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  Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Children age 4+ welcome or 1 baby age six months or under; Pets not permitted |
This lovely 17th century stone cottage is situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle amongst the beautiful countryside of the Isle of Purbeck. The famous castle, which was attacked by Oliver Cromwell, stands majestically on a small hill within a 2 minute walk of the cottage and is the focal point of the village. Below the castle there is a pretty square with an exceptional bakers, a sweet shop, two public houses and a National Trust tea shop serving delicious cream teas. The wonderful beaches of the sandy peninsular of Studland are within a 10 minute drive, as are the more lively entertainments of the beach resort of Swanage. This is in a marvellous walking area with panoramic coastal views from the downs. Visitors can stroll directly from the cottage to the downs and follow paths to the coast at Swanage and Studland or towards the pretty coastal villages of Kimmeridge and Lulworth.
Penny Cottage is a lovely traditional Dorset cottage with a thatched roof, Purbeck stone walls, many beams and a wonderful inglenook fireplace. It is one of a small terrace of stone cottages and has been furnished and equipped with great care. It is centrally heated and partially double glazed. The cottage has been skilfully extended to provide a spacious, light and airy, open plan kitchen equipped with attractive fitted units, an electric cooker and gas hob, an integral microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. There is a particularly pleasant dining area with large windows and a French door which opens into the pretty garden at the rear of the cottage. The sitting room is a charming, spacious room with comfortable sofas and a beautiful inglenook fire place. There is a a small dining table for more intimate meals plus a television/Freeview/DVD player. On the ground floor there is also a modern well equipped bathroom with a bath, overhead shower, w.c. and basin. Stairs lead up from the hallway to a pretty double bedroom. This room is furnished in a traditional style with a king size bed, attractive beams and with views of the purbeck hills. There is also a pleasant bunk bedroom for children. (Height above the upper bunk is restricted to two feet). Heating and electricity are included without extra charge.
The cottage has is a pretty enclosed garden at the rear with a barbecue and garden furniture. Within a 2 minute walk there is a regular bus service to Swanage, Wareham and Poole with links to a good train service to London and Weymouth. Visitors may also enjoy taking the steam train from Corfe Castle to Swanage. A special permit is available for free parking in the village car park which is within a 5 minute walk. General stores, bakers, post office, telephone, public house and two good restaurants within a 3 minute walk.
Corfe Castle is a historic town at the heart of Purbeck. This pretty Dorset village is best know for the ruins of the 11th Century castle of Corfe Castle which sits above the village of the same name. The village has a good range of shops, cafes and restaurants and the surrounding countryside is well served with footpaths and cycle tracks.
The Greyhound Public House - A traditional village pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere and a good selection of pub food. The pub garden in which you can enjoy meals or a drink has beautiful views of the castle of Corfe Castle and is a popular place to rest and have lunch when walking the Purbeck hills. www.greyhoundcorfe.co.uk
Clealls Village Shop - The newly reimagined grocery shop in Corfe Castle was made famous by Mary Queen of Shops (BBC TV) and now offers an great range of local food as well as daily essentials. Clealls now also have a little coffee shop with a wide range of local tourist information. You can pop in for a coffee and see what is happening locally. For more information visit the Clealls website http://clealls.co.uk/.
Oliver's Restaurant, Corfe Castle - Lovely restaurant with great food and friendly service. Open most evenings in the summer but worth booking ahead.
The Sweet Shop, Corfe Castle -A traditional sweet shop selling a wide range of weight out sweets and confectionery from a stone built shop on the edge of the square in centre of Corfe Castle. This pretty little shop also strives to find the sweets we remember from our childhood but we also sells a range of luxury chocolates. In order that no one misses out there is also has a range of sugar free sweets, chocolates and biscuits as well as a diabetic Ice cream. The Sweet Shop is also one of the centres of village life in Corfe Castle as it is where many people go to pick up their daily news paper or a magazine.
View a list of Corfe Castle Cottages at www.cottagecorfecastle.co.uk.
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/
Overall Rating: 4 Stars
Very comfortable,practical and charming cottage with a secluded garden in a handy position for Dorset attractions and local amenities. Would definitely stay again.
We enjoyed our stay here maybe come back in the future.
A wonderful cottage in old style with modern comfort, we can only recommend.
Fabulous, the cottage is a real treat, we had a wonderful holiday and the bonus of great weather as well. But the facilities at Penny Cottage are really first class, a home from home! Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Overall Rating: 4 Stars
Penny cottage has been beautifully extended to allow light to filter throughout the property making it a wonderful place to stay. One of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in. Thank you! Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Penny Cottage has lovely facilities and makes a very comfortable and practical home from home. It is nicely decorated and furnished, we had a great time there. Overall Rating: 4 Stars
COULDN'T FAULT ANYTHING! Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Overall Rating: 4 Stars
I have already recommended the cottage to friends & colleagues. Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Overall Rating: 5 Stars
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A lovely quaint cottage with every last detail thought of. Highly recommended. Overall Rating: 5 Stars
The cottage was excellent & a credit to the owners. We will defiantly return for another holiday & I would recommend it to all our friends. Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Overall Rating: 4 Stars
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