Mark's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Attractive gardens, historic ruins of a castle commissioned by Henry VIII. Amazing views across Portland Port. Nice cafe with coffees and ice creams etc. Nice small beach just down the road. Dog friendly.
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Sandsfoot Castle
39 Old Castle RdAttractive gardens, historic ruins of a castle commissioned by Henry VIII. Amazing views across Portland Port. Nice cafe with coffees and ice creams etc. Nice small beach just down the road. Dog friendly.
Beautiful natural shingle beach. Great for fishing or just taking in the incredible views. There is the Chesil Beach Centre with lots of information and a cafe. In the summer months you can go on a glass bottom boat ride. In the winter it can be an amazing place to get blown away and watch the power of the ocean.
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Chesil Beach
Beautiful natural shingle beach. Great for fishing or just taking in the incredible views. There is the Chesil Beach Centre with lots of information and a cafe. In the summer months you can go on a glass bottom boat ride. In the winter it can be an amazing place to get blown away and watch the power of the ocean.
An amazing little cove. Beautiful views and amazing walks. Just a short walk from the cottage.
Pirates Lane
Pirates LaneAn amazing little cove. Beautiful views and amazing walks. Just a short walk from the cottage.
Get your buckets and spades ready! Soft sandy beach. Graceful Georgian seafront. This is the main beach of Weymouth. Near the town centre. Lots of bars, cafes and restaurants. Loads of fish and chip shops and souvenir shops. Great place to get some postcards to send home.
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Weymouth Beach
EsplanadeGet your buckets and spades ready! Soft sandy beach. Graceful Georgian seafront. This is the main beach of Weymouth. Near the town centre. Lots of bars, cafes and restaurants. Loads of fish and chip shops and souvenir shops. Great place to get some postcards to send home.
Watersport equipment hire. Ideal location to get out on the water for some adventure.
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Weymouth Watersports
Watersport equipment hire. Ideal location to get out on the water for some adventure.
A really interesting village a little way along the coast road between Weymouth and Bridport. Very historic. Most of the properties are thatched. Cafe's, pubs, gallery's and antique shops. Really interesting place. There are also larger attractions here. Abbotsbury Swannery and St Catherine's Chapel.
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Abbotsbury
A really interesting village a little way along the coast road between Weymouth and Bridport. Very historic. Most of the properties are thatched. Cafe's, pubs, gallery's and antique shops. Really interesting place. There are also larger attractions here. Abbotsbury Swannery and St Catherine's Chapel.
Inexpensive and interesting. You can actually handle some the the exhibits (including decommissioned guns) dress up in some uniform get in a tank etc. It's not a massive place but does it well.
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Castletown D-Day Centre
CastletownInexpensive and interesting. You can actually handle some the the exhibits (including decommissioned guns) dress up in some uniform get in a tank etc. It's not a massive place but does it well.
Indoor climbing wall. Small but is good fun. Only open evening and weekends. Not expensive and you can hire the climbing shoes there. You don't have to be a member to use it just pick one of the non member options when booking.
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The hangout climbing ltd
1 South WayIndoor climbing wall. Small but is good fun. Only open evening and weekends. Not expensive and you can hire the climbing shoes there. You don't have to be a member to use it just pick one of the non member options when booking.
Not a cheap activity but great for a treat or special occasion. Make the most of being near amazing Portland and it's rugged coast. Loads of fun!
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Adventure 4 All
Not a cheap activity but great for a treat or special occasion. Make the most of being near amazing Portland and it's rugged coast. Loads of fun!
Weymouth town centre is around a 30 minute walk from the cottage. One way to get there is to walk down the Roswell Trail. This is a path that was the old train line from Weymouth to Portland. Parts are very scenic and there are no vehicles (although you do have to watch out for some bicycles!). The town end is about 5 minutes walk from the main beach.
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Rodwell Trail
Weymouth town centre is around a 30 minute walk from the cottage. One way to get there is to walk down the Roswell Trail. This is a path that was the old train line from Weymouth to Portland. Parts are very scenic and there are no vehicles (although you do have to watch out for some bicycles!). The town end is about 5 minutes walk from the main beach.
Food Scene
Chilled out, beach side, no rush vibe. All day menu. Delicious, casual eating in a great location. Watch the kite and widsurfers while enjoying a great coffee.
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Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadChilled out, beach side, no rush vibe. All day menu. Delicious, casual eating in a great location. Watch the kite and widsurfers while enjoying a great coffee.
If you love seafood this is the place for you. Award winning sea food restaurant and oyster farm situated right on the coast. The freshest oysters available!
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Crab House Café
Portland RoadIf you love seafood this is the place for you. Award winning sea food restaurant and oyster farm situated right on the coast. The freshest oysters available!
The local pub. Walking distance from the cottage. Friendly and local. Food served every day. Sometimes live music on a night. Come and party with the locals!
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Wyke Smugglers
76 Portland RdThe local pub. Walking distance from the cottage. Friendly and local. Food served every day. Sometimes live music on a night. Come and party with the locals!
It's a short drive or bus ride or an hour walk from the cottage along the beautiful coastline. Very historic bar. Nice food, good drinks amazing location. In summer it's beautiful and in winter it's breathtaking with the waves and wind.
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The Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellIt's a short drive or bus ride or an hour walk from the cottage along the beautiful coastline. Very historic bar. Nice food, good drinks amazing location. In summer it's beautiful and in winter it's breathtaking with the waves and wind.
Local amenities close to the cottage
The local chippy. We use this one at home too. Not the cheapest but always good quality.
Daniels Fish and Chips
108 Portland RdThe local chippy. We use this one at home too. Not the cheapest but always good quality.
the closest Chinese restaurant to the cottage. It's pretty good. Can walk there from the cottage
Mayflower
110 Portland Roadthe closest Chinese restaurant to the cottage. It's pretty good. Can walk there from the cottage
Tesco Express
67 Portland RoadThe closest convenience store. About a 5 minute walk from the cottage.
Domino's Pizza
6 Holdenhurst RdDominoes pizza about an 8 minute walk from the cottage.
Boots Pharmacy
107 Portland RoadLocal pharmacy. About 8 minutes walk from the cottage.
If you like fishing they have the gear you need. About an 8 min walk from the cottage. Well equipped for fishing gear.
Chesil Bait N Tackle
77 Portland RoadIf you like fishing they have the gear you need. About an 8 min walk from the cottage. Well equipped for fishing gear.
Dog friendly places to eat & drink
Good food, nice area. Approx 40 minute walk from the cottage. Near park area that is also dog friendly. Close to historic harbour.
The Nothe Tavern
Barrack RoadGood food, nice area. Approx 40 minute walk from the cottage. Near park area that is also dog friendly. Close to historic harbour.
Dog Friendly! The local pub. Walking distance from the cottage. Friendly and local. Food served every day. Sometimes live music on a night. Come and party with the locals!
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Wyke Smugglers
76 Portland RdDog Friendly! The local pub. Walking distance from the cottage. Friendly and local. Food served every day. Sometimes live music on a night. Come and party with the locals!
Approx 30 minute coastal walk from the cottage. Amazing views. Good food and drink. Great for breakfasts
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The Fat Badger
90 Camp RoadApprox 30 minute coastal walk from the cottage. Amazing views. Good food and drink. Great for breakfasts
Chilled out, beach side, no rush vibe. All day menu. Delicious, casual eating in a great location. Watch the kite and widsurfers while enjoying a great coffee or cocktail.
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Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadChilled out, beach side, no rush vibe. All day menu. Delicious, casual eating in a great location. Watch the kite and widsurfers while enjoying a great coffee or cocktail.
Cool beachside cafe. Pleasant 45 minute beach side walk from the cottage. Amazing views. Is licensed for alchohol. Mainly breakfast and lunches. Open some evenings in the summer. Live music on some summer dates.
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quiddles cafe
The EsplanadeCool beachside cafe. Pleasant 45 minute beach side walk from the cottage. Amazing views. Is licensed for alchohol. Mainly breakfast and lunches. Open some evenings in the summer. Live music on some summer dates.
Bella’s
Nice cafe on the seafront. Tea, coffee, cake, breakfasts etc.
Caffè Nero
National coffee chain. You know what you are getting.
Traditional pub on the road to/from Portland Bill. Have heard very good things about this place.
The Eight Kings
40 Southwell RdTraditional pub on the road to/from Portland Bill. Have heard very good things about this place.
Chip shop in the center of town. Only a few tables inside but they advertise as dog friendly!
Fish 'n' Fritz
Chip shop in the center of town. Only a few tables inside but they advertise as dog friendly!
The George Bar & Grill
2 Custom House QuayPopular pub right on the old harbour near the town centre