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This lovely stone cottage stands in a quiet lane within a 3 minute walk of the central square of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle. Corfe is renowned for its dramatic and majestic castle which is protected by the National Trust. The wonderful sandy beach of studland is within a 15 minute drive. Here there is a two mile stretch of sand where swimming, paddling and boating can be enjoyed. The more lively small resort of Swange is also within a 15 minute drive and here the traditional seaside amusements of Punch & Judy, brass bands and a Victorian pier can be found along with a variety of individual shops, restaurants and a diving school as well as a lovely bay of golden sand. Corfe Castle is at the centre of a wonderful walking area with footpaths across the downs leading eastward to Studland or westward to the pretty villages of Church Knowle, Kimmeridge and Lulworth. The Jurassic coast starts in Purbeck and there are wonderful coastal walks with panoramic views. It is a rich area for bird watchers with the beautiful peninsular of Arne within a short drive. This RSPB reserve overlooks Poole Harbour and is populated with deer, a large range of wading birds, geese and ducks.
Plum Tree Cottage is a traditional stone cottage and has been completely renovated to provide very attractive accommodation for 4 people in 2 bedrooms. It is centrally heated and has been furnished and equipped with care. On the ground floor there is is a lovely spacious sitting room with a comfortable leather sofas, television/DVD plus an open fire which provides a pleasant focus for the room in colder weather. A door opens into an attractive open plan fitted kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has been newly equipped with an electric cooker and hob, microwave, refridgerator with small freezer section and washing machine. There is a pleasant dining area beside French doors which open into the garden. A sunny garden room with a sofa provides a pleasant light and airy place to relax and for children to play. Stairs lead up from the sitting room to two pretty bedrooms. There is a spacious double room and a very pleasant second bedroom with a bunk bed. This latter bedroom has french doors opening onto a delightful balcony adorned with a vine and here visitors can sit and enjoy a wonderful view of the hills and the beautiful castle of Corfe. On this upper floor there is also a bathroom equipped with a bath, overhead shower, basin and w.c. Heating and electricity are provided without extra charge. Travel cot/high chair available.
The cottage has a delightful long lawned garden with apple trees and space for visitors to relax and for children to play games. The garden is fully enclosed and has a sunny patio area with garden furniture. Private parking space is available for two cars within 1 minutes walk and visitors can park directly outside the cottage from October to May. Parking outside of the cottage to unload is also possible in the summer. A regular bus service to Swanage and Poole is within 5 minutes walk and the steam railway runs a regular service from Corfe Castle to Harmans Cross and Swanage. In the village square there is a wonderful bakers, a post office, well equipped general stores, National Trust shop and public houses. There are also tea shops and restaurants – all within a few minutes walk. Nearby places to visit include Lulworth Castle and the National Trust properties of Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacey, Hardy’s Cottage and the beautiful island of Brownsea. Boating can be enjoyed on the river at Wareham and river trips can be taken to Poole and Bournemouth.
