St Johns View | Fortuneswell | Chiswell | Dorset And Somerset

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Bob
August 2024

“We enjoyed staying in this house.”

It was spacy, well equiped and nicely located in the village. Perfect location for visiting Portland, Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. We will definitely book this house if we visit Dorset again.

It was spacy, well equiped and nicely located in the village. Perfect location for visiting Portland, Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. We will definitely book this house if we visit Dorset again.

- Bob, August 2024
Anna August 2024

“Our second stay in St John’s view and hopefully not our last.”

A perfect place for our events at WPNSA. Clean, tidy, spacious, super comfy with everything you need and more.

- Anna, August 2024
Tony June 2024

“Very nice holiday home, felt like home and a good base for exploring the area.”

Found a nice local pub (The Cove). Would look to book again if we come back to the area.

- Tony, June 2024
Rita May 2024

“18th-25th may 2024 very good property, garden well kept, it was nice to sit out on the lawn, i found it very peaceful.”

inside was clean and well maintained. ideal for touring local towns. would recomend.

- Rita, May 2024

Thank you, we do appreciate feedback. Property Owner
Stuart February 2024

“St John’s View proved to be a lovely comfortable, clean house.”

It’s quite traditional but roomy, warm and so well equipped. We really enjoyed our time here – lots to see and do. We especially liked Fancys Farm (for the children), Portland Bill and the old nature reserve and sculpture quarries It was good to have a drive for the car as there rarely seems to be parking spaces available on the road. Next time, we’ll come in the summer so we can also enjoy the large grass area in the secluded garden!

- Stuart, February 2024
Mervyn September 2023

“Property is tired.”

Needs updating and garden needs attention.

- Mervyn, September 2023

We do appreciate guest feedback but this one is difficult to respond to as there is no detail! What is meant by 'tired'? Most comments are very positive, considering it a lovely, comfortable, well-equipped and clean modern property. Property Owner
Peter June 2023

“Great cottage shame about the 24hours a day church bells and the vehicle access road”

- Peter, June 2023
Rita May 2023

“Size of cottage and location excellent.”

but on arrival the wooden railing around front of property is dangerously loose. also the wooden boards to front door are in poor repair ie starting to rot. the hallway and all downstairs needs repainting. the garden is completely unkept. the grass was very long so could not sit out. maybe it was in keeping with no mow may. if so this should be pointed out on the cottage advert. we found parking very tight as other vehicles were parking over the white lines. the cottage itself was clean but tired looking due to decor. the bedding and towels need updating

- Rita, May 2023

Thank you for your positive comments on the house and location. We have to admit that the grassed area desperately needed cutting! We were having trouble finding a local person to cut the grass regularly. We can assure the guests that the wooden railing, though loose, was not dangerous - after all, we stay here ourselves!. The decking to the front door is sound with just one board having some surface rot. Property Owner
Ian May 2023

“We loved our stay at St Johns View.”

This is the best cottage we have rented through Sykes so far. The location is great with everything we needed nearby, although the road to the cottage is quite narrow I found it to be no problem as it's one way so you never meet oncoming traffic and parking was also easy on the property's own drive. The cottage was very clean, comfortable and quite a lot bigger than expected, with all rooms being a generous size, well maintained and equipped with everything we could have wanted. Although we didn't use it much because we were out exploring all day, the garden was lovely too. We had a great week, in fact I must admit that I didn't want to leave. If we return to the area I will be hoping to book again. Thanks for a lovely stay.

- Ian, May 2023
Annie April 2023

“We had a fabulous holiday at this lovely well equipped house .”

Great location for local walks and easy access to get to lots of other places by car . The home is well placed to visit lots of lovely areas in Dorset . The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

- Annie, April 2023
Brian March 2023

“Excellent Property Very Clean and Spacious.”

Well equipped. Thoroughly recommend Mr and Mrs Darby

- Brian, March 2023
Robert August 2022

“The Cottage was very clean, spacious and had a lovely relxing feel to the home.”

One of the best cottages I have stayed at. A credit to the owners.

- Robert, August 2022
Anna August 2022

“St johns view more than surpassed our expectation.”

It was the perfect property for our base while our son sailed his event at the WPNSA Every thing you need for a stay was there and we couldn’t have asked for any more. Very, very clean, spacious. Just lovely.

- Anna, August 2022
Janet July 2022

“We were very pleased with the house.”

It was very clean. There was everything we needed for our holiday including washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, good brand of soap on the bathroom basins and good quality shower gel/cream in the shower cubicles. The space for two cars was accurate as we put a Suzuki S Cross and a Nissan Quashquai side by side on the driveway. The garden was lovely to sit in and the garden furniture was good. The house is very spacious and all the furniture is of a good standard. We would recommend this property and we would go back and stay again. Thank you to Joyce and John, the owners, for renting out such a beautiful property.

- Janet, July 2022
Susan June 2022

“Absolutely lovely property.”

Spotlessly clean. Lots of items provided. Could not fault it. Great location for exploring the area. I would recommend this site and use them again.

- Susan, June 2022
Simon May 2022

“We had a lovely week at St.”

Johns View on Portland. The house is very comfortable, with all facilities, a real home for home. The location is right next to the church and while bells do ring on the hour it didnt really affect us. The road up to the house is quite narrow and with parked cars you sometimes have to mount the pavement to avoid, but it was never an issue, just added to the character of the place. With 3 local pubs close by, a Co-Op convenience and a fish and chip at the end of the road, you really dont need to drive every day while staying there. The bus service is excellent, with buses every 15 minutes or so into Weymouth or towards Portland Bill. I had a great day walking circumventing the whole Island on the coastal path and thoroughly recommend doing that - with proper hiking shoes!

- Simon, May 2022
Tracy April 2022

“A lovely, spacious holiday home.”

All the rooms are large and the kitchen is very well equipped. The utility room is useful too with a washing machine and space to hang wet clothes. There are lots of family friendly additions with books and some games and a great garden to enjoy. The downside is the beds were too soft so we had a backache all week and the main bedroom was too light with thin, white curtains. It would benefit from blackout curtains.

- Tracy, April 2022
Jocelyn March 2022

“We found St Johns View very comfortable and spacious and a ideal base to explore Portland and Weymouth area.”

We would like to go back sometime in warmer weather.

- Jocelyn, March 2022
Anthony October 2021

“THE HOUSE WAS LOVELY AND LAYOUT VERY ACCOMMODATING FOR MANY PEOPLE'S CIRCUMSTANCES!”

! IN OUR SITUATION IT WAS AVAILABLE SHORT NOTICE SO WE HAD TO DECIDE QUICK!! WE WONDERD ABOUT STAIRS BECAUSE OF MY MOBILITY!! BUT I COULD GET UP SHOWER / DRESS & GO UP STAIRS ONLY ONCE DAILY ON ALL FOURS! !! WHERE THEIR THERE IS WILL THERE IS AWAY!! A FEW TEETHING PROBLEMS BUT THERE ALWAYS ARE PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS!! WE LOVED IT!!

- Anthony, October 2021
Susan October 2021

“Lovely clean and well decorated bungalow.”

Had everything you need for your stay. Very comfortable.

- Susan, October 2021
Carl October 2021

“Beautifull, clean, well laid out, comfortable and well equipped house.”

Parking is a little snug, so not suitable for larger cars, especially when other cars on street overhang the drive.

- Carl, October 2021
Ian September 2021

“Well presented and equipped, clean and spacious holiday accommodation.”

- Ian, September 2021
David May 2021

“A very clean and spacious property that is well equipped for all your holiday ...”

A very clean and spacious property that is well equipped for all your holiday needs, the owners were very welcoming and keen to ensure we enjoyed our visit, would recommend to anyone

- David, May 2021
Paul May 2021

“YES. The accommodation was excellent, however 2 points.”

At 73yrs I have limited mobility. If we choose to have tea or drinks in the garden, it meant carrying trays down stairs, which wasn't easy. The other point..from photos and info we didn't realise the property was at the top of a very steep road, we struggled with if we needed to visit shops or go to the beach, and if we had known may not have chosen that property. Having said above. We would say that the owner had been very thoughtful in their provision in the accommodation.

- Paul, May 2021
Janet April 2021

“The house was spacious, well equipped/furnished and very clean, The location of the property was excellent and we found the on-site parking a bonus.”

The garden was peaceful and relaxing and despite being next to the church whose clock chimes every quarter you hardly notice it while inside.

- Janet, April 2021
Julie October 2020

“Lovely upside down cottage in a quiet location.”

The cottage had lots of facilities, not that we used them but could easily have cooked a meal. Everything was spot on and would consider re hooking a some point. The church bells chiming (that has been mentioned) didn’t bother us at all. All in all a relaxing break in a lovely place.

- Julie, October 2020
Gillian September 2020

“Overall the cottage was very clean and comfortable.”

Lots of information and books (and toys if you had children) The only thing I thought lacking was a wardrobe in the 2nd bedroom. A large chest of drawers is really not enough, with a couple of hooks on the wall. If there was a wardrobe the same as the one in the other bedroom (hanging and shelves) there wouldn't be a need for chest of drawers. But that's the only thing. I must stress how helpful the owners were, when I got back and thought I'd left my camera - they immediately contacted the lady in the area. (but it was all my fault, found camera later under seat in car!)

- Gillian, September 2020
Andrew August 2020

“Just returned from a weeks stay at St John's View.”

The cottage has a spacious living area in kitchen diner and separate lounge and 2 good sized double bedrooms downstairs. The cottage had everything we needed and the large enclosed garden was perfect for the family to relax in, and even had a sea view. We got used to the chimes from the church! The nearby local.stoney beach is not ideal for young children/swimming but a nice walk to (very steep) and it has amazing views cross chesil beach from the promenade. We had a fantastic week and St John's was a perfect base to explore the Dorset coast.

- Andrew, August 2020
David October 2019

“We could not fault St Johns View great cottage thourley enjoyed our weeks stay ...”

We could not fault St Johns View great cottage thourley enjoyed our weeks stay would recommend cottage to anyone some comments regarding heating and the sound of the church clock we had no problems with either a pleasure to stay in St Johns View

- David, October 2019
Ailsa September 2019

“Lovely location.”

The owners have covered all requirements that you would wish for.

- Ailsa, September 2019
John June 2019

“Excellent cottage.”

Lovely location. Owners very pleasant.

- John, June 2019
Jeanette June 2019

“Due to the weather we found the wood burner a very welcome item in the property.”

Being able to park on the drive was very useful as the roads were so narrow and full of parked cars. Portland was most interesting and on a fine day the views were superb.

- Jeanette, June 2019
Linda May 2019

“Lovely clean comfortable house.”

Parking can be difficult due to the neighbours. Not for people with walking problems as on very steep hills. Too far from anywhere nice to walk to so had to use car all the time. Would have been nice to have a welcome pack as we have had at every other cottage through the years. We had to go down a steep hill to get some milk as no parking at local shops.

- Linda, May 2019

We are really pleased you reviewed the property as a clean and comfortable house. As owners, we try really hard to ensure the comfort of guests. The property has allocated parking space on the drive for two cars. Whilst the property is on a level road, Portland is a hilly isle and this is part of its charm and ruggedness. Guests do come specifically to walk in Portland and just minutes away is the South West coastal path, with breath-taking sea and countryside views. The shops are just a two minute walk with parking outside and a nearby free 72 hour car park. We do normally leave a welcome pack and apologise that that was overlooked on this occasion. Property Owner
Nigel February 2019

“Excellent location, very convenient for shops and the local pubs.”

A great place to set off walking from too. Portland was a new venue for us, everyone was so welcoming we loved it. Great cafe's in the area, lovely coastal walking and plenty to visit by car too. Inside the accommodation was spacious, loads of room for 4 people. The kitchen/breakfast area has a decent table to eat or work at, and there was also a nice corner settee, perfectly placed for watching the tv. The sitting room is huge, plenty of comfy seating, with a wood burner and tv. Three toilets, two showers and a bath, as well as a utility room with a washing machine. You do hear the church clock chime, but with the double glazed windows closed it didn't disturb us at all, and there was almost no road noise. A decent outside area too, so you could relax in the evening after a day's exploring with your favourite tipple, or a bbq. We will certainly visit again.

- Nigel, February 2019
Ms Jennifer A Jacques Aug 2017

“The best property I have stayed in with yourselves extremely well equipped and ...”

The best property I have stayed in with yourselves extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean perfect - stayed July 2017

- Ms Jennifer A Jacques, Aug 2017

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Summary

All two floors - ground floor and lower ground floor
Two bedrooms lower ground floor: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double
Lower ground floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Gas central heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, under counter fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
Fuel & power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and high chair available
Off road parking for two cars
Large grassed area
From 1st September 2024 this property will be pet friendly, one well behaved dog welcome at a cost of £21 per dog per week (not allowed in bedrooms)
Sorry no smoking
Shop and pub 5 min
Beach 5 min.

The property

St John's View is a modern detached house with sea views located on the rugged and wild Dorset coastal Isle of Portland, which forms part of the Jurassic Coast, the world heritage site. The property is an unusual two storey house over ground floor and lower ground floor sleeping up to four people in two bedrooms that are all on the lower ground floor. The king size master bedroom boasts an en-suite shower and there is a separate bathroom with bath and separate shower on the lower ground floor for your convenience. Relax on the rocking chairs in the master bedroom to read a book, or step outside to the large grassed area with outdoor furniture from the bedroom for some relaxation in the sun.

The traditionally furnished sitting room on the ground floor is spacious enough for everyone to enjoy a nice afternoon or just spend the evening after dinner by the fire. Around a five minute walk from the property will take you to Chesil Beach, a famous pebbly beach which stretches for 18 miles to West Bay.

Here you may choose to watch the fisherman as the waters are rich in seafood, stroll along with beach for as far as your energy takes you, or just sit and enjoy the sea views and surrounding cliffs.

Circling the whole Isle of Portland is a coastal walk which is perfect for the more adventurous.

For those wishing to explore on a smaller scale, do visit Tout Quarry where you can wander among unique stone carvings in a disused quarry now boasting in summer many rare and common butterflies.

Portland is a haven for wild birds, which inhabit the many inlets and coves, do bring binoculars so you spot the many different breeds.

For avid birdwatchers, one of the lighthouses on the isle was turned to Portland Bird Observatory and Field Centre, so is well worth a visit. Take a tour of the iconic Portland Lighthouse Bill and stop at the Lobster Pot for a crab sandwich or cream tea.

St John's View is very conveniently located for The National Sailing Academy and the surrounding seas; popular with all kinds of water sports enthusiasts.

The major seaside resort of Weymouth with its traditional family attractions is an easy drive or bus journey away. For couples or a small family looking for a modern holiday home in a unique place St. John’s View is a perfect choice.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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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!

Note: max 4 people.
Note: guests need to bring their own cot linen.
Note: the adjacent church has a clock in the tower that strikes regularly day and night.
Note: The parking is off a very narrow one way street which is constantly parked up on one side.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We enjoyed staying in this house.”

“Our second stay in St John’s view and hopefully not our last.”

“Very nice holiday home, felt like home and a good base for exploring the area.”

“18th-25th may 2024 very good property, garden well kept, it was nice to sit out on the lawn, i found it very peaceful.”

“St John’s View proved to be a lovely comfortable, clean house.”

“Property is tired.”

“Great cottage shame about the 24hours a day church bells and the vehicle access road”

“Size of cottage and location excellent.”

“We loved our stay at St Johns View.”

“We had a fabulous holiday at this lovely well equipped house .”

“Excellent Property Very Clean and Spacious.”

“The Cottage was very clean, spacious and had a lovely relxing feel to the home.”

“St johns view more than surpassed our expectation.”

“We were very pleased with the house.”

“Absolutely lovely property.”

“We had a lovely week at St.”

“A lovely, spacious holiday home.”

“We found St Johns View very comfortable and spacious and a ideal base to explore Portland and Weymouth area.”

“THE HOUSE WAS LOVELY AND LAYOUT VERY ACCOMMODATING FOR MANY PEOPLE'S CIRCUMSTANCES!”

“Lovely clean and well decorated bungalow.”

“Beautifull, clean, well laid out, comfortable and well equipped house.”

“Well presented and equipped, clean and spacious holiday accommodation.”

“A very clean and spacious property that is well equipped for all your holiday ...”

“YES. The accommodation was excellent, however 2 points.”

“The house was spacious, well equipped/furnished and very clean, The location of the property was excellent and we found the on-site parking a bonus.”

“Lovely upside down cottage in a quiet location.”

“Overall the cottage was very clean and comfortable.”

“Just returned from a weeks stay at St John's View.”

“We could not fault St Johns View great cottage thourley enjoyed our weeks stay ...”

“Lovely location.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Due to the weather we found the wood burner a very welcome item in the property.”

“Lovely clean comfortable house.”

“Excellent location, very convenient for shops and the local pubs.”

“The best property I have stayed in with yourselves extremely well equipped and ...”

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About the location

FORTUNESWELL