Situated in the pretty Purbeck village of Corfe Castle, this stunning cottage makes a fantastic holiday home for a family or a couple looking for a tranquil base for exploring this picturesque area. The property is just a few metres away from the village’s range of great restaurants, shops and pubs, with the historic castle itself nearby. Retaining plenty of period features, this lovely 18th-century, Grade II-listed cottage is full of character and is perfect for exploring this beautiful part of Dorset. Entering the cottage via a stable door set into a beautiful stone archway, you will find the charming kitchen/breakfast room, which has plenty of period features including exposed stonework, a feature inglenook fireplace and flagstone flooring. Further period features – including exposed beams and parquet flooring – can be found in the delightful dining room which leads up via a couple of steps into the fresh and lightly decorated lounge. With a traditional wood burner and plenty of comfortable seating, this is a fantastic space to relax in. Open-tread stairs lead upstairs where you will find three cosy bedrooms, all with exposed beams and reduced height: there’s a double room with steps up to an en-suite bathroom, a twin room and a single room, both with beautiful views. Heading outside, there’s a pretty cottage garden with a terrace, shrubbery, flower beds and trees as well as a wild garden towards the rear. This stylish cottage is less than a quarter of a mile from the ruins of the 11th-century Corfe Castle which offers superb views of the Purbeck area. Nearby attractions include The Blue Pool (3 miles), Smedmore House (5.5 miles) and Dorset Adventure Park (0.5 miles). Nature lovers can explore Hartland Moor (2.5 miles), and the Jurassic Coast is within easy reach, with Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage (both 6 miles) and Lulworth Cove (12 miles) all worth visiting. House Rules Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom super-king can be requested) and 1 single bedroom - 1 en-suite bathroom and 1 bathroom - Range-style oven, double Butler sink, fridge, washing machine, microwave, freezer and dishwasher - Log burner (logs/coal included Oct – Apr; kindling and firelighters not included) - Central heating - Towels included (please bring own beach/pool towels) - Roadside parking -(subject to availability) and Permit parking for 1 car 500 yards from property in nearby car park - Wi-Fi broadband - Local pub and shop 100 yards - Garden with seating - TV/DVD - Reduced height in bedrooms and steep stairs in property - Internal steps between kitchen, dining and sitting rooms Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.