Brackenbury House

Brackenbury House, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, Portland, DT5 1LP, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
73 reviews

Lovely big manor house. Clean and comfortable. Bedroom had five windows! Hosts openly friendly and helpful. Airy and fresh with good facilities and a lovely outside patio nook.

Ian Canada
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Brackenbury House

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Set in Portland and only 2297 feet from Chesil Beach, Brackenbury House offers accommodations with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated homestay is located 1.8 mi from Chesil Beach and 21 mi from Monkey World. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 25 mi 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. 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 snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Corfe Castle is 29 mi from the accommodations, while Portland Castle is 0.8 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 42 mi from Brackenbury House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
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Property practices

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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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  • Ian
    Canada Canada
    “Lovely big manor house. Clean and comfortable. Bedroom had five windows! Hosts openly friendly and helpful. Airy and fresh with good facilities and a lovely outside patio nook.”
  • Rick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice,tidy, and clean. Bathroom tidy and neat also well maintained. room had tea/coffee making facility with a coffee pod machine. Nice front garden patio area.”
  • Matthew
    Malta Malta
    “The friendliness, the warm welcome and the cute room!! Not to Mention that Vienna was super available!!”

Hosted by Vienna & Joe

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
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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

Area info

Amenities of Brackenbury House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting 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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & 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
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

We accommodate adults only (no children allowed).

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Brackenbury House

  • The prices at Brackenbury House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Brackenbury House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Brackenbury House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach