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OLD HIGHER LIGHTHOUSE STOPES COTTAGE, with pool in Portland Bill

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portland, South West England
  • Portland Bill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Portland Bill Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Chesil Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OLD HIGHER LIGHTHOUSE STOPES COTTAGE, with pool in Portland Bill

This semi detached cottage is located on the tip of Portland Bill in Dorset and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Stopes Cottage is a semi detached cottage next to a lighthouse on the tip of Portland Bill near to Weymouth in Dorset. The cottage sleeps four people in one double bedroom, one twin room and a family bathroom. Also in the cottage is a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room. Outside the cottage is off road parking for two cars, a lawned area and patio with furniture and ornamental fish pond and shared use of a heated outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Set in stunning surroundings, Stopes Cottage is a fabulous holiday cottage right on the Dorset cliffs.

Amenities: Calor gas central heating throughout with additional heating from gas fire in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs. Fuel inc. in rent. Electricity charged by meter (first £10 inc. in rent). Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off road parking. Lawned area and patio with garden furniture and ornamental fish pond. Shared seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi (available May - September inclusive). Shared access to lighthouse observatory via steep steps. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 5 mins walk. Note: No children under 5 years due to ponds and proximity of cliff edge.

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.


Town: The village of Fortuneswell is on the 'Isle of Portland' peninsula, and is joined to the mainland via Chesil Beach. Fortuneswell boasts shops, pubs and restaurants with walking and climbing opportunities, watersports, and the harbour at Weymouth.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Southwell

Portland is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Harbour and Weymouth Beach. Bennetts Water Gardens and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Portland, South West England

What's nearby

  • Portland Bill - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Portland Bill Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Chesil Beach - 41 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Weymouth Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wyke Smugglers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royal Portland Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Codfathers Fish & Chip Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The New Star Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OLD HIGHER LIGHTHOUSE STOPES COTTAGE, with pool in Portland Bill have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OLD HIGHER LIGHTHOUSE STOPES COTTAGE, with pool in Portland Bill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OLD HIGHER LIGHTHOUSE STOPES COTTAGE, with pool in Portland Bill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OLD HIGHER LIGHTHOUSE STOPES COTTAGE, with pool in Portland Bill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OLD HIGHER LIGHTHOUSE STOPES COTTAGE, with pool in Portland Bill located?

Situated in Portland, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Portland Bill, Dorset and East Devon Coast and Portland Bill Lighthouse. Portland Museum and Weymouth Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Lovely and well kept Cottage with the added Bonus of full Access to the old Lighthouse. Brilliant Location, friendly Host. Would love to go again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double with basin, 1 x twin with basin. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric fire.

What makes this property unique

Calor gas central heating with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs. Fuel & power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off road parking for cars and boats. Lawned area and patio with garden furniture and ornamental fish pond. Shared seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi (available May - September inclusive). Shared access to lighthouse observatory via steep steps. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 5 mins walk. Note: No children under 5 years due to ponds and proximity of cliff edge.

Languages:

English