Portland family cottage with sea views

This Dorset holiday cottage in Portland sleeps six in three bedrooms and enjoys beach and sea views, located just 400m from Chesil beach. Situated on a one-way street, the house enjoys panoramic views over Chesil Cove to Clay Ope and Chesil Beach. Reached via a causeway from Weymouth, the Isle of Portland is an unique destination, full of maritime history and quirky places. Portland Harbour is home to a 16th-century coastal fort, or you could visit the famous Portland Bill Lighthouse. You can explore Church Ope Cove – a former smugglers’ hideout – or visit the Castletown D-Day Centre. Portland has historic quarries where Sir Christopher Wren sourced the stone to build St Pauls Cathedral. Some of these disused quarries are now havens for birds and rare plants and feature a range of artworks including sculpture by Anthony Gormley. There is a host of wildlife to observe – peregrine falcons and gannets can be spotted round Portland and along the cliffs, or try and see dolphins in the waters surrounding the island.

Portland Harbour is also famous for its sailing and water sports – watch the kayaks, dinghies and kite surfers or maybe try your hand at paddle boarding! Heading north onto the mainland you can visit the amazing golden sandy beaches of Weymouth (5 miles) or its vibrant marina and harbour. Weymouth has a great range of shops, bars and restaurants so why not sample the fresh seafood just landed from our local waters. Celebrated Lulworth Cove is 20 miles away and Abbotsbury and its famous swannery only 12 miles. You can also take a drive along the world-famous Jurassic Coast to West Bay and Lyme Regis (20 miles)

This welcoming house is conveniently set out for both families and groups of friends. Seven steps lead up to the front door and the tiled hall floor where there’s space for boots and coats, and which leads into the light and comfortable through lounge/dining room. This is a relaxing space, with plenty of seating, a wood burner, a high spec B&W Bluetooth speaker and a bay window with wonderful sea views. Ideal for relaxing with a book or a game or simply chatting before dinner. The delightful dining area is perfect for enjoying a meal together. The well-equipped galley-style kitchen with French doors to the courtyard has a double oven, 5 ring hob, plate warmer, and a fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer and microwave.

Moving up the stairs you will find a half landing which features a shower room with WC, and a spacious bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. Three more steps take you up to the first floor where you will find the main lounge with comfortable leather sofas, TV/DVD, oak floor and a bay window offering sea views where you can enjoy the spectacular sunsets. Next door to the lounge is a twin room which can be converted on request into a double room with a super king size bed. Going up to the second floor you will find two further bedrooms: a pretty twin and the double master bedroom featuring beautiful sea views.

Heading outside, you can have breakfast or dine in the small courtyard garden which is enclosed by genuine Portland stone walls and features pots, hanging baskets and outdoor furniture. Off-road parking is available for one car at the front of the house, with additional parking in the street.

Need to know

3 bedrooms – 1 twin zip-and-link which can be made up as a 6’ double on request, 1 double room with 5‘ bed, 1 twin room
2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC
Double oven, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, freezer and microwave
TV/DVD, Bluetooth speaker
Wood burner – logs included all year round
Courtyard garden with garden furniture
Off-road parking for 1 car, further roadside parking available
Shop 100 metres, pub 150 metres, Chesil Beach 400 metres
Please be advised there are 2 steps between the twin room and the bathroom on the 1st level.
This property will be decorated for Christmas
Arrival: 16:00 onwards
Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
Sorry, no dogs allowed

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