Rosemarie T (Jan 2012)

Christmas 2011 will be one to remember, the cottage was decorated wonderful with a fabulous tree . My grandson also loved the gift left for him by the owner. Who also took care of a food delivery for us too. We would love to return for another Christmas. Would highly recommend it. The log fire and dining room made our stay very festive. Overall Rating: 4 Stars

Janet N (Nov 2011)

Thank you for all the thoughtful details, the OS map we used all the time and the book of short walks was great. The only thing missing was the weather! We were so relieved to find the outside hose after a particularly muddy walk. Overall Rating: 5 Stars

Beth D (Oct 2011)

Stayed here in mid-october, weather was perfect. Could not fault this cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. Would certainly book it again and look forward to doing so next year. Thankyou Overall Rating: 5 Stars

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Purbeck House is a beautiful, Grade II listed, stone property, dating back to the 1700’s with a large garden and views of the lovely Purbeck hills. It stands close to the centre of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle - almost at the very heart of the wonderful Isle of Purbeck with its rolling hills and sandy beaches. The village square and the majestic ruins of the castle are within an 8 minute walk. The village has a variety of good public houses, restaurants and tea shops plus an exceptional bakery, a village shop with lots of local produce, gift shops and a National Trust shop. This is a wonderful walking area and visitors can stroll directly from the house to join extensive trails leading to the coastal villages of Studland and Lulworth. Very pleasant walks also extend to the hill top villages of Kingston and Worth Matravers. This is a spectacular area which is part of the Jurassic coast and the nearby coastal walks offer panoramic views with a wide range of marine and bird life. Dolphins and seals can often be seen off the coast at Durleston and there are good facilities for bird watchers at Studland and also at Arne which is protected by the RSPB. The beautiful sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are both within a 10/15 minute drive. Studland is an unspoilt area protected by the National Trust with almost a mile of beach. At Swanage you have all the traditional amusements of a small seaside resort including Punch & Judy, crazy golf, pedeloes and fishing plus facilites for various boating activities and diving. A well preserved steam railway links Corfe Castle with Swanage and provides a very enjoyable way of stepping back in time.

Purbeck House is a detached property which has recently been renovated to a high standard. Care has been taken to retain the traditional features on the property including ancient beams and a wonderful inglenook fireplace. The house was extended in the last century and now provides very spacious, light and airy accommodation with views from many rooms over the garden to the downs. The house has been equipped and furnished with great sensitivity to provide very attractive accommodation for 8 people in 4 attractive bedrooms with two ensuite shower rooms, a family bathroom and separate cloakroom with w.c. The bedrooms are upstairs and are exceptionally charming rooms. There is a spacious twin room with windows overlooking the garden, lovely antique French beds and an ensuite bathroom with a bath, overhead shower, basin and w.c.; a double room with a King size bed, views across the garden and an ensuite shower room with a large built in shower, basin and w.c.; a smaller double garden bedroom with zip and link bed which can be separated to form a second twin room; a beautiful large double bedroom with a king size bed and an attractive sitting area. These latter two rooms have shared use of a newly equipped family shower room with a w.c. and basin. On the ground floor there is a splendid, large sitting room with four windows, comfortable sofas, a wide screen television with DVD player and Freeview. Visitors can relax here, in front of a beautiful inglenook fireplace, with a woodburning stove which provides a very pleasant central focus for the room. There is a separate dining room with a large table and chairs, which comfortably seats eight, a pretty dresser and feature fireplace. French doors open from here into a large conservatory overlooking the garden with a table and chairs and comfortable seating. A further door opens from the conservatory directly into the garden. There is a spacious fitted kitchen, with windows overlooking the garden, equipped with wooden units; a range style gas hob and electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The washing machine is housed in an adjoining utility room with a second sink and a separate w.c. A second staircase leads upstairs from here. Central heating and electricity at no extra charge. A travel cot/high chair can be provided. Snooker table available for guests enjoyment.

The garden is a particulary wonderful feature of Purbeck House. It is exceptionally large and is fully enclosed. Just to the rear of the house is a patio area which extends to a large lawn with shrubberies. It is a marvellous place for visitors to relax and for children to play games. It has a very pleasant open feel with views to the downs in the distance. Garden furniture is provided. At the front of the house there is a parking space for one car and double doors open at the side of the house to provide access for two additional small cars to be parked in the drive. Further parking available within a two minute walk. Bus service within a few minutes walk and steam train service to Swanage within 8 minutes walk. Nearby places to visit include the tank museum at Bovington, Monkey World, and various National Trust properties including Corfe Castle, the wonderful house of Kingston Lacey and the homes of Lawrence of Arabia and Thomas Hardy