Our Place in Portland - dog-friendly Victorian holiday cottage sleeping 6 with sea views on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Our Place in Portland is a beautifully restored Victorian stone cottage sleeping up to six guests on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. Combining original character with thoughtful modern comforts, this welcoming holiday home enjoys sea views across Lyme Bay and has the South West Coast Path right on the doorstep. Ideal for families, couples, walkers and nature lovers, the cottage is also dog friendly, welcoming up to two well-behaved dogs, and has been recognised for both its guest experience and commitment to more sustainable stays.
The cottage has three bedrooms comprising a king-size bedroom with partial sea views, a bright loft double bedroom overlooking Lyme Bay and a twin bedroom ideal for children or friends. There is a family bathroom with full-size bath and large walk-in rain shower, plus a convenient downstairs WC. The cosy sitting room provides comfortable seating, Fire TV, board games and jigsaws, while the fully equipped kitchen includes a gas hob, double oven/grill, fridge, microwave and full-size dishwasher, with a washing machine in the utility area. The dining area seats six and families are well catered for with a travel cot, highchair, toddler toilet seats, step stools and children's crockery and cutlery. WiFi, bed linen, towels, tea towels and local organic toiletries are also provided.
Outside, guests have a private fully enclosed courtyard garden with seating for six and space for storing outdoor equipment, while a charcoal BBQ is available on request. Free public off-road parking is available close to the cottage, with additional free on-street parking nearby. The location is superb for exploring Portland and the Jurassic Coast, with local shops, cafes and pubs close at hand and Portland Bill Lighthouse, Church Ope Cove and Tout Quarry among the island's highlights. With spectacular coastal walking, beaches and dramatic scenery waiting to be discovered, Our Place in Portland makes a wonderful year-round base for experiencing this distinctive part of Dorset.
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Our Place in Portland is tucked away in a peaceful location on the Isle of Portland, surrounded by the dramatic coastal landscapes of Dorset's
Jurassic Coast. The South West Coast Path is just moments from the cottage, while local shops, cafes and pubs are also conveniently close by.
Portland is particularly popular with walkers, climbers, nature lovers and visitors travelling with dogs. Highlights around the island include Portland Bill Lighthouse, the secluded Church Ope Cove, Tout Quarry and its sculpture trails, while the famous Chesil Beach provides another spectacular stretch of coastline to explore.
With fossil-rich shores, rugged cliffs, far-reaching sea views and miles of coastal walking, the Isle of Portland offers plenty to discover throughout the year. Its position on the Jurassic Coast also makes the cottage an excellent base for exploring more of Dorset while returning each evening to a peaceful and characterful home by the sea.
Accommodation Amenities
- Barbeque
- Bathtub
- Children Welcome
- Dishwasher
- Dog Friendly
- High Chair
- Sea/Lake/Loch View
- Shower
- Sleeps up to 6
- Sun Terrace/Patio/Decking
- Travel Cot
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Well Equipped Kitchen
- WiFi
Distances are as the crow flies, and not by road. Distances via roads will be longer.