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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
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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

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, WC. 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
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carrie 27th September 2024

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Perfect for us who wanted to walk cook and chat for the week end . A return visit to the beautiful Arne. All very comfortable and warm.

Reviewed by Marion 30th August 2024

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Well equipped with lovely garden.

Reviewed by Joy 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Louise 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Patricia 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 21st June 2024

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A lovely cottage in a good location, offering a comfortable stay. A lovely welcome of chocs and flowers was a kind touch and appreciated. Greatly located to explore the area and nearby beaches and towns.

Reviewed by Richard 31st May 2024

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A comfortable cottage in a quiet location with a large secure garden which is ideal to enable children and dogs to run free. Also, very well located neat Corfe Castle, Swanage, Studland etc and very near to (in?) the RSPB Arne if you value seclusion and wild life. We (7 adults, one 2 year old and a dog) would certainly like to stay here again.

Reviewed by Liz 24th May 2024

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Overall the cottage accommodated 7 adults and 2 young children very well. The garden was lovely and the position beautiful. We explored the area including beaches and attractions.

Reviewed by Gillian 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Kim 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Sally 10th February 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, bit dated but good layout and comfortable and very competitively priced. Garden is not dog secure so take care

Reviewed by Diana 29th December 2023

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Excellent cosy cottage in a perfect location. So much to see and do within a short drive or walk. Arne is beautiful.

Reviewed by Tracy 22nd December 2023

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Lovely location and lovely welcoming cottage which feels like a home away from home and a beautiful kitchen layout for big families

Reviewed by Gemma 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 13th October 2023

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We hadnt realised that without a car the return walk to the RSPB reserve was a bit too far for two old people not in the best of health, but we should have checked more carefully. The new Hyde Heath Trail starting just past the end of the garden is great and you can always turn back halfway if its too far to the RSPB. Be aware that the RSPB cafe onRead morely takes payment by card. If you move the bird feeder to the tree outside the dining area you can enjoy watching the birds while you are eating. Hide

Reviewed by Rae 15th September 2023

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Great stay, had everything we needed for ten people and fab location.

Reviewed by Hannah 1st September 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely touches of flowers&chocolate. Perfect for big family get together. Amazing kitchen space with plenty of equipment which opened out onto outdoor area. Good living space for evenings. Good WiFi. Location v beautiful and peaceful. Nice to sit in garden and listen to birds. Mattresses were new. Some things are a littlRead moree tired- front bed frame creaky and house could do with a deep clean but I would definitely recommend and stay again despite this. Hide

Reviewed by James 25th August 2023

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Great location, lovely big kitchen and plenty of space for various guest/family configs. A little more tired in places than comes across in the pictures, but not so as to prevent a lovely holiday there.

Reviewed by Beverley 4th August 2023

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We had a great family holiday. The cottage was spacious, but could do with some small improvements. In a lovely area on the edge of Arne nature reserve.

Reviewed by Kevin 21st July 2023

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Great location, our family had a lovely time staying in Arne cottage, perfect layout for large groups, a gas bbq would be a great idea, outdoor area needs a little TLC to make it much more toddler friendly. We would book again

Reviewed by Nigel 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 23rd June 2023

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We had a lovely stay here with our grown up children and 2 little grandchildren .. the kitchen diner area is an excellent size as is the lounge . Beds were all comfy but a bit creaky . The area is wonderful and many attractions all within 25-30 mins of the cottage, some even closer . We very much enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by David W 26th May 2023

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We all had a great time at this cottage, we enjoyed the lovely garden and walking from the cottage onto the RSPB Heath nearby. The house was very comfortable and well equipped, it is in beautiful countryside but is a convenient base for visiting all of the Purbeck area, including the beaches. Highly recommended, particularly for children - our granRead moredchildren loved staying there! Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 5th May 2023

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Absolutely perfect, location couldnt be any better, whether youre after peace and quiet or access to more of Dorset. Rooms are great and well setup, kitchen is phenomenal and we spent most of our time there as the bifolds open up to the amazing garden! Well be back!

Reviewed by Sandra 28th April 2023

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Large, homely cottage with versatile accommodation in beautiful, quiet nature reserve, yet near Wareham, Corfe and Swanage. Great garden for children. Well equipped, large kitchen dining area made a good focal point for a large number of people, and made cooking together or separately easy. Nice wood burner in lounge for a snug evening in.

Reviewed by Michelle 14th April 2023

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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

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