We stayed at Lyne's beautiful historical house in Portland for a long weekend in winter. It was our first post-Covid escape, so we'd been looking forward to it. The house is big but still very cosy, and a short walk from pubs, cafes, shops and the water. Bedrooms are massive, bed was very comfy and there's a big modern bathroom. Breakfast was awesome - so big that we didn't even bother with lunch on the first day.
Staying in a place that was once owned by one of (European) Victoria's pioneering families is one thing, but the real highlight was our host, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. On top of that she's a really interesting person to chat to. She went out of her way to make us feel at home - thanks heaps Lyne!
Portland itself is a great place for a getaway. Lots of convict era buildings and just a short drive to some pretty wild coastline. Highly recommended!