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  Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome |
This lovely Elizabethan stone cottage enjoys an attractive position just on the edge of the charming purbeck village of Langton Matravers and within a few minutes drive of the seaside resort of Swanage with its wonderful sandy beach and traditional entertainments. Langton Matravers still retains its village shop/post office and has two good public houses for meals plus local beers and ciders within 5 minutes walk. This is a wonderful walking and cycling area. Footpaths can be followed directly from the village to join the nearby coastal path leading to Swanage or the small coastal villages of Worth Matravers, Kimmeridge and Lulworth. This area is part of the World Heritage Jurassic coast and there are wonderful unspoilt panoramic coastal views to be enjoyed. There is a station for the steam railway within 10 minutes walk and this can be caught into Swanage or into the nearby picturesque village of Corfe Castle.
This spacious detached cottage dates back to 1560. It still retains many original features including charming beamed ceilings and a large inglenook fireplace. It has been furnished and equipped to provide comfortable accommodation for 6 people in 3 bedrooms. On the ground floor there is a fitted kitchen with attractive units equipped with an electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine; a cloakroom with a w.c; a charming dining room with a beamed ceiling and oval table – a very pleasant place to enjoy meals; a particularly spacious sitting room furnished with 3 sofas, comfortable chairs, a flat screen televison/DVD/Freeview plus a beautiful inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove so that visitors can enjoy relaxing in front of a real fire. The staircase winds up gently inside a circular stone structure and is a unique and charming feature of the cottage. Upstairs there are 3 attractive bedrooms – two double rooms, one of which has a basin plus a twin room. There is a newly equipped shower room with a lovely walk in shower, basin and w.c. Travel cot and high chair can be provided. Central heating and electricity without extra charge.
The cottage has a lovely large garden with an extensive lawn on a slightly raised area at the rear of the cottage. It is adjacent to fields and is a good place to relax and for games to be played. Garden furniture is provided so that meals can be enjoyed outside. Visitors should be aware that there is a pond in one corner of the garden which can be partially fenced off on request.. There is parking space in the drive for 3 cars. Regular bus service and village shop within 5 minutes walk.
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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All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cosy, well-equipped cottage. Even though we stayed there during the coldest week of the year we were warm and comfortable. The cottage is well placed for access to many beautiful walks on the Isle of Purbeck. Overall Rating: 5 Stars
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