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Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Fortuneswell, ENG
  • The Olympic Rings Stone Sculpture
    11 min walk
  • Portland Castle
    13 min walk
  • Weymouth Bay
    14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    75 min drive

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About the area

Portland

A family-friendly stay in Portland awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Royal Manor Theatre and Dorset and East Devon Coast within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a fireplace, a private garden and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Portland holiday home, you'll be 31 km (19.3 mi) from Durdle Door.

What's nearby

  • Portland Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Portland Bill Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Chesil Beach - 35 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Weymouth Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wyke Smugglers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Portland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Codfathers Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The New Star Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach

Quaint seaside cottage where you can see and hear the sea.

A very short walk to pretty Chesil Cove where you are away from the crowds yet always something on in Weymouth all year. Buses run regularly and all night in summer in to Weymouth, bus stops close by.

Portland is steeped in history and great for exploring; we even have wild goats and Peregrine Falcon's!

Walking distance to Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy

Restaurants/pubs/cafes/supermarket/newsagent/pharmacy/general store all very close by on the high street.

Bird Observatory on Portland Bill,

Spring and Autumn Portland is a hot spot to see migrating birds stopping en route.

Surrounded by the South West Coast Path and perfect for walking

High quality Bedeck/Seasalt bedlinen boutique style furnishings.

Towels provided

Tea/Coffee, cooking oil, seasonings provided.

Milk/biscuits or chocolates on arrival

NO PETS

Please note the lounge area, though adequate for 5, isn't huge so if wanting a large lounge please check suitable from the photos before booking. Limited to 4 guests for this reason.

Cot/highchair/stair gate available for babies/toddlers check sleeping arrangements suitable before booking. Fine for 2 children opposite sex as 3 bedrooms.

Dining table accommodates 4 adults and there is a Tripp Trapp high chair.
Cottage refurbished in a shabby chic style in 2015 with new contemporary kitchen/bathroom 2017.

This is an old quaint quarryman's character cottage built of Portland stone in approx 1810, with feature exposed stone walls.

The back bedrooms look out to sea and you can gaze out to sea from the the front door.

The Kitchen is fully integrated including washing machine. (no freezer). has ice maker. Washing line in the back yard on a pulley system for drying or tumble driers in laundrette a stones throw from the cottage.

The back garden is small but enough to sit outside and listen to the sea; is also a suntrap. We have hung plenty of hooks for drying surf/sailing gear along the garden wall.

The attic room is perfect to lay on the bed and listen to the waves below in Chesil Cove. This is also a tranquil place to relax or look out to sea, seen from the back bedrooms windows. There is a fabulous beach pub/restaurant a very short walk away that has good food and a perfect place to watch the sun set.

The cottage is staggering distance from the South West Coast Path which is an integral part of Chesil Cove.

For sailing enthusiasts the National Sailing Academy is a stroll down the hill and here you will find sailing/surfing schools which frequent the safe waters of Portland harbour. Beach/harbourside cafe's abound on Portland and Weymouth, where you can enjoy a drink or lunch whilst looking out across the waters from Chesil Cove, Portland Marina or the Fleet Lagoon. Weymouth harbour is beautiful all year round and retains its old fashioned charm with picturesque painted houses, cobbled streets and fishing boats moored in the harbour. Plenty of cafe’s restaurants here too. There are numerous festivals going on all year, notably the seafood festival in July which attracts celebrity Chef's and the Carnival in August. Not forgetting how famous Weymouth is for its fancy dress at New Year!

Property manager

Alison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach ?

Yep, Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach is a short 5-minute walk from Portland Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach ?

No, Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The property was a beautifully quaint cottage very clean and had everything we needed. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Portland
Property was very well equipped and clean, and we appreciated that some basic provisions were included. The location was great for walks, also good pubs/eateries nearby and the regular bus service into Weymouth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Break
Had a lovely time good central location. Nice place to stay better than a B&B
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Climbing up the hill
Walking down to the beach was a quick stroll, walking back up the hill took a little longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little cottage
We had a nice stay at the cottage, it's cosy with a lot of character and it's a great spot just minutes from Chesel Beach. Also has easy access to bus stops for Weymouth Beach. Just beware of the steep roads and parking. We parked for free outside Chesel Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jean p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage at Portland UK
Good clean property in walking distance of chisel Beach you will need to book local eateries had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Lovely property, a 5 minute walk to Chesil beach :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michael B., Beckenham

Great place to stay
The cottage was well maintained with lovely furnishing and in an absolutely fantastic location.In difficult times we hasd a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Super clean. Great for walking and catching bus to Weymouth. Not good for people with walking difficulties, my mum and Aunt found stairs and hill too hard to climb, which Alison pre warned us about. Great views from attic bedroom.

10/10 Excellent

Mike J., Hitchin

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful trip to Portland Bill
Clean and well furnished - garden small but only 5 minutes walk to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Michelle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Very cosy cottage, well decorated with the seaside theme would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little home from home
We stayed for a week in August and from booking to leaving Alison could not have been more helpful. The cottage was stunning - so pretty and decorated so beautifully - totally my style! Fell in love with the little bug eyed stone animals!! The kitchen was well equipped and the lounge area very comfortable. Bedrooms were perfect for our family of 4 and my 14 year old daughter loved having her own top floor of the house! Car Parks can get very busy and on a couple of occassions we struggled to park the car (we have a big 4x4 so parking outside the cottage was always going to be difficult). Chesil Cove beach was amazing and only a 5 minute stroll down the hill (slightly longer coming back lol!!) - certainly blew away the stress and strain of daily life!! We tried to eat at The Cove House Inn but it was fully booked - so do take their advice and book early if you want to try it there!! Perfectly situated for exploring Portland and Weymouth - we had a lovely week, even though the weather wasnt that kind to us! Weymouth beach is stunning for swimming and we visited Dudle Door and Lulworth Cove too - lovely for swimming also. Thank you so much Alison! xx

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C., Westbrook, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Ab-fab!
Me, hubby and my 6 year old son absolutely loved our stay at Kate’s Cottage. It’s perfectly situated, with local shops and chippy all within walking distance. The view is impressive! The cottage itself was very clean and tidy. Alison (the owner) has thought of everything! Its cute, quaint, beautiful and comfortable. She even went to the trouble of putting the dinosaur lampshade up in the living room area just for my son! Lovely. Lovely. Lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Great little cottage, very well fitted out and a good location. Would recommend it to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A Happy Easter
Just spent Easter in Portland and can not speak highly enough of Kates Cottage & Alison. Alison went above and beyond and it was greatly appreciated. The cottage itself was more than enough for 2 couples and 2 babies and appeared to have everything you could need. Thank you Alison.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vince K.

Wonderful!
This was our second visit to Kates Cottage and once again we were not disappointed. The attention to detail was superb and we had a wonderful time. I cannot recommend Kates Cottage enough. Thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cosy
We landed on the beautiful island of Portland by chance and were immediately enamoured. It's a very beautiful, special place and surprisingly also a good starting point for exploring the Jurassic Coast. The cottage is very lovingly furnished to a very high standard, but what we didn't realise (and can't be seen in the photos) is that it is really, really small. Not suitable for families with small children or people with limited mobility due to the narrow and steep stairs. But we are not, it was fine for us, we had a wonderful time. Many thanks to Alison, our lovely hostess! And folks, park your car right at the entrance to the village, where it says "pay here" - the only car park without stress and with enough space in the village - and free of charge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024