Osprey House Portland
ID: S126659
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Osprey House in Portland is a spacious, beautifully furnished cottage that is highly praised for its excellent location near the beach, marina, and local amenities. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living spaces, and suitability for families or groups. While most found the property clean and inviting, a few noted occasional lapses in deep cleaning and minor maintenance issues. The house offers a wide range of thoughtful extras, making it a true home from home. Overall, guests thoroughly enjoyed their stays and many expressed a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with several describing it as spotless. However, there were some recurring comments about areas needing deeper cleaning, such as the oven, grill pan, and under beds, as well as occasional cobwebs and minor maintenance. These issues were not universal but mentioned enough to affect the score.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to the beach, marina, cafes, and shops, as well as its convenience for exploring Dorset. Guests appreciated the peaceful surroundings and easy access to local attractions, making it ideal for both relaxation and sightseeing.
Guests consistently described the house as comfortable and spacious, with well-furnished rooms and good beds. A few noted minor issues such as worn mattresses or heating problems upstairs, but these were generally outweighed by positive feedback on comfort and space.
The property is highly regarded for its extensive facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, games, books, DVDs, and useful appliances like a wine fridge and washer/dryer. Maintenance issues were rare and quickly addressed by caretakers, contributing to a positive experience.
Many guests appreciated the thoughtful extras such as games, books, and kitchen gadgets. Some mentioned the absence of complimentary gifts like wine or cake, but these are not guaranteed and should not be expected. Overall, the property is considered very well-equipped and welcoming.
About this property
Located on the Officer’s Field, a beautiful residential development which originally housed 2012 Olympic sailing event’s international team, Osprey House is situated on the edge of the Isle of Portland on the World Heritage coast in Dorset.
With a generous open plan layout, Osprey House is perfect for guests to enjoy cooking, eating and relaxing together. In the summer you can open the patio doors and enjoy the enclosed patio and lawned garden, in the winter cosy up and chat in the bright spacious and light lounge on the first floor which has large windows overlooking the Chesil bank in the distance. On the second floor you will find the master bedroom with its touch of luxury with a patio terrace and an en-suite shower room.
The secluded and clear waters of Chesil Cove, ideal for snorkelling, scuba diving, rock pools, fishing or sunbathing are just minutes away, Other favoured local pursuits on and around Portland include rambling (the flora and fauna are a nature lover's delight), sailing, scuba diving, fishing climbing, windsurfing and bird watching. Portland is popular with birders and twitchers alike for observing rare migrating birds.
Just minutes away by car is the main seaside town of Weymouth where you will find Weymouth's famous award-winning sandy beach and the charm of the Georgian seafront amongst other family attractions including the Sealife Centre, parks and cinema. If you prefer to leave the car at home, there is a frequent local bus service with bus stop being close to the property.
Osprey House Portland is an ideal choice for guests who are seeking a generous and luxurious holiday home near beaches and amenities.
On Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the village of Fortuneswell can be found on the rugged Isle of Portland, 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!
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor single bed with with second pull out bed under (please request at booking so linen can be provided), 1 x twin singles, 1 x second floor king-size double, 1 x adult bunks.
Bathroom with shower over, basin and WC, second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Ground floor utility room.
First floor sitting room.
Central heating, underfloor and radiator heating, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, CD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot available.
Off road parking for two cars at front of the property, please no boat trailers on the estate (additional parking on Lerret Road, short walk).
Enclosed patio and garden with lawn.
Second floor patio terrace.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 min.
Beach 5 min.
Nearby points of interest
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
- The Dinosaur Museum
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
Reviews (33)
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Elizabeth
Everything we wanted and needed.
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Fiona
Great for families or groups of friends as there is ample space to spread out or join together. The kitchen is really well equipped and there is ample crockery, cutlery, cups and glasses. The only property I have ever been to that I didn't actually have to bring my little Italian coffee maker! Family visited a few times while we were staying there and all loved the place too. A true home away from home.
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Rosemary
There is lots of space in the kichen/ dining room with the sitting room on the second floor, very light and airy especially when the sun shone through the windows. The bedrooms had very comfortable beds. The only thing I would add is perhaps get rid of the broken garden furniture. Adding to that, we were delighted to see bats flying around and my granddaughter took a photograph of a hedgehog. We are still trying to work out how it got in the garden.