Clare's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Head to the top of the Island and you will find the entrance opposite the Portland Heights Hotel, it’s only a 20 min walk up the hill (but it is a steep one) There’s so much to look out for as you enjoy walking round.
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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
Head to the top of the Island and you will find the entrance opposite the Portland Heights Hotel, it’s only a 20 min walk up the hill (but it is a steep one) There’s so much to look out for as you enjoy walking round.
A beautiful bay at the bottom of Wakeham, a lovely hours walk away or head to up to the top of the Island and head for Easton and follow the signs. There are lots of steps to the beach and the pirates graveyard so not suitable for pushchairs or people who struggle to walk too far.
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Church Ope Cove
Pennsylvania RoadA beautiful bay at the bottom of Wakeham, a lovely hours walk away or head to up to the top of the Island and head for Easton and follow the signs. There are lots of steps to the beach and the pirates graveyard so not suitable for pushchairs or people who struggle to walk too far.
Only a 5 minute ride in the car at the very end of the Island visit out famous lighthouse and enjoy a cream tea.
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Portland Bill
Old Coastguard CottagesOnly a 5 minute ride in the car at the very end of the Island visit out famous lighthouse and enjoy a cream tea.
Portland Castle
An easy walk from the house
A cute little museum nicely tied up with a trip to Church Ope Cove
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Portland Museum
217 WakehamA cute little museum nicely tied up with a trip to Church Ope Cove
Only 10 minutes by car or on the bus route from just out on the main road.
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Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House QuayOnly 10 minutes by car or on the bus route from just out on the main road.
Enjoy a day out at the seaside only 10 minute drive away. You can also catch a bus just out on the main road.
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Weymouth Beach
EsplanadeEnjoy a day out at the seaside only 10 minute drive away. You can also catch a bus just out on the main road.
Lyme Regis Beach
Durdle Door
Activity
The hangout climbing ltd
1 South WayWalking distance from the house and near the castle
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Castletown D-Day Centre
CastletownWalking distance from the house and near the castle
All sorts of fun activities for all ages and abilities.
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Adventure 4 All
All sorts of fun activities for all ages and abilities.
Nothe Fort
Barrack RoadA great family afternoon out.
About 45mins drive but worth it for a great family day out.
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The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadAbout 45mins drive but worth it for a great family day out.
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsDorset Adventure Park
Monart Spa Poundbury
Food scene
quiddles cafe
The EsplanadeOnly a 200m walk from the front door
Another character pub just walking distance from the house
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The Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellAnother character pub just walking distance from the house
Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadBeautiful seafood only a 5 minute drive across the beach road
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Crab House Café
Portland RoadBeautiful seafood only a 5 minute drive across the beach road
Fantastic breakfasts, lunch and cakes in Easton on the top of the Island
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White Stones Art Cafe
13 Easton StFantastic breakfasts, lunch and cakes in Easton on the top of the Island
Just along the beach road in the car park on the left heading from Portland.
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Chesil Beach Cafe
Portland Beach RoadJust along the beach road in the car park on the left heading from Portland.
Chesil Chippie
Victoria SquareOnly a 2 minute walk into Chesil from the house.
Stone Pier Cafe
Hope StreetA lovely outside cafe near the Nothe in Weymouth.
Lobster Pot
Portland Bill RoadCatch at The Old Fish Market
1 Custom House QuayThe Beehive
Taste Cafe at Chesil Beach
Groceries
Just as you head on to Portland left on the 1st roundabout.
Lidl
Hamm Beach RoadTurn right out of the house and cross the road, take a walk up the road/hill called Mallams to the left and the co op is on the right.
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The Co-op
83 FortuneswellTurn right out of the house and cross the road, take a walk up the road/hill called Mallams to the left and the co op is on the right.
A two minute drive up on to the top of the Island into Easton
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Tesco Superstore
Park RoadA two minute drive up on to the top of the Island into Easton