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  Sleeps 8/9 in 4 bedrooms; Children welcome |
The Bakery Cottage is a lovely stone property which stands in the centre of the charming village of Langton Matravers amidst beautiful Purbeck countryside and within a few minutes drive of the sandy beach of the small resort of Swanage. The village is fortunate to have a shop and two public houses. It is also a wonderful walking area with footpaths and bridleways leading directly from the village to the nearby coast at Dancing Ledges and joining the coastal path which can be followed to Swanage or westwards to the attractive coastal villages of Worth Matravers and Kimmeridge. At Swanage visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and diving as well as the traditional entertainments of ‘Punch & Judy’ and pedaloes. The steam railway is a wonderful feature of the town and links the resort with the nearby picturesque village of Corfe Castle.
The Bakery Cottage is a lovely traditional stone property which provides spacous, comfortable accommodation for 8/9 in 4 bedrooms. Traditional features such as beams and a wonderful stone fire place have been retained. On the ground floor there is a lovely large sitting room extending across the width of the cottage with a number of windows and a door opening on to a stone terrace. This room is furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs, a television with Freeview/DVD and a gas effect wood burning stove which provides a lovely central focus in colder weather. There is a separate dining room with French doors opening outside and a light and spacious fitted kitchen with an electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and washer dryer. Stairs lead up to 3 attractive bedrooms – two double rooms and one twin room plus a tiled bathroom with a bath, basin and w.c and a separate tiled shower room with a built in shower, basin and w.c. A further flight of stairs leads up to a large double bedroom which extends across most of the width of the property (a single bed is also available so that the room can be used as a twin/triple). This bedroom has an en-suite tiled shower room with a built in shower basin and w.c. Central heating and electricity without extra charge. Travel cot/high chair can be provided.
The cottage has an enclosed courtyard style garden at the rear of the property with garden furniture and a barbecue so that meals can be enjoyed outside. There is also an attractive small terrace at the front of cottage with stone seats so that an evening drink can be enjoyed in the sunshine. Cars can be parked in the village road in front of the cottage. Regular bus service within 2 minutes walk. Nearby places to visit include Corfe Castle, the Swanage Steam Railway, boats on the river at Wareham, Monkey World and The Tank Museum.
The Isle of Purbeck is a peninsular of land located in the South of Dorset and is famous for its sandy beaches, beautiful countryside and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site. The sea surrounds Purbeck on three sides and nowhere is for from the coast. Apart from the small town of Swanage, the Isle of Purbeck is made up of small rural hamlets and traditional villages.
The North side of Purbeck is dominated by a wooded and heathland nature reserve and where it meets the water of Poole Harbour it attracts a great deal of bird life. The East coast of Purbeck is known for the two long sandy beaches at Studland and Swanage but also for the limestone pillars at Old Harry's Rocks. Along the South Coast is the start of the Jurassic Coast which is characterised by impressive coastal formations like Dancing Ledge and Durdle Door but also for quiet coves and peaceful beaches for swimming.
Much of Purbeck has been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the vast majority of Purbeck remains in the hands of nature. This is ideal for walkers and cyclists who are free to explore large areas of countryside and take in a number of wondrous locations.
The Isle of Purbeck has a number of events which take place throughout the year. To find out more about local events go to our Purbeck Events pages.
Walking, Nature & Wild Life Links:
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Details of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and ways to enjoy them with walking and cycling information as well as some great places to see. - www.dorsetaonb.org.uk
Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve - Find out more about the efforts to conserve the marine wildlife, where you might find some sea horses and how you can also get involved with fun projects. - www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Purbeck Coast Walks - A walking route along the Purbeck Coast with links to other walks nearby - www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks/walk_a/2579/
Where to Ride Purbeck - Cycle routes and information for Purbeck - www.britishcycling.org.uk/
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