The Blue Cottage
- 6 guests
- 3 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- No pets
Description
Well-positioned within the bustling village of Fortuneswell, just a stone's throw away from the Dorset coastline is 65 Fortuneswell, a fabulous three-storey property.
Enjoying extensive sea views and a prime location near the beach, a host of amenities and attractions, whilst a short journey from Weymouth, the property welcomes six guests, ideal for a family seascape.
Park up to the front before heading indoors, firstly reaching the well-equipped kitchen, where you can prepare delicious meals for all.
Travel up to the first floor to enjoy your meals, with far-reaching, panoramic vistas across the shoreline, before relaxing in front of the TV with a good book.
Take advantage of your elevated position by locating the private decked area, resting upon the second floor, perfect for sunbathing and alfresco dining through the warmer months.
As the night unfolds, select between three well-presented king-size bedrooms, one of which is set on the second floor next to the bathroom, whilst a ground-floor shower room offers additional convenience.
Awaken to an itinerary brimming with adventure, starting locally by grabbing a bite to eat at The Flat Café, stocking up on the essentials at the nearby convenience store, or taking a stroll towards Chiswell beach.
Within proximity you'll also arrive at Portland Alpacas, ideal for all the family, and Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, showcasing a range of events and offering on-site training.
Travelling towards Dorset AONB, stop off at Sandsfoot Beach, also possible to view from Sandsfoot Castle, before continuing towards Weymouth.
Peppered with sandy shorelines, popular eateries, and a host of activities, reach the town and enjoy a stroll around SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth, discover Sandworld, book tickets for one of the many shows displayed at the Weymouth Pavilion, or simply watch the world tick by at Weymouth Harbour and Marina.
Escape to Dorset with 65 Fortuneswell as your base.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
Really loved the house, even the 3 flights of stairs didn't deter.
The veranda is a welcome seating area and having 2 bathrooms massive bonus. No problems with the neighbours or parking, Spoke to both sides on arrival to assure them both cars could be moved if necessary. Maybe it isn't wise for owner of the property not to advertise 2 parking spaces. There are several free car parks. All in all a wonderful week .
Fantastic view from the balcony.
We had read that there were a lot of steps and this was certainly true. 32 from kitchen to top bedroom! We got fit thats for sure. The kitchen was well stocked (maybe at the expense of cupboard space for food etc). It is a lovely quirky cottage and very comfortable to stay in. The bedroom lounge and bathrooms were well equipped and very clean and welcoming (the downstairs shower seemed bigger maybe than the upstairs one which was a little tight -and we arent that big!) Beds were amazingly comfortable (pillows too were fabulous) and space in the rooms good although the kitchen was tiny and we struggled where to put food. Coop was a short walk (1min) away which was handy and a chip shop opposite the coop. There are no other shops a walkable distance. The photos on Sykes site are not totally accurate and need an update and the descriptors also. We were expecting 2 bedrooms with tv plus one without and also one of the rooms is shown on the photo as 2 beds and described as a family room. Only the top bedroom had a tv. And there was one in the lounge. All bedrooms only had one bed. There is no decking out the back as shown on the photos either. As indicated the view was spectacular but the balcony is in need of maintenence as a number of the boards are wobbly and crumbling which wasnt pleasant especially as no shoes were to be worn upstairs. There were some minor niggles that didn't necessitate bothering the host over. The lock on the bathroom door needed fixing and we couldn't lock it. The tv consistently suddenly lost terrestrial channels we didn't watch too much anyway. There was no data or phone signal at the property but the WiFi worked well. Our main issue with the property was the parking. Advertised as 2 spaces it was often really tricky to even get into one. There was a blue car permanently positioned next to our 1 numbered allocated space that had they parked even 6 inches to the left would have made things a lot easier. We do not own a large car, a medium hatch back struggled to get in the space. The 'visitor parking space' was from part way through our break used by someone moving in next door which was ok as we worked together to help each other in and out. There is a free car park just down the road which my parents used when visiting. The description needs to reflect parking accurately. We particularly chose this property as it had advertised parking. All in all it was a lovely stay marred by parking issues we weren't expecting (but the new neighbours seem lovely and friendly).
Presented to a very high spefication with facilities spread over 4 levels.
You get used to the stairs (and end up fitter for it). The property is on the main road which is a mixed blessing. Close to the supermarket and pubs but with some pedestrian and traffic noise. Overall it is a good stay and with a few improvements could be even better. a) Mats on stairs are an accident waiting to happen. b) a waste bin needed in the kitchen. c) A plethora of rules etc don't make for a good welcome, especially as most of them end in an exclamation mark!
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: 2 night minimum stay
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1120221
Parking
Designated parking place
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome