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THE SHAMBLES, family friendly, with a garden in Fortuneswell
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 105 sq m
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Explore the area
- Place, Portland Harbour
- Place, Weymouth Beach
- Place, Chesil Beach
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE SHAMBLES, family friendly, with a garden in Fortuneswell
This delightful terraced cottage rests in Fortuneswell in Dorset and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
The Shambles is a charming terraced cottage resting in Fortuneswell in Dorset. Hosting two bedrooms, including a double and a twin along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room with woodburning stove. Outside there is on-street parking available and a small garden with decking and seating. The Shambles makes for a lovely family getaway near the sea.
Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. TV, WiFi. Fuel included in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. On-street parking available on a first come first serve basis. Small garden with decking and seating. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: Situated on Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, now a World Heritage Site, the village of Fortuneswell can be found on the rugged Isle of Portland peninsula, joined to the mainland via Chesil Beach, a pebble spit, which stretches 18 miles towards West Bay. Formerly a quarrying area, Fortuneswell boasts a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, along with an intriguing maze of streets that wind their way up a steep hill to offer stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and the rolling hills of Dorset beyond. The surrounding countryside is well known as a birdwatcher’s paradise, plus with great walking and climbing opportunities, an array of watersport activities, wonderful sandy beaches, and Weymouth just 5 miles away, this super holiday destination is not to be missed!
The Shambles is a charming terraced cottage resting in Fortuneswell in Dorset. Hosting two bedrooms, including a double and a twin along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room with woodburning stove. Outside there is on-street parking available and a small garden with decking and seating. The Shambles makes for a lovely family getaway near the sea.
Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. TV, WiFi. Fuel included in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. On-street parking available on a first come first serve basis. Small garden with decking and seating. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: Situated on Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, now a World Heritage Site, the village of Fortuneswell can be found on the rugged Isle of Portland peninsula, joined to the mainland via Chesil Beach, a pebble spit, which stretches 18 miles towards West Bay. Formerly a quarrying area, Fortuneswell boasts a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, along with an intriguing maze of streets that wind their way up a steep hill to offer stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and the rolling hills of Dorset beyond. The surrounding countryside is well known as a birdwatcher’s paradise, plus with great walking and climbing opportunities, an array of watersport activities, wonderful sandy beaches, and Weymouth just 5 miles away, this super holiday destination is not to be missed!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Portland
Located in Portland, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Bennetts Water Gardens and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Portland, South West England
What's nearby
- Portland Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Portland Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Weymouth Harbour - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
- Weymouth Beach - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
- Chesil Beach - 35 min drive - 23.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beehive - 9 min walk
- The Wyke Smugglers - 6 min drive
- Crab House Cafe - 4 min drive
- The Little Ship - 6 min walk
- Old Castle Hotel - 8 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Two bedrooms; 1 x double with panoramic sea views and 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with electric fire.
What makes this property unique
Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. TV, WiFi. Fuel included in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. On-street parking available on a first come first serve basis. Small garden with decking and seating. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
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English
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