A Stone built Victorian quarryman's cottage with great views along the Purbeck Hills, the headland and round the bay to the Isle of Wight. It boasts a 3 star tourist board rating and is furnished to offer comfort and a 'home from home' feel.
NEW! Double glazing throughout. 2 Carrants Court sleeps 4/5. Although in an elevated position the cottage is an easy gradient 5 minute walk to the main shopping area and Steam Railway. It is under 10 minutes from the sandy beach with its pedestrian only promenade (Seasonal). The cottage is on 3 floors having a twin bedroom on the 2nd floor and a through room, with futon, which leads to stairs to the large double on the third floor. There are 2 televisions and there is also a DVD player and video.
The local 'Arkrights' stores is 3 minutes away and rents DVD's etc for a small deposit. The kitchen is well equipped, there is a small garden and a patio front and rear, garden furniture and BBQ.
The cottage is in a quiet area surrounded by footpaths giving access to walks over the Downs to the Coastal Path and Durlston Country Park. There is plenty of free parking in the quiet residential roads surrounding the property.
Quote. The property was very cosy, we settled in almost immediately. The scenery around was breathtaking and the area unbelievably quiet despite being very close to the town. I wish all holiday lets would be like this. Dr. N Syed, London July 2006
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Swanage, South
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Bournemouth / Hurn International - 16 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The Black Swan - 3 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Moon Light Bistro - 5 mins
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Near the sea, Quiet, Town, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. There is a second sittingroom with a double futon to accomodate a further person.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. There is a bath with fully fitted shower above.
Central Heating, House Linen. The gas central heating controlled by the tenant, gas and electricity are included in rental charge between May and end of September. A charge of £20 per week added between October and end of April.
Dining:
Seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, Board Games. There is a lovely indoor swimming pool five minutes walk from the property.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Garden Furniture. The south facing patio is a real sun trap
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
People with limited mobility and the very young may find the open plan stairs a difficulty.
Local activities in and around Swanage, South
Swanage boasts not only a traditional family atmosphere but activities for the more adventurous. Safe swimming from a sandy, blue flag, beach with Punch and Judy is balanced by the diving school and climbing opportunities.
The Swanage Steam Railway runs a regular service, even out of season, to the village of Corfe with its National Trust run Castle. There is a tourist information centre, heritage centre, the Mowlen Theatre, 18 hole pitch and putt, public tennis courts, Sea front public gardens and a bowling green. Boat trips to sightsee or visit Bournemouth, Poole or Brownsea Island, fishing trips and a diving school can all be located on the pier.
There are 2 supermarkets and plenty of little shops and restaurants, and all these activities start no more than 10 to 15 minutes walk from the cottage. The area is renowned for its walks and the coastal path runs through the town and Durlstone Country Park with its dolphin watch and visitors centre. There are also 2 swimming pools open to the public.
Putlake Adventure Farm, Monkey World and Farmer Palmers are a short drive and ideal for younger children. Poole and central Bournemouth, with its large department stores and city bustle, are a 30 minute drive via the Sandbanks ferry.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
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UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
14 Mar - 21 Mar 2008
£245.00
€311.15
$487.55
21 Mar - 28 Mar 2008
£375.00
€476.25
$746.25
28 Mar - 4 Apr 2008
£275.00
€349.25
$547.25
4 Apr - 18 Apr 2008
£375.00
€476.25
$746.25
18 Apr - 23 May 2008
£290.00
€368.30
$577.10
23 May - 30 May 2008
£475.00
€603.25
$945.25
30 May - 13 Jun 2008
£390.00
€495.30
$776.10
13 Jun - 4 Jul 2008
£485.00
€615.95
$965.15
4 Jul - 5 Sep 2008
£575.00
€730.25
$1144.25
5 Sep - 12 Sep 2008
£485.00
€615.95
$965.15
12 Sep - 26 Sep 2008
£350.00
€444.50
$696.50
26 Sep - 3 Oct 2008
£275.00
€349.25
$547.25
3 Oct - 24 Oct 2008
£245.00
€311.15
$487.55
24 Oct - 31 Oct 2008
£440.00
€558.80
$875.60
31 Oct - 19 Dec 2008
£245.00
€311.15
$487.55
Guestbook
"Booked a late week before school break in this lovely cottage. Really well equipped and good location. We love Studland, so really handy for there too. " - Richard Sally Rober and Lucy 04/09/07
"A lovely cottage with a real homely feel. We were only here for the weekend but it felt like a really good week! A weekend is definately not long enough. We came, I 'Zorbed', I conquered!!!" - Richard & Chris 15/10/07
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Owner joined site on:
26 January 2006
Property listed since:
26 January 2006
Holiday Cottage in england - South - Dorset - Swanage
