
The Old Boathouse is a detached coastal cottage on Portland, Dorset, sleeping up to 4 guests. The views here are genuinely spectacular you can watch passing ships and boating activity around Portland Bill from the property, with the lighthouse visible from the cottage. It's private, open-plan and rated 4. 3 out of 5 by guests.
Portland sits just outside Weymouth on the Jurassic Coast. You're 2 miles from the beach and 100 yards from a pub. Wind surfing, yachting, fishing and swimming are all on the doorstep. The World Heritage Coastline stretches in both directions toward Lyme Regis and Lulworth Cove.
The cottage has two double bedrooms (both 4ft 6in beds) accessed via a spiral staircase. The ground floor is open-plan with a shower room.
Portland Castle (1.5 miles), Chesil Beach (2 miles), Weymouth town centre (5 miles, 12 mins) and Lulworth Cove (14 miles, 25 mins) are all within easy reach.
The Old Boathouse is ideal for couples or small families wanting a proper coastal break with sea views, a hot tub and easy access to one of England's finest stretches of coastline.
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Watch ships pass Portland Bill and see the lighthouse directly from the cottage. The views are a genuine highlight guests mention repeatedly.
A private hot tub on the decked patio lets you soak with sea air around you. Perfect after a day on the coast.
The nearest pub is only 100 yards from the front door. A restaurant is just 200 yards away too.
The ground floor is fully open plan with patio doors leading straight out to the garden and decked seating area.
Wi-Fi, bed linen, towels and all fuel costs are included in the price. No hidden extras on arrival.
A small lawned garden with a decked patio, garden furniture and a barbecue makes outdoor dining easy on warm evenings.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Old Boathouse by car, take the A354 south from Weymouth onto the Isle of Portland. Follow signs toward Portland Bill and the cottage is located near the southern end of the island. Private parking for two cars is available on site.
The nearest mainline station is Weymouth, approximately 5 miles away. From Weymouth station a taxi or local bus will take you down onto Portland to the cottage.
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