Clare's Guidebook

Clare
Clare's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Head to the top of the Island and you will find the entrance opposite the Portland Heights Hotel, it’s only a 20 min walk up the hill (but it is a steep one) There’s so much to look out for as you enjoy walking round.
44 residents recomanen
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
44 residents recomanen
Head to the top of the Island and you will find the entrance opposite the Portland Heights Hotel, it’s only a 20 min walk up the hill (but it is a steep one) There’s so much to look out for as you enjoy walking round.
A beautiful bay at the bottom of Wakeham, a lovely hours walk away or head to up to the top of the Island and head for Easton and follow the signs. There are lots of steps to the beach and the pirates graveyard so not suitable for pushchairs or people who struggle to walk too far.
48 residents recomanen
Church Ope Cove
Pennsylvania Road
48 residents recomanen
A beautiful bay at the bottom of Wakeham, a lovely hours walk away or head to up to the top of the Island and head for Easton and follow the signs. There are lots of steps to the beach and the pirates graveyard so not suitable for pushchairs or people who struggle to walk too far.
Only a 5 minute ride in the car at the very end of the Island visit out famous lighthouse and enjoy a cream tea.
39 residents recomanen
Portland Bill
Old Coastguard Cottages
39 residents recomanen
Only a 5 minute ride in the car at the very end of the Island visit out famous lighthouse and enjoy a cream tea.
An easy walk from the house
37 residents recomanen
Portland Castle
37 residents recomanen
An easy walk from the house
A cute little museum nicely tied up with a trip to Church Ope Cove
34 residents recomanen
Portland Museum
217 Wakeham
34 residents recomanen
A cute little museum nicely tied up with a trip to Church Ope Cove
Only 10 minutes by car or on the bus route from just out on the main road.
52 residents recomanen
Port de Weymouth
13 Custom House Quay
52 residents recomanen
Only 10 minutes by car or on the bus route from just out on the main road.
Enjoy a day out at the seaside only 10 minute drive away. You can also catch a bus just out on the main road.
109 residents recomanen
Platja de Weymouth
Esplanade
109 residents recomanen
Enjoy a day out at the seaside only 10 minute drive away. You can also catch a bus just out on the main road.
81 residents recomanen
Platja de Lyme Regis
81 residents recomanen
403 residents recomanen
Porta de Durdle
403 residents recomanen

Activity

7 residents recomanen
The hangout climbing ltd
1 South Way
7 residents recomanen
Walking distance from the house and near the castle
24 residents recomanen
Castletown D-Day Centre
Castletown
24 residents recomanen
Walking distance from the house and near the castle
All sorts of fun activities for all ages and abilities.
10 residents recomanen
Adventure 4 All
10 residents recomanen
All sorts of fun activities for all ages and abilities.
A great family afternoon out.
79 residents recomanen
Fort Nothe
Barrack Road
79 residents recomanen
A great family afternoon out.
About 45mins drive but worth it for a great family day out.
247 residents recomanen
El Museu dels Tancs
Linsay Road
247 residents recomanen
About 45mins drive but worth it for a great family day out.
319 residents recomanen
Monkey World - Centre de Rescat d'Animals Simis
Longthorns
319 residents recomanen
44 residents recomanen
Dorset Adventure Park
44 residents recomanen
6 residents recomanen
Monart Spa Poundbury
6 residents recomanen

Food scene

Only a 200m walk from the front door
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quiddles cafe
The Esplanade
74 residents recomanen
Only a 200m walk from the front door
Another character pub just walking distance from the house
63 residents recomanen
The Cove House Inn
91 Chiswell
63 residents recomanen
Another character pub just walking distance from the house
93 residents recomanen
Billy Winters
Portland Beach Road
93 residents recomanen
Beautiful seafood only a 5 minute drive across the beach road
113 residents recomanen
Crab House Café
Portland Road
113 residents recomanen
Beautiful seafood only a 5 minute drive across the beach road
Fantastic breakfasts, lunch and cakes in Easton on the top of the Island
27 residents recomanen
White Stones Art Cafe
13 Easton St
27 residents recomanen
Fantastic breakfasts, lunch and cakes in Easton on the top of the Island
Just along the beach road in the car park on the left heading from Portland.
19 residents recomanen
Chesil Beach Cafe
Portland Beach Road
19 residents recomanen
Just along the beach road in the car park on the left heading from Portland.
Only a 2 minute walk into Chesil from the house.
20 residents recomanen
Chesil Chippie
Victoria Square
20 residents recomanen
Only a 2 minute walk into Chesil from the house.
A lovely outside cafe near the Nothe in Weymouth.
13 residents recomanen
Stone Pier Cafe
Hope Street
13 residents recomanen
A lovely outside cafe near the Nothe in Weymouth.
40 residents recomanen
Lobster Pot
Portland Bill Road
40 residents recomanen
19 residents recomanen
Catch at The Old Fish Market
1 Custom House Quay
19 residents recomanen
The Beehive
Taste Cafe at Chesil Beach

Groceries

Just as you head on to Portland left on the 1st roundabout.
Lidl
Hamm Beach Road
Turn right out of the house and cross the road, take a walk up the road/hill called Mallams to the left and the co op is on the right.
14 residents recomanen
The Co-op
83 Fortuneswell
14 residents recomanen
Turn right out of the house and cross the road, take a walk up the road/hill called Mallams to the left and the co op is on the right.
A two minute drive up on to the top of the Island into Easton
18 residents recomanen
Tesco Superstore
Park Road
18 residents recomanen
A two minute drive up on to the top of the Island into Easton