Hillside, Portland Holiday Cottage, Dorset

Hillside is a stunning two bedroomed Victorian house with views from a southwest facing garden overlooking Portland Harbour and Weymouth and Portland National sailing academy. Only five minutes walk from Chesil Beach and a short distance from Portland harbour, Hillside is situated in a quiet no through road and with on road parking right outside the house. Hillside is a perfect base for year round holidays on the Dorset Coast.

Following complete refurbishment, Hillside blends the properties original features with stylish modern fittings and fixtures and is comfortably furnished and centrally heated. Wi-fi is provided throughout the property.

Hillside sleeps up to six in two bedrooms. Due to the property being on a hill, it is not suitable for disabled guests.

On arriving at the house the hallway leads you into a dual aspect lounge/dining room. The lounge area has the original victorian open fireplace, leather sofas, flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD player. The dining area has a dining table and seating for 6 people, stereo system with DAB radio, iPod dock and CD player. DVD’s and board games are provided for guests use.

Continuing down the hallway there is a large understairs storage cupboard providing storage space, ironing board and iron. The hallway continues directly to an extremely well equipped kitchen/breakfast room with gas hob,electric oven, built in fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, liquidiser, mixer and of course all the usual pots, pans and utensils.

French doors provide sea glimpses of Chesil Beach and access to the garden. A small table and chairs are provided to enjoy those lazy breakfasts overlooking the garden.

Upstairs on the first floor the two bedrooms sleep up to six. Bedroom 1 to the front of the house is a sunny, bright room with the original fireplace, a double bed and 2 adult bunk beds, chest of drawers and bedside tables, flat screen tv with Freeview.

Bedroom 2 provides views over the garden and is a light and airy room with the original fireplace, double bed, chest of drawers and bedside table.

The landing has a large cupboard providing hanging space for guests use. Bed linen is provided for you.

Following along the landing you arrive at the shower room, incorporating mains pressure thermostatic mixer shower, toilet, sink and mirror.

The bathroom provides a touch of luxury with a freestanding roll top bath with shower mixer, dado wall panelling, toilet and basin.

The south west facing, fully enclosed walled garden benefits from the sun all day and has superb views across Portland harbour and WPNSA to Weymouth and beyond and comprises a decked seating area with table, parasol and chairs for 6 and a Weber barbecue. The garden has rear pedestrian access so bicycles and wet gear can be brought directly into the garden. Bicycles can be stored in the garden. High level clothes line for drying those wetsuits.

Gas and electricity and bed linen are included in the cost of the rental . Please bring your own towels. One dog per booking is allowed. ( an additional cleaning charge of £15 will apply). No other pets allowed. Smoking is not allowed at the property. Short breaks are available for a minimum of 3 nights from November to March.

Fortuneswell

Fortuneswell covers quite a large area, really from the Heights Hotel at the top of the island with its amazing views along Chesil Beach to the bottom of the hill where it blends into Chiswell. As you descend from the Heights you will see a statue by artist and sculptor Joanna Szuwalska title "The Spirit of Portland". Fortuneswell has many shops and along High Street you will be able to find "Isle of Portland Statues" for sale, all hand made.

Once again the walking from Fortuneswell is good but do remember you are on a slope so even if the walking is easy on the way down remember the walk back! Chesil Beach is easily accessable from Fortuneswell, but turning up the hill gives you many different options for some interesting walks to the top of the island.

Facilities

There are several pubs, restaurants and takeaways all available within Fortuneswell so you should find something to suit both your taste and pocket and all within walking distance.

Prices and Booking

Prices from £350 in the low season to £595 in the high season

Change over day: Saturday

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