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Perfect for a cold beer/refreshment and enjoying an incredible view of the ocean
A great place to grab a drink after perhaps a long trip getting here. The Cove House Inn is located right on the beachfront with stunning views and a great spot to watch the sunset. What's even better is it's only a 5-minute walk from my house.
They also serve pub grub too and 'the specials' are definitely worth checking out.
Every Thursday evening there is also a live folk band playing.
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The Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellA great place to grab a drink after perhaps a long trip getting here. The Cove House Inn is located right on the beachfront with stunning views and a great spot to watch the sunset. What's even better is it's only a 5-minute walk from my house.
They also serve pub grub too and 'the specials' are definitely worth checking out.
Every Thursday evening there is also a live folk band playing.
Quiddles is a quirky cafe right at the end of the beachfront. (again only a 5-minute walk from my house)
They serve great breakfasts and offer mainly a seafood lunch menu. It is weather dependant as they only have seats outside and I strongly recommend booking.
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quiddles cafe
The EsplanadeQuiddles is a quirky cafe right at the end of the beachfront. (again only a 5-minute walk from my house)
They serve great breakfasts and offer mainly a seafood lunch menu. It is weather dependant as they only have seats outside and I strongly recommend booking.
Billy Winters is located along the beach road as you come into Portland. It's a great spot to stop and enjoy a drink or hot food and the views are second to none.
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Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadBilly Winters is located along the beach road as you come into Portland. It's a great spot to stop and enjoy a drink or hot food and the views are second to none.
Coffee and food
Frontline Coffee is located just as you enter Portland. It's a great venue and has lots of yummy drinks such as milkshakes, coffees, teas and alcohol. They also serve a good breakfast along with paninis and sandwiches. There is also some very cool artwork on display from a local artist.
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Frontline Cafe
Lerret RoadFrontline Coffee is located just as you enter Portland. It's a great venue and has lots of yummy drinks such as milkshakes, coffees, teas and alcohol. They also serve a good breakfast along with paninis and sandwiches. There is also some very cool artwork on display from a local artist.
Upwey wishing well is a quint little tearooms with a beautifully stunning garden including a wishing well.
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Upwey Wishingwell Tearooms And Water Gardens
161 Church StUpwey wishing well is a quint little tearooms with a beautifully stunning garden including a wishing well.
White Stones is located in Easton, Portland and is a great place for breakfast and coffee. However, it's a 10minute drive and recommend booking beforehand.
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White Stones Art Cafe
13 Easton StWhite Stones is located in Easton, Portland and is a great place for breakfast and coffee. However, it's a 10minute drive and recommend booking beforehand.
Sightseeing
St Catherine's Chapel is located in Abbotsbury and definitely worth taking the 30-minute drive out. It's easily accessible and just a short walk from the car park at the bottom of the hill. The views are stunning up at the top and you can also enjoy a walk around inside.
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Abbotsbury, St Catherine's Chapel
South West Coast PathSt Catherine's Chapel is located in Abbotsbury and definitely worth taking the 30-minute drive out. It's easily accessible and just a short walk from the car park at the bottom of the hill. The views are stunning up at the top and you can also enjoy a walk around inside.
Hidden away in Abbotsbury is a subtropical garden and if out visiting along the road to Bridport and Lyme Regis I definitely recommend a stop here.
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayHidden away in Abbotsbury is a subtropical garden and if out visiting along the road to Bridport and Lyme Regis I definitely recommend a stop here.
Take a trip to the lighthouse and see the tides of the Atlantic ocean cross with the English channel. Regardless of the weather, it's definitely worth the visit.
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Portland Bill
Old Coastguard CottagesTake a trip to the lighthouse and see the tides of the Atlantic ocean cross with the English channel. Regardless of the weather, it's definitely worth the visit.
Church Ope is a beautiful walk where you will pass Pirates tombstones, an old ruined castle and access to a beach. It's a 5-minute drive from my house and a definite 'must do' whilst visiting.
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Church Ope Cove
Pennsylvania RoadChurch Ope is a beautiful walk where you will pass Pirates tombstones, an old ruined castle and access to a beach. It's a 5-minute drive from my house and a definite 'must do' whilst visiting.
Fancys Farm is a nice 10-minute walk from my house and great for sightseeing as it's located on top of Portland's highest point and has great panoramic views. Also funny seeing wallabies randomly jumping about.
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Fancy's Farm
GlacisFancys Farm is a nice 10-minute walk from my house and great for sightseeing as it's located on top of Portland's highest point and has great panoramic views. Also funny seeing wallabies randomly jumping about.
Lyme Regis is a beautiful seaside town along the Jurassic Coast. It's a good hours drive from Portland but definitely worth doing should you wish to explore the coast.
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Lyme Regis Strand
Lyme Regis is a beautiful seaside town along the Jurassic Coast. It's a good hours drive from Portland but definitely worth doing should you wish to explore the coast.
If you want to visit a village that still feels like it's from 'Game Of Thrones' then take the hour drive to Wareham and visit Corfe Castle. It's a beautiful day out and walking around the castle is a great experience.
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Corfe Castle
If you want to visit a village that still feels like it's from 'Game Of Thrones' then take the hour drive to Wareham and visit Corfe Castle. It's a beautiful day out and walking around the castle is a great experience.
Little Bredy is a postcard-perfect location in the English countryside. Perfect for a picnic and to have some time in the bliss of peacefulness surrounded by the sounds of birds and nature.
Littlebredy Lake & Waterfall
Little Bredy is a postcard-perfect location in the English countryside. Perfect for a picnic and to have some time in the bliss of peacefulness surrounded by the sounds of birds and nature.
I highly recommend booking a trip out to see the dolphins chasing the boat and take in the views of the Jurassic Coast.
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Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House QuayI highly recommend booking a trip out to see the dolphins chasing the boat and take in the views of the Jurassic Coast.
Tout Quarry Nature Reserve and Sculpture Park is an abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a stone sculpture park. Now one of Portland’s most popular attractions, you can discover over 60 hidden sculptures in the Quarry, such as Anthony Gormley’s ‘Still Falling’ sculpture and enjoy the stunning views over Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour. The park is also a haven for nature especially for those with a love of wild flowers and butterflies.
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Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust
Easton LaneTout Quarry Nature Reserve and Sculpture Park is an abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a stone sculpture park. Now one of Portland’s most popular attractions, you can discover over 60 hidden sculptures in the Quarry, such as Anthony Gormley’s ‘Still Falling’ sculpture and enjoy the stunning views over Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour. The park is also a haven for nature especially for those with a love of wild flowers and butterflies.
Durdle Door is only a 45min drive from me and is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset. Although privately owned by the Lulworth Estate, it is open to the public and highly recommend visiting.
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Durdle Door
Durdle Door is only a 45min drive from me and is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset. Although privately owned by the Lulworth Estate, it is open to the public and highly recommend visiting.
Food scene
If it's seafood you're after then I highly recommend a dinner at The Crab House. Strongly advise booking and it's also on the more expensive side of dining out.
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Crab House Café
Portland RoadIf it's seafood you're after then I highly recommend a dinner at The Crab House. Strongly advise booking and it's also on the more expensive side of dining out.
The Kings Arms is my favourite place to go to for a Sunday Roast without question. It's in the countryside situated in a beautiful location and very near the Thomas Hardy Monument.
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The Kings Arms
2 Front StThe Kings Arms is my favourite place to go to for a Sunday Roast without question. It's in the countryside situated in a beautiful location and very near the Thomas Hardy Monument.
If meat is your thing then I can only highly recommend booking a table at Sambos. They bring skewers of meat on rotation until the meat sweats get the better of you.
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Sambo Rodizio
51 Abbotsbury RdIf meat is your thing then I can only highly recommend booking a table at Sambos. They bring skewers of meat on rotation until the meat sweats get the better of you.
Hatch on the Harbour
1 Custom House Quay