Blue Chip Vacations recently announced that it has agreed a deal with Comer Homes to market 50 apartments at its Ocean Views Portland development.  The apartments, which include a number that have been booking well since October, will be made available in batches of 10.  The first full batch will be ready in early 2010, with the remainder coming on board throughout the rest of the year, 2011 and in the run up to 2012.

Growing demand for high quality self-catering accommodation from tourists, international competitors and their support staff, who will be taking part in sailing events hosted in Portland Harbour in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Para Olympic Games, has made Ocean Views a prime location for the holiday lettings market.

Each apartment will be fitted out to the highest specification and marketed to attract high-end visitors to the area.  A range of single storey, duplex and triplex apartments will join those already available through www.bluechipvacations.com/dorset.com
Philip Newnes, Head of Property Portfolio at Blue Chip Vacations, commented on the news saying: “Ocean Views overlooks the Olympic course and some of the best sailing waters in Europe, making it a prime location for visitors, competitors and sailing fans looking to stay on Portland.  We’re already experiencing strong booking levels for our available apartments and a great deal of interest from competitors planning ahead for the Olympics.  It’s great to think that visitors, athletes and supporters can now stay in luxury on Portland enjoying grandstand views of competitions, the harbour and Chesil Beach.”

Howard Legg, Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s Brief Holder for Partnerships and Special Projects, added: “Today’s announcement is great news for Weymouth and Portland. This new, high-end self-catering accommodation will increase the level and choice of quality accommodation here in the Borough for visitors who are attracted year-round to our glorious Jurassic coastline, diverse history and local attractions. Combined with a growing interest from sailing competitors and support teams who have been looking for accommodation close to the 2012 sailing course, these new self-catering apartments will help to meet a very real demand.”

Blue Chip Vacations, which has over 600 properties across the South West, has seen bookings rise in excess of 60% year on year.  It hopes to build on its success through the expansion of its range and variety of self-catering properties in Dorset.  Newnes added: "Dorset is a very popular area for holidays and one for which we get many enquiries.  Ocean Views are a great addition to our high quality portfolio, and we are actively looking to add to this with the addition of quality cottages, houses and apartments throughout the county."

 If you fancy a stay in one of these stunning apartments, check out the Ocean Views development today!