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Finest Retreats | Portland House

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV
Exterior
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finest Retreats | Portland House

Welcome to Portland House, a spacious five-bedroom Victorian-style villa nestled in the charming seaside town of Exmouth. This detached, recently renovated retreat is perfect for large family get-togethers, accommodating up to 10 guests and conveniently situated near Devon's coastal treasures.

The lovely sandy stretch of beach is just a few streets away. Dotted with amusement arcades, children’s playgrounds, and an array of beachside delights including pubs, restaurants, bars, and ice cream stalls

Beautifully decorated throughout, the high ceilings provide a light and airy space showcasing traditional Victorian decor. The heart of the home lies in the large kitchen/dining space, where you can create family memories around the dining table. For summer evenings, cook up a storm outside in the BBQ kitchen, nestled in a private rear garden under a beautiful red acer tree.

With two good-sized family rooms and a games room, there's space for all. The second family room includes a pool table, sofa seating, and a smart TV, while the family rooms offer a cosy retreat with additional TV.

Head upstairs to discover five elegantly appointed bedrooms, including a lavish master suite with a Super king bed and a luxurious en suite shower room. Two airy double bedrooms, one with its own ensuite shower, a charming additional small double, and a further bunk bedroom designed for young adventurers! To complete the accommodation, there's a family bathroom with a separate bath, shower, WC, and basin, along with a convenient ground floor WC.

Exmouth can be found at the very beginning of the Jurassic Coastline. It is one of the most picturesque holiday resorts on the south coast and is a great place to spend a day relaxing and strolling along its seafront promenade, which is as popular today as it was in the Victorian era.

If you want to venture a bit further afield and sample the famous Devon Riviera towns of Torquay and Paignton, they are just around the headland, accessible via a short trip by car, or by train if you prefer to leave your car behind.

Please be aware this home can accomodate up to 12 guests, with a maximum of 8 adults. The bunk bedroom is only suitable for children under the age of 12. A small pull out double futon bed can be made up for small children in the double bedroom on request.

For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats!

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,045 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

473410

About the neighborhood

Map
Exmouth

What's nearby

  • Exmouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • World of Country Life - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Devon Cliffs Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Powderham Castle - 25 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Dawlish Warren Beach - 35 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Exmouth Station - 16 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fortes Foxholes Kiosk - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Exmouth Pavilion - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪First & Last Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Octagon - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Portland House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Portland House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Portland House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Portland House located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Exmouth Beach, South West Coast Path Section 44 Trailhead, and Exe Trail. Dorset and East Devon Coast and East Devon are also within 2 mi (3 km). Exmouth Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Finest Retreats | Portland House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

A spacious home great for our group. The kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, multiple bathrooms were a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10

Plenty of space for everyone, kids were very happy, lovely sociable dining area to all sit at in the evening. Easy walk down to the beach and park etc. Great stay!
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8/10

Lovely and clean. Very well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Nice location. Some lovely thoughtful touches were appreciated. Overall worked well for our family break.
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10/10

We were meeting friends there for two nights (2 families, 8 of us altogether). The house was immaculately presented, lovely decor, plenty of reception rooms in addition to a huge kitchen diner which was perfect for us to cook together. The pool table kept the two teenage boys entertained! There was plenty of room on the driveway for 4 cars, and although we didn’t use it there is a lovely garden & barbecue. It was a 5-10 minute walk to the beach, and we had a great time at the crazy golf. Overall a fabulous weekend, would highly recommend!
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10/10

4 large double beds and a bunk bed room. Kitchen was great size and where we spent a lot of our time. We truly were surprised with the house when we arrived. Thank you very much!

8/10

The house was very lovely and provided plenty of space for all the generations to relax. It was well situatued in Exmouth, near enough to walk to the sea or the town.Unfortunately we struggled to all sit in one room as there was not enough seating for the whole party in either of the sitting rooms which was a shame.Some of the main lights didn't work - this maybe due to being on a dimmer and the lights in the front lounge flickered. We loved the landing lights that got brighter at night when someone walked close to them.The house was very clean and has obviously been decorated recently. The house was warm in temperature but because it had been stripped back so much it lacked a homely feel and felt bare, I think was due to the fact that minimal furnuture had been placed back in, it looked like there should have been more boxes to unpack. It was too minimal for us and took away from what is clearly a beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025