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Purbeck House

Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Attractive Grade II listed house
  • Close to the centre of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle
  • Stunning views of the Purbeck Hills
  • A haven for walkers, with extensive trails in the area
  • Large garden for all the family to play games
  • Go exploring along the Jurassic Coast
Property code: IC101

Purbeck House is a beautiful Grade II listed stone property, dating back to the 1700s with a large garden and views of the rolling Purbeck hills. It stands close to the centre of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle - almost at the very heart of the Isle of Purbeck with its sandy beaches. The village square and the majestic ruins of the castle are within an eight-minute walk. The village has a variety of 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. Pleasant walks also extend to the hilltop 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 Durlston, and there are good facilities for bird watchers at Studland and also at Arne, which is protected by the RSPB.

The 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 four miles of beach. At Swanage you have all the traditional amusements of a seaside resort including Punch and Judy, crazy golf, pedalos and fishing, plus facilities for various boating activities and diving. A well preserved steam railway links Corfe Castle with Swanage and provides an 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 of the property including ancient beams and an inglenook fireplace. The house was extended in the last century and now provides 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 attractive accommodation for eight people in four bedrooms, all four bedrooms can be found upstairs. At one end of the property is a family room with a king-size bed and a cot bed, the other being a king-size bedroom with garden views, this is a zip-and-link king-size bed, which can be made as a twin (2ft 6in beds) on request. These rooms have shared use of a shower room with WC. At the opposite end of the house are two bedrooms, one king-size bedroom with large en-suite and the other being a super king-sized zip and link bed which can be made up a twin on request (3ft beds), adjacent to a bathroom which has a shower over bath and a WC. Hand and bath towels are provided for all guests without charge at Purbeck House.

On the ground floor there is a large sitting room with four windows, comfortable sofas, a wide screen television with DVD player and Freeview. Visitors can relax here in front of an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove which provides a very pleasant central focus for the room. A snooker table is also available for guests enjoyment. WiFi internet is available without extra charge. There is a separate dining room with a large table and chairs which comfortably seats eight, a dresser and feature fireplace. French doors open from here into a spacious conservatory overlooking the garden, with another table and chairs and comfortable seating. A further door opens from the conservatory directly into the garden. There is a fitted kitchen with windows overlooking the garden, equipped with wooden units, a range style electric hob and electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and two under counter fridge freezers. The washing machine is housed in the adjoining utility room with a second sink, and the cloakroom with WC. A second staircase leads upstairs from here. Central heating and electricity at no extra charge. A travel cot and high chair can be provided.

The garden is a wonderful feature of Purbeck House as 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 an open feel with views to the downs in the distance. Garden furniture is provided. There is parking for one car in the garage and access via the back of the garage to an area in the back garden where a further two small cars can be parked. Parking for larger cars is available in a side road within a two-minute walk. A bus service is within a few minutes walk and steam train service to Swanage within an eight 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.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 family with king-size bed and cot bed, 1 king-sized zip and link (which can be made up as twin 2ft 6in beds on request), 1 king-size bedroom and 1 super king-size (which can be made up as a twin 3ft beds on request)
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over a bath with WC, 2 shower rooms (1 en-suite) with WC
  • Downstairs WC with basin
  • Electric hob and electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Snooker table
  • Wood burner in lounge
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars - one in the garage, dimensions are: 227cm/89.5 inches wide and 175cm/69 inches high and two in the rear garden, access through the garage
  • Pub and shop within walking distance
  • TV/DVD
  • Minimum of 4 night stay only
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. 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 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Clare 9th November 2024

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Reviewed by Steve 21st September 2024

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Lovely large cottage in the beautiful village of Corfe Castle, well equipped and spacious. The pool table also had a lot of use! Well recommended

Reviewed by May 14th September 2024

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Lovely house except for the road

Reviewed by Deborah 7th September 2024

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Fabulous home from home which suited our visitor combination perfectly. Well appointed and beautifully furnished. The owners were incredibly helpful with the few queries we had. Would love to return one day.

Reviewed by Christina 17th August 2024

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This cottage is great for our family as it sleeps8. Corfe is the perfect location for us. It is central to the places and restaurants we wish to visit.

Reviewed by Nicholas 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Emma 13th July 2024

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Really lovely accommodation. All bedrooms are a great size with very comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen and had lots of fun round the pool table.

Reviewed by Ian 6th July 2024

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This is such a lovely cottage, we had an excellent stay. The garden is secure enable our young children to enjoy the outdoors safely . The house is large enough for 8 adults to enjoy the space without feeling on top of each other. The kitchen is well stocked with crockery, cutlery & food prep items. The travel cot is a good size. Bedroom with very Read morecomfortable beds & lining. Hide

Reviewed by Penny 22nd June 2024

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Fabulous well equipped comfortable cottage a short walk from the centre with a large enclosed garden.

Reviewed by DAVID 15th June 2024

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Well appointed cottage. Large grassed garden with outdoor seating. 4 good sized bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Very old cottage so upstairs floors on different levels. Large lounge, dining room, kitchen and sun room. Room for 3 medium cars though garage doors to the rear of the property but quite a tight fit for wider modern cars. Only a few inches cleaRead morerance for wing mirrors. Sometimes tricky to get out onto busy road to Swanage. EV charging point available so excellent for our 2 EVs. Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 1st June 2024

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Lovely big cottage, gorgeous garden and very well equipped. Excellent location in a beautiful village, there was some road noise early morning in some of the bedrooms but this wouldnt put us off staying again.

Reviewed by Kaz 27th April 2024

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Absolutely lovely house in a fantastic location. Great for families of different generations.so many places to visit close by too

Reviewed by Chris 20th April 2024

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Reviewed by Owen 30th March 2024

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Location is excellent with many cross country walking routes from the village. Some great places for a n evening drink. Lots of attractions a short drive away. Cottage was warm and cosy, well equipped, with lots of space and big garden.

Reviewed by Margaret 16th March 2024

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Characterful cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the sea, what more could you want? We had a great family holiday and really enjoyed everything especially the snooker table which was used every day. Considering how awful the weather has been we were quite lucky with the weather. We havent been to Studland for years so it was grRead moreeat to take our dog there and watch him race up and down the beach. Good food at local pubs too. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 22nd December 2023

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We were very spoilt there. Beautiful property, absolutely huge. Plenty of kitchen utensils, plates etc and space.

Reviewed by Melanie 24th November 2023

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Fab cottage - ideal location and perfect for separate families. Garage entrance very restricted in height and width for modern vehicles worth a mention. Otherwise lovely and would return

Reviewed by Kevin 18th November 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Howard 23rd September 2023

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We keep coming back to this lovely cottage and garden in a terrific location - highly recommended.

Reviewed by Norma 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Christina 19th August 2023

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Great property in great location So good we have booked again (our third year)

Reviewed by David 29th July 2023

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A lovely cottage just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Corfe Castle. Comfortable, clean and well equipped there was bags of room for all our family. A large garden and patio area with room for at least 3 cars to park off-road. Would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Jean 22nd July 2023

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What a lovely house, very clean and comfortable and very well equipped.Fantastic garden with plenty of outdoor and indoor games for adults and children alike, great location and only a short walk down to the castle.

Reviewed by Susan 1st July 2023

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Great cottage, and garden with comfy beds and very well equipped. Very central for travelling around the area

Reviewed by Ian 17th June 2023

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Very well equipped cottage all home comforts. Corfe Castle is a central base to explore the Isle of Purbeck. Good food at the Fox Inn, Swanage beach by steam train a fabulous day out. Enjoy!

Reviewed by Nicola 10th June 2023

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Such a lovely, spacious cottage. We've stayed 4 times we love it so much. The garden is huge, enclosed (dog-proof) with lots of garden furniture. I always bring a few kitchen bits but never need them as the house is so well equipped. Great to have two en-suites and a main bathroom (as well as a downstairs wc). We hope to return for a 5th stay.

Reviewed by Kim 3rd June 2023

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Our holiday was incredible - beautiful house, great location and wonderful garden. We were blessed with fantastic weather too. Big kids and little kids alike had so much fun in the garden and the dog loved it too. Such a fabulous holiday.

Reviewed by Pamela 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 29th April 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 8th April 2023

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We had a really enjoyable stay at Purbeck house. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. It is ideally located for exploring the isle of Purbeck and surrounding area with lots of options for days out.

Reviewed by Abigail 1st April 2023

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Fantastic house, Fab location!

Reviewed by Dianne 25th March 2023

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Cottage well equipped Very central for the Purbecks Swanage beaches Corfe castle

Reviewed by Jill 18th February 2023

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Fabulous house full of history as well as all modern conveniences. This was our third visit and it is still a family favourite.

Reviewed by Lizzy 11th February 2023

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This was the perfect place for us; we had 2 teenagers and two sets of grandparents so the house layout was perfect, the facilities were superb and the location was spot on for day trips out. Loved it, thank you

Reviewed by Hannah 22nd December 2022

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This cottage made a fantastic location for our family Christmas break. There are large bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms, a real chefs kitchen and tonnes of space in the cottage. It was clean and well presented, and even decorated for Christmas. Its very centrally located to the village and lots of long beautiful walks. The host was very communicative Read moreand helpful. We really had everything we needed for a wonderful break away with the family and dog. Hide

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