Home From Home - Sleeps 8 is located in Portland, 33 km from Monkey World, 40 km from Golden Cap, and 46 km from Corfe Castle. The property is around 1.1 km from Portland Castle, 3 km from Portland Museum and 3.2 km from Rufus Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portland Beach is 400 metres away. The 4-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Athelhampton House is 30 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 67 km from Home From Home - Sleeps 8.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Portland

See what guests loved the most:

  • Peter
    Sweden Sweden
    Very well equipped, better than what was mentioned on Booking including dishwasher, linnings and towels. Good location and comfortable beds
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Osprey Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 8.9Based on 81 reviews from 26 properties
26 managed properties

Company information

Osprey Holiday Cottages are a local staycation specialist based on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. I am Philippa, I am the owner of the business, I pride myself and my business offering wonderful breaks to Weymouth & Portland. We have no call centres, just a dedicated local team ready to help.

Property information

Home from Home house is exactly what it is, your home from home. A perfect house for families or group stays, the house has been completely renovated to suit the needs of its guests. Beautifully designed bedrooms and a great entertaining kitchen dining space await, whatever the reason. The house is really well located for the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy as well as marina, and you’re not far from climbing sites on the island. If you’re looking to explore further afield, you can follow the coastal path and walk the up to Tout Sculpture Park. You can also take the coastal path around the entire island. While it takes about 4 hours, the views are breath-taking during both good and bad weather! You’re close to takeaways, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets too – so whatever you need during your stay, it’s all there. As a special memento, the house also features local art which is available to purchase at the end of your stay.

Neighbourhood information

Home from Home is set within the village of Fortuneswell. Its easy to join the coastal path down to Chesil Beach. On the beach you can visit The Cove House Bar & Restaurant and also Quiddles Café. You can follow the coastal path and walk up to Tout Sculpture Park. Or if you fancy a longer walk you can walk around the whole island following the coastal path (takes around 4 hours) Within the village of Fortuneswell you have a Co-op, a Post Office and a few takeaway restaurants. Bus stops are just across the road , we have a great service of every 10 mins. Parking is available at Hambro Car Park which is a 2 minute walk from the house.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Home From Home - Sleeps 8
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Home From Home - Sleeps 8 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

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.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25


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

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Home From Home - Sleeps 8

  • Home From Home - Sleeps 8 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Home From Home - Sleeps 8 is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Home From Home - Sleeps 8 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Home From Home - Sleeps 8 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

    • Home From Home - Sleeps 8 is 1.1 miles from the centre of Portland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Home From Home - Sleeps 8 can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

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