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Beautiful cottage in a delightful location
Lovely lounge just full of character
Well-equipped kitchen
Open-plan kitchen/diner
Views towards to the garden
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom
Triple bedroom
Single bedroom
Shower room
Bathroom with separate shower
Birds eye view
Enjoy the woodland scenery!
Lots of greenery
1 / 16  Beautiful cottage in a delightful location
2 / 16  Lovely lounge just full of character
3 / 16  Well-equipped kitchen
4 / 16  Open-plan kitchen/diner
5 / 16  Views towards to the garden
6 / 16  Double bedroom
7 / 16  Double bedroom
8 / 16  Twin bedroom
9 / 16  Single bedroom
10 / 16  Triple bedroom
11 / 16  Single bedroom
12 / 16  Shower room
13 / 16  Bathroom with separate shower
14 / 16  Birds eye view
15 / 16  Enjoy the woodland scenery!
16 / 16  Lots of greenery

Arne Cottage

Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Towels for hire
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Attractive and light cottage with five bedrooms, sleeps ten
  • Situated just a couple of yards from the National Cycle Route 2, making it a perfect location for a cycling weekend
  • Sun roof floods the open plan kitchen and dining area with natural light
  • Bi-fold doors open onto large terrace and garden with garden furniture
  • Just a short drive from the Jurassic Coast for beautiful long walks
  • Surrounded by woodland, close to the RSPB nature reserve and local beaches
Property code: IC008

Gather your nearest and dearest for a holiday to remember in this stunning cottage. With five bedrooms, a large kitchen and wonderful outside terrace it can accommodate up to ten guests.

Arne Cottage is situated in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, surrounded by the National Trust protected lands of Middlebere and Hartland Moors, and close to the stunning inland estuaries of Poole harbour. It is also a short distance from the RSPB nature reserve at Arne where the BBC's popular 'Autumnwatch' and 'Winterwatch' programmes were based last year. Here, bird lovers can enjoy looking out for Dartford warblers, nightjars and avocets to name just a few. There are a variety of marked walks for visitors to enjoy which lead through the reserve and on to the coast at Shipstal Point. Arne also has a Saxon church, as well as a shop and cafe serving local produce. Nearby places to visit include Corfe village with its iconic castle, teashops and pubs, as well as the sandy beaches at Studland and the quaint coastal resort of Swanage. Shipstal Point in the nature reserve also has a small beach on Poole Harbour - within a 40 minute walk.

Arne Cottage dates back to 1863 and has lattice windows, as well as attractive climbing plants adorning the brickwork. It is a charming semi-detached property offering comfortable accommodation across five bedrooms for ten guests. The focal point of the cottage is the newly equipped, open plan kitchen and dining area - a wonderful bright and airy spot with glass bi-fold doors along one entire wall. These fold back to make the outside terrace feel like part of the room. The superb fitted kitchen has ample workspace and is well equipped with two microwaves, two ovens with grills, an induction hob, full sized fridge, freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier. The dining table accommodates ten guests comfortably. Also on the ground floor is a good sized living room with generous sofa seating for the whole party, positioned around a feature fireplace with a log burner. A Smart TV with DVD player, as well as a variety of games and books are provided for guests enjoyment.

There are two bedrooms on the ground floor; a double bedroom and a twin room overlooking the garden with a chest of drawers. Hanging space is provided in the adjoining hallway which leads to a shower room with shower cubicle, W.C. and basin. There is also a cloakroom with W.C. and basin provided on this level. Stairs lead up to three additional bedrooms, plus a tiled family bathroom with shower cubicle, bath, W.C. and basin. The bedrooms comprise of a triple room with built in wardrobes and chest of drawers, single room with a desk and some drawer storage, and a double bedroom with TV and DVD player, dressing table and storage space. A travel cot and high chair can be provided. Central heating, electricity and WiFi are all provided without extra charge.

Outside, there is an attractive, fenced rear garden which is laid to lawn with shrubs and small trees. This can be accessed through a gate to the side of the property or onto the adjoining terrace via the bi-fold doors of the kitchen. Here, garden furniture is provided for guests to enjoy dining al fresco. There is in-line parking available for at least three cars on the paved driveway. Regular bus and train services are available from the Saxon walled town of Wareham which is less than a ten minute drive away. Wareham has a good range of pubs, restaurants and shops to try, many of which are focused around the picturesque riverside quay where day boat trips can be taken out to Poole Harbour and beyond. There is a public house at Stoborough - 40 minutes walk away. The popular attractions of Monkey World, the Tank Museum and Lulworth Castle are all less than twenty minutes drive away.

  • 5 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom, 1 shower room and 1 separate WC
  • 2 microwaves, 2 electric ovens and hob, fridge/freezer with ice compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Log Burner (logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • 1 medium-sized dog welcome
  • Amenities a short drive away
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge and TV/DVD in double bedroom
  • A short drive from the Saxon town of Wareham and charming village of Corfe Castle
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Steven 30th September 2022

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Arne Cottage is one of the best places we've stayed in years fabulous location and amble space. 100% recommended for anyone looking for some peace and quiet with all the amenities.

Reviewed by Maggie 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Christopher 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Graham 5th August 2022

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A spacious, well equipped cottage in a superb rural location. Plenty of room for our party of six adults and great outdoor space in the garden for children to play.

Reviewed by David 29th July 2022

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This is the second time my family and I have stayed in this property and there is likely to be a third. Great location near RSPB reserve and other places of interest .lovely garden enjoyed by our young children. Comfortable and relaxing.

Reviewed by John 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Ken 1st July 2022

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We had a great stay at Arne Cottage . Surrounded by lovely scenery plus a good choice of places to visit we were spoilt for choice . We particularly enjoyed seeing the Sculptures by the Lakes again and relaxing on Studland Bay beach where being disabled I was provided by the National Trust with a specially adapted wheelchair for travelling on sand Read more. The cottage came up to our expectations with it's comfortable lounge and especially the spacious kitchen with it's overhead speakers . Hide

Reviewed by Rita 3rd June 2022

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Highly recommend this cottage. Its perfect in every way. Location was very tranquil and the accommodation was beautifully maintained. Will most definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Lindsay 22nd April 2022

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Reviewed by Julia 15th April 2022

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Beautiful cottage great location

Reviewed by Rebecca 4th February 2022

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But the house is beautiful and spacious and could not fault any other part of it (beds were not very comfortable) - Would have loved to spend Christmas there but it is already booked for 2022!

Reviewed by Alison 20th December 2021

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Lovely spacious cottage. Great peaceful location close to neighbouring nature reserve. Fantastic large, secure dog-friendly garden. Wonderful kitchen/diner - really well-equipped with all we needed. Comfortable, large yet cosy lounge. Ample parking for 3/4 cars. Well-situated location for visiting and exploring Dorset. Could have done with more warRead moredrobe space. Hide

Reviewed by Natalie 10th December 2021

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Reviewed by Richard 29th October 2021

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Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings Large garden which was great for our grandchildren A large and very well equipped kitchen and spacious and cozy lounge

Reviewed by Guy 22nd October 2021

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Reviewed by Andrew 15th October 2021

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Overall the cottage was lovely, great kitchen diner and comfortable lounge. Ideal for a family holiday with children and grandchildren. Location great close to many areas of the Dorset coast. RSPB sanctuary just a short walk away.

Reviewed by Patrick 8th October 2021

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Reviewed by Miss 24th September 2021

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Lovely characterful cottage in a great location. Amazing kitchen dining area out to a lovely patio & garden. Large but cosy lounge area and decent size bedrooms. Good value for money.

Reviewed by Lynn 13th August 2021

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Reviewed by Anthony 23rd July 2021

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Reviewed by Alan 16th July 2021

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Lovely and quiet garden

Reviewed by A 28th May 2021

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A lovely holiday home with a great garden.

Reviewed by Sally 21st May 2021

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The cottage is well located in the quiet area of Purbeck Isle and is very spacious with all equipment for perfect stay. Modern fitted kitchen with plenty of cutlery etc to manage a large group with glasses of every type. This was very spacious with large dining Table & area which, was where we spent a lot of time with board games as well as meals. Read moreLarge & spacious Ice making fridge freezer was a saver for the warmer weather. TV, Internet etc for those relaxing nights was also a great extra. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 14th May 2021

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A great place for our family get together.

Reviewed by Lee 30th April 2021

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Lovely remote location with lots of places to go walking. The house has an amazing kitchen/dining area and outside space and we barely used the living room. The location is a great base to travel around Dorset and the local town Wareham is only a few miles away with everything you could need.

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Beautiful cottage in a delightful location
Lovely lounge just full of character
Well-equipped kitchen
Open-plan kitchen/diner
Views towards to the garden
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom
Triple bedroom
Single bedroom
Show 4 moreShower room

Location

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