The Shambles

Portland, DT5 1AB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>5</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
5 reviews
a living room with a white table and chairs at The Shambles in Portland
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at The Shambles in Portland
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The Shambles

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  • Entire home
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
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Offering a garden and sea view, The Shambles is situated in Portland, 33 km from Monkey World and 40 km from Golden Cap. The property is located 46 km from Corfe Castle, less than 1 km from Portland Castle and 3.4 km from Portland Museum. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portland Beach is 200 metres away. This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portland, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Rufus Castle is 3.6 km from The Shambles, while Athelhampton House is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
High score for Portland
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  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely house, quite fresh and clean looking with a very homely vibe”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location as about 5 minute walk from the beach and you get some awesome views of the sunset from the main bedroom. Really nice cottage with everything we needed for a long weekend and suitable for kids. Met the owner and he was very nice....”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,762 reviews from 21670 properties
21670 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Shambles is a charming terraced cottage resting in Fortuneswell in Dorset. Hosting two bedrooms, including a double and a twin along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room with woodburning stove. Outside there is on-street parking available and a small garden with decking and seating. The Shambles makes for a lovely family getaway near the sea.

Neighbourhood information

Situated on Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast, now a World Heritage Site, the village of Fortuneswell can be found on the rugged Isle of Portland peninsula, joined to the mainland via Chesil Beach, a pebble spit, which stretches 18 miles towards West Bay. Formerly a quarrying area, Fortuneswell boasts a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, along with an intriguing maze of streets that wind their way up a steep hill to offer stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and the rolling hills of Dorset beyond. The surrounding countryside is well known as a birdwatcher’s paradise, plus with great walking and climbing opportunities, an array of watersport activities, wonderful sandy beaches, and Weymouth just 5 miles away, this super holiday destination is not to be missed!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Shambles
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Shambles takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Shambles accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Shambles

  • The Shambles can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Shambles may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Shambles has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Shambles offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach

  • The Shambles is 1.2 miles from the centre of Portland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from The Shambles. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Shambles is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Shambles is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.