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Pretty Cottage Close To The Dorset Coast.

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Exterior
Lounge
Lounge
Welcome tray

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Portesham, ENG
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Harbour
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pretty Cottage Close To The Dorset Coast.

Lovely two bedroom cottage in a peaceful location in the village of Portesham close to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site with fine beaches and spectacular views from coastal footpaths. Walks in the rolling Dorset countryside. Sandy beach at the popular resort of Weymouth 7 miles. Dorchester, Bridport and Lyme Regis, with shops, markets and other attractions also easily accessible. Pub with food within walking distance. Sailing, windsurfing, horse riding, golf all available nearby.
Ground Floor: Living room, dining room/kitchen. sun room, Cloakroom with toilet.
First floor: 2 bedrooms, one with king size (5ft) double, one with twin beds (2ft6in). Bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and wash basin.
Garden with furniture. Barbecue. Patio area.
Open fire in living room. TV/DVD. Night storage and additional electric heaters. Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. Microwave. Fridge/freezer. Washing machine. Dishwasher. WiFi.
1 dog permitted.
On road parking. Steps and shared path to garden.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1677666
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

About the area

Weymouth

Located in Weymouth, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Harbour and Weymouth Beach. Abbotsbury Children's Farm and Abbotsbury Swannery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Portesham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chesil Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Weymouth Pavilion - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Marquis of Granby - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ship Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pretty Cottage Close To The Dorset Coast. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pretty Cottage Close To The Dorset Coast.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pretty Cottage Close To The Dorset Coast.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty Cottage Close To The Dorset Coast.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty Cottage Close To The Dorset Coast. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Abbotsbury Children's Farm, Hardy Monument and South West Coast Path Section 48 Trailhead. St. Catherine's Chapel and Abbotsbury Swannery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little village close to the beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location

We had everything we need for our stay here and Jacky is a fantastic host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and welcoming for pets with clear instructions regarding the garden
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara and Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getting to the property and getting inside were very easy. We found the kitchen well equipped and the beds super comfortable. The village is pretty and quiet but has a great pub. I would stay at Jurassic Cottage again like a shot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in picturesque village

Well-equipped comfortable cottage in a charming village & near an excellent pub. Lovely walking country & lots of flora & fauna to see. Would love to stay in Jurassic cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing break

The cottage is great, quiet and greatly located to explore the area. We had such a nice and restful stay.We hope to come back soon as it was a really great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty cottage

We loved this little cottage. Very quiet location, packed with all the essentials and more. A small garden to sit out in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nira K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage’s

Cosy and pretty cottage’s near the attractions- Durdle door- Corfe Castle- Weymouth- Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens ( amazing place), Dorchester. We had a great time so my little dog .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

A few days away! (11 to 14 June 2018)

Lovely cottage in a great location with very comfortable beds and everything else you need for a relaxing few days away (or longer) in beautiful Dorset! Jacky was really helpful and responded to all questions very quickly, especially as we had booked very late in the day! We would not hesitate to stay here again. Karen & Ian Arnold
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review Jurassic Cottage. We are delighted that you liked the cottage and had a good holiday. Jacky
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location in lovely village

Lots of places to visit close at hand. Nice garden but no boundary with next door, a disadvantage with a dog. Poor shower, needs either stronger pressure or a better shower head. Bedrooms nice and beds comfortable. Downstairs could be brightened up. Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review and we are glad that you had a good holiday at Jurassic Cottage. Thank you for bringing the shower head to our attention and this has now been replaced. If you had raised this with us during your stay we could have attended to this for you. Flooring in the main downstairs rooms was renewed this year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Simone F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Ferientage

Schönes Wetter, angenehme Unterkunft - prima Ferien
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

Lovely cottage in very quiet location. Good spot to visit all around Dorsey from. Attentive property manager/owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Spencer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Very clean property in excellent location. Fresh, comfortable bedding and towels, great WiFi and the Alexa device was a nice touch. Very pretty village with a good local pub and farm shop/café. We would give 5* on everything but the garden wasn't suitable for dogs as its virtually impossible to keep them off the neighbours' property as there is no fence between the two gardens. The lady next door to that runs a feral cat sanctuary in her garden. She has at least 8 that roam freely. This is just something to bear in mind as otherwise it is a great base to explore Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and enjoable

The property was spotlessly clean with every comfort considered. Easy walk to The Kings Arms and the Farm shop. Such a pretty village which so close to the coast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint cottage

Lovely cottage in pretty quiet village. Recommend the local pub. Sunday roast excellent. Unfortunately, not suitable for disabled or elderly dogs as need to go up steep steps to access the garden
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birgit H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches Cottage

Das von außen unscheinbare Cottage ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und liegt sehr ruhig. Es gibt keinen direkten Parkplatz, aber auch keine Parkplatzprobleme in näherer Umgebung (ein paar Schritte die Straße runter). Der zugehörige Garten ist wunderschön. Sollte es einmal windig sein, kann man sich gemütlich im kleinen Wintergarten aufhalten. Für längere Aufenthalte sind alle notwendigen Hilfsmittel vorhanden: Spülmaschine, Waschmaschine, Staubsauger, Bügeleisen... Alles in allem perfekt.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at jurassic cottage, it had everything we needed and was in a great location. Jacky was helpful and responsive to any questions. The only slight issue was parking but other than it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Lovely little cottage, in a very pleasant village. Beautiful countryside and within a short drive to Weymouth and the beach. No problem Parking, a short distance from the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in portesham a bit remote no parking overall very good av recommended to our friends

Very good we a small leak in twin room it had rained all day and gutters were blocked I rang jack and her husband and a builder came round straight away and fixed the next day parking is a real problem one day I had to park half a mile away
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in brilliant location

Cottage is very nice and comfortable and in a perfect location for exploring the Dorset coast. Would loved to have stayed for longer, whole family was sad to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Jurassic cottage

Beautiful location beautiful cottage . People in village were so kind and helpful would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cottage break

Great loction, nice cottage, lovley walks beachs and pubs all close by, what could be better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portesham May 2021

We enjoyed our stay at Jurassic Cottage. It was very clean and tidy when we arrived and felt welcoming. Due its location, there are few places to leave the car after unloading and we feel this could have been made clearer in the website details. The cottage sleeps up to 4 people but the plates and bowls were different sizes. We had one issue with the property during our stay and contacted the owner who responded quickly and helped us fix the issue. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Lovely stay in a lovely village.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

COVID BREAK

Cosy cottage, well appointed, ideal spot to explore the beautiful south Dorset coast and countryside. All very good. Highly recommended.

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