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Primrose Cottage - Church Knowle

Church Knowle, near Wareham, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Charming Grade II-listed cottage in a quiet rural Dorset village, wonderful walks and bike rides right from your doorstep
  • Fantastic views of the Purbeck Hills from the private rear garden, pub next door and Corfe Castle only 1.5 miles
  • Beautiful exposed beams dotted throughout with superb stone floors in the hall, breakfast room and kitchen
Property code: OC-DC125

Located in the tranquil Dorset village of Church Knowle, this delightful and deceptively spacious Grade II-listed property makes a lovely getaway for a large family or a group of friends. Retaining plenty of original features including exposed beams, stonework and a Victorian feature fireplace, this traditional and cosy cottage is a charming base for exploring the idyllic Purbeck Hills and the stunning Jurassic Coast.

This welcoming and comfortable farmhouse-style cottage features a pretty lounge which has been tastefully decorated in neutral tones and makes a great space to relax in at the end of a great day out, with plenty of seating, a wood burner and TV/DVD player. There’s also a traditional breakfast room with an ornamental fireplace, and the kitchen is equipped with everything you may need. You can enjoy a fantastic meal in the light-filled conservatory/dining room which overlooks the garden and contains the cottage’s original exterior. There is also a games room including PS3 console and a reading area, perfect for children.  Exploring further, there are four cosy and peaceful bedrooms – two double rooms on the first floor and two twin rooms (accessed via two steep separate staircases) on the second floor. From the conservatory, you can step out into the charming garden which features a pretty lawn, trees, shrubs and a small patio with garden furniture so you can enjoy a morning coffee or a glass of wine while admiring the views of the Purbeck Hills.

This is a fantastic base for exploring the Purbeck region, with the quaint village and ruins of Corfe Castle (1.5 miles), the popular Victorian seaside town of Swanage (8 miles) and the thriving market town of Wareham (6 miles) all nearby. Local attractions include The Blue Pool (2 miles), Lulworth Castle (6 miles) and Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve (4 miles). There’s also a choice of wonderful beaches to enjoy including Kimmeridge Bay (3.5 miles), Studland Beach (5 miles), Lulworth Cove (8.5 miles) and Worbarrow Bay (5 miles). In addition, the village playground is just 45m from the cottage. There is parking for 2 cars on the village lane directly in front of the cottage, spaces are not reserved and will be subject to availability.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 double, 2 twin (twins covered by stair gates) (1 twin accessed via steep stairs)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath
  • Oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer
  • Utility room with WC and tumble drier
  • BBQ - Summer months
  • Wood burner – starter pack of logs provided October to end of April
  • Electric and central heating provided
  • Children's games room with PS3 console and reading area
  • Garden with seating
  • Beach 5 miles, shop 1 mile; pub next door
  • TV/DVD, iPod dock
  • Reduced heights in bedrooms at eaves
  • Village playground 45m from property
  • Parking directly outside the cottage on the village lane for 2 cars, but please note this is not reserved parking.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jemima 31st May 2026

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We had the most fantastic holiday and in a stunning location. The house is very well equipped, has an amazing garden and is close to beaches and activities for children.

Reviewed by Mary 3rd April 2026

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We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage. We were there for my 75th birthday with my 2 daughters and their kids age 6 to 14. It was great having so much room. Very comfortable beds.

Reviewed by Nick 24th October 2025

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Reviewed by David 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Dan 22nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Deborah 8th August 2025

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We had a lovely holiday despite some issues. The oven is not working. The dishwasher needs servicing as stuff is not always clean after washing. Probably why the plates and cutlery had been put away dirty and had to be washed before we could use them. The downstairs toilet was not flushing. Also, when we arrived after 4pm, the cleaners had not finiRead moreshed. Attend to these issues to improve the rating Hide

Reviewed by Chris 23rd June 2025

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Reviewed by Monica 17th June 2025

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Lovely cottage. Well equipped, lovely garden. Very quiet location. Great pub next door - very nice food and friendly. We had a lovely time and will definitely be back in the future.

Reviewed by June 30th May 2025

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Lovely well portion cottage, lovely garden too. Great location for touring the area.

Reviewed by Jemima 25th May 2025

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A beautiful cottage, in a picturesque village with lots to see and do. We had another wonderful stay after having visited previously in 2022. We would love to come again.

Reviewed by David 16th May 2025

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A lovely cottage ideally located especially next to a great pub that served superb food, a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Excellent.

Reviewed by Emma 2nd May 2025

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Although some improvements could be made, we had a lovely stay at the cottage. It's in a great location and the pub next door is fantastic. The garden was perfect for the children.

Reviewed by Tim 17th January 2025

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Excellent house for a large group with four decent sized bedrooms. Lots of good local walking. Very warm and comfortable. Unfortunately, the excellent pub next door was closed for the winter. We managed to get a very good lunch at the Scott Arms in Kingston. We are hoping to come back again next year!

Reviewed by Hanna-mari 29th December 2024

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Really comfortable cottage, great location with sights and plenty of walks almost at the doorstep. Well equipped, clean, would happily return again.

Reviewed by Stephen 20th December 2024

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Fantastic family Christmas. Great cottage with lots of space and excellent location, nice secure garden if you have a dog. Well equipped kitchen. Would definitely recommend and we plan to visit again.

Reviewed by Dan 8th November 2024

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Great family cottage

Reviewed by Celia 28th October 2024

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Reviewed by Granville 4th October 2024

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Brilliant location. Well equipped. The rear garden is secure for dogs. The cottage is comfortable without being overly precious which suited us fine. There are so many places to visit within a 20 mile radius.

Reviewed by Leon 23rd September 2024

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Reviewed by Dan 23rd August 2024

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Homely cottage which is well equipped to make anyones holiday stay comfortable and enjoyable. Will highly recommend from a repeat booker who has enjoyed the cottage throughout the year for the last few years and will continue to do so. Fantastic pub ,The New Inn, on the cottage doorstep with friendly staff and lovely food

Reviewed by Rebecca 2nd August 2024

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We loved our stay in Primrose Cottage. It was perfect for our family holiday. We found it well equipped and very comfortable. Our 17 month old grand daughter really enjoyed the toy selection! We hope to return in the future.

Reviewed by Geoff 26th July 2024

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Ideal location for Pub with good food, quiet playpark just down the road with goals and climbing equipment, great walks with and without dogs, animal rescue centre , easy access to beaches and attractions, Corfe castle. Expect an old cottage with narrow steep stairs especially to 3rd floor 2 x twin bedrooms which are ideal for capable children. LarRead morege bathroom but small shower room. Sunny garden with views to the hills. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Mandy 30th June 2024

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Lovely setting for a family get together. Eight of us had plenty of room in very comfortable surroundings. Our grandchildren were even impressed with the quality of the broadband! The pub next door was very welcoming with an excellent menu to suit all tastes. We had two dogs with us and found some brilliant local walks, plus we visited the beaches Read moreat Weymouth and Swanage for some real bucket and spade days out. Hide

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