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Fisherman's Cottage, King Street

Fortuneswell, Dorset (Ref. 1152166)

Customer rating

4.2

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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16 Customer Review(s)

  • Wendy

    “We thought the place was lovely and cosy with real character for the period of property and where it is situated, overall it was relaxing and nostalgic.”

    Really homely feel as soon as we stepped in the door, loved the decor! Really good location for a short walk to the nearest shops or beach. Didn't have an issue parking. Everything provided felt like it was well thought out. All the beds were comfortable and love that towels were provided. The folder is full of really useful information with guide maps for walks and food recommendations and places of interest. Loved that some games and puzzles were provided. And we discovered the dining ...

    Really homely feel as soon as we stepped in the door, loved the decor! Really good location for a short walk to the nearest shops or beach. Didn't have an issue parking. Everything provided felt like it was well thought out. All the beds were comfortable and love that towels were provided. The folder is full of really useful information with guide maps for walks and food recommendations and places of interest. Loved that some games and puzzles were provided. And we discovered the dining table was extendable. Which we took advantage of. The Cove pub is worth a visit, situated on Chesil beach. No roasts this time as a menu change was being planned. But there are plenty of other roasty options available elsewhere. The view from the terrace is something very special, felt really calm and therapeutic. We'd definitely be cheeky and ask the neighbour to take their bush down to the same level as the wall as it restricted the full view when sitting on the raised seating area. The table and chair set with parasol was a great touch. It was warm enough to sit out whilst it was raining! We did fancy a fire Sunday evening as the temperature dropped but we couldnt find the wood. We'd read that some would be provided but think maybe this was an oversight and next time, definitely take our own. We just flicked the easy to use heating on for an hour instead. It wasn't an issue that affected our experience. Chesil beach is so beautiful and peaceful. If you like sand and a few more people then Weymouth is a 10 minute drive. Loads of parking. We were a group of female close family & friends and thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend. Absolutely will be back again in the future. Thank you Fishermans cottage & Portland, you did not disappoint.

    - Wendy, August 2025

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