Dog Friendly Portland Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Lisa - Verified booking

  This property had pretty views from the sitting room, an open plan living area and bedrooms and bathroom situated downstairs, clean and pretty comfortable throughout .

  There were various issues, some of which were down to us making assumptions on booking, some not. There is a lot of damp in the main sitting area, and the kitchen is very basic, not great if you want to cook. The cupboards are very high, we are not that tall and could barely reach. Oven looked new, no instructions on how to use it were provided though, so there was a lot of trial and error but we got there in the end! There is no washing machine (we of course should have checked and not assumed) three dogs and by a beach, plus good old English weather, meant we ran out of stuff very quickly. Strangely there is an airer and ironing board. The sitting area was comfy and we made up horror stories about the door in the ceiling :). The bedrooms were nice, particularly the larger room, the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was fine, tiled throughout, nice strong shower. The bathroom door kept jamming shut though and after getting stuck in there the first night, we had to leave it open. There is no outside space at all so you have to walk your dogs even if they want to go out at 2 am, in hindsight we should have checked on Google maps to see exact space ..a lesson learned! The property is set halfway up a hill, and the whole area is very steep, would not recommend to anyone with mobility issues. And although there is free onstreet parking, finding a space was very hit and miss, so be prepared to make many trips with your luggage! Good way to get your steps in though. Overall would recommend to anyone with a reasonable degree of fitness who wants a clean base from which to explore (assuming the damp and the sticky door get sorted) . Would not recommend to dog owners due to no outdoor space and no washing facilities, or to anyone with mobility issues. Hope people find this useful!

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  Just come back from a week's stay at Spring Rose Cottage and it was fabulous.

  The cottage has everything you could possibly need and more! Really well equipped, washing machine and dishwasher were a real bonus! The owner contacted us before our stay and couldn't be any more helpful, with info about the island, places to go and even has family passes to places that we could use. Nothing was too much trouble at all and she replied so fast with any queries. The cottage was spotlessly clean with freshly laundered made up beds and towels, beautiful garden terraces with lovely furniture and wonderful sea views. Spacious bedrooms and beautiful bathroom. The neighbours were very friendly and offered some tips on where to watch the sunset. As in the description you cannot park outside the cottage but you can stop at the top of the terrace to unload and usually find parking on Queens Road. Portland is very hilly, so have your walking legs ready! We cannot wait to come back again, Spring Rose Cottage did not disappoint

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• Fran - Verified booking

  Fantastic location, beautiful cottage which was well-equipped, very well-maintained, wonderfully clean and very peaceful.

  It was just what we needed to get away from the COVID and US election dramas. Plenty to do on Portland despite the UK going into second lockdown whilst we were there. We enjoyed the pubs and cafes whilst they were open and after lockdown, plenty of take-aways and nearby shops. We also: went walking and running, fished on the beach and took in the sights of Portland and Weymouth. The people on Portland are very friendly. Although there is no parking outside the cottage, there is plenty of parking on Queen Street which is accessible through an alleyway and less than five minutes walk to the car so people shouldn’t be put off by that. Sykes were really good at keeping their website up to date with the lockdown info and the owner of the cottage also emailed us before we arrived so we had her contact details. We had a great time and would highly recommend others to go to Portland and stay in Spring Rose Cottage.

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• Iesel - Verified booking

  We (1 child, 3 adults) very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely home.

  The rooms were cosy, bright and homely (with many pillows and soft blankets). Our daughter loved the many Walliams books, the games' trunk and the fancy dressing table in her room. It was nice to relax on the patio. At the time of our stay, it was really quiet in the neighbourhood, which was very pleasant. Short walk to the pebble beach or to the start of the breathtaking walk around the island. Some minor comments: downstairs ceiling might be too low for very tall (+6ft) people. The parking space might prove an issue in the really busy period. Some minor issues in the kitchen will be resolved by the lovely host. Nothing that would hold us from recommending this lovely holiday home. We would have liked to stay an extra week. Comment to agency: it's a pity the cancelation assurance is only for UK residents, as this leaves foreign visitors financially unprotected in these covid times.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  Lovely cottage for adults and older children, tastefully decorated with everything you need and the owner really went out of her way to resolve a problem we had.

  However, despite the stair gates (ground floor and second, not on the first floor where the family room is) and providing a cot and high chair, we felt that it wasn’t really suitable for small children and had to be constantly on alert with our crawler and preschooler. The lower, open tread, stairs and the upper narrow winding stairs were a challenge, unsecured shelving and mirrors, and just the amount of furniture squeezed in made it tricky. Sadly the outside was a complete no go from a safety point of view (different levels no barriers) which meant we had to keep the back door shut, such a shame as it would have been so nice to spend time out there. All in all I’d highly recommend the cottage for adults and older children but for those with preschoolers I’d say wait a few years and then have a lovely stay there.

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