With sea views and just a short walk from the top of the downs overlooking Swanage beach our home is ideal for a family holiday, also for golfers who want to take on the nearby Studland course and for walkers who come to explore Dorset's extraordinary coastline.
Originally a coastguard cottage it has immediate access to the fields leading over to the lighthouse and coastal paths as well as to the beautiful woods of Durlston Country Park. The cottage has recently been renovated and furnished to a high standard, but still retains many features that give it a truly relaxing old charm.
The accommodation downstairs: Living room with TV/DVD/Video overlooking front garden and beyond to Durlston bay; Dining room with flagstone floor and extendable pine table to seat up to eight, opening out into Conservatory; Spacious wooden kitchen (Fridge-freezer/Dishwasher/Gas burner-electric oven) with small dining area that opens out into the back garden; Utility room (Washer-dryer and new gas central heating system); Small W/C.
Upstairs: Bedroom 1 (sea views) with king-size bed and ensuite bathroom (including bath/thermostatic shower); Bedroom 2 (sea views) with king-size bed and separate Dressing Room/Bedroom 4 containing comfortable double sofa bed; Bathroom 2 (including bath/ thermostatic shower); Bedroom 3 is a beamed attic room with two single beds, a cot and lots of games for the kids.
We also provide all bed linen and house towels as well as a supply of tea, coffee and a few basics to make life just that little bit easier. (Beach towels not provided).
Outside front: The cottage is approached by a small driveway from the lighthouse road with parking for 3 to 4 cars next to a small front garden with cherry and mimosa trees. Outside back: Charming Dorset stone patio garden with gold fish pond and built-in BBQ.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Swanage, South
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Bournemouth - 16 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Red Lion - 7 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Tawny's Wine Bar - 7 mins
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Town, Watersports
Bedrooms:
3 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom. Dressing room acts as Bedroom 4 with a comfortable sofa bed for 2, thus making the house accommodate a total of 8. There is also a cot in the twin room (bedding not provided).
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Swanage, South
A short walk takes you down to the town with its sandy beach, Victorian pier, restaurants, shops and pubs. You can get all food supplies in the local stores/supermarkets, whilst in the summer you can get all adventurous by buying fish down at the Stone Quay or by catching it yourself on a local boat trip.
Swanage itself has over a mile of sandy beach and the vast unspoilt National Trust beach of Studland Bay is only a few miles away. At both places you can hire boats and have a go at numerous water sports.
If the weather isn't good enough for a beach day out then there are local indoor swimming pools and Putlake Adventure Farm on the outskirts of Swanage is always popular with the children.
From the pier it's easy to catch boats to Bournemouth, the National Trust Nature Sanctuary on Brown Sea Island and even to the Isle of Wight.
Moments from the cottage is an entrance into Durlston Country Park, the very opening of the Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast. From here you can head to the lighthouse and beyond, where you will find spectacular views of cliffs, quarries and sea.
At Swanage railway station the steam train leaves to beautiful Corfe and its ruined castle. From here, if you are feeling energetic, you can walk back along the Purbeck Hills, taking in magnificent views of Poole Harbour, Studland's golf course and the Isle of Wight in the far distance.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
5 Jan - 16 Feb 2008
£350.00
€444.50
$696.50
16 Feb - 23 Feb 2008
£525.00
€666.75
$1044.75
23 Feb - 15 Mar 2008
£420.00
€533.40
$835.80
15 Mar - 29 Mar 2008
£525.00
€666.75
$1044.75
29 Mar - 5 Apr 2008
£420.00
€533.40
$835.80
5 Apr - 19 Apr 2008
£660.00
€838.20
$1313.40
19 Apr - 24 May 2008
£420.00
€533.40
$835.80
24 May - 5 Jul 2008
£660.00
€838.20
$1313.40
5 Jul - 30 Aug 2008
£950.00
€1206.50
$1890.50
30 Aug - 27 Sep 2008
£525.00
€666.75
$1044.75
27 Sep - 25 Oct 2008
£420.00
€533.40
$835.80
25 Oct - 1 Nov 2008
£660.00
€838.20
$1313.40
1 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£420.00
€533.40
$835.80
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£950.00
€1206.50
$1890.50
Rental Notes: In Low Season the cottage is available for Short Breaks at £400 for 3 Nights.
Changeovers take place on a Saturday for weekly rentals, with access available from 4pm on arrival day to 10am on the departure day.
Guestbook
"We have all had a wonderful holiday at Sunnydale Villas, the house is so well equipped and really comfortable. My little grandson had the time of his life with the cuddlies, especially the rabbit. I will be passing the details onto my friends." - Lynn from Wombourne
"The house is lovely, super position, well-equipped and comfortably homely. We enjoyed it so much that we would like to return the same time next year." - Mr A Crane, from Bucks
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Owner joined site on:
20 September 2006
Property listed since:
20 September 2006
Holiday Cottage in england - South - Dorset - Swanage
