Last Minute Cottages in Portland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Lisa - Verified booking

  This property had pretty views from the sitting room, an open plan living area and bedrooms and bathroom situated downstairs, clean and pretty comfortable throughout .

  There were various issues, some of which were down to us making assumptions on booking, some not. There is a lot of damp in the main sitting area, and the kitchen is very basic, not great if you want to cook. The cupboards are very high, we are not that tall and could barely reach. Oven looked new, no instructions on how to use it were provided though, so there was a lot of trial and error but we got there in the end! There is no washing machine (we of course should have checked and not assumed) three dogs and by a beach, plus good old English weather, meant we ran out of stuff very quickly. Strangely there is an airer and ironing board. The sitting area was comfy and we made up horror stories about the door in the ceiling :). The bedrooms were nice, particularly the larger room, the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was fine, tiled throughout, nice strong shower. The bathroom door kept jamming shut though and after getting stuck in there the first night, we had to leave it open. There is no outside space at all so you have to walk your dogs even if they want to go out at 2 am, in hindsight we should have checked on Google maps to see exact space ..a lesson learned! The property is set halfway up a hill, and the whole area is very steep, would not recommend to anyone with mobility issues. And although there is free onstreet parking, finding a space was very hit and miss, so be prepared to make many trips with your luggage! Good way to get your steps in though. Overall would recommend to anyone with a reasonable degree of fitness who wants a clean base from which to explore (assuming the damp and the sticky door get sorted) . Would not recommend to dog owners due to no outdoor space and no washing facilities, or to anyone with mobility issues. Hope people find this useful!

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• Mary - Verified booking

  The cottage was pristine clean when we arrived - bathroom, kitchen etc all spotless.

  It is very well equipped - the owners have thought of almost everything. The only thing we would have liked was a bath mat. There was a plastic mat to put in the bath, but we couldn't find one to put on the floor so had to use a towel. The bathroom is small, but we didn't find that a problem. The living room was very comfortable and although the cottage is on a main road it is still very quiet at night. Being on a bus route was a big plus for us as we were able to go into Weymouth without having to worry about car parking. There is no off-street parking at the cottage, but we never had any problems finding a space close by. There was a very good selection of pots and pans in the kitchen, which you don't always find in a holiday property, and the appliances all worked very well. The main bedroom is huge, very welcoming and has plenty of storage space with lots of hangers to use. We loved the summer house, which gets the afternoon sun. It was great to return after a half-day out and relax inside it with a cup of tea. Many thanks to Dream Cottages for their prompt response when, on arrival, we found that the key to the summer house had sheared and we were unable to unlock it. A member of staff came round the next day to sort it out. Great service. There was a lot of information provided by the owners about restaurants, pubs and places to visit which we found very useful. This cottage was much more like home than many holiday cottages we have stayed in. The décor was very tasteful, the property felt very cosy and we didn't want to leave. It was one of the best cottages we have stayed in and we would like to come back.

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  This cottage was very clean, well presented, nicely decorated and furnished.

  It was well equipped particularly the kitchen. Extras such as tea and coffee, salt and pepper, kitchen roll etc. were useful. The cottage was warm and cosy and very conveniently located. However, although there was seating outside, attention to the weeds / plants growing could make the outside space more attractive. This place is very conveniently located in Fortuneswell with a wonderful sea view. It is close to the pebbly beach, and a short walk to a pub, post office and Co-op Supermarket. There are not many restaurants around here, but there is a fish and chip shop and an Indian takeaway. There is a petrol station and Lidl Supermarket 5 minutes drive away, close to the marina. On-street parking is tight and limited. However, there is parking if you don't mind a walk up or downhill away from the house. If public transport is used the cottage is conveniently located to the bus stops up and down the road from the house to take the bus into Weymouth or along the rest of the island. People around here are nice and friendly. The island has a wealth of history and lots to do.

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• Mrs Vanessa Peters - Verified booking

  We were delighted with Bowman's Cottage.

  It exceeded our expectations. The actual accommodation is much better than the photo's imply. The decor was charming; the cottage was very clean and tidy and the equipment and facilities provided were entirely adequate. It really felt to us like 'home from home' We were particularly impressed by the comfy beds and bedlinen; the excellent shower - the water pressure is so good it was like a power shower. One word of warning though - the height in the shower is limited so a tall person may struggle. Likewise, the bath is limited in length so a tall person may struggle. Outside is the garden room with table and chairs - delightful on a warm evening. Parking outside the cottage was never a problem. The location was perfect as it was not too near to the busier areas of the island but at the quieter end. Nevertheless, the shops were close enough to walk to for supplies. We used the bus several times and the service is very frequent and takes you in to the heart of Weymouth. We couldn't fault a single thing. Stayed June 2018

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  This is a very comfortable & spotless cottage, well located for various walks and short drives.

  Portland is more interesting than I expected and we were helped by a glorious week of sunshine. The owners were very generous, leaving plenty of necessities that other places we’ve been to don’t provide & there’s pubs/small supermarket/excellent fish and chip shop within walking distance. Our only quibble would be the master bedroom which had a double sized bed, although there was ample room for a king size one. We have a super king size at home, so struggled on the first night to get comfortable in the double. If the window is open (we sleep with open window at home), the room gets very noisy from early morning traffic. We just decamped into the back room & its single beds, which was fine for two of us but you couldn’t do that obviously if there were more than 2 occupants. The shower was great & the courtyard was pleasant to sit & eat lunch in. All in all, we had a lovely week there.

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