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The View, Fortuneswell

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.

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Accommodation Details

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.

The View is a perfect base for your holiday with gorgeous views over the Chesil beach towards Lyme Bay and thrilling West cliffs of the Isle of Portland. Sleeping up to six people in three bedrooms, with two of them ground-floor and the third one on the second floor, it makes a perfect holiday home for group of friends. With the gorgeous location of the View, the accommodation has a benefit of a bright stylish interior with spectacular stain glass window with one of the most popular and beautiful locations – the famous Portland Bill lighthouse. Relax in comfortable living area and sink in the views, enjoy dinner with friends. With a mix of furniture for your convenience, you may never want to get up! Patio area is perfect to enjoy a drink with stunning views and plan an adventure for next day. A short walk away is Chesil beach with promenade, a part of the South West Coast path around the Isle of Portland enjoyed by walkers and birdwatchers. 18-mile stretch along the Jurassic coast, a shingle beach with the nature reserve, Fleet and Chesil beach is a wonderful exploration area where you can get to know Dorset’s wildlife. Enjoy exciting beach activities too with National Sailing Academy a few minutes’ walk from your home. The waters around Portland are perfect for kite surfing, scuba diving and angling. It doesn’t matter the weather, the views over the Chesil beach are stunning may it be windy or quiet. You may enjoy having a walk on the Cheisl bank with waves crashing to the shore. It’s a perfect relaxation. Pay a visit to Quiddles café, one of the island’s favourite’s with fresh seafood meals. Beautiful seaside town of Weymouth with many attractions for kids and adults alike and a 3-mile sandy beach is only a short drive away from the property. The View is an amazing contemporary holiday home that will suit guests looking for an unusual place in Dorset for holiday.

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, 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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7-Day Forecast

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

Thu 30th Sky is clear 8°C 5°C 26mph 0.0mm 1,024mb
Fri 31st Heavy intensity rain 9°C 6°C 25mph 11.0mm 1,025mb
Sat 1st Overcast clouds 8°C 6°C 19mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Sun 2nd Sky is clear 8°C 6°C 18mph 0.0mm 1,022mb
Mon 3rd Sky is clear 9°C 7°C 12mph 0.0mm 1,027mb
Tue 4th Sky is clear 10°C 9°C 18mph 0.0mm 1,025mb
Wed 5th Light rain 10°C 6°C 19mph 0.4mm 1,035mb

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