Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage

About this property

Named after Old Higher Lighthouse's former owner, Dr Marie Stopes, this cottage offers comfortable single-storey holiday accommodation linked to the lighthouse itself by a long corridor, and boasts sea views from the south-facing sitting room, kitchen and twin bedroom. Enjoy access to the round observatory at the top of the lighthouse from where there are stunning seascapes, or relax beside the shared outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The charming gardens with their ornamental fishponds are a delight, a great place to relax on a balmy Dorset evening after your day's exploring. A memorable cottage offering a sensational and unique holiday home. Note: This cottage is next to ref 12497, together they sleep 8.

Portland Bill is a narrow promontory on the end of the rugged Isle of Portland peninsula which is joined to the mainland via Chesil Beach, a pebble spit, which stretches 18 miles towards West Bay. Situated on Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, now a World Heritage Site, Portland Bill is home to three lighthouses, the most recent built in 1906 being the 35 meter tall, white and red striped Portland Bill Lighthouse. Portland Bill is home to a pub and a restaurant/café as well as the Portland Bird Observatory. Formerly a quarrying area, the stunning coastal scenery and footpaths provide excellent walking and the surrounding countryside is well known as a birdwatcher’s paradise! The local communities of Fortuneswell and Easton boast a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. With great climbing opportunities and an array of watersports activities on offer locally, plus the wonderful sandy beaches and the pretty harbour at Weymouth just 9 miles away, this super holiday destination is not to be missed!

Accommodation

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.

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 included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included 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.