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Rowena Cottage , Anvil Point Lighthouse
	Price: £ from £ 552.00 Sleeps: 5

	In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Rowena Cottage at Anvil Point Lighthouse. Rowena Cottage sleeps five guests and is one of two holiday cottages at the lighthouse, situated within the grounds of Durleston Country Park, approximately two miles up the hill from Swanage town centre, which offers a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and other facilities. As you turn off the main road and begin your "off the beaten track" path to your cosy accommodation, you'll feel like you've just stepped off the treadmill of your busy life; and if you arrive after dark, there's nothing like the welcome of a lighthouse beam to greet you! Perfect year round; from enjoying summer sun on the nearby beaches, to snuggling up to witness amazing storms in the colder months; indeed many of our guests feel a little cheated if the weather has been too calm! If you're looking for a holiday with a difference; a complete break from the metropolis; a breath of fresh air and countless coastal walking opportunities, then look no further. This holiday cottage at a glance Sleeps five guests. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. WiFi. A private side garden area with a shared garden area (both unenclosed) to the rear. Parking within the lighthouse grounds (please see Notes). One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). The lighthouse does not have a fog signal. Minimum of a two night stay. Please see important information regarding this property within the Notes Tab above. Additional features Stunning, panoramic views. Electric wood burner, electric double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer. TV and CD player. Payphone. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Garden furniture. One Dog • Baby Welcome • Ground Floor Bedroom • Dog Friendly • On Site Parking • Wifi • Beach nearby • Children Welcome • Hamper More about Rowena Cottage
The Old School , South Perrott
	Price: £ from £ 552.00 Sleeps: 6

	A charming stone and tiled holiday country cottage which used to be the village school. Keeping original features like the school bell, vaulted kitchen/dining room, Gothic arched doors and mullion windows, this luxury self catering cottage has been sympathetically refurbished to a high standard. This holiday rental is set on a quiet lane overlooking open countryside with a walled fully enclosed garden including a pond. There is a Loggia open on two sides under tiled roof with timber decking, power and lighting connected for external dining. This holiday cottage at a glance Sleeps five + one guests. Three bedrooms, one wet room and one family bathroom. Six guests can be accommodated by configuring the ground floor bedroom as a 6ft double bed. Please request when making your booking. Wood burning stove. Walled, fully enclosed garden including a pond - parents, please ensure children are supervised at all times. Parking for four vehicles. Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog) kept to the ground floor please. WiFi. Minimum of a two night stay. Additional features Mullion windows, an original school bell, a vaulted kitchen/dining room and Gothic arched doors. Timber decking, power and lighting connected for external dining. Oil Aga, halogen hob and convection oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Washing machine, tumble dryer in separate outside utility area. Plasma TV in sitting room and master bedroom. DVD player. Playstation 3. TV and docking station in kitchen. Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request. Garden furniture and barbecue. One Dog • Some ground floor • Two Dogs • Baby Welcome • Dog Friendly • Enclosed Garden • Log Burner/Open Fire • On Site Parking • Wifi • Pub Nearby • Children Welcome • Hamper More about The Old School
Veronica Cottage , Anvil Point Lighthouse
	Price: £ from £ 552.00 Sleeps: 6

	In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Veronica Cottage at Anvil Point Lighthouse. Veronica Cottage sleeps six guests and is one of two holiday cottages at the lighthouse, situated within the grounds of Durleston Country Park, approximately two miles up the hill from Swanage town centre, which offers a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and other facilities. As you turn off the main road and begin your "off the beaten track" path to your cosy accommodation, you'll feel like you've just stepped off the treadmill of your busy life; and if you arrive after dark, there's nothing like the welcome of a lighthouse beam to greet you! Perfect year round; from enjoying summer sun on the nearby beaches, to snuggling up to witness amazing storms in the colder months; indeed many of our guests feel a little cheated if the weather has been too calm! If you're looking for a holiday with a difference; a complete break from the metropolis; a breath of fresh air and countless coastal walking opportunities, then look no further. This holiday cottage at a glance Sleeps six guests. Four bedrooms, one en-suite bathroom and one bathroom. WiFi. A front garden area with a shared garden area (both unenclosed) to the rear. Parking within the lighthouse grounds. Sorry, no pets. The lighthouse does not have a fog signal. Minimum of a two night stay. Please see important information regarding this property within the Notes Tab above. Additional features Stunning, panoramic views. Electric wood burner, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. TV and CD player. Payphone. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Garden furniture. Dog Free • Baby Welcome • Ground Floor Bedroom • On Site Parking • Wifi • Beach nearby • Children Welcome • Hamper More about Veronica Cottage
Laundry Cottage , Evershot
	Price: £ from £ 596.00 Sleeps: 4

	Laundry Cottage is a stunningly pretty, 18th century Grade II listed cottage set in one of Dorset’s best villages, Evershot, right in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. The property has been renovated to a high standard and oozes charm and character. The village of Evershot boasts a local village shop and post office, The Acorn pub, delicious bakery, plus a restaurant and a spa hotel. A short drive away you will discover the town of Dorchester (9 miles) which is host to a wealth shops, cafes and restaurants as well as an abundance of tourist attractions including the Dorset Country Museum, home to the Thomas Hardy archive and collection. Just a short walk away you will find yourself in Melbury Park, a beautiful deer park with a stunning Grade I listed Manor house and charming gardens. The Jurassic Coast, recently declared a World Heritage Site and the South West Coastal path are within easy reach and provide some wonderful walking opportunities. Here you will also discover the beautiful West Bay, a lovely sandy beach with a host of things to do for all ages. This holiday cottage at a glance Sleeps four guests. Two bedrooms, one en-suite shower room and one bathroom. Inglenook fireplace with open fire. Large garden including a terrace, orchard, small pond and garden furniture. Street parking. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome at the property (small additional charge per dog). Sorry, no children. WiFi. Minimum of a two night stay. Additional features Thatched roof. Three oven electric aga, microwave. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. Television with built in DVD player and further television in the main bedroom. One Dog • Two Dogs • Dog Friendly • Enclosed Garden • Thatched • Log Burner/Open Fire • Wifi • Pub Nearby • Beach nearby • Hamper • Golf • Walking More about Laundry Cottage
The Wellhouse , Harcombe
	Price: £ from £ 603.00 Sleeps: 6

	The beautifully restored and extended Wellhouse is set in 15 acres of shared grounds with a lake, stream and woodland, located near Lyme Regis in West Dorset. The Wellhouse features an architect designed, 70m square extension with contemporary open plan kitchen and living space, designed and built by award winning furniture designer James Verner (www.jamesverner.co.uk). This tranquil haven occupies an elevated position and boasts magnificent views over the south facing large terrace and lawn to the hills of East Devon and beyond. Located at the end of a bumpy secluded track that leads one over a stream to a tranquil lake providing a wonderful space to unwind and relax with hammocks strewn between the trees. After exploring the world heritage site of the Jurassic Coast with its first class sailing and water sports, mountain and road biking and walking merely a stone’s through from the front door, guests can return back to this serene setting and relax with a glass of wine whilst watching the local wildlife, ranging from dragonflies to ducks, herons, moorhens and even the occasional cormorant. This holiday at a glance Sleeps six guests. Three double bedrooms, one with its own private deck. Two bathrooms and a further separate shower room. Wood burning boiler stove in the extension along with a wood burning stove in the downstairs bedroom. WiFi. Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog). Ample parking for up to four cars. Access to the Wellhouse is via a rough secluded track which is not suitable for sports cars. Parents please be aware, this property contains many bespoke features which may require supervision of children. Minimum stay seven nights. Additional features Set within 15 acres of shared woodland and pasture with its own private lake. The central heating and hotwater is provided via the wood burning boiler stove, solar thermal panels on the roof and an electric immersion element. Exposed beams in the downstairs bedroom and living dining space. Twin electric oven with gas hob, larder fridge with separate freezer. Dishwasher and washing machine. Television with Freeview. Garden furniture and barbecue. One Dog • Two Dogs • Baby Welcome • Dog Friendly • Enclosed Garden • Log Burner/Open Fire • On Site Parking • Wifi • Pub Nearby • Children Welcome • Hamper • Cycling • Golf • Walking More about The Wellhouse
Wellhayes Barn , Harcombe Bottom
	Price: £ from £ 497.00 Sleeps: 4

	Wellhayes Barn is close to the lake which does so much to define this property and enhance the wildlife that surrounds it. During the nesting season, the call of wild duck, along with the splashes they make when coming into land on the water, is a regular reminder of how close to nature you really are. A beautifully converted hay barn with large terrace and private suntrap adjacent to a freshwater lake and surrounded by woodland. Wellhayes Barn has been converted to an exceptionally high standard into a two bedroom property with a contemporary interior which references the buildings' previous function. This tranquil haven is just a few minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis and Bridport yet is surrounded by nature: wild duck nest on the pond whilst heron and cormorant try their luck with the fish. Deer can occasionally be seen in the woods from the first floor window, whilst foxes and badgers, though a little more timid, are often encountered on walks. Much of the timber used in the conversion has been ‘upcycled’ from the original building. The building is entered via a heavy ledged and braced front door made from locally sourced timber which opens to reveal the open plan kitchen, dining and living space, complete with an oil fired Aga and views over the lake to the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beyond. The large master bedroom has its own wood burner and en-suite bathroom with free standing bath. This holiday at a glance Sleeps four guests. Two bedrooms. Ground floor shower room and first floor en-suite bathroom. Aga. Wood burning stove. Set in 15 acres of shared woodland and pasture and lake. Parking for two vehicles. WiFi. Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge per dog). Access is via a rough secluded track which is not suitable for sports cars. Parents please be aware, this property contains many bespoke features which may require supervision of children. Minimum stay three nights. Additional features Exposed beams in the downstairs living dining space. Aga, microwave and larder fridge. Washing machine and dishwasher. Television with Freeview. Garden furniture and barbecue. One Dog • Two Dogs • Some ground floor • Baby Welcome • Dog Friendly • Log Burner/Open Fire • On Site Parking • Wifi • Pub Nearby • Beach nearby • Children Welcome • Hamper • Cycling • Golf • Walking More about Wellhayes Barn
Downclose Piggeries , North Perrott
	Price: £ from £ 349.00 Sleeps: 3

	Downclose Piggeries is a delightful single storey dwelling located along a quiet country lane, just a quarter of a mile outside the lovely Hamstone village of North Perrott on the Somerset/Dorset borders. Just 35 minutes from West Bay on the famous Jurassic Coast and 6 miles from the pretty Dorset town of Beaminster, the property is very well located. A former Victorian Piggery, the property has been sympathetically converted to provide light and airy accommodation for up to three guests with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. The property sits on Downclose Farm and guests are welcome to explore the farmland and beyond, into the magical bluebell woods. Eggs are available from the free range hens, lamb and beef is also available from the farm’s grass raised beef and sheep. This holiday cottage at a glance Sleeps three guests. Double bedroom with 6' king size bed. Single bedroom with 3' single bed. Large walk in shower room. Wood burning stove. WiFi. Parking for up to two vehicles. Walled patio area. Sorry, no pets. Children over 15 years are welcome. Minimum of a three night stay. Additional features Electric hob and oven. Larder fridge and full size freezer. Dishwasher and microwave. Washing machine. Freeview smart television. DVD player and digital radio. Beams in sitting room and main bedroom. Within walking distance of a good pub/restaurant. Fabulous views over fields and woodland. No steps to the property. Stable door from sitting room area to the former pig sty patio area with barbecue and garden furniture. Electric hob, oven, larder fridge, full size freezer, dishwasher and microwave, washing machine. Freeview smart television, DVD player, digital radio. Dog Free • Ground Floor Bedroom • Enclosed Garden • Log Burner/Open Fire • On Site Parking • Wifi • Hamper • Cycling • Walking More about Downclose Piggeries
Champernhayes Barn , Wootton Fitzpaine
	Price: £ from £ 293.00 Sleeps: 10

	Overlooking the valley and views to the sea at Charmouth, The Barn is the flag ship of Champernhayes' six charming 15th Century restored farm buildings. This impressive detached stone property has been restored to original thatch and overlooks a beautiful valley and views of the Charmouth sea. It is situated on the site of a medieval monastery. The property has benefited from recent refurbishment and now combines a modern taste in furnishings and open plan, airy living, whilst remaining warm and cosy. Sleeping ten to twelve guests, The Barn is perfect for large groups and special celebrations. This holiday cottage at a glance Sleeps 10 guests. Five bedrooms. Three en-suites and one shared bathroom. Four oven Aga. Wood burning stove. Indoor Jacuzzi and swim spa (private use with arranged time slots). Enclosed garden plus communal garden with pond. Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog), to be kept on the lead please due to sheep or guests who are wary of dogs. On-site parking. WiFi. Arrive on a Friday, Saturday or Monday for a minimum of a three night stay. Additional features Stunning views out to the sea at Charmouth and surrounding countryside from the five acres of grounds. Four poster bed. Stable door from kitchen out to private garden which was once the site of the medieval monastery and whose footings can be seen on the stone wall. Woodland walks surrounding the area with a beauty meadow and stream. Seating area within garden with gas barbecue (gas supplied). Games room with a selection of books, board games and DVDs. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Exposed beams. Flat screen TV and DVD player, Bose stereo. Hand built modern oak and granite topped kitchen, well equipped with two dishwashers, microwave, fridge and freezer. Washing machine and tumble dryer. Secured access to the jacuzzi area (pin code on door), please supervise children at all times and bring your own pool towels. One Dog • Two Dogs • Some ground floor • Baby Welcome • Dog Friendly • Enclosed Garden • Thatched • Log Burner/Open Fire • On Site Parking • Wifi • Pub Nearby • Beach nearby • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub • Children Welcome • Hamper • Cycling • Games Room • Swimming Pool • Walking More about Champernhayes Barn
Champernhayes Farmhouse , Wootton Fitzpaine
	Price: £ from £ 185.00 Sleeps: 8

	This impressive stone farmhouse was once part of the original, prosperous farm that was built to provide food for the local community and small mediaeval monastery. It is tastefully decorated and recently refurbished to offer a combination of modern boutique and medieval charm. The sitting room has its original 15th Century flagstone flooring and 12 inch thick walls built from original wattle and daub construction, having lasted over 650 years! This holiday cottage at a glance Sleeps eight guests. Four bedrooms. Three en-suites and one ground floor bathroom. Wood burning stove and bread oven. Indoor Jacuzzi and swim spa (private use with arranged time slots). Enclosed garden/patio plus communal garden with pond. Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog), to be kept on the lead please due to sheep or guests who are wary of dogs. On-site parking. WiFi. Arrive on a Friday, Saturday or Monday for a minimum of a three night stay. Additional features French windows from kitchen open onto private garden/patio with views of the valley. Woodland walks surrounding the area with a beauty meadow and stream. Large Inglenook fireplace. Original wattle & daub walls. Original flagstone floor. Seating area within garden with gas barbecue (gas supplied). Games room with a selection of books, board games and DVDs. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Exposed beams. Flat screen TV and DVD player, Bose stereo. Hand built modern oak and granite topped kitchen, well equipped with oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. Washing/Dryer. Secured access to the jacuzzi area (pin code on door), please supervise children at all times and bring your own pool towels. One Dog • Two Dogs • Some ground floor • Baby Welcome • Dog Friendly • Enclosed Garden • Thatched • Log Burner/Open Fire • On Site Parking • Wifi • Pub Nearby • Beach nearby • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub • Children Welcome • Hamper • Cycling • Games Room • Swimming Pool • Walking More about Champernhayes Farmhouse
Benville Cottage , Benville
	Price: £ from £ 602.00 Sleeps: 4

	Benville Cottage, an historic Grade II Listed 17th Century detached property with a charming thatched roof and a wealth of period features, restored to a very high standard. Benville remains the small unspoilt hamlet that Thomas Hardy described in the 1800's. You will still find the pub described by Hardy and the cottage where Tess was to have stayed in nearby Evershot. The cottage itself is on Benville Lane, the very lane that Tess of the D'Urbeville walked along on her journey from Beaminster to Evershot. Comprising a dozen or so houses and cottages, Benville is an ideal base for touring West Dorset and Thomas Hardy country. Two miles to the east lies Evershot, with its award winning pub, The Acorn and an outstanding restaurant, The Summer Lodge. In nearby Beaminster, you'll find a traditional market town selling excellent local produce alongside tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. 10 Miles to the south is the market town of Bridport and the fishing port of West Bay. This stretch of Jurassic - World Heritage - coastline boasts the stunning beaches of Burton Bradstock, Lyme Bay and Chesil Beach, as well as the Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Garden. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders and if you’ve had your fill of prehistoric sites, the county town of Dorchester is 10 miles to the South East where the Dorset County Museum has a good collection of locally found artefacts. This holiday at a glance Sleeps four guests. Two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and family bathroom. ¾ of an acre of enclosed garden with views on to open countryside. Children and infants welcome. Two small well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Parking for up to three cars. WiFi. Minimum of a two night stay. Additional features Characterful sitting room with exposed beams and a unique stone wall carving of a King discovered during the cottage renovation. Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. Luxury hand built kitchen with flagstone floors and vaulted beamed ceiling. Two oven Aga, separate electric hob and combination oven/microwave, fridge and freezer. Dishwasher and combined washing machine/dryer. Television, DVD player and CD player/radio. Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request. One Dog • Two Dogs • Baby Welcome • Dog Friendly • Enclosed Garden • Thatched • Log Burner/Open Fire • On Site Parking • Wifi • Pub Nearby • Beach nearby • Children Welcome • Hamper • Cycling • Spa facilities (on/off site) • Walking More about Benville Cottage