Portland Cottage is a charming small attached house, adjacent to Eastbourne’s delightful beaches and resting in a quiet cul-de-sac near the heart of the renown ‘Sovereign Harbour’ marina.

Sleeping up to three guests in two bedrooms, this lovely holiday home is an ideal setting for your next family getaway to the South Downs and the East Sussex countryside. Also being within easy reach of the attractive tourist destinations of Pevensey, Battle and Hastings in one direction - and Lewes, Seaford and Brighton in the other.

You are welcomed to Portland Cottage with two numbered off-road parking spaces in the courtyard right next to the house. From here you can walk directly into the secluded and private front garden, through an appealing lawned area with a picnic bench and garden chairs - where you can enjoy lounging or eating ‘al fresco’ in the fresh sea air.

The house is tastefully presented in contemporary fashion, with modern furnishings and design.Pictures and artworks help create a visually pleasing and relaxing atmosphere.The stylish living/dining area has an electric feature fire to add warmth to the room, as you play a game of cards round the dining table or grab your spot on the sofa ready to flick on the television.

Moving through the property, there is a well-equipped kitchen, certain to entice any budding chefs to cook up a storm or prepare a picnic to take to the beach.There is also a fridge/freezer to keep all your holiday treats and a handy washer/dryer to clean any sandy clothes.

Stepping upstairs, past an interesting wall display of vintage local seaside posters, you will discover a well appointed bathroom - where you can take a long bubble bath to wind down for the evening, or grab a quick splash under the high pressure rain shower.

The two bedrooms are attractively designed, with low level lighting and USB chargers integrated into the light fittings.The master has a five foot wide king size bed and the second bedroom a three foot single.Both have superior and very comfortable mattresses as well as adequate storage for all your holiday kit.

To the side of the house is a secure, clean and dry outhouse/boot-room.It has bench seating and clothes-hanging and is ideal for keeping guests’ hiking and diving gear, bicycles, pushchairs and beach toys.

Heating and hot water, WiFi, bedding and towels are all included.Books and games are provided plus a comprehensive range of up to date tourist information on events and amenities in the area and along the coast.The owners also live in the town and can be contacted by guests to assist with any issues that may arise.

Going from Portland Cottage into the harbour - an enjoyable level stroll from the house takes you past the striking Columbus Point water feature, the sea-locks and a broad, scenic yacht lagoon to the hub of the marina complex.Here there are pubs, restaurants, bars and a retail park with an Asda, Next and B&M.On your walk there and back, at low tide you may sometimes encounter seals basking on the outer harbour mud banks.

Heading westwards, Eastbourne town centre and seafront can be accessed from the house on the Dotto train (in season), by car and bus, or by bicycle or foot - along the seaside walkway.

Beachy Head and the dramatic Seven Sisters cliffs are just ten minutes by car along the coast from Portland Cottage.

Eastbourne is a lovely coastal town with five miles of award-winning shingle beaches. Eastbourne's historic pier offers entertainment day and night with arcades, cafes, shops, and nightclub, and you can take a speed boat ride around the bay from here. The town also boasts theatres, museums, art galleries, antiques shops and four golf courses nearby. For a great day out try Treasure Island or Drusillas Park Zoo.

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