Portland Cottage

42 Customer Reviews

• "A nice house a few minutes walk from the sea."

  45 minute walk into Eastbourne. Shops and restaurants nearby. The house is very compact but well furnished. The beds are comfy.

  Reviewed by Ryan4.7★Oct 2024

• "An excellent holiday house."

  Quite small but very warm, cosy and well equipped. Easy parking right outside. A bit of a walk into Eastbourne (45 minutes) but it’s along the seafront so very pleasant. The neighbours have a friendly and very fluffy cat. We also saw foxes and seals! Worth visiting nearby Alfriston, Lewes, Hastings, Bexhill-on-sea and Birling Gap. Definitely recommended for a seaside holiday.

  Thanks for your very nice review Mike. We’re really pleased you liked the cottage and its location in this part of the south coast. We hope you had a great holiday. Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Sep 2024

• "This is a very comfortable beautiful holiday home."

  Very well equipped with everything you need. Lovely location for Sovereign harbour marina as it is within walking distance. Two allocated parking spaces and bus stop at the end of the road so very convenient. Large shed for storing bikes etc. Would definitely recommend.

  Your recommendation is very much appreciated Linda! Thank you for your kind review. We hope you had a great time. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2024

• "The property had everything we needed and was very clean."

  The bottle of Prosecco and carrot cake were nice welcome gifts. The kitchen was very well equipped. Also having a fire stick for watching catch up was a nice bonus. The location was good with a 10 minute walk to Asda and other shops. Plus whole area was well served by local buses. Having our own parking space ( in fact we had 2) is something we always look for. The house was in a quiet area..

  We’re glad it worked out so well for you both Kim - and that you were so pleased with the cottage and the local amenities. Thank you very much for coming to stay. We hope you had a lovely holiday. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Sep 2024

• "This is a lovely holiday home, very comfortable and well equipped."

  It is in easy walking distance to the marina and a short drive into Eastbourne.

  We are very grateful to you for your kind commendation Marilyn. We’re really pleased that you were happy and comfortable in the accommodation and that the location suited you so well too. Thank you both for choosing Portland Cottage for your holiday. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★Aug 2024

• "Very happy with our stay."

  Small but perfectly formed! Ideal for us. Lovely welcome items, thank you. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved the shower. We would come again.

  We’re so pleased that you’re pleased Geraldine! Glad that you had such a good time and liked Portland Cottage so much. We very much hope you do come back and visit us again. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Jul 2024

• "This is a fantastic cottage, probably the best that we have ever stayed in."

  Everything is immaculately clean, the equipment is of a really good standard and the location is superb. We especially loved the rain shower! Thank you for the lovely welcome gifts too.

  Praise like that is very highly valued by us Ann! We are very, very grateful to you for your terrific review and really delighted that you were happy with everything. It’s great that you both had such a nice holiday. Thanks for coming. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Jun 2024

• "We very much enjoyed our stay in the property."

  It is compact but there's plenty of storage space. It's clean and tidy and everything looks new(ish). There are two allocated parking spaces which was important to me - when I retired I spent far more than I should have on a car and I am very particular (paranoid according to my wife) where I park it. The shower is amazing and easy to use. I am not sure I can describe it adequately - you have to see it for yourself really. We ate out every night at the Sovereign Harbour which is about 15 minutes walk at a reasonable pace. There's loads of choice including Indian, Thai, Turkish, Italian, Mediterranean, Kebab/burger/fish and chips, and a Harvester. I can definitely recommend the Indian and Turkish restaurants. There is also a pub which is a sports bar which is very lively. This suited us but might not be everyone's cup of tea. Eastbourne is a little further away than we were comfortable walking so we used the local bus service. Fortunately there is a bus stop only about 50 yards from the property where you can catch the number 5A service. Unfortunately the service is not very frequent and on two occasions a bus was cancelled leaving us to wait another 30 minutes. You can take other services (3 or 4 different services in all I think so quite frequent) but these go to and from the supermarket just beyond that Sovereign Harbour restaurant area so it's about a 20 minute walk each way. Other than the cancelation mentioned, the services seem quite good and on time. Our bus passes from our home town of Gloucester worked and so we were able to travel free of charge. We have no plans to go back to Eastbourne because there are so many other places to visit but if we did we would happily book this property again.

  That’s really helpful feedback Adrian, much appreciated. We’re pleased that you both really liked the area, and the local amenities, and that the cottage also met with your approval and suited you so well. Thank you very much for holidaying with us! Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Jun 2024

• "Beautiful property, spotlessly clean and well equipped."

  Great having use of the washer/drier too. Neighbours really friendly. Very quiet & peaceful, walking distance to the harbour where we actually saw seals! Weather was great too.

  We’re very pleased you got to see the seals Robert! Great too that you had such a good holiday. Thanks for your kind comments and for choosing Portland Cottage for your stay. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2024

• "Portland Cottage is perfect for a holiday."

  The location is ideal for access to the sea front and Sovereign Harbour. The property is extremely clean, comfortable and very well equipped. It is also in a quiet secluded close. We felt at home as soon as we walked in and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  It’s really nice to be complimented on the house being clean and homely Margaret, as this is exactly what we are trying to offer our guests. Thank you so much for your very nice review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2024

• "The house is cosy, clean, warm, generously equipped, and very well positioned."

  It is in a quiet, interesting situation, and the seafront and all amenities are within easy reach. The beds were very comfortable, which we really appreciated. Eastbourne is lovely. Highly recommended!

  That’s really nice feedback Elizabeth. We’re so glad you liked the house, and beds!, and enjoyed the delights of Eastbourne during your stay. Thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2024

• "There was no visitors book in the property although a good selection of pamphlets were available."

  Sometimes it is nice to look at previous guests comments which give recommendations as to places to visit. A lovely house to stay in.

  Thank you for your kind suggestion Martin, we’ll look into that. We’re so pleased that you liked the house and hope that you had a lovely holiday! Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Apr 2024

• "An immaculately clean, comfortable, well furnished property."

  The owners have provided all one would need, including the use of a wonderful "rain" shower! Thank you , John and Eileen, for your welcome message, plus the Prosecco & carrot cake left for us on arrival. John & Pat D.

  Thanks very much for your really nice feedback John and Pat, which is much appreciated. We’re so pleased that you were happy with the house and had a good time on your holiday. Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely cottage has everything you need, close to all amenities and the hosts John & Eileen are extremely helpful with any queries you may have."

  We would definitely stay again.

  Thank you, we’re so pleased you were happy with everything Derek and Karen. It was a pleasure meeting you. We would be delighted to welcome you back again. Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Feb 2024

• "We very much enjoyed our stay at 26 The Portlands."

  The house is clean, comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed. John and Eileen were very attentive and were willing to help us when we had any questions. They left the porch light on for us when we told them we would be arriving after dark and we found prosecco and cake waiting for us in the fridge when we got there. And since the house is only a 10 minute drive from the town centre and only a 5 minute walk to the beach, why would anyone want to stay anywhere else? Thank you very much for a lovely time.

  We are delighted that you really liked the house and the area Dale. It’s great that you had a such a nice holiday. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Thank you for your kind review. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dale5.0★Nov 2023

• "Nice, clean property."

  Ideal location. Short walk to Marina and restaurants. Looking at booking again for next year

  It’s a great compliment when guests want to return for another holiday stay, so thank you kindly Patrick! We look forward very much to seeing you both again in 2024. Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Oct 2023

• "26 The Portlands."

  If you view it book it, you will be so pleased you did. A beautiful well presented house with everything you need. A 5 minute walk to the seafront which has a 5 mile promenade walk to beachy head wow. A 10 minute walk takes you to the fantastic marina with eateries pubs and shops. It's truly stunning. Thank you John and Eileen for letting us stay in your wonderful holiday home. Trev and Linda.

  That is such a nice review Trev and Linda! Thank you very, very much. We are so pleased you were happy with everything. Best wishes. John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trev5.0★Sep 2023

• "Excellent property and owners on hand if we needed anything."

  We’re so glad that your holiday went well and that you were pleased with the place Chris. Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely little house which was very clean and very well equipped with regards to using the kitchen."

  We always hire self catering properties and found this one probably the best especially with regards to cupboard storage space and everything needed for cooking. The location suited us and we found that we were easily able to get a bus into town (one per hour throughout the day) and free of course with our bus passes. We did use the car sometimes and the car parking charges were fair. A 15 minute to the marina where there were lots of places to drink and eat on the occasion we decided not to cook was nice and The Portlands was indeed a quiet area as mentioned in the property description.

  We’re very pleased you found the catering facilities up to standard Doug, as we have spent some time trying to ensure the house is properly and fully equipped. It’s really good that you liked the location too. Hopefully see you again. Best wishes, John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Sep 2023

• "Our property in eastbourne was very clean and welcoming in a quiet cul-de-sac."

  The welcome pack of goodys left for us was most unexpected and a wonderful suprise, and we found the neighbours around us made us fill very much at home. I have no hesitation in looking forward to coming again very soon. So a big thank you to the property owners.

  Thank you too Ronald! We’re very pleased everything was to your liking. Thanks for choosing us and please do come back again sometime. We would be very happy to see you. Best wishes, John & Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely stay nice people lots to see and do we would stay again"

  Thanks Roy! We’d love to see you again.Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roy4.7★Jun 2023

• "A very comfortable and clean property."

  Good parking and welcoming neighbours. Thanks for the welcome pack. Short walk to bus stop for frequent buses to town.

  Glad it worked out well for you Ian. Thanks very much for your kind comments. Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jun 2023

• "26 Portlands is a lovely property, and the owners have clearly put a lot of time and effort into catering for every possible need."

  It was spotlessly clean inside and in a fantastic location, just a short walk from both the beachfront and Eastbourne Marina. The only possible addition would be a dishwasher instead of the washing machine, other than that everything was perfect. We appreciated the cake and bottle of bubbly that were waiting for us on arrival. Highly recommended.

  Thanks for your great feedback Rosemary. We’re so pleased you liked the house and that you had a good time! Best wishes, John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Jun 2023

• "Operation of the TV very frustrating"

  All guests have our contact details Paul so it’s a pity you didn’t get in touch about your difficulty with the TV as we would have been most happy to have helped you. The comprehensive Guide to the House also details how to operate the television system and access to its many channels. We hope you still had a great stay. Best wishes John & Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2023

• "A perfect base for exploring area."

  Spotlessly clean, comfortable and stylish the property is excellent. The beach and Sovereign Harbour within walking distance. Also plenty of shopping areas close by. Walking or cycling to Eastbourne was easy along the beach promenade. 26 Portlands offered everything we needed as it is thoughtfully equipped for a wonderful stay. Thank you John and Eileen for the treats.

  You’re most welcome Elisa! It’s really good that the house met your requirements so well and that you were pleased with it and its location.. We hope you had a happy holiday. Best wishes John & Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elisa5.0★Apr 2023

• "Everything as described."

  Thanks David, it’s great that you weren’t disappointed.We hope that you also had a really nice time. Best wishes the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2023

• "The house was just right for us."

  Care was obviously taken to ensure it was very clean and the welcome items were appreciated. It is only a very short walk from the sea. The overhead shower is brilliant!

  Thanks for your positive feedback Les. Cleanliness is really important to us, so it’s always nice when guests appreciate the effort we put in. We’re very pleased the place suited you so well. Thank you for choosing us for your stay. Best wishes John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Leslie4.7★Oct 2022

• "This small house is very comfortable, clean and modern with everything we needed provided."

  Especially liked the shower, comfy bed and modern kitchen. There are two good parking spaces.The position is great: near to the sea and a five mile long promenade. Also close by is a lovely harbour and marina with bars and restaurants. There are plenty of buses and trains from the town; every 10 minutes to Brighton or 20 minutes to Hastings. There are lots of places to visit by car. We also walked the spectacular Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head. It makes a very good location for any time of the year. We felt welcome from the start by considerate hosts and neighbours. There was a generous welcome pack. Thank you for a lovely holiday!

  Thank you for the very nice review Margaret. We’re so pleased you liked the house and the location and that you had such a good holiday. We hope one day to welcome you back again. Best wishes John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a lovely week, helped by good weather."

  The house was well equipped and we appreciated the welcome pack. Thank you.

  We’re glad you had such a good time Lin. Thanks for choosing us to stay with. Best wishes John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lin5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had the most enjoyable stay at The Portlands."

  It was perfect for visiting the beach and the pier. We are thankful for the leaflets left giving us information about what we could enjoy in the area, enjoying days in Hastings and Knockhatch. The house was clean and had everything needed for our holiday, we particularly enjoyed the shower, especially after a run on the seafront in the morning. We had all facilities for cooking and washing and drying clothes, which was perfect! The neighbours were friendly and would often chat. Thank you so much for the cake and Prosecco! We hope to book with you again.

  We’re very grateful to you for your really nice comments Alison, thank you. It’s great that you were able to use the house as a base for exploring the area and that it suited your requirements so well. We would be very pleased to welcome you back any time! Best wishes John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison4.7★Jul 2022

• "We had a great time and would like to thank the owners for providing such a lovely place to stay."

  It was extremely clean and comfortable. Everything you could possibly need was provided by the owner and there were clear & concise instructions for the use of the house while we were there. Our stay here was just like being at home and the neighbours were very friendly & welcoming as well.

  Thank you so much for your kind remarks Sarah. We’re very happy that you had a nice stay and that the house met with your expectations. We do hope that you and your family will come and visit us again sometime. Best wishes John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2022

• "Very good property - quite expensive."

  We’re very pleased you liked the house Paul and hope to welcome you back in future for another stay. Best wishes the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2022

• "Thank you for the welcoming milk, cake and Prosseco, they were much appreciated."

  The standard of cleanliness was exceptional. We had a very enjoyable stay.

  Thank you too for your kind praise Philip, which is very much appreciated. We’re so pleased that you had a good holiday! Best wishes John and Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip4.7★Apr 2022

• "Had a wonderful stay in this property."

  Welcome pack was very generous and much appreciated. Lovely and clean and very well equipped, location ideal for meals and shops at the marina. Was nice to meet Eileen the owner who put in a courtesy visit. Would thoroughly recommend and hope to visit again.

  Thanks so much for your kind and positive comments Linda.. We’re really pleased you both had such a good stay. It was lovely to meet you - and we’d love to have you back any time. Best wishes Eileen and John. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Mar 2022

• "An absolutely wonderful time!"

  The house was perfect throughout our month long stay. The kitchen was well equipped and perfect for any meal we wanted to prepare. The living room was cozy and well decorated. Upstairs was also clean and tidy. Both bedrooms were lovely and had very comfy beds. The smaller room is a tad too small to walk around or place many belongings but with the amount of storage space in the main bedroom (and the top bunk), it was not a problem. Finally, the bathroom was great as well with a wonderful (and already much missed) rain shower in the ceiling. If pressed for any negatives, the only things we would say is that the water tank can make some noise in the night, and that the hot water didn't last all too long, but nothing too bad at all. Overall a wonderfuly comfortable stay and we hope to be back one day soon!

  Thank you so much Sam for your very kind feedback. We are of course delighted that you had a good time and that the house suited you so well. It was a great pleasure to meet you and we would of course be delighted to welcome you back again at any time in the future. Best wishes John and Eileen Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Jan 2022

• "It would have been nice if there had been a teapot and a tin opener in the kitchen."

  No indication that the crockery provided could be used in the microwave. It would have been nice to have a list of restaurants in the information pack. Apart from that, we had a lovely holiday and the neighbours were very friendly

  We’re very pleased that you had a lovely holiday James. Several guests have commented on how pleasant the neighbours are and it’s very nice to hear that once again. Following your suggestion, we have now made it clear in the information pack that all the crockery is microwave-friendly. We will also compile a list of eateries and include that in the pack. A teapot and tin opener are now in situ. Best wishes the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James4.4★Sep 2021

• "A clean, compact house in a quiet housing complex."

  The house is located a short walk away from the beach. It is about a two mile walk to the pier in Eastbourne via the promenade. A most enjoyable stay.

  We’re glad the location suited you Rita and really pleased to hear that your stay was most enjoyable. Best wishes the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rita4.1★Sep 2021

• "We found the sofa and armchair quite uncomfortable when sitting on them for any length of time ie watching TV during the evening."

  Otherwise we were extremely happy with our stay at The Portlands and will certainly look to coming back for a stay. Thank you to John and Eileen.

  It’s great that you were extremely happy with your stay John and so it’s such a shame you found the (new) furniture uncomfortable. We will take this into account when we are looking for replacements. It is particularly rewarding for us when a guest says they would like to return, so thank you very much for that and we would of course be delighted to welcome you back! Best wishes John & Eileen. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.7★Sep 2021

• "The house is small but absolutely lovely."

  It is very clean, contemporary and comfortable, with lots of modern conveniences; a really nice place to stay and come back to each day. It is in a lovely, quiet area, but close to everything we wanted to explore. We were made to feel very welcome by the home owners, who provided us with milk, chocolate cake and even prosecco! All very much appreciated. The locals in the neighbouring houses were also very polite and friendly, putting us at ease. It does have a hot water tank, so we needed to be careful we didn't use too much hot water before the last person showered. It would have been good to have a little bin in the bathroom as well.

  Thank you so much for your very kind comments Yvonne! We are of course delighted that your stay was a success. We have now added to the home’s equipment, following some helpful comments from guests. The hot water tank is large and the water heating is on constantly so it’s not very likely guests would run out of hot water, however we have now made this clearer in the home’s information pack. Best wishes the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.4★Aug 2021

• "Location great for the seaside and property matched description and expectations well."

  Fixtures of high quality - shower, washing machine, wifi etc. We had a good week. Only real comments are that some simple additions provided would have made it more comfortable: -bins, needed at least one in the bathroom and a proper one in the kitchen -crockery, glassware not child friendly, some plastic cutlery cups and plates would have helped. -no clock in property -locks for outside storage (we didn't use this as a result.) -the back of the seating area downstairs visibly cheap and screws showing. -

  Thank you very much for your kind comments about the high quality of our holiday home and also for your constructive observations for improvement - all of which we take on board. Glad you had a good week. Best wishes the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ric3.8★Aug 2021

• "Perhaps the owners could supply a potatoe peeler and a set of plastic children ..."

  Perhaps the owners could supply a potatoe peeler and a set of plastic children pltes but these are little things , we had a really good stay and the owners left us milk , bread and a lovely carrot cake which was great of them

  It’s great that you had a really good stay Maria! Thanks for your suggestions for additional equipment. We are compiling a list and will continue to add to the home’s facilities. Best wishes the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maria4.4★Jul 2021

• "Clean and neat."

  Brand new sofa and carpet. Might be a good idea to have a blanket on the sofa and a rug under the dining table if families with young children like ours come to stay.Overall pleasant stay, very close to Eastbourne pier and short stroll to the Marina.

  We’re so pleased you liked the home’s location and had an enjoyable stay. We are new to holiday letting, having only started in July 2021, and so are keen to learn and to continually improve the home. So thank you for your observations. In November 2021 we will re-floor the entire ground floor, to make it more attractive and also easier to keep clean. Best wishes the owners. Property Owner

  Reviewed by R4.1★Jul 2021

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