'casita Del Mar' Is A 150 Year Old Portland Stone Cottage Close To The Sea And Sailing Academy
Rustic Location, 5 Minutes Walk to Chesil Beach and 10 to Sailing Academy
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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'Casita del Mar', as its name suggests is a 'cottage by the sea', situated at the bottom of infamous hilly Mallams and has a four star 'enjoyEngland' grading. The property was built around 150 years ago and has recently been refurbished in a mix of contemporary and vintage style to suit all tastes and always with comfort a priority. There is a courtyard for alfresco dining in summer and wood burning stove in winter. Step outside the front door, look left and you will be greeted with stunning views of the sea. A five minute walk down the hill will bring you to the village of Chiswell, stunning rocky coves and the pebbles of Chesil beach. Have a drink outside the famous 'Cove Inn' and watch the sun go down or a short walk in the opposite direction and have a fish supper (fresh fish caught daily from local fishermen).
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £315 | 3 | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 18 February 2012 | £425 | 3 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £315 | 3 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 7 April 2012 | £470 | 7 | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £470 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 5 May 2012 | £420 | 7 | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 28 May 2012 | £155 | 2 | ||
| 13 August 2012 - 18 August 2012 | £478 | 5 | ||
| 18 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £670 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £315 | 3 |
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. Arrival Time 3pm. Departure time 10:00am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. There is a high chair, travel cot and stair gate. |
| Bathrooms: | Bath with shower over, toilet and sink. |
| Kitchen: | Gas hob/electric oven. Fridge/freezer. Washing machine. toaster, microwave. Cafetiere. |
| Living Rooms: | There are leather sofas in the living room with Freeview TV. DVD player. CD/radio. In the dining room there are Books,Games, DVDs and CDs for your use. |
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All bedding 100% cotton and included in price. Bath towels included in price. Please do not use bath towels on the beach! |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | children welcome pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The cottage is suitable for children of all ages but children under 5 should be supervised as there are some steep stairs leading to the top bedroom. There is one step down, from the front door, into the living room and two small steps up to dining room, then one step up into kitchen. Therefore the property may not be suitable for people with mobility problems. If mobility is not a problem then these extra steps all add to the charm of the cottage. Initial basket of logs provided in winter. All other utility bills included in the price of the cottage. There is no smoking in the property. One small well behaved pet welcome during off peak periods at an additional cost of £15 per week.
Accessibility
'Casita del Mar' is located at the bottom of a steep hill. There is some parking in the road and also a free car park a three minute walk away.
Outside
There is a secluded courtyard and terrace for alfresco dining for six. Barbecue in summer.
Coast/Beach
Chesil beach (on the Jurassic coast) is a five minute walk away. Portland Sailing Academy 10 minute walk away. Weymouth with it's safe sandy beach is 41/2 miles away.
Golf
Golf courses are located in Weymouth, 41/2 miles from Portland.
Special interest holidays
Portland is popular for sailing, with nature lovers, divers, windsurfers and walkers with it's miles of coastal and inland footpaths.
Travel
Weymouth railway station: 41/2 miles away.
Bournemouth Airport: one hours drive away.
Heathrow Airport: 2.5 hours drive away.
Weymouth Condor Ferries: 20 minute drive away.
Distances
Weymouth 41/2 miles away - beaches (famous Punch and Judy), shopping, restaurants, pubs, night life.
Dorchester 121/2 miles away (county town) Market every Wednesday.
Durdle Door, Athelhampton House, Monkey World, Sea Life Centre and lots, lots more within a radius of 20 miles.
Further details
'Casita del Mar' is within walking distance of shops, post office, bank, restaurants, supermarket, local dive and windsurfing sites, also Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy.
Booking notes
Security deposit of £100 required on confirmation.This deposit is returned the week following your holiday if no unreasonable damage occurs. Bank transfer is prefered but if not a cheque will be fine. Full payment 6 weeks before holiday. Short breaks between October and March. 3 nights stay £240. 4 night stay £265. 5 nights £290 Initial basket of logs supplied between October to March. All bedlinen and towels included in price. All utilities included in price.
Guest comments
1) "This is a lovely quaint cottage which has provided a comfortable base to explore Portland and the surrounding area".
2) "This is without a doubt the best cottage we have rented for a holiday in the south of England."
3) "We had a great week. Cottage so well thought out - space for everything! Would come back again - next U.K. Nationals!"
4) "We've had a great week - already looking forwarding to coming back next year."
Owner profile
About the owner
I live in Weymouth and became the owner of this Portland stone fisherman's cottage in 2006. In the summer of 2009 it undertook a complete refurbishment and has now been transformed into 'Casita del mar' with it's fusion of vintage and contemporary style to appeal to all tastes! Having garden design and interior design in my background I have recently been the owner of a Vintage clothes shop (this will shortly be turned into an online vintage clothes and interiors website). I have three daughters and two grandchildren!
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I live in Weymouth (7 miles from Portland) and when the opportunity came up for me to acquire another property I looked first in Weymouth but was uninspired.
When it came to looking on Portland I fell in love with the charm of the fisherman's cottages and in 2009 I began the transformation of 49 Mallams into 'Casita del mar' a holiday home. Throughout this transformation I had, what I would want, in mind. I wanted 'Casita del mar' to have a homely feel, a place I would like to spend time in. Portland is very rustic and somewhat remote from the hustle and bustle of Weymouth, the nearest town. I love the quirkiness of the property and that I can stand outside the front door, look left and see the ever changing look and colour of the sea.
Unique benefits of the property
'Casita del mar' is full of charm, vintage touches everywhere mixed with the contemporary and with comfort a priority. Winter or summer there is a 'Casita del mar' Portland experience for everyone. Hot summer days and alfresco dining - stormy seas and a log burning stove in winter.
There is some parking in the road and a free carpark a three minute walk away. It is well served with bus routes to Portland Bill and Weymouth and a local taxi service.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E2068
Ms Susan Goodman
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1305 775 321
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7791 891 782
Owners Website: Click here
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