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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, hand 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.
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/
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Having spent a wonderful week at Plum Tree Cottage, I would thoroughly recommend it. We booked the cottage for Christmas and it was perfect. It is both comfortable and very well equipped and in a brilliant location. Will definitely be going back! Overall Rating: 5 Stars
A well appointed and conveniently located cottage. It's only a short walk from the centre of Corfe Castle and yet very quiet. There are walks from the front door without needing to take the car. Overall Rating: 5 Stars
A beautiful cottage in which to stay - very comfortable beds and lovely furnishings and well fitted kitchen. Very quiet and peaceful garden set in fantastic surroundings. Certainly one to be revisited. Overall Rating: 5 Stars
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