Sea Gem in Castletown, Portland | Stunning Dorset Group Cottage

About Sea Gem

Sea Gem is an elegant three-storey house in Castletown on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. This property sleeps seven guests and offers private parking for two cars plus ground-floor accommodation making it perfect for multi-generational groups. The enclosed courtyard with astroturf play area provides safe outdoor space for families.

Castletown sits within a conservation area on Portland's dramatic coastline. You're just one mile from Chesil Beach and walking distance to Portland Marina, castle and local amenities. The village offers easy access to Dorset's spectacular coastal attractions.

The house features four bedrooms across three floors. Ground floor has a small double bedroom with en-suite shower room. First floor contains a double bedroom and family bathroom with bath and shower. Second floor offers a king-size bedroom and double bedroom, both with en-suite walk-in showers. The fully-fitted kitchen includes Nespresso machine and dishwasher, whilst the sitting room has Xbox and Smart TV.

Groups can explore Portland Castle (walking distance), D-Day Centre & WW2 Museum (1 mile), Weymouth's beaches and attractions (6.2 miles, 15 minutes) and Dorchester's historic sites (12.8 miles, 25 minutes). The Rodwell Trail offers scenic coastal walks whilst Tout Quarry provides sculpture trails.

Sea Gem combines luxury accommodation with an unbeatable Portland location. Perfect for families and groups wanting coastal adventures with modern comfort and convenience.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating
✓Electric double oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, nespresso coffee machine
✓5 x smart tv with freeview, xbox, wifi, selection of books and games
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair available
✓Private parking for 2 cars
✓Enclosed courtyard with patio, furniture, outdoor tap, and play area with astroturf
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop and pub 0.3 miles, beach 1 mile
✓Note: please bring your own beach towels

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Sea Gem

Spotless cleanliness standards

Guests consistently praise the immaculate condition and beautiful presentation throughout the property.

Ground floor bedroom access

Perfect for elderly guests or those with mobility needs, with kitchen conveniently next door.

Everything provided for groups

Fully equipped with games, books and all essentials making it ideal for larger families.

Walking distance to everything

Marina, castle, beaches, restaurants and shops all reachable on foot from the front door.

High standard furnishing

Tastefully decorated throughout with quality furniture and lovely touches like diffusers creating welcoming atmosphere.

Enclosed outdoor space

Safe courtyard with astroturf play area and seating perfect for families with children.

Getting To Sea Gem

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Sea Gem by car, follow the A354 onto the Isle of Portland and continue to Castletown. The property is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Weymouth, approximately 6.2 miles away. From there, it's a short bus journey or taxi ride to your coastal retreat in Castletown.

Off-road parking for two cars

Weymouth station (6.2 miles)

Easily accessible via A354 to Portland

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Portland Castle

Distance: 0.2 miles

DT5 1AZ

D-Day Centre & WW2 Museum

Distance: 1 mile

DT5 1JX

Weymouth Beach

Distance: 6.2 miles

DT4 8ED

Rodwell Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

DT5 1

Chesil Beach

Distance: 1 mile

DT5 1

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Distance: 4 miles

DT5 2JT

Portland Community Venture

Distance: 0.3 miles

DT5 1BW

Weymouth Town Centre

Distance: 6.2 miles

DT4 8

Tesco Weymouth

Distance: 6 miles

DT4 9TH

Portland Marina

Distance: 0.2 miles

DT5 1PP

Osprey Leisure Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

DT5 1SA

Weymouth Harbour

Distance: 6.2 miles

DT4 8

Portland Castle

Distance: 0.2 miles

DT5 1AZ

D-Day Centre & WW2 Museum

Distance: 1 mile

DT5 1JX

Weymouth Beach

Distance: 6.2 miles

DT4 8ED

Rodwell Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

DT5 1

Chesil Beach

Distance: 1 mile

DT5 1

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Distance: 4 miles

DT5 2JT

Portland Community Venture

Distance: 0.3 miles

DT5 1BW

Weymouth Town Centre

Distance: 6.2 miles

DT4 8

Tesco Weymouth

Distance: 6 miles

DT4 9TH

Portland Marina

Distance: 0.2 miles

DT5 1PP

Osprey Leisure Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

DT5 1SA

Weymouth Harbour

Distance: 6.2 miles

DT4 8

Is Sea Gem Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Sea Gem offers excellent facilities for children including an enclosed courtyard with astroturf play area providing safe outdoor space. The ground-floor bedroom arrangement works well for families, whilst the Xbox console and selection of games keep children entertained during quieter moments indoors.

Groups Will Love...

The enclosed courtyard with astroturf play area creates a perfect group gathering space at Sea Gem. Combined with patio seating and outdoor tap, it provides safe outdoor entertainment for families whilst adults can relax knowing children are secure within the property boundaries.

Pet Friendly

Sea Gem does not welcome pets of any kind. This policy ensures the property maintains its spotless cleanliness standards and remains suitable for all guests including those with pet allergies. The enclosed courtyard would otherwise provide excellent outdoor space for pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Sea Gem

The Lobster Pot

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT5 1BG

Cove House Inn

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT5 1AF

The George Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT5 1BW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Sea Gem

Is Sea Gem suitable for large groups?

Yes, Sea Gem sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms with four bathrooms including three en-suites. The ground-floor bedroom and kitchen arrangement works perfectly for multi-generational families.

Is the property pet friendly?

No, Sea Gem does not allow pets of any kind. This policy ensures the property remains suitable for guests with allergies and maintains the high cleanliness standards.

What cooking facilities are available?

The fully-fitted kitchen includes electric double oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. An extendable dining table seats all seven guests comfortably.

How many cars can park at the property?

Sea Gem provides private off-road parking for two cars. Additional vehicles would need to find alternative parking arrangements in the local area.

What entertainment is provided for groups?

The sitting room features Smart TV, Xbox console, plus a selection of books and games for less sunny days. Each bedroom also has its own Smart TV for individual entertainment.

Is there outdoor space for children?

Yes, the enclosed courtyard includes an astroturf play area making it safe for children. There's also patio seating and space to hang wetsuits after beach visits.

What's the nearest beach to Sea Gem?

Chesil Beach is just one mile away from the property. Portland's rocky coastline and swimming areas are also within easy walking distance from Castletown.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your booking. The property is fully equipped so you just need to bring personal items and food.

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Sea Gem Reviews

What a great holiday we had. The property itself is brilliant and very well designed from a layout perspective. Would 100 recommend. Fairly close to the Park and Ride 10 min drive, and made it so much cheaper travelling into Weymouth itself with 2 small families.

Debbie

Beautiful house, very comfortable and well appointed. Very clean and well maintained. Suited our multigenerational stay very well. A great location for exploring the Dorset coast.

Samantha

Sea Gem was an absolute gem, it was very comfortable and clean, we loved the coziness of the place. Portland holds a special place in our hearts and always will, and now so does Sea Gem, there was a small niggle and that was the pressure of the shower in the master bedrooms ensuite the water wasnt very strong neither was the bedrooms one next door and i love a shower at the end of the day it is something I look forward to, but wasnt able to experience that here, also the doors in the front room that lead outside, at night there is no privacy from the roadside luckily I had a big blanket that I could put up to make it feel more private, other than that everything else was beautiful, I would definitely stay here again if the shower was more powerful.Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home.

Steven

Fantastic house which does have everything needed. The rooms are very spacious and the house was immaculate on arrival. It is a really good base for exploring with nearby bus stops with buses into Weymouth and to Portland Bill as well as the south west coast paths not far away. Portland Bill is a must see with the lobster pot caf providing great food and drink. Plenty to explore nearby with beautiful coastal walks, the marina, portland castle, the quarry and the view from the heights hotel. The cove pub is great but you will need to book in advance if you want to eat there. The beehive bakery and the riptide also provide good food.

Debbie

Wonderful house. Everything you could possibly need is provided including lots of games for the not so sunny days. Spotless when we arrived and definately had the 'wow' factor. Loved it!

Sea Gem is definitely our home from home. It is a beautifully furnished, tastefully decorated, well equipped house, which has been spotlessly clean every time we have stayed 3 holidays. The location is perfect for us, as everything is within walking distance beaches, marina, pubs, cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, castle, park, skateboard park etc. We had a truly relaxing holiday thank you. We are already making plans to return again.

Jacqui

I have stayed in many holiday rentals around the world and this has to rate in the top three only surpassed by ones with a better view. The house was spotlessly clean, smelt beautiful with many diffusers around a first for me and a lovely touch, was roomy and had everything we needed especially a downstairs bedroom for my 96 year old mum with the kitchen next door for her early morning cuppa.. Good parking and in a great position on the island to view the many attractions. I can highly recommend this property and would stay again if holidaying in the area.

Virginia

Sea Gem has been a convenient and very comfortable stay for us. The photos did it justice and the facilities were excellent. One slight down was the lack of storage in the kitchen, but the biggest negative was the lack of curtains or black out blinds for the bedrooms. In addition to the street lighting, it stays light late and gets light very early in May and the Venetian blinds, although were excellent for privacy, were hopeless for darking out the bedrooms. I was fine, but my Mum and sisters also struggled with the road noise behind the house they are just not used to having a through road near their homes.

This is a lovely house close to the marina, the castle and the DD Centre on Portland. The house is well furnished with some nice touches and the patio was a good place to sit in the afternoon. The kitchen was well stocked although some storage space for our food would have been welcome. There was parking for 2 cars and an easy drive to Weymouth and a good place from which to explore Portland.

Elizabeth

Sea Gem is a very well equipped cottage, it was spotless when we arrived with lots of home comforts.

We couldn't have asked for nicer place to call home for a week. A fantastic house that is furnished to a high standard and has everything you need. The location is great as place to plan and start your adventures from, whether its exploring the island and Chesil Beach or the wider Jurassic Coast. We have made lots of happy memories and plan on staying again.

Graham

The property was exactly as described. Excellent location. Very well equipped for a family stay. Decor was a very high standard. Lovely garden terrace to relax in when you get back from a day of exploring the area. Thoroughly recommend this listing.

Valerie

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is lovely and was spotlessly clean. The decor and furnishing are all really nice and we especially liked the outdoor area. Great location and the harbour and supermarkets are all within walking distance. Locals are all really friendly too. Would recommend booking if eating out and had a lovely meal at The Cove House Inn. Weymouth is also a short drive away and lots of good restaurants and bars around there. Visited lots of places that are all within easy reach of the property by car Portland Bill, Durdle Door, Monkey World, Sea Life and Sandworld. Would highly recommend and thank you for all the little touches in the property that made our stay enjoyable.

A perfect getaway in a fantastic location. The house is gorgeous, with literally everything we needed for a selfcatering escape. Loads to do locally and 2 minute walk to the beachharbour. So much to explore that we'll definitely be back.

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Sea Gem, Portland

About Sea Gem

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spotless cleanliness standards

Ground floor bedroom access

Everything provided for groups

Walking distance to everything

High standard furnishing

Enclosed outdoor space

Getting To Sea Gem

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Sea Gem Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Lobster Pot

Cove House Inn

The George Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Sea Gem Reviews