walking that really gets me.

There are stunning hikes you can drive to, including Golden Cap, – a perfect walk for families – and Saint Catherine's Chapel in Abbotsbury, both within ten miles of the house. But you don't need a car to walk some of the loveliest land in the country. The South West Coast Path goes past the door, and whether you want a short evening stroll or to tackle a lengthy stretch, all you have to do to get started is leave the house.”

To read Gary’s top tips in full, visit ‘Your Stay’ on our site: www.holidayhouse-hivebeach.com

21/08/2024

Another happy customer!

Thank you so very much to Ilona for this fantastic review of her family’s time at Big Sky.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – the comfort of our customers is our no.1 priority. Turn up and don’t feel you’re having a 5-star experience? We want to hear about it.

It’s not often that a visitor has negative feedback, but there’s no doubt about it - honest reviews have helped us to grow Big Sky across three years into the fantastic holiday let it is. And we never stop! You should hear our conversations over dinner.

Should we add more games to the games room? How could we develop our sunset spot? What toys would children most like to find in the garden?

So please keep the feedback coming. And don’t hold back until you’ve left! If you’ve got comments or questions, positive or negative, you’ll always find us warm and receptive and keen to hear your thoughts.

We’re so glad Ilona and her family had such a wonderful stay. Nothing beats a returning visitor, so we hope we get to welcome them back soon!

19/08/2024

We’ve got a few spots empty between September and October so we’re offering a little incentive to get booking!

And don’t tell everyone, but… it’s a gorgeous time to get down to West Dorset. Have a read of our blog at holidayhouse-hivebeach.com to to get your discount code and find out about what’s on in our neck of the woods as summer winds to a stunning close.

Oh! And if you fancy subscribing to our newsletter (holidayhouse-hivebeach.com), we’ll keep you up to date with all the seaside happening at Big Sky and you’ll be first to hear about discounts, too!

16/08/2024

Another happy customer!

Anyone who runs a truly great holiday let knows how much work goes into making it the stress-free experience people deserve for their special time away. So when we get 5* feedback, it really means the world to us.

We’re parents and grandparents ourselves so we know how important holidays are. The disappointment when you turn up to find that your booking doesn’t match your expectations is crushing!

We never want our visitors to feel anything less than delighted by every aspect of Big Sky. As Florrie says, the location’s covered, so we don’t have to worry about that! Next up, it’s the warm welcome you receive, spotless cleaning and a home that’s been thoughtfully kitted out so you’ve got everything you need to feel truly at home.

Our wonderful housekeeper, Judy, meets you on arrival to make sure any questions you have are answered (you have to meet her to know what a comforting presence she is after a long drive), and Gary and we’re always happy to share our tips for a brilliant stay. If there’s a new restaurant, pub or cultural event that’s opened up, we’ve usually tried it out! We love to support the vibrant West Dorset offerings that make it such a special place to be and we always encourage our guests to try them, too.

We’re so glad Florrie and her family had such a wonderful stay, particularly on their first ever trip to Dorset and we’re very grateful that she took the time to share such a detailed review.

We are concerned, however, that she doesn’t mention Dorset Apple Cake. We hope this particularly lovely local tradition didn’t pass her by. We’d better send her a recipe, quick!

14/08/2024

Brendan Murless’ Mackerel Straying statue is helping us out with a new announcement today.

Whilst the mackerel may well be straying down on Hive Beach (it being August and all), today the big news is that we’ve got a new website!

A stunning house deserves a stunning site, and we’ve had a lot of fun pulling together the shots that we think best showcase how lovely Big Sky is and canvassing our visitors to gather testimonials.

What do you think?

We’d love your feedback. Check out link in bio and drop us a comment!

And when you’re next down our way, make sure you walk the newly-named King Charles III Coast path and experience all 16 stunning art works along the way, including Mackerel Straying. You can start from Big Sky’s front door! There’s a walking map for you in the Sun Room.

12/08/2024

12/08/2024

Welcome to Big Sky - your home from home on the world famous Jurassic Coast. Premier accommodation for up to 9 guests, metres from Hive Beach.