Chesil Retreat

Chesil Retreat is a cottage in Weymouth, set back from the Portland Road between Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour. Smallmouth beach and the pub are 0.1 miles away, and the shop is 0.2 miles.

Two bedrooms sleep four, a king-size and a twin, both with a fan. The bathroom has a bath with a drench shower over and a heated towel rail, and there is a downstairs cloakroom. There is also a conservatory. In the kitchen: a coffee pod machine, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, electric oven and ceramic hob.

Outside, the enclosed garden has decking and seating, an outside tap and a garden washing facility with hangers for wetsuits. A smart TV, DVD player, books, games and beach toys are provided, as are Wi-fi, a travel cot, a highchair and a welcome pack. Allocated parking for one car comes with extra visitor spaces.

Smoking, vaping and candles are not allowed, and pets are not accepted. Rechargeable devices and their chargers should not be left unattended while plugged in. A good-housekeeping bond is payable. From June to August the minimum booking is 7 nights, and a 7-night stay can start on a Friday. The cottage works for a couple or a family who want somewhere to wash and store wetsuits, paddleboards or kayaks after the water.