Portland
"Early Edwardian house with many original features overlooks the spectacular Chesil Beach and Lyme Bay."
Great for:
Family beach holidays, climbing, diving, sailing, Thomas Hardy, fossil hunting, walking, bird watching, photography
Portland - General
Address:
Hardy House
Castletown
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1AU
Tel: 0845 371 9339
Fax no: (+44) 1305 861568
Email: portland@yha.org.uk
Description:
During the heyday of the Royal Navy’s presence in Portland, this early Edwardian building belonged to the First Admiral and was later used as the headquarters for the MOD police. It benefits from extensive views over Lyme Bay and is a good base to explore the island’s heritage, including Portland Castle and Portland Lighthouse. The Round Island Coastal Footpath will give you a good look at the flora and fauna, or visit Chesil beach or nearby Weymouth to enjoy its award-winning beaches.
For more info and pictures see www.jurassiccoast.com
Opening information:
Available all year.
Reception Open:
08.00 - 10.00 hrs
17.00 - 22.00 hrs
Hostel Closes:
22.30 hrs
Need to know:
Traffic in Weymouth can be dense and slow. Hostel has slightly sloping garden. Chesil Beach is unsuitable for bathing. Nearby Weymouth has one of the best beaches in the county
Escape to...
Available for exclusive hire 
We spent 2 nights at this YHA in August and had a pleasant stay. But the room we were in (Family of 4) was rather small. As a matter of fact, there was not enough room to let the suitcases open.
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Stayed at Portland YHA with some friends and our respective children. The staff were very friendly and helpful on where to eat, where to go and what to see. Good location to walk down to Chesil Beac...
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Related Info:
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