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Sweet Hill Cottage - Portland

Portland, Dorset
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Home-from-home feel with everything you need for your stay
  • Just 1.5 miles from the famous Portland Bill Lighthouse
  • A perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, with stunning coastal walks nearby
Property code: OC-94598

Located on the picturesque Isle of Portland, this charming stone cottage is the perfect base for family and friends to immerse themselves in the beauty and adventure of this unique destination. Whether you're drawn to the sparkling waters for sailing and windsurfing or prefer exploring the stunning coastal and countryside landscapes, there's something for everyone to enjoy. For sailing enthusiasts, the nearby Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is a hub of activity and was home to the 2012 Olympics. If walking is more your speed, you'll be spoiled for choice with miles of coastal paths and inland countryside trails to explore. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast, stretching from Poole Harbour to Lyme Regis, taking in landmarks like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, just 18 miles away. A short stroll of just over 1 mile will take you to Portland Bill, where you can marvel at the historic lighthouse and spend a day exploring the rugged cliffs.

Step inside this charming cottage-style bungalow, where every detail has been thoughtfully designed to make you feel right at home. The living/dining room is ideal for enjoying a leisurely morning coffee or a delightful evening meal. Sink into the comfortable sofa and chairs as you watch a film on the Smart TV or plan your next exciting outing. This versatile space accommodates both relaxation and planning your adventures with ease. The property features two inviting bedrooms, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep for all guests. The first bedroom boasts a luxurious double bed, while the second bedroom offers a comfortable single bed with a convenient pull-out option, easily transforming into a double bed or twin to accommodate an additional guest. Prepare delicious meals in the kitchen, equipped with everything you need to start your day with a hearty breakfast or prepare your favourite dishes upon your return. The well-appointed shower room features a corner shower and WC, providing convenience and comfort during your stay. A separate utility room adjacent to the property houses both a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outside, a charming small patio awaits, offering a space to unwind with outdoor seating where you can soak up the fresh sea breeze and enjoy moments of relaxation.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single with additional pull-out bed to make double
  • 1 bathroom with shower and WC
  • Electric oven & hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, and coffee machine
  • Utility room next to property with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV with Firestick in lounge
  • Highchair available
  • Pretty outdoor seating area with garden furniture
  • Off-road parking for 1 car and on-road parking (subject to availability)
  • Pub 0.3 miles, shop 0.1 miles, beach within 1.5 miles
  • Please note this property sleeps 3 maximum
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 41 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mike 31st May 2026

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Lovely place to stay. Very clean. Everything there you needed. Michelle & Rod were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Irene 23rd May 2026

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We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. We felt welcome and just wish that in our eighties, we could have walked more!s

Reviewed by David 11th May 2026

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The accomadation had everything a guest could hope for. We would recommend it to anyone & hope to return in the future. Michele & Rod were very welcoming.

Reviewed by Trudy 2nd May 2026

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Sweet Hill Cottage is an excellent cottage so clean and comfortable. Great coastal walks and regular buses on the doorstep, so no need to use the car. Owner Michelle is always so helpful.

Reviewed by Helen 23rd April 2026

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Book with confidence! This is a super property that is fitted to a very high specification. The furniture and fittings are of very good quality and the beds are very comfortable with great quality bed linen. Michelle is a super host who communicates really promptly and is thoughtful and helpful in her approach. We enjoyed coastal walks from the dRead moreoorstep. A lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 13th March 2026

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This is an exquisite home from home and we wholeheartedly recommend it. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Michelle once again.

Reviewed by Rachael 6th March 2026

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One of the best properties we have ever stayed in . Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated . Very tastefully done . Every single thing you could need . The double bed was so comfortable with gorgeous bed linen . Very generous welcome gifts too ! Highly recommended ! Owners very welcoming and friendly . You should be very proud of how you have cRead morereated a really lovely holiday cottage ! Hide

Reviewed by Mick 20th February 2026

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Sweet Hill Cottage was amazing, we have stayed in many cottages around the country and this was by far the best, we would definitely recommend 100% Everything we could possibly need or want was provided, the cottage was immaculate- clean and comfortable. Well positioned for stunning walks along the cliff top to the Lighthouse and enjoyable driving Read moreto surrounding area and places of interest. We can't thank Michelle and Rod enough for a wonderful stay, a holiday to be fondly remembered. Hide

Reviewed by Lolita 6th December 2025

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Michelle and Rod were the perfect hosts. Welcome pack and Festive gifts waiting for us. As it was Christmas there was a Tree with lights, all very cosy and so comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for Michelle who helped out with directions and all possible local information. All in all a great cottage and a great stay. You would do well to finRead mored anything as perfect as this one. Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 23rd November 2025

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Reviewed by Veronica 3rd October 2025

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We arrived to a spotlessly clean and cosy cottage and felt comfortable and relaxed from the start. The cottage is tastefully decorated with modern appliances, the towels, bedding and duvets were luxurious. Michelle and Rod had left a very generous welcome pack to start us off and were the most helpful and friendly, the perfect hosts. One of the besRead moret properties I have stayed in for a very long time. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 26th September 2025

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We have stayed in many self catering cottages over the years and have never seen one so beautifully and thoughtfully equipped. A warm welcome from the owner too. Well located for walking and birdwatching too.

Reviewed by Brian 19th September 2025

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We had a fantastic holiday. The cottage was exceptional well cleaned and luxurious. The hosts thought of every thing,which only helped to make our holiday even better. Porland is wonderful and the property was half an hour walking to the famous lighthouse.If you ever visit this wonderful island this is a graet place to stay.

Reviewed by Linda 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Malcolm 5th September 2025

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Sweet Hill Cottage is located in a quiet area of Southwell at the southern end of Portland. It's just a short walk from Portland Bill lighthouse and the neighbouring Lobster Pot cafe and shop. The owners Michelle and Rod are really friendly and welcoming and will do anything they can to help you enjoy your stay. Bus stops are a short walk away withRead more frequent buses to Weymouth and onward links well beyond. The cottage itself is incredibly clean and very cosy. Hide

Reviewed by Trevor 29th August 2025

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Reviewed by Sheila 15th August 2025

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Fabulous week in a fabulous cottage. The owners Michelle and Rod have a lovely set up here and nothing seems too much trouble for them. Even making contact a few days ahead of arrival to ask preference for milk and bread, which was greatly appreciated along with the other welcome items. There are lots of places to visit nearby, by car or the buses Read morewhich run regularly. There are lovely coastal walks too with some stunning views. We had a perfect mix of peace and quiet with the option of busy too Hide

Reviewed by Ian 8th August 2025

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An absolutely wonderful cottage in a fabulous location. Perfect for walking and exploring the island and easy access to Weymouth and to get further afield. Owners couldn't be more helpful in offering advice when needed and to leave us and enjoy our holiday. A fabulous week!

Reviewed by Nikki 25th July 2025

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A lovely holiday cottage. Extremely clean and well laid out with high quality furnishings. Lots of goodies waiting for us on arrival and very welcoming host.

Reviewed by Kim 11th July 2025

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Such a beautiful cottage in the lovely location of Portland. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here ! This cottage has everything you need with added extras of those things you may forget. Such as shower gel, shampoo and food like milk, bread, drinks in the fridge and a welcoming bottle of wine and cookies. All kitchen extras you may need. Michelle isRead more such a lovely host with warmth and a caring understanding of people. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome and we gain a new friend! Hide

Reviewed by Alan 4th July 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 27th June 2025

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Fabulous little cottage. Everything you could possibly need was provided and then more. The welcome gifts were the best I've ever received. Spotlessly clean, and very tasteful decor. Located in an elevated position on the island within a short walk of spectacular views. Our hosts were super friendly and helpful but never intrusive. A great base to Read moreexplore the local area. I would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Trevor 20th June 2025

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This cottage is superb and fully deserves its 100% 5 Star rating. The decorating inside is clean and fresh and the interior design is wonderful in every room. Best cottage weve ever stayed in and Michelle is an absolutely fantastic person to engage with.

Reviewed by Mike 6th June 2025

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Very comfortable & tastefully decorated & furnished. Owners go out of their way to make sure everything is spot on.

Reviewed by Trudy 30th May 2025

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Excellent cottage so clean and comfortable. Great cliff top walks on the doorstep. Good food at the Eight Kings pub just down the road. Cottage owner so helpful.

Reviewed by Richard 23rd May 2025

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Everything and more, was provided in our little cottage. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and all the linen was of very good quality. Couldnt want for anything more.

Reviewed by Bernard 16th May 2025

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A modern comfortable newly built cottage with all the comforts you could want Owner contacted us to find out what items (food) we wanted, and it was there on arrival. Owners live in cottage close bye so any problems we had were soon sorted. Just a mile or so from Portland Bill lighthouse.. Weymouth beach, Chisel Beach (stony),. Dorchester, Thomas HRead moreardy country, Swanage Steam Railway. So much to see and do. Happy to stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 9th May 2025

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Wonderful stay real home from home, owners could not have done anything more, this is how cottages should be offered, as we say in Cornwall (proper job) many thanks Michelle & Rod

Reviewed by Philip Graham 11th April 2025

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Sweet hill cottage was a gem of a find ,it is immaculate , inside & out , Michelle the owner has gone above & beyond into making her guests feel valued /comfortable, she text days before with bread & milk preferences ,the welcome gifts & extras of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap ,weeks supply of loo roll ,were appreciated. The decoratioRead moren & furniture ,towels ,bedding is top quality & really comfortable ,Michelle is very friendly ,very helpful .this property needs a 5 star rating . Hide

Reviewed by Lynda 4th April 2025

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This is by far the best equipped, cleanest, self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in. My usual bag of self catering staples remained in the car. Just turn up, unpack your luggage and indulge in the treats left for you. We have had a brilliant week. The unexpectedly good weather meant we spent our time walking the island, then jumping on tRead morehe bus (bus stop just by the church, no 1 every 15 mins or so) into Weymouth and walking other parts of the coastline. We will be back, definitely! Hide

Reviewed by Mandie 10th March 2025

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The cottage was beautiful, Michelle and Rod were friendly. We were spoilt with treats thank you would highly recommend to anyone to stay here for comfort and happiness and the location is fabulous

Reviewed by Robert 14th February 2025

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This cottage was as close to perfect as you can get. It was well-equipped and tastefully decorated. It was very clean, warm and comfortable. It's located close to the cliffs and the lighthouse, but there is a friendly pub (The Eight Kings) just a five minute walk, which serves good food. Communication with the owners of the cottage was quick and heRead morelpful and the little treats which greeted us were good quality. I'd totally recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to explore the Jurassic coast. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 20th December 2024

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The property was very well presented and the owners are very friendly and on hand if you have any queries

Reviewed by Simon 28th October 2024

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We loved our stay at Sweethill Cottage, which was perfect for our family of 3. The cottage is very well equipped, and its location is great to explore Portland and surrounding areas. Michelle was an incredible hostess making sure we felt at home from day one, and what stayed with us the most after our enjoyable 4-night stay, is how much thought theRead more owners put in every detail to make Sweethill Cottage a lovely and comfortable home away from home. We would love to return one day. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Steven 6th September 2024

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Can't fault it!!

Reviewed by Susan 11th August 2024

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Sweet hill Cottage was the perfect place to stay. It was spotlessly clean, with every home comfort you could possibly ask for. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable; even sourcing a high chair (for my one year old baby) at short notice and leaving a very thoughtful welcome package for us. Communication with the owners was seamRead moreless, and we had the pleasure of meeting them during our stay. We could not recommend the Cottage highly enough! Hide

Reviewed by Tina 26th July 2024

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Property was lovely, clean and tidy and comfortable. The location for us was perfect as there was a lovely pub, stables and a beauty salon all within a few minutes walk. There is plenty to explore, whether you are driving or using public transport. We used both and found both easily accessible. Will definitely be going back.

Reviewed by N 12th July 2024

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Our hosts Michelle and Rod were the perfect hosts and our stay in Portland was just perfect. The accommodation was spotless and extremely well laid out with lovely furnishings. The thoughtful little extras such as fresh coffee, cookies, bread, ice creams,pasta and showering products, made our stay extra special. Portland is a nice island and we wilRead morel definitely visit again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 5th July 2024

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A really beautifully furnished, homely cottage. The deco was so lovely and the owner provided lots of lovely welcome touches. It was a great size and well equipt. One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in. Location is great too being in a quiet area and very close to beaches. plenty of wardrobe space for your clothes too which isnt always the caRead morese in holiday cottages. the owners really did a great job to create a cosy cottage and were super helpful if we needed anything. 5 stars! Hide

Reviewed by Angie 21st June 2024

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The cottage was fantastic and the owners were amazing, really helpful and very kind.

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