Fisherman return at sunset past Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Fisherman return at sunset past Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Stormy skies over summer fields looking back to the Old Higher Lighthouse

Stormy skies over summer fields looking back to the Old Higher Lighthouse

Windsurfers blast along beautifully flat water in Portland Harbour

Windsurfers blast along beautifully flat water in Portland Harbour

Breathtaking land and seascapes can be found all across Portland

Breathtaking land and seascapes can be found all across Portland

The 18 miles of Chesil Beach stretch away into the distance

The 18 miles of Chesil Beach stretch away into the distance

Category Archives: Portland Accommodation

Where to stay in Portland during the Olympics

20 January 2012, 14:17

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In our continuing articles on accommodation for the 2012 Olympics on Portland we look at cottages that will sleep up to 5 that could only be considered a bargain. We start off with Fishy’s Cottage in Fortuneswell, a traditional fisherman’s cottage built around 1825. The cottage has been extensively refurbished with modern facilities whilst retaining [...]

More 2012 Olympic accommodation bargains

12 January 2012, 13:05

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For those people visiting Portland during the time of the 2012 Olympic sailing events we are continuing our series of articles in helping you find well priced accommodation for your stay. This week we are concentrating on accommodation that will sleep up to four people. Keep an eye on the blog for future articles where [...]

Accommodation for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Events

5 January 2012, 11:10

Neil

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If the number of people expected to attend the sailing events for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are anywhere near correct (and these estimates have varied hugely so who really knows!) then accommodation will be tricky to come by. But before we discuss some accommodation bargains let’s clear up a myth. The 2012 Olympic and [...]

Portland Holiday Let – A review of 2011

2 January 2012, 13:32

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It has been just over a year since we launched Portland Holiday Let so I thought now would be a good time to review just what has been going on in our first year. First, a little background information as to why we launched it in the first place. We live in Portland and my [...]

Ever wanted to stay in a lighthouse?

3 October 2011, 12:32

Neil

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I was lucky enough recently to be invited to the Old Higher Lighthouse. It is somewhere I have walked past countless times on my way to or from Portland Bill and always wondered about. The views from ground level are pretty spectacular so I could only imagine what they would be like from the top [...]