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Fieldfare

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Modern and stylish Purbeck stone house
  • Ample socialising and relaxing space, including two reception rooms
  • Large rear garden with countryside views
  • Woodburner, TV and Bluetooth speaker for cosy evenings in with the family
  • Explore Swanage and the Dorset coast, less than 4 miles away
  • Within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, perfect for a relaxing break
Property code: OC-DC217

Set within the picturesque village of Harmans Cross, this charming Purbeck stone-built holiday home provides a lovely retreat for a family looking for a quiet spot in the heart of the Dorset countryside. This is a lovely base for exploring the breathtaking scenery and quaint villages of the Purbeck Hills, or for discovering the sandy coves and impressive cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. This charming hideaway also offers stunning rural views and provides ample space for up to seven guests.

 Entering this bright and inviting property, you will find the light-filled and tastefully decorated lounge which has plenty of seating, a traditional wood burner and a Smart TV – a perfect space for relaxing in at the end of a lovely day. There’s also a stylish open-plan triple-aspect kitchen/diner which is ideal for preparing and sharing your favourite meals. As well as a delightful dining area looking out onto the garden, there’s also a handy breakfast bar. Four sumptuous, fresh and tastefully decorated bedrooms can be found on the first floor – two king-size rooms (both with en-suite shower rooms), a twin and a single. Patio doors lead from the dining area to the large patio area with a lawn and outdoor furniture so you can sit back with a morning coffee or a glass of wine and admire the far-reaching views. There is also a charcoal BBQ available for guests to use.

From the picturesque village of Harmans Cross, you can catch a steam train to the pretty Victorian seaside town of Swanage (4 miles) or head inland to explore the ruins of Corfe Castle (2.5 miles). Local attractions include Putlake Adventure Farm (2 miles), The Blue Pool (5 miles) and Dorset Adventure Park (3 miles). The coast is within easy reach, with beautiful beaches to explore at Chapman’s Pool (4 miles), Kimmeridge Bay (8 miles) and Studland Bay (7 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms for the king-size bedrooms; 1 bathroom with handheld shower attachment
  • Double oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Woodburner (logs included October - end of April)
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Underfloor heating on ground floor, central heating throughout the rest of property
  • Off-road parking on drive for 3 cars
  • Shop 100 metres
  • Pub 2 miles
  • Beach 3.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Antony 24th May 2026

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An excellent house, well furnished and with everything that you could need provided. A wonderful location close to the Swanage Railway and with terrific views over the countryside from the garden. Look out for the wildlife too!

Reviewed by Grace 12th May 2026

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Reviewed by R 20th April 2026

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Reviewed by Penny 17th April 2026

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This was a lovely house - perfect for our family gathering. Everything was clean and very well equipped. Plenty of space, very peaceful and a perfect location for visiting this area of Dorset, especially being two minutes on foot to Harmans Cross railway station. Great to hear and see the steam trains close by. The generous welcome pack was mucRead moreh appreciated. And the weather was perfect too! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 5th April 2026

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House and location perfect

Reviewed by Angela 25th October 2025

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We had a wonderful family week in Fieldfare. Everything was immaculate, we had all we needed and the rooms and space were just perfect for 5 adults and 2 children. We loved looking out for the deer in the field and the play area and steam railway being just up the road were a real highlight. The location of the house was excellent for getting arounRead mored too. Thank you for a brilliant week! Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 13th September 2025

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A lovely property in Immaculate condition and a great location, highly recommended.

Reviewed by Kathryn 16th August 2025

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Lovely location, enjoyed the view from patio, watching deer and rabbits running in the field behind. Heritage train line and a play park just a short walk away. Very convenient for all the places to visit nearby. Plenty of room in the house.

Reviewed by Neil 26th July 2025

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Reviewed by Bridget 12th July 2025

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A wonderful base for our three generation family holiday. The house provided everything that we wanted and was spotlessly clean. Lots of equipment. Don't think we wanted for anything. We enjoyed the garden for playing uphill boules and the gorgeous sunsets. We liked the welcome pack and the few baby toys which we used a lot. So much to like!

Reviewed by Jennifer 14th June 2025

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Lovely stay in this modern house. It had everything we needed to use as a base when travelling the local coastline.

Reviewed by Mark 24th May 2025

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This is a well presented property which is very well equipped and very clean.

Reviewed by Joan 17th May 2025

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We are a group of 3 couples and this was the best property we have ever stayed at. It was very clean, well equipped and in a wonderful location. The outside furniture was perfect and we were lucky enough to have the weather to enjoy it! The kitchen had everything you could ask for, and the beds were very comfortable. We would highly recommend this Read moreproperty and would come back ourselves. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 5th April 2025

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A really lovely stay as usual with my family , in such a beautiful home. We love the location, near to Swanage and also its just a short walk to watch the steam trains arrive at Harmans Cross. Thank you for all the home comforts, with everything you could need and the beautiful view from the garden.

Reviewed by L 26th October 2024

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Wonderful stay again in this modern, clean, spacious, warm house. Wonderful views from the garden. Close to steam train station and small playground. Short drive to Swanage and Corfe. Beautiful part of the world.

Reviewed by Victoria 12th October 2024

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Our third stay at the property. Spacious and comfortable, quiet and very well equipped. Purbeck is a beautiful part of the world and the Dorset coast is beautiful. We will be back.

Reviewed by Stephen 14th September 2024

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The house is well maintained with quality furniture, bedding and accessories. The garden overlooked a field which had deer on some days. The Swanage steam railway was easy to walk to in about 5 minutes.

Reviewed by Michael 7th September 2024

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Initial problem was quickly attended to. Owners.were attentive Overall we were very pleased with accommodation

Reviewed by Jennifer 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Janet 13th July 2024

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This is a beautiful, spacious property, well equipped and immaculately clean. It is well situated for easy access to the local area/beaches and in a quiet street. It also backs onto countryside and has comfortable outdoor seating and a barbeque. My eldest daughter was thrilled with the size of the single bedroom as they usually tend to be small. I Read morewould highly recommend it to anyone planning to visit Swanage. Hide

Reviewed by Doug 29th June 2024

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Lovely house in a great location. Steam trains, castles, fossils and beaches, what more is needed for a great holiday.

Reviewed by Ann 15th June 2024

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The house was clean, spacious, comfortable, very well-equipped (an impressive utility room) and the outlook to the rear was lovely. Steam trains, buses, the Village playground (good) and footpaths were all virtually on the doorstep and both Corfe Castle and Swanage were only a short distance away. With the Studland beaches only 15-20 minutes away tRead morehe location couldn't have been better, particularly if an infant is in the party ! The weather can usually make a holiday; we had sunshine every day. Hide

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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.