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Connnected to Dorset only by a road-bridge and the famous Chesil Beach, this Gibraltar of the Channel first became a holiday venue with King George III and Queen Charlotte who made annual visits, "to delight in the different beauties of this romantic spot".
Stone from the Island has provided material for most of Londons famous landmarks. Old quarries, beautifully reclaimed by nature, provide a maze of footpaths.
Explore by foot or horseback and discover the secrets of this rural paradise. Find a sculpture park, fossil trees, cave shelters, tunnels, rare flowers, rare birds and a myriad of butterflies - just a few of Portlands treasures. Spectacular cliff walks give panoramic views of Dorsets Heritage Coastline.
A rich maritime history is revealed by a harbour guarded by twin Tudor Castles and the Verne Citadel. From the comfort of your holiday home you can watch fishing while boats and ferries ply their daily trade, or glimpse the sleek, grey shadows of naval ships on the horizon.
Cove Park, nestling in the former gardens of the Pennsylvania Castle, is situated in the lee of the island. This suntrap cove is ideal for safe bathing.
Come to the island of Portland, an idyllic, unspoilt rural haven, to recapture a style of life little changed from the last century.
All our caravans are located to get the best of the sea views. A footpath provides easy access through grassy slopes, rich in rare flowers, to the sun-trap Church Ope Cove. See the ruined Church with Smugglers graveyard. Adjacent Car Park and plenty of room for sunbathing.
By car from Weymouth Jubilee Clock: Turn right down King Street roundabout, take 2nd exit over Swannery Bridge, at Westham roundabout take 1st exit down Westwey Road. At Harbour roundabout go straight over, bringing you onto Rodwell Road following signs to Portland (A354). At the end of the Portland Beach Road follow road up through Fortuneswell, continue upwards to the Portland Heights Hotel (roundabout take second exit) follow road through Easton and Wakeham. Cove Park is positioned on the left-hand side, just past Portland Museum and Church Ope Cove, next door to Pennsylvania Castle. If you continue on this road it will bring you to Portland Bill Lighthouse, which is approx 1.5 miles from the park.
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