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Heathland Cottage

Studland, near Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A light and welcoming holiday home in a pretty quiet Dorset village, perfect for enjoying the beautiful Studland Bay
  • Dine alfresco on the rear patio and enjoy the garden
  • This is a fantastic base for nature lovers and keen walkers and an ideal base for exploring the Purbeck Hills
Property code: OC-DC072

This bright and inviting cottage makes a lovely holiday home for a family seeking a quiet place to stay in a pretty Dorset village close to the coast. Just half a mile from the beautiful sandy beach of Studland Bay, this lovely property is ideally situated for nature lovers exploring Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve. This is a wonderful base for discovering the Purbeck Hills, with the Jurassic Coast within easy reach, or you can catch a ferry to visit Brownsea Island or the popular town of Poole.

Stepping into this bright property, which is accessed via an unmade track, you will find a light and welcoming lounge where you can relax and catch up with a book, listen to some music on the iPod dock or watch a movie. Exploring further, there’s a charming dining room where you can share a favourite meal which you can prepare in the stylishly designed and fully equipped kitchen. There are three comfortable and cosy bedrooms on the first floor – a double, a twin and a bunk bedroom perfect for children. Heading outside, you can relax in the pretty back garden which features a sloping lawn, trees, shrubs and a furnished patio perfect for enjoying a morning coffee, an al fresco meal or a glass of wine in the evening.

The nearby town of Swanage (4 miles) offers a fantastic range of great places to eat and drink and is famous for its sandy beach, Victorian promenade and pier. Local landmarks include Ballard Down (2 miles), Old Harry Rocks, Agglestone Rock and Dragons’ Teeth (all 0.5 miles). Nature lovers and keen walkers can explore Hartland Moor (7.5 miles) and RSPB Stoborough Heath (8.5 miles). Heading inland you can visit Corfe Castle (5.5 miles), Dorset Adventure Park (5 miles) or The Blue Pool (8 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin, 1 children’s bunk bedroom with 2’3 x 5’6 beds
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • 1 ground-floor WC
  • Oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV, Blu-ray DVD,
  • Garden with outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • No telephone
  • Wi-Fi included (email and web browsing only)
  • Central heating and electric included
  • Beach 0.5 miles
  • Swanage 3 miles
  • Shop 50 metres
  • Pub 600 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 23rd May 2026

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Been here before I gave it a second chance but housekeeping lets it down but it was a little better than first time

Reviewed by Angela 8th October 2025

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A genuine holiday home, ideal for a family holiday. Spacious rooms and well fitted large kitchen. Enclosed front and back gardens. Games, toys, books / maps of the local area provided. Walking distance of beaches and village. Good bus service to Swanage, Sandbanks and Bournemouth for days out. Great walks to Old Harry Rocks, Ballard Down, Little SeRead morea and National Trust beaches and heathlands. Corfe Castle and RSPB Arne accessible by car. We really enjoyed our stay in this area. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Wendy 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Tony 5th September 2025

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Lovely cottage great location regular visitors next year booked. Reasonable local pub but access to more in Wareham and Wool. Love it.

Reviewed by Susan 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by John 4th July 2025

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We were not impressed by the state of the property or the utensils - we had to clean most items before we could use them. The settees were not the most comfortable . The TV was too small for the room . The house felt like it needed a good refurb and bottoming. Position was excellent geographically but was on the main road so traffic noise was intruRead moresive at the front of the house. Not good value for money. We would not use it again. Hide

Reviewed by Tamsin J 20th June 2025

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My grownup (30s) children were staying there. They were only there at night but were very happy with everything.

Reviewed by Ian 11th June 2025

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Enjoyable break in this surprising spacious clean and well presented cottage, with parking onsite. Great location for walking to the local beaches, to the local real ale pub with food, hotel with restaurant, and joining the locals in Harry's Bar just a few steps from the door. Bus stops outside the cottage for travel to Swanage and out towards BourRead morenmouth mean car use can be kept to a minimum and helps avoid parking charges. Nice quiet spot. Really enjoyed it. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 9th May 2025

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Heathland Cottage is an ideal home from home for a relaxing holiday. It is in a lovely village with access to the shop and local beaches.The bus stop is outside the property which makes it easy to catch a bus to Bournemouth or Swanage, no worries about parking. Will certainly return.

Reviewed by Susan 4th April 2025

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Ideal location, no problems with the cottage at all.

Reviewed by Michael 29th December 2024

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This is a very well equipped house in a great location, easy to find with convenient parking. Easy walking distance to Studland beach. Spacious inside, with a lovely dining room and kitchen.

Reviewed by Richard 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Roger 20th September 2024

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The cottage is spacious, comfortable, light and airy, well served by the village shop, The Old Harry Bar and a bus route to Bournemouth and Swanage. The beaches are within walking distance, Knoll beach was the most spacious.

Reviewed by David 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Tony 30th August 2024

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We are regular bookers at this cottage. Location great, easy to find, local shop, village feel, good equipment and accessible housekeepers and owner. A comfortable stay, we love it. Shame the road is getting very busy.

Reviewed by Alison 9th August 2024

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Island Cottage Holidays is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.