Nestled by the water, Crabbers' Wharf provides a direct gateway to Chesil Beach; promising sun-drenched leisure or coastal escapades.

A Historic Portland Harbour Hotel

Nestled on the picturesque Isle of Portland, in the heart of Dorset’s stunning coastline, Portland Harbour is a historic gem with a rich and varied past. Our luxury holiday lets Dorset, including Crabbers’ Wharf, located in the Charming Castletown area. These self-catering apartments offer a unique point to explore this remarkable harbour from a site of historical significance.

We have a whole host of excellent local attractions, as well as nearby restaurants and takeaways, right on our doorstep.

Site of D-Day Embarkation

In World War II, Castletown Pier, on which Crabbers’ Wharf is built, was heavily involved in the preparations for the D-Day landings, playing a vital role in the assembly and deployment of Allied invasion forces. It is from this location that the 1st and 29th US Infantry Divisions embarked for Omaha Beach. These Divisions were immortalised in the Oscar winning movie, Saving Private Ryan.

The story of Castletown’s involvement in D-Day is told in Castletown D-Day Centre, a museum situated just around the corner from Crabbers’ Wharf.

Mulberry Harbours

One of the most remarkable feats of engineering during World War II was the construction of the temporary, floating Harbours. Today, the last surviving Mulberry Harbours can be seen just offshore from your apartment and accessed via use of our free kayaks and paddleboards, which are included as part of stay at our Portland Habour hotel.