“After watching an episode about Purbeck on National Trust Unlocked, we took a road trip and fell in love with it here. Coming from a background in construction and visual design, we were looking for a property to restore and found this cottage needing to be stripped back to its original bones. We spent every weekend for 8 months working on it, alongside local trade people, to curate something beautiful yet sympathetic to the history of the cottage.” Owner, Mark
They love
“The proximity to some of the best beaches in the UK, coastal walks and rolling countryside.”
We love
The huge hearth framed by exposed stonework and beams; the antique armchairs, mirrors and ceramics sourced from Dorchester and Bridport; and the lovely dining room, that fills with morning sunshine.
You may not love
A 3-night minimum stay. Parking is in a car park, 2 mins’ walk away. As with many historic cottages there are some low ceilings and doorways. Sorry, no children.
Surrounds.
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Castle Corfe -
Worbarrow Bay
- Grab some picnic supplies from the excellent Green Goat deli a few door down, then head out on footpaths into the pretty Purbeck Hills.
- Studland is glorious (10 mins’ drive), with 4 miles of sandy beaches backed by dunes and low cliffs, and the towering sea stacks of Old Harry Rocks.
- Have a sunset drink at The Pig on the Beach then feast against stunning views at Shell Bay, the best seafood restaurant around.
- Take the historic steam train to Swanage and grab a parcel of traditional, salt and vinegar’d fish and chips for lunch.
- Day trip to Durdle Door, or spend the day on Worbarrow Bay, an off-the-tourist track gem with turquoise waters.
- Turn your hand to rock climbing at the climbing mecca of Dancing Ledge.
- Paddle up the river Frome from Wareham in a hired canoe.
- Hunt for fossils (touch, don’t take!) or snorkel the reef at Kimmeridge Bay.
Details.
- Semi-detached cottage in the heart of Corfe Castle
- 2 bedrooms (kingsize and double; cannot be twinned)
- 1 bathroom with walk-in shower; Seymour toiletries
- Fully-equipped kitchen including range cooker, Picquot stove top kettle and Alessi toaster; basics provided
- Cosy lounge featuring a woodburner
- Suntrap courtyard garden with dining table
- Strictly no children
- 1 dog per stay (extra cost) and subject to house rules sent on by owner; including kept off furniture, kept clean. No pets other than those agreed at time of booking are allowed.
- Parking in public car park 2 mins away
- Walk to farm shops, bakeries, delis and pubs (2 mins)
- Drive 10 mins to restaurants and beaches
- The owners are available by phone if you need them
- Booking conditions: a 3-night minimum stay. Please note a security deposit of £500 is payable directly to the owner.
- Remember to pack: beach towels and laptop/tablet for watching films; there’s no TV
30% deposit on booking, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
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FAQs.
Over 9 year olds are very welcome. This isn’t a suitable house for young children.
Check in: 3pm / out: 10am
£500 – payable via bank transfer 7 days prior to stay, and returned within 7 days of stay assuming no damage costs have been accrued.
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