About this property
Crows Nest is a charming, reverse-level cottage settled into the seaside town of Fortuneswell, in Portland. With a close-by beach and shops, and pubs on the doorstep, this abode is an ideal base for a family or friends looking to explore the coast of Dorset. Be welcomed into a tasteful property, first discovering a sleek shower room on the ground floor. From here, two ground-floor bedrooms can be found, with options including a king-size with a Juliette balcony, and a twin, both tastefully decorated to add charm to your stay. The quirky open-plan living space can be found on the first floor, offering a homely décor, as well as a delightful social hub for guests to enjoy. Here, there is a sitting area, ideal for movie nights in, a dining space for hearty meals, and a kitchen with a good selection of amenities to cater to your culinary needs. Fortuneswell is a lovely seaside town situated on the Isle of Portland, offering a selection of pubs, eateries, a convenience store, and the lovely Chesil Beach. History lovers can enjoy Portland Castle and Mulberry Harbour Caissons, as well as a local museum. There are plenty of watersports activities available locally, as well as many beaches where guests can wander along the shores of the Jurassic Coast and see what fossils they can find. Further amenities and attractions can be found in Weymouth, including the Tudor House Museum, watersports activities, a golf course, and arcades, whilst Dorchester offers quaint shops, museums, cafes, and an art gallery. Scenic walks can be enjoyed throughout the Dorset National Landscape and the West Dorset Heritage Coast. There is simply so much to be explored with a stay at the quaint Crows Nest.
Situated on Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, now a World Heritage Site, the village of Fortuneswell can be found on the rugged Isle of Portland peninsula, 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!
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Two ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Juliette balcony, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster.
TV, 4G WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Unrestricted roadside parking.
Sorry no smoking.
3 well behaved small dogs welcome.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Note: Steps throughout ground floor, please take care.
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am
Reviews (3)
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Lisa
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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Heather
On the downside the owner needs to attend to the damp problem on walls in the living room. Very well placed for long walks
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Samantha
The views were wonderful and the location was spot on for us, with easy access to the many local attractions. 4 nights was just not enough! We will definitely book again and for longer next time!