Full Property Description Sea Shell cottage offers spacious accommodation in the heart of the highly desirable Brewers Quay area of Weymouth. The cottage has recently been refurbished to an exceptional standard, achieving a finish which offers all the conveniences of modern living whilst retaining the original character of the property. Outside there is a suntrap courtyard area, with furniture, offering the ideal environment for dining al fresco on a warm summers evening. Once the site of a Victorian Brewery, the cobbled streets and paved courtyards beside the old harbour, known as Brewers Quay, have been transformed into a cosmopolitan shopping village. The area is home to a selection of shops housing arts & craft items, speciality food stores and gift shops. Here you will also find a range of attractions including Weymouth Museum and Timewalk, a fascinating journey through Weymouth’s colourful history. Brewers Quay is also home to a fine range of eateries, from cakes and pastries at the Courtyard Restaurant, to traditional pub food and ales at the Excise House Pub, there really are gastronomic options to suit all tastes and appetites. The Esplanade is within a few minutes’ walk and offers a picture postcard seaside setting with the golden sands of Weymouth Beach flanked by shops selling traditional beach fayre such as ice creams, fish and chips and buckets and spades. Nearby, the shallow waters of Weymouth Bay provide fantastic conditions for kite surfing, wind surfing and sailing, and will play host to a series of major sailing events in the run up to the 2012 Olympics. But there is so much more in the area for those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land. From crazy golf to go karts, the area is home to a fantastic range of attractions sure to entertain the whole family. For those in search of culture, Portland Castle is nearby and is considered to be one of King Henry VII’s finest coastal forts. Literary fans should head to ‘Hardy’s Cottage’, the former home of Thomas Hardy, which has remained largely unchanged from the time Thomas lived there and is where he wrote ‘Greenwood Tree’ and ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’. Additional services available (subject to availability): • Dog walking, • Dog sitting, • CRB-checked babysitting service. New property – full images and description to follow. Living • Furnished with a sofa bed. • Features a 28" LCD TV, DVD player and stereo system. Kitchen Sleeping • 2x Double bedrooms. • 1x Twin bedrooms. • There is also an occasional sofa bed in the living area to accommodate two additional guests. Bathroom Outside • Outside seating area. • Parking permit. • Within 29 steps of the sea. • Centrally located in Brewers Quay; home to a fine selection of shops, restaurants and attractions. • Close to the town centre. • Within a short walk of several coves and beaches • Town and island rich in heritage and historical significance • Dramatic Jurassic coast and island scenery • Fabulous natural and sea life attractions Weymouth town and Portland island are steeped in history. From Roman Galleys to Spanish Galleons the harbour and Island have seen more than their fair share of naval history and Royal patronage. While Henry VIII contented himself building forts to stave off foreign invasion, George III made Weymouth his summer holiday residence, attracting many wealthy ladies and gentlemen to the fashionable seaside town, and influencing its architecture leaving many magnificent buildings, statues and landmarks. Blessed with beaches that range from the pebble rich 18 mile Chesil Beach tombolo, to Weymouth Beach’s sandy shores, Weymouth and Portland have a great choice of places to visit and enjoy in both the hot summer months and the wild winter weeks. Add this to miles of stunning Jurassic coastline, a great range of family friendly attractions and a good choice of museums, and you have a surprisingly rich range of activities to keep you busy during your stay in the area. Seashell Cottage is situated just 29 steps from the sea in the heart of the bustling Brewers Quay area of Weymouth. Tastefully furnished and decorated throughout this quaint 150 year old fishermans cottage is also equipped with gas fired central heating for those cosy winter breaks. The accomodation offers a very comfortable cosy lounge with modern corner suite, 28" LCD TV with games console, DVD player and music system with Ipod docking station. The cottage also has Wi-Fi Internet connectivity for those wanting to stay in touch with friends and family around the world. The kitchen is compact but well equipped with oven, hob, microwave, washing machine and fridge freezer. The dining area accomodates 6 people comfortably and the outside courtyard area can be used for those romantic Al Fresco evenings for two! On the first floor you have two good sized double bedrooms furnished to a high standard with plenty of wardrobe and drawers. Leading off the landing is a recently refurbished bright and airy bathroom comprising white bathroom suitewith shower over the bath. To the second floor is a good sized, tastefully furnished twin bedroom with two single beds, wardrobe and drawers. Great roof top views via the skylight window from this second floor bedroom. Sea shell cottage is very convenient for a great range of eateries for all tastes. A truly beautiful holiday experience, in the heart of delightful Dorset. 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