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Set in Portland and only 700 metres from Portland Beach, Brackenbury House offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated homestay is located 2.9 km from Chesil Beach and 33 km from Monkey World. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 40 km from Golden Cap. All units in the homestay are fitted with a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the homestay, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits is available for the continental breakfast. Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portland, like diving, cycling and fishing. Guests at Brackenbury House can enjoy snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Corfe Castle is 46 km from the accommodation, while Portland Castle is 1.3 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 67 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE private parking!


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet and peaceful room with an extremely comfortable bed. All mod cons provided. Hosts are extremely friendly and hospitable. This is a homestay, not a B&B. Breakfast is not provided, but a few items were left near the dining room, cereal,...
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely clean&comfortable lived up to all facilities available the host&hostess were very welcoming kind thoughtful and happy to help at any time we parked our car in a 72 hour car park 2 minutes from property and used buses to go to...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly hostess Comfortable Clean Good coffee machine
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely house and very comfortable room which was also very clean. Vienna and Joe were friendly and helpful.
  • Anouska
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very welcoming, lovely property with a spacious room and bathroom and use of the downstairs lounge area. The room was bright and airy and nicely decorated- it was very comfortable for the 2 of us. Great location as very central and easy to get to...
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was better than expected ..nothing was too much trouble
  • Lisa-jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sea views, free fast Wi-Fi and free private off-road parking. There were books and games to dip into and good pubs such as The Cove House Inn and The George Inn nearby for dinner. Thanks to Vienna & Joe we had a wonderful stay. There are...
  • Marian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderfully comfortable stay , in a beautiful character home with friendly, knowledgeable, attentive hosts. The property is a short walk from chesil beach and well situated to explore Portland .
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming and no fuss clear guidelines for use of the spacious, bright & clean room with sea views. Great ensuite facilities and generous spa quality shower gels and handcream, beautiful fluffy towels much appreciated, etc. Hosts sent...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely warm welcome from the helpful hosts who helped us park and carried our bags. Grateful for the free, off road parking space during our stay. Easy to find, on the main road, very close to two free carparks and the bus stops. Beautiful guest...

Hosted by Vienna & Joe

9.6
9.6
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Vienna & Joe
Brackenbury House is a Victorian manse by the sea set at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Coastline on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. It makes an ideal base for exploring Dorset, the Jurassic Coast and Hardy Country. Outside, there’s a garden terrace, then roads that that lead down to the iconic Chesil Beach. Inside are big rooms filled with seaside light. There’s a guest lounge for drinks and afternoon tea and the house is wonderfully relaxed and unstuffy. It’s a comfortable old-school home with eclectic art and hundreds of books. Modern amenities, like Google mini-speakers and 42inch smart TV’s, intertwine seamlessly with original features and vintage touches. Ample secure storage for sailing, climbing or cycling gear. We are a totally non-smoking homestay accommodating adults only. There is no breakfast and we don't serve any cooked meals, but don't let that kill your appetite for travel. The house is a short walk to a smorgasbord of lovely little local eateries with plenty more culinary delights slightly further afield in Weymouth Town Centre and historic harbourside.
Vienna & Joe welcome you their home by the sea in the village of Fortuneswell, Portland on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. As a local couple with both families having lived on Portland for generations, we are your port of call for local expertise (there's no in-room guide, so make yourself sociable), and we’re generally very good with first-hand knowledge – you may spot us down the beach when we’re not working, or wandering through town.
Step out to Chiswell's restaurants and Chesil Beach, hike the coastal path, whizz over waves on a windsurfer, and stroll to the park for tennis. For sport lovers we have the National Sailing Academy on our doorstep - there is wind and kite surfing, sailing lessons, dinghy and yacht hire. Just a few minutes walk away is an indoor swimming and diving pool, badminton and tennis courts and gym. The sky’s the limit for outdoor pursuits on the island, with fishing, birdwatching, walking alpacas, horse riding, paddle boarding and paddle board yoga, kayaking, cycling, rock-pooling, fossil-hunting, sea bathing and coastal walks. The famous Portland Bill lighthouse is less than 10 minutes away and it’s an easy drive to Lyme Regis, Charmouth and Lulworth for Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Head to bustling Bridport for a bargain at the bric-a-brac and antiques market. There is culture too - with National Trust houses, Portland Castle, Thomas Hardye's Cottage and Cloud's Hill all nearby. The Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve is just up the hill, where you can see Sir Antony Gormley’s Falling Man sculpture and many more. We have an open air cinema in the grounds of the island’s Pennysylvania Castle in the summer. Since we don't serve any food we can direct you to good cafes, restaurants and pubs just a walk away: our favourites include The Crab House Cafe and the Cove House Inn for awesome sunsets. Or walk to Billy Winters along the beach for soul food and cocktails and watch the windsurfers/paddle boarders.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brackenbury House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Radio

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free WiFi 59 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Brackenbury House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

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

We accommodate adults only (no children allowed).

Please inform Brackenbury House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Brackenbury House

  • Brackenbury House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horse riding
    • Beach

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

  • Brackenbury House is 1.1 miles from the centre of Portland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Brackenbury House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Brackenbury House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.