PortlandBunkhouse |

• Free WiFi (dependant on BT)

• Fully equipped kitchen

• BBQ area

• Private parking

• Communal room with DVDs / 42" screen

Please note: – For a Single person booking the rate of £40 PPPN applies

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Room 8 (Sleeps 6)

Room 7 (Sleeps 2)

Room 6 (Sleeps 4)

Room 5 (Sleeps 4)

Room 4 (Sleeps 4)

Room 3 (Sleeps 4)

Room 2 (Sleeps 6)

Room 1 (Sleeps 8)

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History of The Portland Bunkhouse

(formally: The Royal Navy Transmitter Station).

Photo by chris clark: https://www.pexels.com/photo/view-of-a-lighthouse-on-a-cliff-23887014/

In April 1904 the Marconi Transmitter Station as it was known was moved from the grounds near the lighthouse to the current location of the Portland Bunkhouse. The Transmitter Station’s call sign was known as TWQ.

By the 1960’s the Transmitter Station was known as the RN Portland Bill W/T Station. At this point there were 8 High Frequency Transmitters (believed to be Marconi) on site and one massive high power transmitter which was rarely used.

The Royal Navy had a permanent watch of 3 men and also technicians would come up from the Osprey between 09:00-16:00 Monday-Friday.

In 2008 the building was taken over by a local dive operator for storage and occasional overnight accommodation for divers.

In 2019 the current owners Ali and Richie bought the business and now run the Portland Bunkhouse Ltd with their small family team.

Reviews

Louise

Nice and quiet and welcoming hosts. There’s everything here you could possibly want and more. Much better than the B&Bs I’m used to staying in. I’ve stayed in the bunkhouse in Weymouth more than a few times but in comparison this one tops it. I have family here so stay several times a year and I will now always try and stay here. Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing you both very soon. Lou

Stefen

Great place to stay in Portland, especially for climbing! Fully stocked kitchen is very useful.

Rupert

This is a great location if you are going climbing or visting the area. The owners are working really hard to improve the old Bunkhouse and have updated the showers and they are good. The kitchen works well and has everything you need to cook an ace Thai green curry for a party of 8. We are thinking of going back to go coasteering in the summer.

Olivia

The bunkhouse is in a great location! It’s a short walk to the lighthouse and it’s not far from lots of great climbing. The facilities were clean and there was everything we needed for our short stay. We would definitely recommend for anyone that’s looking for a place to stay on a climbing/walking/activity break in Portland!

The owners were also super helpful when I left my earphones behind and got them posted back to me quickly! Thank you again 🙂

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Room 8 (Sleeps 6)

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Room 6 (Sleeps 4)

Room 5 (Sleeps 4)

Room 4 (Sleeps 4)

Room 3 (Sleeps 4)

Room 2 (Sleeps 6)

Room 1 (Sleeps 8)

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Directions

From Portland causeway: A354 Portland Beach Road

With Chesil Beach on your right and the harbour on your left; (approximately 1½ miles). Follow signs to Easton. This takes you up a steep hill through Fortuneswell. The road continues up for approximately one mile to a roundabout in front of the Heights Hotel. Take the 2nd exit signposted Easton.

From Easton follow signs to Southwell and Portland Bill – stay on this road for approximately 1½ miles. You then come into Southwell and a small roundabout by the Eight Kings pub. Turn left towards Portland Bill.

After 1 mile. You will come to the second of 2 very sharp left hand bends, on this bend there is a sign for the Portland Bunkhouse (right hand turn leading sharply up the hill). The lane runs towards a large white house. Drive PAST the white house and you will see a compound with a low building inside it on the right. This is the Portland Bunkhouse. Please park within the compound or in the parking area opposite the gates. It is fitted with sensor lights for late arrivals.

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Rooms

*Website under development – Photos coming soon

**All Rooms are £20 PPPN, this includes clean sheets, duvet covers and pillow covers, please bring your own shower towel and washing items**

Room 1 can sleep 8 persons (No window – but coming in Winter 2024!)

Room 2 can sleep 6 persons (No window – but coming in Winter 2024!)

Room 3 can sleep 4 persons (Window in Room)

Room 4 can sleep 4 persons (No window – but coming in Winter 2025!)

Room 5 can sleep 4 persons (No window – but coming in Winter 2025!)

Room 6 can sleep 4 persons (No window – but coming in Winter 2025!)

Room 7 Double (Window in Room)

Room 8 can sleep 6 persons (Window in Room)

Only £20 PPPN. Bedding included.

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Room 8 (Sleeps 6)

Room 7 (Sleeps 2)

Room 6 (Sleeps 4)

Room 5 (Sleeps 4)

Room 4 (Sleeps 4)

Room 3 (Sleeps 4)

Room 2 (Sleeps 6)

Room 1 (Sleeps 8)

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Making your Booking

Please fill in the provided form, and we will be in touch with you to confirm that the room is available. One you submit your form it can take 2-3 days for a response.

Contact us

Portland Bunkhouse, Higher Light Lane, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2JT

Email: info@portlandbunkhouse.com

Tel: 07776054720