Unicorn

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Dr Valmori
August 2020

“Everything was perfectly clean and sanitised.”

David and Janet offered a wide array of information in the visitor package at home. Where to eat, walkings, countryside excursions, everything is at hand from Portland! A great spot for a family vacation.

David and Janet offered a wide array of information in the visitor package at home. Where to eat, walkings, countryside excursions, everything is at hand from Portland! A great spot for a family vacation.

Thank you very much for your feedback. We were delighted to welcome you and are glad that you had a good time despite the pandemic! Owner relations
Mrs Prescott July 2020

“Unicorn is a delightful place to stay.”

Well equipped, exceptionally clean and in a great position to access the beach and the local amenities. We stayed for a fortnight and have already booked again for next summer!

Thank you, and we are very pleased that you enjoyed your holiday at Unicorn. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Owner relations
Mr Morgan March 2020

“Idyllic character cottage in great location with good facilities and nice little dog-proof garden”
Miss Lightfoot January 2020

“Both myself and my Jack Russell enjoyed our stay at Unicorn cottage.”

We found it warm, cosy and spotlessly clean. Janet & David have created a very ‘special’ Dream Cottage, and just like its name, it felt truly ‘magical.’ We loved the pet towels, pet blanket, and dog bowls, and the unique ‘Woof’ corner. We loved the location, a few minutes walk to Chesil Beach, Quiddles bar, restaurant, and The Cove Inn. We fell in love with Portland, and the friendly, quirky locals. Thank you! we’ll be returning soon!! Anna & Josie (the Jack Russell)

Many thanks for your feedback. We were delighted to welcome you both to Unicorn and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Owner relations
Mr O'brien December 2019

“The holiday cottage is well located for access to Chesil beach.”

It is extremely well fitted out and comfortable and a great location for access to the Dorset Coast.
Mr Feagan October 2019

“Wonderful comfortable cottage.”

Made our stay in Portland exceptional. People have previously mentioned the ‘small’ parking space , I found space absolutely fine,not small at all.It is the access road, Artist Row,that is small, very narrow, I would think again if you have a large long vehicle.
Mrs Firminger September 2019

“Unicorn is a super cottage, exceptionally clean, and comfortable.”

Very nicely decorated. Nice quality toiletries. Certainly one of the best cottages we’ve stayed in over the years and we’ve stayed in a few!!And by our own admission we are quite fussy. The parking is tight if you have a large car, but very safe, and it is only a knack really.

Thank you very much for your feedback which we always value. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Unicorn. Owner relations
Mr Costar August 2019

“Extremely clean.”

Only drawback was parking area at the rear. Would have been perfect for a smaller car but other than that a lovely holiday cottage.

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We do include a strategic plan for ease of parking in our guest folder, having had plenty of practice with our large 4x4! Driving in to the parking spaces in Artist Row in a big vehicle is easy, but when reversing out, keeping over the left makes exiting more straightforward. We recently welcomed guests arriving in a motor home, and they found that they could park without problem. Owner relations
Mr Conroy August 2019

“The cottage was lovely and the owner has supplied a lot of information, however some information was lacking, 1, there appeared to be an ironing board but no iron , i may have missed where it was located in the book but could not find it.”

2, the double bed was not the most comfortable thing, i never slept through 1 single night. and finally 3, the parking space is very tight - they had put a guide in the book inside the property which was not good as i scratched my van trying to park it - why dont you inform people that it is tight and on a hill. so pre warned i would have walked down the hill and checked out the space, your pictures make the space look roomy (probably a fish eye lens) but it is quite tight and you are clearly aware of this by including instructions in the property book.

We take on board your comments and thank you for your helpful and formative feedback as we do genuinely strive to provide the very best holiday experience for all our guests. The iron is kept, with laundry tablets and clothes pegs, in the laundry cabinet in the garden room, adjacent to the washing machine, (where items are safely out of reach of small children.) We will ensure that this information is in the guest folder. Beds tend to be suited to personal preferences, and we are sorry, despite the double bed being fitted with a new top-quality pocket sprung mattress, that you found it uncomfortable. We do include a strategic plan for ease of parking in our guest folder. Driving into the parking spaces in Artist Row in a big vehicle is quite straightforward, but when reversing out, keeping over to the left side of the drive usually makes exiting easier for some. Portland is full of narrow streets, built before cars! Owner relations
Mrs Mawer August 2019

“This is the cleanest holiday home i have ever stayed in.”

The added extras much appreciated, especially the dog biscuits and biscuits/tea/coffee and milk were very welcome after our long trip. Great base for exploring Dorset. The garden was lovely to sit in with a glass of wine at the end of the day and the boy's did not want to come home.
Mrs Jackson July 2019

“THE UNICORN PROPERTY WAS A LOVELY HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO STAY IN,IT WAS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AND HAD EVERY THING YOU NEEDED.”

THE COTTAGE IS AN IDEAL BASE TO STAY TO VISIT ALL THE FANTASTIC COAST LINE SEASIDE PLACES. PARKING IS A LITTLE BIT TIGHT TO THE PROPERTY, WE HAVE A FAMILY SIZE CAR AND MANAGED OK.
Mr Marshall June 2019

“Unicorn cottage is a gorgeous & well appointed cottage, extremely clean & tidy; the owners have literally thought of everything you could need, with luxury toiletries supplied, lovely soft towels, two showers (one in the bathroom & a seperate wet room) plus new washing up sponges, dog treats & milk in the fridge.”

The beds are really comfortable too.... The road leading down to the cottage is very steep & narrow, and getting into the parking space a little tricky because of the stone garden walls either side, but we mastered it after a few days. Portland has more or less everything that you need, but bear in mind that the Cove House Inn is really the only decent pub within walking distance of the cottage - at least regarding food, and so of course this pub was pretty much packed every evening. If you want to eat with your dog you have to sit outside at this pub, as they only have two tables where you can sit inside with dogs and you can't reserve these. So we made use of the fish & chip shop & Tesco's in Easton for meal-deals. There are no restaurants in Fortuneswell so you have to drive to Easton for more choice of places to eat.
Miss Coppinger June 2019

“We had a wonderful time and the cottage really is lovely, equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.”

We loved the good quality tea bags, handsoaps and the fact that a pint of milk was left in the fridge for our arrival. We would have loved a more comfy sofa to stretch out on after a busy day exploring and a less wobbly toilet seat would have been fab; that being said we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would definitely visit again.

Thank you for your useful feedback. We do appreciate the suggestions you have made, and we have replaced the offending toilet seat! Also, we have just ordered new lounge furniture, which includes a very comfy sofa. Owner relations
Mrs Smith April 2019

“The cottage was very clean and we really appreciated the little extras - cleaning products supplied and dog bowls, even a tin of dog biscuits.”

We chose the cottage to be near the WPNSA, where we spent every day at the RYA Youth nationals. It was within walking distance and we had space to rinse out and hang sailing kit to dry overnight, so perfect for our needs.
Mr Macdonald April 2019

“Cottage was very clean and well presented .”

Very good location with short walks to all shops and pubs . Great for relaxation or long walks and beach access .
Mrs Craven

“Having stayed in various cottages from Dream Cottages, Unicorn cottage was the cleanest.”

The decor and facilities were excellent and I would definitely recommend it to anyone, and also Dream Cottages as a holiday letting company. Stayed September 2017.
Mr Jamie Pridmore

“Lovely, comfortable house on the delightful isle of Portland.”

Close to shop, pub, beach, Indian, Chinese, chippie and excellent walks. What more does one need? Stayed August 2017
Mr Cliff Davey

“The property was nicely located to shops, pubs & beach etc, Lovely and clean, tastefully decorated with everything you needed.”

I would definitely recommend this holiday let. Stayed August 2017
Mr Mark Cooper

“It is the second Dream Cottage that we have stayed in and as before we found the property to be Excellent, It was lovely and clean and had every thing that we needed!”

It was full of local Information which we found very useful as we had not been to Portland before. We would Highly recommend this property to 2 adult couples like us, or it would also be ideal for a family! 10 out of 10 for everything. Thank you and we look forward to booking another Dream Cottage soon. Stayed July 2017
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The property

Unicorn is situated on the Isle of Portland, within sight and sound of the acclaimed Chesil Beach.

A traditional style terraced house, with glimpses of the sea and thoughtfully refurbished by the current owners, this charming holiday cottage has a sunny kitchen sun room and views up to the Olympic Rings on the top of Portland perfect for sitting with your morning coffee and contemplating the day.

After a full day of exploring relax in the spacious and yet cosy sitting room with it’s electric wood burner.

With two showers there won’t be a que in the morning for the bathroom.

Leaving the cottage, walk through the lanes down to the beach and here you may choose to fish, beachcomb or just enjoy the wonderful scenery.

Sunsets from Chesil beach are often spectacular and not to be missed.

Having viewed a glorious sunset then why not try The Cove House Inn or Quiddles, recommended by previous guests for dining, and nestled next to the Chesil beach.

Just a short walk away from Unicorn are a supermarket, pubs and shops and around a 15-minute walk away is The National Sailing Academy, making Unicorn a perfect base for water sports enthusiasts.

To explore Portland take the South West Coastal Path which leads you all around the exterior of the island taking in the rugged landscape, old quarries and famous Portland Bill Lighthouse.

The nearby town of Weymouth, just a short bus or car journey away welcomes guests with a long and sandy beach, traditional beach entertainments and a vibrant town centre.

So you can be assured of an exciting holiday filled with adventures.

Don’t forget Dorchester, the county town is only 14 miles away and if stunning coastal scenes are your desire then you have the Portland to West Bay road for incredible views and places to see.

Unicorn is perfect for a couple, or friends who enjoy walking, or a small family.

Summary

Cottage stairs to first floor: Bedrooms: 1 x King-size 1 x twin single
Bathroom, with bath, Shower over, Basin and WC
Sitting Room
Dining room
Kitchen, Shower room with walk in shower, basin, WC
Sun room and door to garden.
Gas central heating
Dishwasher, Fridge / Freezer, Washing machine
Coffee Machine with introductory pods
Electric log burner
DAB/Bluetooth/CD music system, Smart TV, WiFi
Cot and highchair
Fuel and Power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Rear tiered garden with patio area and lawn
Off road parking for one car at the rear of the property
Welcomes 2 well behaved dogs
Sorry, no Smoking.

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: Guests to provide linen for the cot.

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Portland, Dorset (Ref. 994744)

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Features

“Everything was perfectly clean and sanitised.”

“Unicorn is a delightful place to stay.”

“Idyllic character cottage in great location with good facilities and nice little dog-proof garden”

“Both myself and my Jack Russell enjoyed our stay at Unicorn cottage.”

“The holiday cottage is well located for access to Chesil beach.”

“Wonderful comfortable cottage.”

“Unicorn is a super cottage, exceptionally clean, and comfortable.”

“Extremely clean.”

“The cottage was lovely and the owner has supplied a lot of information, however some information was lacking, 1, there appeared to be an ironing board but no iron , i may have missed where it was located in the book but could not find it.”

“This is the cleanest holiday home i have ever stayed in.”

“THE UNICORN PROPERTY WAS A LOVELY HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO STAY IN,IT WAS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AND HAD EVERY THING YOU NEEDED.”

“We had a wonderful time and the cottage really is lovely, equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.”

“The cottage was very clean and we really appreciated the little extras - cleaning products supplied and dog bowls, even a tin of dog biscuits.”

“Cottage was very clean and well presented .”

“Having stayed in various cottages from Dream Cottages, Unicorn cottage was the cleanest.”

“Lovely, comfortable house on the delightful isle of Portland.”

“The property was nicely located to shops, pubs & beach etc, Lovely and clean, tastefully decorated with everything you needed.”

“It is the second Dream Cottage that we have stayed in and as before we found the property to be Excellent, It was lovely and clean and had every thing that we needed!”

The property

Summary

About the location

FORTUNESWELL