Preston 2.8 miles. The cottage is the end of the terrace of Old Coastguard cottages built in the 1840s by Trinity House. The cottage directly overlooks Weymouth Bay and has stunning views. Access to the cottage is 150m from the roadway via the coastal path. There is no vehicular access. With rustic interiors and close-by attractions, this is an ideal base for a family or group of friends looking to explore the coast and countryside of Dorset. Be welcomed into a homely sitting room, where you can recline beside the open fire and warm your feet after a long day at the beach. The kitchen supplies ample amenities to cater to your culinary needs, and you can enjoy a hearty meal in the characterful dining space, as you toast to your holiday with a glass of fizz. On the ground floor you will also find a bathroom, and the first of the bedrooms, a single room with storage. Ascend the stairs to discover a double room with stunning sea views across the local landscape, and a triple room with three single beds. The property benefits from and front and rear garden, allowing you to enjoy the sunshine and salty air all day long, with the coastal path located at the bottom of the garden. Osmington Mills is a charming seaside hamlet offering a local pub, The Smugglers Inn, and access to close by walks. At Osmington you will find a farm shop for essentials, Craigs farm dairy for ice cream, and for more shops, pubs, and eateries, head over to the seaside village of Preston. Local attractions include National Trust - Ringstead Bay, as well as the nearby Etches collection at Kimmeridge where the fossil remains of the amazing prehistoric sea creature are on display. Take a walk past Osmington White Horse or enjoy scenic hikes through the Dorset Coast AONB and the West Dorset Heritage Coast. Weymouth offers an aquarium, as well as ample amenities, eateries, and watersports facilities. Here there is also RSPB Radipole Lake, ideal for birdwatching enthusiasts. There is so much to be explored with a stay at Chenies.

Preston is a small seaside village offering a selection of shops and fine pubs, and is ideally located within one mile of the popular beach resort of Weymouth. With glorious golden beaches, excellent watersports facilities and a bustling harbour, Weymouth has something for everyone. Take a short drive to the rugged isle of Portland, linked to the mainland by Chesil Beach with its National Sailing Academy, part of the breathtaking World Heritage Coastline. Visit historic Dorchester, with its Roman roads, interesting museums and remains of its ancient fortress, Maiden Castle. Take a journey along the scenic coastal roads and call in at Abbotsburys, swannery and subtropical gardens, or discover Thomas Hardy's 'Casterbridge', just 7 miles away. With the attractions of Monkey World and the Jurassic Coast within easy reach, this is an excellent location for a fun packed holiday!

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