Portland Bill · Dorset · Sleeps 2–38
Sleep at the edge of the Jurassic Coast
Eight private rooms in a warm, practical bunkhouse beside Portland Bill — full group kitchen, BBQ area and free parking. Built for dive trips, climbing clubs, walking groups and family get-togethers.
Rated 5.0 by guests on Google
- • Free WiFi (dependant on BT)
- • Fully equipped kitchen
- • BBQ area
- • Private parking
- • Communal room with DVDs / 42" screen
- • Free WiFi (dependant on BT)
- • Fully equipped kitchen
- • BBQ area
- • Private parking
- • Communal room with DVDs / 42" screen
- • Free WiFi (dependant on BT)
- • Fully equipped kitchen
- • BBQ area
- • Private parking
- • Communal room with DVDs / 42" screen
- • Free WiFi (dependant on BT)
- • Fully equipped kitchen
- • BBQ area
- • Private parking
- • Communal room with DVDs / 42" screen
Guest favourite
The Jurassic Coast’s best-kept basecamp.
Rated 5.0 on Google — guests come for the lighthouse on the doorstep and stay for the kitchen, the hot showers and the welcome.
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Rooms or the whole place Eight private rooms to mix and match, or exclusive hire for up to 38.
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Portland Bill on foot The lighthouse, the ledges and the sea, minutes from the front door.
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Family-run, properly Hosts Ali & Richie live locally and look after every stay themselves.
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Rooms & rates
Mix the rooms to fit your group.
Guest reviews
5.0
★★★★★
Every Google review of the bunkhouse rates it five stars — here are a few.
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 :)
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
Great place to stay in Portland, especially for climbing! Fully stocked kitchen is very useful.
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.
Ali & Richie
Your hosts since 2019
- 5.0★
- Google rating
- 38
- Beds to hire
- 7 yrs
- Hosting groups
Meet your hosts
Run by the family at the end of the lane.
Ali and Richie took on the old transmitter station in 2019 and run it today with their small family team — on hand for late arrivals, local tips and the odd pair of forgotten earphones, posted home.
- 1904
- Built as the Marconi transmitter station, call sign TWQ.
- 1960s
- Royal Navy Portland Bill wireless station, eight transmitters strong.
- 2008
- Local divers move in for kit storage and overnight stays.
- 2019
- Ali & Richie open Portland Bunkhouse as a family business.
On your doorstep
Days on the stone, in the water, under sail.
Where you’ll be
At the end of the road, before the lighthouse.
Higher Light Lane, Portland,
Dorset, DT5 2JT
- By car Take the A354 over the causeway, then follow signs for Portland Bill.
- Parking Free, inside the compound or opposite the gates.
- On foot The lighthouse, Pulpit Rock and the café are minutes away.
Your Portland basecamp is ready.
Check live availability for your dates — or tell us about your group and we’ll help with the right mix of rooms.