Dorset is the perfect place for a holiday in 2011. We have three stunning properties perfectly positioned in the middle of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and very close to the South West Coastal Path, ideal for walking. Portland is an ideal base for watersports also. Windsurfing, sailing, fishing and canoeing activities can all be found in the seas around Weymouth and Portland, the location of the sailing events for the 2012 Olympics.
CONTEMPORARY COTTAGES GOES ‘SUPERFAST’ with WIFI
Posted April 17th, 2012 | No Comments
All Contemporary Cottages now have free WIFI SUPERFAST BT INFINITY FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND!! With download speeds of up to 40Mb and upload speeds of 10Mb. Take a look at our self-catering accommodation on Portland Dorset, all with amazing sea views, plenty of parking and contemporary design. Still some late availability for May, June and July - special offers available - reduced prices.
Weymouth and Portland accommodation for half-term
Posted February 8th, 2012 | No Comments
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AMAZING SEA AND COASTAL VIEWS OF DORSET
HALF TERM DORSET HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND
Posted October 5th, 2011 | No Comments
Half term Dorset holiday activities & events Weymouth and Portland
26th October - Bedlam and Broomsticks at the Nothe Fort www.nothefort.org.uk
28th - 30th October - Halloween Fun Evenings and Abbotsbury Enchanted Floodlit Gardens, 5 pm to 8.30 pm. Enjoy strolling through the floodlit gardens, activities for children include free facepainting and prizes for the children in fancy dress. Normal entry fees apply www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
29th October - Pumpkins in the Park - Greenhill Gardens, 2 pm - 4 pm. Free event. Dust off your broomstick and fly over to Greenhill gardens to enoy another fun-filled Pumpkin in the Park Party.
29th & 30th October - Dinner and Ghostly Happenings for older children (age 14+) & adults, 7 pm. Booking essential. www.nothefort.org.uk
29th October - Revive Wild about Halloween - 4 pm - 9 pm - This year we are teaming up with Wild About Weymouth and Portland to organise fun activities for the whole family on Portland. The event will kick off during the late afternoon at the High Angle Batteries before a procession down the incline to Boscowen Leisure Centre for fun, games, music, dancing, fireshow, food and Halloween Beer tent. Portland rocks will be there so you can try your hand at the junk band and encourage our young local musicians. GWellC dance crew will also be entertaining us with fantastic street dance displays. Prizes for fancy dress and a firework finale. www.reviveportland.com
AN EXCITING YEAR FOR DORSET: WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND WILL BE HOSTING THE SAILING EVENTS DURING THE 2012 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
Posted June 12th, 2011 | No Comments
2012 promises to be an exciting year for Dorset: Weymouth and Portland will be hosting the sailing events during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The county will also be playing a full part in the UK’s biggest ever festival, the Cultural Olympiad. So as well as its stunning landscapes, delicious food and drink and fascinating heritage and attractions, there are even more reasons to visit Dorset than usual. Full information is on www.dorsetforyou.com/london2012
SPECIAL OFFER FOR TWO PEOPLE STAYING NEAR WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND NATIONAL SAILING ACADEMY
Posted May 1st, 2011 | 2 Comments
Stay near Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and take advantage of our special offer for couples. 25% DISCOUNT for couples (2 people staying) in any of our Contemporary Cottages on Portland Dorset in September & October 2011. Fabulous sea and coastal views of the Jurassic Coast. Enjoy the sunshine!
Dorset’s Jurassic Coastline - Countrywise
Posted April 6th, 2011 | No Comments
Dorset's Jurassic Coast
Visit Dorset’s Jurassic Coastline and stay in a Contemporary Cottage right in the heart of it at Portland Dorset. Take a look at the new series of Countrywise on this link http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=227984 it is all about Dorset. The coastline is classed as one of the natural wonders of the world, and discover how the landscape has shaped the lives of those who have made their homes here. From local fishermen to Thomas Hardy it is all covered in the programme. Portland is the ideal place to stay to visit all the places on the programme, it is centrally situated right in the middle of the Jurassic Coast.
Self-catering accommodation in Dorset
Posted January 24th, 2011 | No Comments
Christmas Wonderland Around Portland
Posted December 8th, 2010 | No Comments
The Christmas season is fast approaching and the festivities are well under way here on Portland. If you are a local or a visitor to the isle, then here are some events that are not to miss!
At Nothe Fort, located at the entrance of the Weymouth Harbour, you can see impressive displays of the wars that have gripped the nation, as well as huge guns and even a cinematic history of this massive Victorian structure. But, during the month of December, it is completely transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland! On Saturday, 11 December from 11am to 4pm they will be hosting the “Scrooge’s Christmas Presence” event. The day will include a special tour, narrated by the Ghost of Christmas Present, and will feature the Spirit of Scrooge Walk, Santa’s Grotto, a craft making and face painting area for the kids, as well as musical performances by carollers, school choirs and the Weymouth Concert Brass Band. During the tour, you may also see other favourite characters from the legendary tale, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim! Victorian fancy dress is encouraged. The admission price is set for £5. Be sure not to miss this amazing event!
Also in Weymouth on 11 December at 4pm, there will be Carols in the Park. Come see Greenhill Gardens completely transformed for the season, with lights, decorations and, of course, their gorgeous flower displays.
Earn Your Christmas Pudding on Portland
Posted November 30th, 2010 | No Comments
The holidays are known to pack on the pounds, and we are not talking in your wallet. As the season approaches, it is not uncommon for many people to gain about a half a stone, what with the Christmas parties and festivities which focus around rich foods and lots of drink. So, this year, why not take the initiative and do something active during the month of December; or as I like to call it, earn your Christmas pudding!
On the 19th December, they will be holding a Chase the Pudding 5k Santa Dash to help raise money for the Dorset local charity, Julia’s House. The race will be held on Weymouth Beach. Registration begins at 9:00, the race from 11:00-12:00; entry fee is set at a £10 minimum for adults, under 10’s are free if running with a family member. The theme for this year is “Santerly or Scantily Clad”; all entries MUST dress up in full-on Santa suit with beard or down in next to nothing (think speedo or bikini. NO NUDITY ALLOWED)
If that wasn’t enough to tip the scales back in your favour, then on Christmas day, the Lion’s Club will be holding their annual Christmas Day Harbour Swim in Weymouth. On the day, hundreds of people will plunge into the icy depths to swim across Weymouth Harbour to raise money for charity. Registration opens at the Harbourmaster’s office at 10am or in advance online at the Weymouth Lions Club website. Also online are sponsorship forms. Entry fee is just £5.
Christmas at the Quay, Near Portland
Posted November 21st, 2010 | No Comments
The Christmas season is fast approaching! Already, the shops are full of presents and wrapping paper. But, if you would rather escape to a new venue to celebrate this year, then head down to Portland. Not only is this small tied isle a gorgeous natural wonderland, but during the month of December, it truly transforms into a festive holiday destination. And one of the absolute best places to catch the spirit is at Brewers Quay in Weymouth.
Situated just a few miles north of Portland, this redeveloped Victorian brewery is jam packed with speciality shops and unique attractions. This year, they are holding their annual Christmas Festival from 22 November-24 December. On the 30th November, they will be hosting a Light Up a Life Night, which is an event organised by the local hospice that will offer an opportunity for loved ones to light a candle in memory of someone who has passed on.
Reindeer Day will be held on 5th December, from 10:30-17:00. Father Christmas and a family of reindeer will be available for pictures with the children. Don’t forget to take part in the special prize draw for a chance to adopt a reindeer!
Also, there will be a Victorian Show Night on the 9th of December. Featuring live outdoor entertainment, a Christmas Market in the historic Hope Square, stalls of seasonal food and drink. In the shopping village there will be demonstrations, tastings, indoor entertainment and of course, Santa in his grotto!
You can reach Brewers Quay from Portland by road or public transport. For detailed directions, be sure to telephone direct on 0871 200 22 33.