8/10 Good
Mitch A.
26 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mitch A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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THE VIEW, family friendly in Fortuneswell
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
PORTLAND, South West England
- Place, Portland Harbour17 min walk
- Place, Weymouth Beach10 min drive
- Place, Chesil Beach35 min drive
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)70 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Shower Room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Dining area
About this property
THE VIEW, family friendly in Fortuneswell
This terraced house is on the Isle of Portland in Dorset and can sleep 6 people in 3 bedrooms.
The View is a terraced house situated on the Isle of Portland near to the town of Weymouth in Dorset and benefits from fantastic scenery along Chesil beach towards Lyme Bay and dramatic West cliffs of the Isle of Portland. The house can sleep 6 people in 3 bedrooms, two twin single and one king-size double as well as a ground floor bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC and ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. The rest of the house is made up of an open plan first floor living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area and a utility room. To the outside of the cottage is off road parking for one car and a small patio area, stone seating and table The View would suit a family or group of friends looking for a holiday home close to the beach.
Amenities: Gas central heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for one car plus roadside parking is possible for further car across the parking space. Small patio area, stone seating and table. Sorry children under 11 not accepted. Sorry, no pets and no smoking, no vaping. Shop 10 min, pub 5 min. Beach 5 min.
Town: On Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the village of Fortuneswell can be found on the rugged Isle of Portland, 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 View is a terraced house situated on the Isle of Portland near to the town of Weymouth in Dorset and benefits from fantastic scenery along Chesil beach towards Lyme Bay and dramatic West cliffs of the Isle of Portland. The house can sleep 6 people in 3 bedrooms, two twin single and one king-size double as well as a ground floor bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC and ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. The rest of the house is made up of an open plan first floor living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area and a utility room. To the outside of the cottage is off road parking for one car and a small patio area, stone seating and table The View would suit a family or group of friends looking for a holiday home close to the beach.
Amenities: Gas central heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for one car plus roadside parking is possible for further car across the parking space. Small patio area, stone seating and table. Sorry children under 11 not accepted. Sorry, no pets and no smoking, no vaping. Shop 10 min, pub 5 min. Beach 5 min.
Town: On Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the village of Fortuneswell can be found on the rugged Isle of Portland, 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
You need to know
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 Chesil Beach. Bennetts Water Gardens and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
PORTLAND, South West England
What's nearby
- Portland Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Portland Harbour - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Weymouth Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
- Weymouth Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
- Chesil Beach - 35 min drive - 24.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beehive - 10 min walk
- The Wyke Smugglers - 5 min drive
- The Little Ship - 6 min walk
- Old Castle Hotel - 7 min drive
- Crab House Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Matthew W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
karen l.
24 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape
karen l.
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 2 x twin single, 1 x second floor king-size double. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC. First floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan first floor living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Utility room.
What makes this property unique
Gas central heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for one car plus roadside parking is possible for further car across the parking space. Small patio area, stone seating and table. Sorry children under 11 not accepted. Sorry, no pets and no smoking, no vaping. Shop 10 min, pub 5 min. Beach 5 min.
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