The Old Portland Courthouse

Castle Road, Portland, DT5 1AU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

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a large dining room with a table and chairs at The Old Portland Courthouse in Portland
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The Old Portland Courthouse

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  • Entire home
  • 1561 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom

The Old Portland Courthouse, a property with a garden, is located in Portland, 32 km from Monkey World, 40 km from Golden Cap, as well as 46 km from Corfe Castle. The 4-star holiday home is 2.6 km from Chesil Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portland Beach is 600 metres away. The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. Portland Castle is 800 metres from the holiday home, while Portland Museum is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 67 km from The Old Portland Courthouse.

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Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
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10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Portland

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  • Anita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “the view is amazing, an the house is so big plenty of room. and everything you need is there”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,796 reviews from 21612 properties
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old Portland Courthouse is a Grade II listed converted house situated in Fortuneswell, Portland in Dorset with antique furnishings and sea views. The house can sleep 8 people in 1 king-size four poster double, 1 twin single, 1 double all with en-suite showers and 1 double bedroom as well as a shower room. The rest of the house is made up of a fitted kitchen/dining/sitting room and 2nd sitting room. To the outside of the house is on road parking and a landscaped garden with furniture. The Old Portland Courthouse is perfect for big groups looking for luxury and history combined with sea views. Note: max 8 This property does not accept bookings with children under 14 as it is not the property requires a 250 Good Housekeeping Bond. Note: Step up to dining area, step up to kitchen, stairs down to super king-size rear steps up to the garden from twin single bedroom.

Neighbourhood information

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!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Portland Courthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Portland Courthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Portland Courthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Portland Courthouse

  • The Old Portland Courthouse is 1.4 miles from the centre of Portland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Old Portland Courthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Yes, The Old Portland Courthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Old Portland Courthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from The Old Portland Courthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Old Portland Courthouse has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Old Portland Courthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Portland Courthouse can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.