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Fisherman's Cottage, King Street

Fortuneswell, Dorset (Ref. 1152166)

4.1

Dream Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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9 Customer Review(s)

  • Stuart

    “A little disappointed to be honest, wasn't decorated for Xmas, smelt damp, paint pealing off the walls going upstairs, marks all over the walls, needed a few more things in the kitchen such as another baking tray and a jug, had to go out and buy these, also needed more eating knives, only 4 compared to 12 forks!”

    Felt like it hadn't been used for awhile and then quickly thrown in 2 new tea towels and oven gloves and a quick clean. Sort the hole out in the 2nd bedroom floor! Shower was good but the finish to the tiling and grout is poor. Considering what I paid, nearly a grand, feel hard done by really. Could be a very nice place if a bit of money was spent on it, new windows and doors and lighten up the kitchen, too much dark wood and dark units in there, a rug in lounge wouldn't go a miss. Not enough ...

    Felt like it hadn't been used for awhile and then quickly thrown in 2 new tea towels and oven gloves and a quick clean. Sort the hole out in the 2nd bedroom floor! Shower was good but the finish to the tiling and grout is poor. Considering what I paid, nearly a grand, feel hard done by really. Could be a very nice place if a bit of money was spent on it, new windows and doors and lighten up the kitchen, too much dark wood and dark units in there, a rug in lounge wouldn't go a miss. Not enough storage space in the main bedroom to stay a week, the units next to the bed hold very little. View from the courtyard garden is probably amazing in the summer looking down to the sea, as it was pretty good whilst there over Xmas. As stated, a bit disappointed overall, could have been so much better.

    - Stuart, December 2024

    Thanks for the feedback. I just wanted to be clear to others that read your review that there are some factual errors. The house was not decorated for Xmas as we never know people’s preferences. However I messaged you on the 14th October and 17th December to see if you wanted anything done for Xmas. No response. There are 5 baking trays which I checked on last week as well as 3 jugs. All on the shelf above the glasses. I am not sure I’ve ever seen a review mentioning grouting before so well done on this first. We don’t have rugs as the house is dog friendly. Not sure what was wrong with the windows and doors. All reflect the 200 year old history of the cottage are waterproof and open! Criticism of the colour of the kitchen is highly subjective. It’s clear in the photos online! I will accept your feedback on the knives though so at least we have some common ground there and I have bought more. Otherwise like you I feel hard done by really. Grouting criticisms. Really? Property Owner

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x twin
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair
  • Off-road parking for 1 small to medium car (on the steep slope in front of the left hand window- photo 1)
  • Rear enclosed multi-level decked garden with furniture
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.3 miles

The property

Fisherman's Cottage, King Street is a lovely semi-detached cottage with amazing sea views, resting in the coastal village of Fortuneswell, Portland near Weymouth in Dorset.

With attractions including World Heritage site of Chesil Beach nearby, this pet-friendly cottage is ideal for friends and family looking for a getaway to the Jurassic coasts of Dorset & Devon.

The kitchen is incredibly well equipped with a Smeg cooker and Bosch appliances.

In autumn and winter, hearty meals can be enjoyed at the dining table, before you cosy up on the old leather sofa and chairs and catch up with a good book or play some board games, as the woodburning stove warms your feet.

When sleep calls, freshen up in the ground-floor shower room, before catching your rest in either a well-presented double or a twin bedroom.

Outside, make the most of the sunshine by dining alfresco in the enclosed decked space which is a sun trap.

With magnificent sea views; Portland is in fact the second sunniest place in England!

When you are ready to explore, head out into the seaside village of Fortuneswell, where you will find a supermarket within 100 metres for all of your essentials, as well as a selection of pubs and eateries, with options including The Cove House Inn, The Flat Café, and Quiddles Café.

And of course, don’t forget Salty Towers, the local award winning fish and chip shop just 20 metres away.

For a more special meal try the Crab Shack which is about a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive, with food all sourced locally.

The property is close to the impressive Chesil Beach, ideal for walking and watersports options are incredible at Portland Harbour, what with it being the home of the London Olympics sailing events.

Weymouth, a 10 minute car journey or bus ride away, is famous for its Georgian harbour, and restaurants, and the beach has recently been voted the best in the UK.

You can also visit Dorchester, 30 minutes away, where you will find a wide range of shops and amenities as you might expect from the County town.

It’s also the home of Maiden Castle, the UK’s largest hill fort.

Perhaps Portland’s (and Dorset’s) crowning glory are the walks.

It’s a rambler’s paradise with routes ranging from easy and flat along Chesil Beach to Weymouth or to Portland Bill or for the fitter, more demanding walks over to heritage sites like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.

Throw in some fossil hunting and you can see why Portland is the start of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, so why not lace up your walking boots and enjoy a picturesque hike?

There is so much to be explored with a stay at Fisherman's Cottage, King Street.

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About the location

FORTUNESWELL

Weymouth 5 miles.

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!

On road parking is available a few minutes’ walk away at the top or bottom of King Street (please note that King Street is on a steep hill)

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas