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The Old Portland Courthouse, Fortuneswell

The Old Portland Courthouse is a Grade II listed converted house situated in Fortuneswell, Portland in Dorset with antique furnishings and sea views. The house can sleep 8 people in 1 king-size four poster double, 1 twin single, 1 double all with en-suite showers and 1 double bedroom as well as a shower room. The rest of the house is made up of a fitted kitchen/dining/sitting room and 2nd sitting room. To the outside of the house is on road parking and a landscaped garden with furniture. The Old Portland Courthouse is perfect for big groups looking for luxury and history combined with sea views.

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Accommodation Details

Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size four poster double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin single with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double. Shower room, basin and WC. Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, sitting area, first floor sitting area. Ground floor utility room accessed via twin single bedroom.

Situated in a wonderful Isle of Portland and overlooking Chesil Beach, The Old Portland Courthouse is a stunning property. The Grade II listed building is dating to 1904 and is original gabled Portland Courthouse. Now it boasts with modern touches incorporated to this unique character property which suits for big family gatherings or celebrations. It may just be a fantastic holiday home for those enjoying a bit of luxury when on holidays. The interior boats with original balustrading, wood panelling and a bar that previously was an original ‘Dock’. Read the morning paper on the original magistrate bench situated on the walkway upstairs and enjoy stunning beach views. The kitchen has granite work surfaces, three en-suite bedrooms and high-quality furnishings throughout with stunning large oak four poster bed makes the property shine with luxury attributes. The spacious open plan living area is perfect for sharing the day’s highlights, cooking or playing games. The antique dining table sits 12 people, so don’t worry if you are having a big celebration. Enjoy fresh air and sink in stunning views outside in the garden. You may wish to ramble along the coast path and explore the magnificent Chesil coast, the path that goes around the island visiting the famous Portland Bill, Rufus castle over the Church Open Cove, Verne Citadel and stunning West cliffs. A short walk from the property and you will find a co-op, various pubs , restaurants where you can try delicious seafood or treat yourself on a take-away fish & chips, they are simply delicious and you must try it on your holiday. Spend an afternoon in the public area nearby the property, enjoy a tennis game or bowling. Take a drive to the seaside town of Weymouth located only couple of miles away with golden sandy beach and other attractions as Jurassic Skyline, Pavilion, Nothe Fort and gardens, or just take a gentle stroll along the harbour. The Old Portland Courthouse is perfect for those looking for luxury and history combined and enjoying sea views.

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!

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, Sky TV, DVD, music system, phone for incoming calls only, WiFi, selection of books, games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking on a first-come-first-served basis. Landscaped garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Sorry, property not suitable for children under 14. Shop and pub 10 min. Beach 5 min.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Fortuneswell is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Moderate rain 15°C 9°C 43mph 15.4mm 1,000mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 17°C 12°C 48mph 13.2mm 995mb
Mon 25th Light rain 13°C 11°C 31mph 0.6mm 1,005mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 12°C 9°C 32mph 13.5mm 1,016mb
Wed 27th Heavy intensity rain 10°C 7°C 27mph 19.7mm 1,012mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 8°C 6°C 11mph 0.0mm 1,027mb
Fri 29th Scattered clouds 11°C 8°C 29mph 0.0mm 1,029mb

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