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Ammonites

Worth Matravers, Dorset
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Set in an elevated, private location on the edge of the beautiful village of Worth Matravers
  • Far reaching views across the open countryside and with distant sea glimpses
  • Newly renovated in 2020, this single storey property is presented in a contemporary style

 

Property code: 80578

This stylish property sits alongside a working farm and is the ideal base for walkers wishing to explore the Purbecks or for visits to the iconic local pub and quaint village tea rooms

Worth Matravers is a picture postcard village with a traditional green and duckpond. There is also an 11th century Norman church, which is well worth a visit. Local amenities include a popular tearoom and truly original village pub, well regarded for its live music and stone carving events. Set 1 mile from the rugged beauty of the Jurassic Coast, paths lead from the cottage to Winspit, Dancing Ledge and Chapmans Pool amongst others. Or why not head to the traditional seaside resort of Swanage. The streets are lined with independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants where you can try the local seafood, or simply relax on the sandy beach.

An unmade elevated farm track leads to this detached property. Heading inside via the main entrance, which can be found at the rear of the property, you will find a welcoming entrance hallway. To the left is a contemporary open-plan kitchen/diner with wonderful views over the rolling hills to the front. This well-equipped space has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is space to dine just opposite and also a useful utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and separate WC. The lounge is just next door and has views over pastureland to the rear as well as a TV/DVD. Heading back into the central hallway you will find a bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. There are two adjacent bedrooms, a cosy single (with additional pull-out bed available on request) and a king-size room. Completing the accommodation is a stylish super-king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC.

Doors lead from the lounge to a stone patio area to the side of the property. Surrounding the house on two sides are areas of lawn and there is ample off-road parking to the side and front of the property.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king size, 1 king-size and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Lawned garden with a patio area
  • Beach 3.5 miles, Shop 2.5 miles and pub within walking distance
  • Sleeps 5 + 1 (additional single pull-out bed available on request)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 45 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christine 5th May 2023

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Lovely accommodation with fantastic views, though had to wait for the mist to burn off a couple of times. Easy access to Swanage and Wareham. Very well appointed kitchen and bathrooms. Just beware for anyone who isnt steady on their feet that the bathroom tiles have a matt finish so stick-on hand rails dont grip.

Reviewed by Susan 28th April 2023

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A lovely cottage with beautiful views and 5 minutes walk from a unique pub! It has spacious accommodation for 4 adults and 2 children and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Reviewed by Alan 21st April 2023

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Ammonites is a very lovely cottage with plenty of space and very peaceful with views, and not to far from various attractions would stay there again,

Reviewed by Joanne 31st March 2023

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Thank you for a lovely stay, we have been coming to Dorset since 2014, annually or sometimes twice year, and genuinely the most pleasant accommodation we have had. Cottage very well equipped, comfortable and quiet, but very quick drive to Swanage, Studland Bay and Corfe Castle. Amazing views!

Reviewed by Sharon 17th March 2023

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We enjoyed a lovely week in this Beautiful cottage . Everything needed for a relaxing break was included. Comfy beds and powerful shower. Lovely views. My elderly mother has difficulty walking far so we found using patio door for ease of access was great. This was our 2nd time staying here and will definitely be back . Highly recommend

Reviewed by Harriet 3rd March 2023

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Reviewed by Fiona 10th February 2023

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Lovely spacious cottage, in a super location with easy access to the beautiful coast.

Reviewed by Emily 31st October 2022

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Ammonites is quite possibly our favourite place, it has absolutely everything you need and want from a holiday cottage. It so happens to be conveniently super close to our favourite pub, amazing costal walks on the door steps and a short drive to a variety of days out for the kids. This was our second stay with many more to come in the future. We aRead morere already working out when we can book again. Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 23rd October 2022

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Ammonite is a comfortable, modern cottage. It has all the amenities required for a relaxing stay. The location is great with amazing views across countryside and within walkable distance of the local pub. Easy access to the coastal footpath too.

Reviewed by Barry 14th October 2022

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Nice roomy cottage with excellent room and facilities. It is ideally placed, so that Portland Bill, Corfe castle, Arne, Swanage and Durlston are nearby. It is an excellent location for walking both along the coast and inland.

Reviewed by Tracey 10th October 2022

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Wonderful property, beautifully decorated and furnished, loved every moment of our stay. One small negative is the very complicated heating throughout the property! Would definitely come back again!!

Reviewed by Jane 23rd September 2022

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Lovely tranquil let in a quiet setting, with views over the fields to the headland on one side and over fields with friendly cows on the other! A good base for the area. Wonderful large main bedroom, with amazing ensuite and then a small double and a single- two things to note: there is a wardrobe in the hallway for the smaller double and single roRead moreoms, also 2 of our party (in 2 separate rooms) took a chunk out of their shins from the corner of the bed frames. Would recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 16th September 2022

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This property is ideally situated. The rooms are lovely It is fully and tastefully equipped. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would certainly recommend. There were very nice additional touches, the eggs, jam etc. lovely. We did have reason to contact the owner who was charming and responded quickly to us. If dogs were allowed I would haRead moreve rebooked immediately. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 2nd September 2022

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The accommodation was a great retreat to unwind. A good central location to visit all that purbeck has to offer. Would highly recommend this property to all.

Reviewed by Bernard 26th August 2022

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This was our first time staying at Ammonites and the experience was great. The cottage was very clean and extremely well equipped with an excellent kitchen & dinning area. The views were fantastic and it was a great base for walking the south west coastal path, paddle boarding at Swanage and Studland, and visiting Corfe Castle. Recommend the Pink GRead moreoat in Corfe for breakfast. Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 19th August 2022

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Wonderful cottage in a stunning location - well equipped, comfortable, spacious and incredible views. Plenty of beautiful walks and beaches nearby, and a lovely pub right on the doorstep. We couldn't have asked for more!

Reviewed by Kerry 29th July 2022

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Reviewed by Valerie 24th June 2022

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We had a lovely holiday in this airy, light, comfortable house. Would have no hesitation in booking again.

Reviewed by John 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by David 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by Anna 20th May 2022

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This is a wonderful place to stay, a lovely property and everything we needed was there. Spotlessly clean and very attractive. Would definitely go back. Lots to do and see nearby too

Reviewed by Ragnhild 29th April 2022

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Ammonites is a fabulous place to stay. Spacious, light, comfortable, very well equipped, great views over fields with grazing cattle. Plenty of parking. Beautifully decorated throughout. Spent 2 nights with friends and we all enjoyed this peaceful location. Easy reach by car of Corfe, Swanage, Wareham, Lulworth Cove etc. We would definitely recommeRead morend this place and will book again if we re-visit this part of Dorset. Hide

Reviewed by Eric 15th April 2022

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This spacious cottage is in an amazing location, love waking up to the sound of cows! Such a lovely location and so much to do.

Reviewed by Sam 8th April 2022

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Very happy with the cottage and have already recommended it to a friend who visits Worth regularly. Hope to visit again some day

Reviewed by David 1st April 2022

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This is a well situated cottage and was easy to find and access. The bedrooms were comfortable, but only the master bedroom had a cupboard in the actual room. The kitchen was well stocked with plates and cuttlery and a good knife block. The appliances in the kitchen were of high quality and easy to use. It was nice having a utility room separate frRead moreom the main kitchen. The place was well heated with radiators and were easy to set up. all in all, a lovely stay here. Good views out of the kitchen Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 25th March 2022

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We had a lovely week in the cottage . Very well equipped. Decorated to a high standard . So peaceful and we enjoyed watching the calves play in the field opposite. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Alexandra 18th March 2022

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Ammonites is really lovely, clean, light, well equipped and spacious. Absolutely loved it. The views are stunning. It's in a beautiful location with superb walks with incredible views and a great village pub a short walk from the cottage. If I could give it a 10 star rating, I would! Totally recommended!

Reviewed by Barry 4th March 2022

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Excellent accommodation and location. Roomy with good parking facilities. Great walks in every direction. Nothing negative to say.

Reviewed by Neil 4th February 2022

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Reviewed by Margaret 12th November 2021

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A well equipped comfortable cottage in a great location. Would definitely recommend and return soon.

Reviewed by Caroline 8th November 2021

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A well equipped spacious and comfortable cottage.

Reviewed by James 15th October 2021

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Everything has been catered for, comfort

Reviewed by Janet 8th October 2021

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Lovely clean cottage with excellent facilities and plenty of cutlery and crockery which enabled us to use the dishwasher.

Reviewed by Jane 1st October 2021

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We really enjoyed staying at Ammonites. It is very well equipped, roomy and is in an elevated position so the views are breathtaking. It is easy to reach Swanage, Corfe Castle and so many other favourite places from the cottage. We will be returning next year.

Reviewed by Carolyn 17th September 2021

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Fabulous location, the view of the sea was lovely. The property is excellent, everything you could need. Immaculately presented, and great welcome pack. The eggs were a real treat. Bathrooms were brilliant. Cant wait to come back, didnt want to leave.

Reviewed by Charlotte 27th August 2021

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Very modern and well equipped. Great morning view with cows in the field. Cottage was spacious too.

Reviewed by Helen 20th August 2021

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Reviewed by Michele 13th August 2021

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The accommodation was lovely; well equipped and with all the bathrooms/toilets we needed with teenagers! We had a lovely stay and felt very comfortable. In fact we'd love to come back perhaps over the Christmas/new year for a short break if it's available! This was the best holiday accommodation we have ever had in Dorset and we have been holidayinRead moreg in the area for 14 years. Hide

Reviewed by Zoltan 30th July 2021

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We have just arrived back from a week at Ammonites and really cant recommend it enough! The place is well set out with everything you need and more. We had a lovely welcome package of fresh eggs, homemade jam and a few other treats which was just lovely. There is so much to see and do, whether walking or a little drive away and Ammonites is a perfeRead morect location. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 23rd July 2021

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This is a fabulous barn conversion cottage, very well equipped with everything a family could need on a holiday, there are 2 lawned areas outside, as well as plenty of parking. The inside is bigger and better than the photos show and everything is finished to a great standard, and works well. It's also a good location for exploring Dorset and the lRead moreocal beaches and bays. We would definitely recommend it to anyone and hope perhaps to come back again. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 16th July 2021

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A truly lovely cottage in a private and peaceful location. Lovely views, walks, access to coast path. Picturesque local pub, & a short drive to many beautiful beaches. Lovely welcome hamper of eggs, jam & biscuits.

Reviewed by Peter 12th July 2021

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Reviewed by Robert 11th June 2021

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Reviewed by Glyn 4th June 2021

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Beautiful cottage, finished to a high standard, very well equipped and clean on arrival. Location was perfect for us and we loved the amazing view. Owner was very nice, helpful and friendly and not at all intrusive. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Claire 28th May 2021

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What a find! Ammonites is a gem of a cottage. So much thought and attention has been given to the interior of the property, and the views are amazing. One of my concerns had been about staying on a working farm and the possible early morning noise but that was never an issue. We really hope to return. Thank you Beth and team

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