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Fortuneswell Tourist Information


Fortuneswell is a village on the northern side of the beautifully rugged and historical Dorset Isle of Portland. The village's intriguing streets wind their way up the steep hills of the island, which rise from sea level near the amazing Chesil Beach to a height of 500 feet at the top of the isle.

Fortuneswell takes advantage of the best of the majestic views that Portland has – a view that stretches for dozens of miles from Start Point in Devon, around Lyme Bay in the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, across to the resort of Weymouth, and over the rolling hills into the rest of Dorset beyond.

To the north of the village lies Portland Harbour – amongst the best sailing waters in Northern Europe – a fantastic home for the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, host venue for sailing events in the 2012 Olympic Games.

To the west of Fortuneswell lies Chesil Beach, an 18-mile long tombolo beach that connects the Isle of Portland to the mainland, with its wonderfully smooth, finely sorted pebbles, and excellent diving waters – host to a plethora of wrecks which have fallen victim to the dangerous currents around the isle over the centuries.

Fortuneswell and the rest of Portland are a paradise for walkers, anglers, climbers, geologists, nature-lovers, artists and anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. It's a picturesque, tranquil and enthralling part of this inspirational county.

Description by Ross Harrison

 

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Fortuneswell with Lyme Bay and Chesil Beach beyond © Ross Harrison
Fortuneswell with Lyme Bay beyond © Ross Harrison
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What's near Fortuneswell

Attractions:
  Portland Museum  1 Mile
  Portland Castle  1 Mile
  Brewers Quay  4 Miles
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Towns:
  Weston  1 Mile
  Grove  1 Mile
  Chesil  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Red House Estate Agents Ltd  1 Mile
  Goadsby & Harding (Residential) Ltd  1 Mile
  Connells  4 Miles
Hotels:
  Moonfleet Manor Hotel  8 Miles
  Thistle Poole  22 Miles
  Antelope Inn  23 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Turnstones Luxury B&B  1 Mile
  Elwell Manor Guesthouse  3 Miles
  Harbour Walk Guest House  4 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Rosa Cottage  1 Mile
  Little Owl Cottage  1 Mile
  The Old Higher Lighthouse  2 Miles
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Campsites:
  East Fleet Farm Touring Park  5 Miles
  Waterside Holiday Park  6 Miles
  Weymouth Bay Holiday Park  6 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Weymouth  4 Miles

TIC: Weymouth Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01305 785747  4 Miles


Attractions near Fortuneswell
Portland Museum (1 Mile)*
The Museum was founded in 1930 by Dr Marie Stopes, the Museum's first curator and famous birth control pioneer. It is housed in two thatched picturesque cottages, nestling above Church Ope Cove.
Portland Castle (1 Mile)*
Discover one of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortresses - Portland Castle, perfectly preserved in a waterfront location overlooking Portland harbour.
Brewers Quay (4 Miles)*
Inspired by Weymouth's turbulent past and strong maritime connections, The Timewalk attraction tells the fascinating story of the town as seen through the eyes of Ms. Paws the brewery cat and her eight feline ancestors.
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Towns near Fortuneswell
Weston Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Grove Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Chesil Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
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Hotels near Fortuneswell
Moonfleet Manor Hotel (8 Miles)*
Set in five acres of its own grounds, surrounded by idyllic Dorset countryside, the Moonfleet Manor Hotel overlooks Chesil Beach and The Fleet nature reserve.
Thistle Poole (22 Miles)*
Thistle Poole is situated on the quayside and overlooks reputably Europe's largest natural harbour.
Antelope Inn (23 Miles)*
The Antelope Hotel is a famous old coaching house in the high street of Poole and has been a popular meeting place through the centuries.
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Self Catering near Fortuneswell
Rosa Cottage (1 Mile)*
A charming Victorian cottage, beautifully renovated and furnished to a very high standard in the popular area of Fortuneswell, Portland. The famous Chesil beach, part of the World Heritage Coast, is 5 minutes walk away.
Little Owl Cottage (1 Mile)*
Lovely two bedroom quarryman's cottage, situated in the village of Southwell on the Isle of Portland, less than one mile to famous Portland Bill. Approx 5 miles to Weymouth.
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