Self catering holidays in Portland - Dorset

Portland is a small town located in the southern most area of county of Dorset in England. The town is located around 8 kilometres to the south of resort Weymouth and together they form the borough of Portland and Weymouth. It is because of Portland’s connectivity with beaches and other mainland towns, tourist come here in large number to enjoy self-catering holidays.

Owing to its coastal location, Portland consists of a wide range of fauna and flora. The coastline region along with quarries present here has been designated as the special sites of scientific interest. In most of the seasons, you can find Ornithologists from different regions conducting researches on some rare species of birds.

Some of the attractions here include the Portland Island, which is more of a limestone block, connected to the mainland of Dorset by a narrow gateway. It is the same limestone, which has been used in different important buildings present in the area. Other important attractions here include Portland Castle and the Governor’s Garden that offers excellent views to the visitors. The town also consists of self-catering accommodation options like holiday chalet, log cabins and small villas that offer a comfortable stay to the travellers.