Sea View Fortuneswell, Dorset

An inviting holiday retreat on Dorset’s dramatic Isle of Portland, this delightful property will suit families and parties of couples, sleeping six guests in comfort. The three-bedroom stone cottage is situated in Fortuneswell, 350 metres from Chesil Beach, where on a calm day, you can swim, paddleboard or BBQ on the beach. There is a popular Inn and a café on the prom with great food and stunning sunsets (be sure to book). Church Ope Cove is 3 miles away, once a smugglers’ haunt now known for its swimming, snorkelling and beautiful views. Portland is the home of the National Olympic Sailing centre, while Weymouth (5 miles via the Fleet Causeway) boasts family-friendly beaches and an array of shops and eateries. Explore the Isle of Portland itself, with its lighthouse and fort, and visit the Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve. Plan a day trip to see Durdle Door and picnic at Lulworth Cove (20 miles)

Let yourselves into this welcoming cottage to find an abundance of natural wood and exposed stonework. The layout has been carefully designed to make socialising easy and ensure rest and relaxation during your stay. Leave your outerwear in the storage area under the stairs and make your way into the open-plan lounge/diner. Set up a board game or find a film on the Smart TV and sink back into the comfortable seating to unwind. On autumn and winter days, fire up the wood burner, set in the stone fireplace in the dining area. When mealtimes beckon, head through to the kitchen to prepare a hearty feast. There is an additional sofa here too, plus a door to the courtyard garden. A handy utility/shower room is also downstairs. Upstairs, a double bedroom and the family bathroom can be found on the first landing. Take two steps up to the second landing to find the king-size bedroom, which benefits from a sea view, and the second double room.

There is a deck to the front of the cottage where you can enjoy distant sea views. Stone steps to the rear of the property lead to the courtyard garden where you can bask in the sunshine and enjoy your morning coffee or a sundowner at the end of the day. Parking for this property is on the road, subject to availability.