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Osprey House Portland

(Ref. 994499)

Portland, Dorset Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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32 Customer Reviews

  • "A truly stunning holiday property with everything you could wish for."

    The furnishings and decoration are extremely tasteful with every possible appliance available - the main TV and sound system is amazing. The location is fantastic for seeing the whole Dorset Coast. We would thoroughly recommend this property. An added plus for us was the fantastic weather during our stay - very lucky.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! So pleased to hear you had fantastic weather and hope you can come back and visit Osprey House again. Regards Mark Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Sep 2024

  • "The house was perfect."

    Very clean very well maintained. Just one thing it only had one double bed. Two divans that you could push together would be good. Apart from that very minor detail I couldn't fault the house at all . Thank you for a wonderful holiday . Julie

    Thank you so much Julie for your lovely feedback. So pleased you had a wonderful holiday. Regards Mark Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Jul 2024

  • "A great home for 2 families to share with plenty of living accomodation as well as spacious bedrooms."

    The house was clean, comfortable and well equipped and the booking process was easy and the information provided and arrival instructions perfect.

    Thank you for the kind feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Oliver5.0Mar 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay lovely property very well equipped - we would book again."

    Clearer central heating instructions would have been appreciated rather than pointing you to a complex manufacturers booklet.

    Very pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feedback. We will take a look at the instructions to make sure they are as clear as possible. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michelle4.7Oct 2023

  • "A spacious well equipped house in a great location."

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Sep 2023

  • "We rented Osprey House as a crew base for the J/70 European Championships at WPNSA and could not have been happier."

    A spacious, well equipped house in a fantastic location.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Very happy everything worked out so well for you and hope to see you again at Osprey House Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a great stay at Osprey House."

    It had everything you needed. Very well equipped. Comfortable. Lots of space. Nice walks along the harbour.

    So pleased you had such a great time at Osprey House. We hope to see you and your family again soon. Regards Mark Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Aug 2023

  • "The property was as advised and very comfortable."

    Gaining entry was simple and straight forward, the house keeps warm very well and all the facilities and additional handy items were thoughtful (eg. fan heaters in each bedroom, walking sticks, binoculars, books, DVDs, etc.). The only area of improvement are the window blinds, some were stuck or broken, so we could not open the mail window blind on the first floor bedroom. Also, having a sitting room on the first floor was a bit odd, but we got used to it eventually.

    Reviewed by Himanshu Anil5.0Jul 2023

  • "Property could do with a general clean."

    The oven was filthy and has not been cleaned in a long time. Property very nice and location good, shame about the cleanliness, especially that you cannot get into the property until 4pm which means you lose the best part of a day of your holiday.

    Reviewed by Jonathan3.4May 2023

  • "Fantastic property!"

    On arrival the house was spotless. Everything you could possibly think of was there, all kitchen utensils, games, dvds, cd’s & books. A very well presented spacious house & furnished beautifully. Would highly recommend for a family holiday to Dorset. Thank you.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback which is much appreciated and we're so pleased you had a great time at Osprey House. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Apr 2023

  • "We enjoyed our stay at Osprey House again."

    It is a very clean, comfortable and well equipped house, close to the beach, marina, cafes, pubs and shops. We are looking forward to returning again later this year. The perfect holiday location for us-thank you.

    Thank you. So pleased you had another such an enjoyable holiday on Portland at Osprey House. See you later in the year! :-) Regards Mark Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0Mar 2023

  • "Great place but the heating wasn't good upstairs."

    Someone came quickly to try to fix it but it was still cold.

    Reviewed by Georgina3.8Nov 2022

  • "Lovely house, perfect for our family holiday to Weymouth."

    The house was clean with the exception of a few minor details (cobwebs and the door in the en-suite needed a wipe) The beds were comfortable, shower amazing and the washing machine and tumble dryer were a bonus. We loved the house and would stay here again without a doubt. Thank you

    So pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the lovely feedback. I hope you can come and visit again soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dawn4.7Oct 2022

  • "First time ever, no complimentary bottle of wine or cake."

    Lovely house with a lot of gadgets

    Reviewed by Derek3.8Sep 2022

  • "A light bulb was not working in the en-suite which was a dark enough room, the ..."

    A light bulb was not working in the en-suite which was a dark enough room, the cooker was filthy, the washing machine was filthy

    Reviewed by John3.1Sep 2022

  • "Beautiful property this was a 2nd stay there."

    Cleaning was much much better than last year. I am totally in love with Portland Weymouth and Dorset. Perfectly positioned for exploring. And wonderful for a family to share. We'll equipped kitchen. Fossil hunting towards Lyme regis is good fun. Monkey World is brilliant for a day out too. Only feeback was Mattresses were a bit uncomfortable/worn but sleepable on. Just not to good for bad backs. You need to keep an eye on them for wear.

    Reviewed by Jane-ann4.4Sep 2022

  • "Really lovely property."

    Spacious kitchen on the ground floor and spacious living room on the first floor. Location was great to visit different parts of the area easily. Parking for two cars really useful. We booked for 8 people; 4 adults and 4 children. The downstairs twin room was only made up for one though, and the pull-out under bed was a bit grubby, with the space under the bed looking like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while- noted by our friend who slept on the pull-out. We did find the extra bedding though so easily sorted. Everywhere else was spotless. The children loved all of the board games and dvd collection during the rainy spells. The adults appreciated the beer fridge. One comment was we could do with a washing line in the garden to hang wet towels and swimsuits. We spent a lovely week here and would happily visit again.

    Reviewed by Rachel4.4Aug 2022

  • "Was a fab house."

    Plenty of everything, comfort, facilities and views. we had a boiler problem and the caretakers came straight away and it was fixed by the morning, wonderful service.

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Aug 2022

  • "All the family enjoyed their stay in this lovely house."

    It was furnished and equipped so well. We admired all the paintings, and appreciated how well stocked was the kitchen. The wine fridge was a very useful addition. The new LIDL store on the road to the sailing centre was very convenient. There is also a Tescos in Portland.

    So pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the lovely feedback. I hope you can come and visit again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hilary5.0Jul 2022

  • "Great house and had plenty of rooms / space, so ideal for larger family holidays."

    Location was great to get to Weymouth, West Bay and around Dorset. Loved the interior in the house aswell. Couldn't find the travel cot on arrival, however one quick phone call and someone was happy to assist (however we then found it so was no need). If you want a family staycation in Dorset then you cannot go wrong with staying here.

    Reviewed by Heather5.0May 2022

  • "It was a lovely house with everything you could possibly need."

    Very quiet and peaceful, lovely surroundings very close to 2 local pubs. Lovely spacious lounge and kitchen diner, perfect for our family of 7.

    Thank you for your kind words. We hope you will come and stay again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Apr 2022

  • "Very comfortable and spacious house in Portland."

    Would recommend and go back. Cove Inn and Quiddles cafe highly recommended and within walking distance.

    Reviewed by Daniel5.0Oct 2021

  • "The house was in an amazing location, not far from the beach and in easy access to local pubs, also a short drive to Weymouth town centre."

    The only thing I would say is that the cleanliness could have been improved, the grill pan needed cleaning before we used it and some of the glasses weren't great either. Apart from that it was great! I would however ensure you take amenties with you for the kitchen (basics are provided but may need some cling film, foil, condiments etc) we would definitely stay here again 100%.

    Reviewed by Scott4.7Sep 2021

  • "Local facilities in Portland could have been better and little to do in evening without going further a field."

    (i.e. Weymouth) Booking tables at local restaurants was a problem.

    Reviewed by Michael4.1Aug 2021

  • "Would be nicer if property had satterlite tv"

    Reviewed by Ian4.7Sep 2020

  • "The house was fantastic!"

    Couldn't have asked for more, plenty of space for 8 of us, and everything we needed was there, the area was so lovely and really enjoyed looking round the island. Would definitely recommend, and I would book to go there again.

    Reviewed by Marie5.0Dec 2019

  • "The house was fantastic and in a great position close to the Marina and Chesil beach."

    The house was spacious enough for all members of the family to find somewhere to chill out and do their own thing. We all really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend this house to anyone.

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Jul 2019

  • "This was a superb house that was extremely easy to relax in and close to the beach (5 min walk)."

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Apr 2019

  • "Excellent property hence why we re-booked immediately when we arrived for next year."

    Thank you

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Apr 2019

  • "A very well equipped house, nicely furnished and very clean and comfortable."

    Would recommend. Stayed September 2016

    Mr Andrew WestOct 2016

  • "A very comfortable and well equipped house."

    Ideal as a base for sailing events - stayed August 2016

    Ms Carey RamsaySep 2016

  • "What a gorgeous house, we had a fabulous break here, we will be rebooking."

    Reviewed by Tatiana5.0Apr 2016

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Summary

  • 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 inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot available
  • Off road parking for two cars at front of the property
  • Enclosed patio and garden with lawn
  • Second floor patio terrace
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 10 min
  • Beach 5 min.

The 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.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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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!

Note: the property requires a £250 refundable damage deposit from guests. Subject to a satisfactory check out after your departure this will be refunded within 10 days.
Note: some of the bedding is feather.
Note: second floor shower room can be accessed via king-size double bedroom or hallway.
Note: Parking for two cars.
Note: Please request truckle bed at time of booking so we can ensure sufficient linen is provided.
Note: No electrical car charging from property

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas