Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach
Quaint seaside cottage where you can see and hear the sea.
A very short walk to pretty Chesil Cove where you are away from the crowds yet always something on in Weymouth all year. Buses run regularly and all night in summer in to Weymouth, bus stops close by.
Portland is steeped in history and great for exploring; we even have wild goats and Peregrine Falcon's!
Walking distance to Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
Restaurants/pubs/cafes/supermarket/newsagent/pharmacy/general store all very close by on the high street.
Bird Observatory on Portland Bill,
Spring and Autumn Portland is a hot spot to see migrating birds stopping en route.
Surrounded by the South West Coast Path and perfect for walking
High quality Bedeck/Seasalt bedlinen boutique style furnishings.
Towels provided
Tea/Coffee, cooking oil, seasonings provided.
Milk/biscuits or chocolates on arrival
NO PETS
Please note the lounge area, though adequate for 5, isn't huge so if wanting a large lounge please check suitable from the photos before booking. Limited to 4 guests for this reason.
Cot/highchair/stair gate available for babies/toddlers check sleeping arrangements suitable before booking. Fine for 2 children opposite sex as 3 bedrooms.
Dining table accommodates 4 adults and there is a Tripp Trapp high chair. Cottage refurbished in a shabby chic style in 2015 with new contemporary kitchen/bathroom 2017.
This is an old quaint quarryman's character cottage built of Portland stone in approx 1810, with feature exposed stone walls.
The back bedrooms look out to sea and you can gaze out to sea from the the front door.
The Kitchen is fully integrated including washing machine. (no freezer). has ice maker. Washing line in the back yard on a pulley system for drying or tumble driers in laundrette a stones throw from the cottage.
The back garden is small but enough to sit outside and listen to the sea; is also a suntrap. We have hung plenty of hooks for drying surf/sailing gear along the garden wall.
The attic room is perfect to lay on the bed and listen to the waves below in Chesil Cove. This is also a tranquil place to relax or look out to sea, seen from the back bedrooms windows. There is a fabulous beach pub/restaurant a very short walk away that has good food and a perfect place to watch the sun set.
The cottage is staggering distance from the South West Coast Path which is an integral part of Chesil Cove.
For sailing enthusiasts the National Sailing Academy is a stroll down the hill and here you will find sailing/surfing schools which frequent the safe waters of Portland harbour. Beach/harbourside cafe's abound on Portland and Weymouth, where you can enjoy a drink or lunch whilst looking out across the waters from Chesil Cove, Portland Marina or the Fleet Lagoon. Weymouth harbour is beautiful all year round and retains its old fashioned charm with picturesque painted houses, cobbled streets and fishing boats moored in the harbour. Plenty of cafe’s restaurants here too. There are numerous festivals going on all year, notably the seafood festival in July which attracts celebrity Chef's and the Carnival in August. Not forgetting how famous Weymouth is for its fancy dress at New Year!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Portland, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Weymouth Harbour. Traveling with kids? Consider Osprey Leisure Centre and Bennetts Water Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Portland travel guide
Is Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach located?
This family-friendly Portland vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Manor Theatre and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Osprey Leisure Centre and Portland Beach are also within 15 minutes.
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Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach Reviews
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This is the second year that we've stayed here and will continue to book in the futue. It is a beautiful accommodation, local to amenities and in walking distance to the beach.I couldn't recommend this property and Alison high enough.
Property was very well equipped and clean, and we appreciated that some basic provisions were included. The location was great for walks, also good pubs/eateries nearby and the regular bus service into Weymouth.
We had a nice stay at the cottage, it's cosy with a lot of character and it's a great spot just minutes from Chesel Beach. Also has easy access to bus stops for Weymouth Beach. Just beware of the steep roads and parking. We parked for free outside Chesel Beach.
We landed on the beautiful island of Portland by chance and were immediately enamoured. It's a very beautiful, special place and surprisingly also a good starting point for exploring the Jurassic Coast. The cottage is very lovingly furnished to a very high standard, but what we didn't realise (and can't be seen in the photos) is that it is really, really small. Not suitable for families with small children or people with limited mobility due to the narrow and steep stairs. But we are not, it was fine for us, we had a wonderful time. Many thanks to Alison, our lovely hostess! And folks, park your car right at the entrance to the village, where it says "pay here" - the only car park without stress and with enough space in the village - and free of charge.
We stayed here for a rock climbing weekend and had a great time! Beautiful cosy cottage and so comfortable! Loved listening to the seagulls in the evening over wine ans the best sunsets just down the road! Alison was great with her communication. Thank you
Nice little cottage on a steep Portland Road. Cosy living/ dining room with steep stairs up to bedrooms. Parking right outside the door for not too large cars obstructs porch but almost guarantees you the space!
Checkin and Out was very easy (First time doing self check-in and out!) worked a dream and very easyFull kitchen facilities, although we ended up eating out every meal (Except Breakfast) but there are all equipment that is needed to be used.Very steep stairs to go up to the rooms and to get to the top room, you have to go through the middle bedroom. Took me a while to work this out going around looking for the 3rd bedroom as thought the door in the middle room was a cupboard :) There are torches supplied in each room to use at night to go to the bathroom.Love the decor and had everything needed for a great breakI would definitely highly recommend this cottage and Alison was brilliant with communicating Hope to return sometime soon as love Prtland and surounding Dorset as did not get to see everything!
Me, hubby and my 6 year old son absolutely loved our stay at Kate’s Cottage. It’s perfectly situated, with local shops and chippy all within walking distance. The view is impressive! The cottage itself was very clean and tidy. Alison (the owner) has thought of everything! Its cute, quaint, beautiful and comfortable. She even went to the trouble of putting the dinosaur lampshade up in the living room area just for my son! Lovely. Lovely. Lovely.
Lucy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
Simon
Sep 2, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bad mould smells, unclean, unsuitable for children/ tall people.
Great location but unfortunately our stay was soured by unsatisfactory experience.
1) At least 4 kitchen cupboards gave off a strong odour of black mould and had visible staining. Cleaned black mould from back of plate & bowl cupboard but smell remained. Did not feel safe asking our young children to help out with kitchen chores.
In addition - cooker extractor fan was disgusting and smelled of greasy food as soon as turned on. Soaked and cleaned filter in sink which left water dirty brown and looked like never been cleaned. Smell better but still remained.
2) No suitable/ accessible for children or people near/ over 6 feet tall. One of us is 6ft1 and ended up hitting head on kitchen door frame, back door frame and sticking out cooker rim at least 6 times.
So much clutter and trinkets in the house too which would easily be damaged or damaging to small children running around.
3) On leaving owner sent a very blunt and accusatory message to us about a supposed "curry" stain left on a rug. We never ate curry or anything of a similar colour in property but owner insisted we pay £82 for a new rug and threatened to take our damage deposit.
Not the message you want to receive on returning home after a 6 hour drive.
Will not be staying again & would advise caution for anyone in booking before mould in particular is sorted out.
Super clean. Great for walking and catching bus to Weymouth. Not good for people with walking difficulties, my mum and Aunt found stairs and hill too hard to climb, which Alison pre warned us about. Great views from attic bedroom.
We stayed for a week in August and from booking to leaving Alison could not have been more helpful.
The cottage was stunning - so pretty and decorated so beautifully - totally my style! Fell in love with the little bug eyed stone animals!! The kitchen was well equipped and the lounge area very comfortable. Bedrooms were perfect for our family of 4 and my 14 year old daughter loved having her own top floor of the house! Car Parks can get very busy and on a couple of occassions we struggled to park the car (we have a big 4x4 so parking outside the cottage was always going to be difficult).
Chesil Cove beach was amazing and only a 5 minute stroll down the hill (slightly longer coming back lol!!) - certainly blew away the stress and strain of daily life!!
We tried to eat at The Cove House Inn but it was fully booked - so do take their advice and book early if you want to try it there!!
Perfectly situated for exploring Portland and Weymouth - we had a lovely week, even though the weather wasnt that kind to us! Weymouth beach is stunning for swimming and we visited Dudle Door and Lulworth Cove too - lovely for swimming also.
Thank you so much Alison! xx
Great little cottage, very well fitted out and a good location. Would recommend it to anyone.
John H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 8, 2019
A Happy Easter
Just spent Easter in Portland and can not speak highly enough of Kates Cottage & Alison. Alison went above and beyond and it was greatly appreciated. The cottage itself was more than enough for 2 couples and 2 babies and appeared to have everything you could need. Thank you Alison.