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Purbeck Stone Cottage Offering Contemporary Style Living With Original Features
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Swanage, Dorset
- Swanage Beach6 min walk
- Durlston Country Park9 min walk
- Great Globe3 min drive
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Purbeck Stone Cottage Offering Contemporary Style Living With Original Features
The Old Bakery is ideally situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the centre of Swanage, a few minutes' walk from the shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the famous steam train and Victorian pier. The South West Coastal walk runs through Swanage, and Durlston Castle and Country Park are a 30 minute walk from the cottage. The cottage boasts 1 parking space. Inside, the living space is open-plan with a black slate floor. The fitted kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a tumble dryer. The lounge offers a corner leather settee and smart television. Above the lounge there is a contemporary style mezzanine, offering additional lounge space (including smart television). There are 3 bedrooms. Upstairs is the master bedroom, featuring a king-size bed, and family bathroom. Downstairs there is a small double bedroom (with Freeview television) and triple bunk room. WIFI is included. A sheltered paved patio offers outdoor seating and a planted pergola.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
1 dog allowed (slate floor living areas only)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Swanage
Located in Swanage, this cottage is near the beach. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandbanks Beach and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pier and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Swanage, Dorset
What's nearby
- Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Swanage Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Durlston Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Greggs - 4 min walk
- G Whites - 4 min walk
- The Fish Plaice - 2 min walk
- The Ship Inn - 3 min walk
- The White Swan - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Karen Spriggs
We are in our fifties and have 2 sons. We live in Parkstone, near Poole, Dorset - a 30 minute drive (using the Swanage ferry) or an hour's cycle.
We bought The Old Bakery in 2009, having spotted it on the Internet and then seeing it on one of our weekend cycles in the Purbecks. Work started in January 2010 and was finished in October the same year. It certainly became a labour of love but we are really pleased with the results. We hope you are too.
We bought The Old Bakery in 2009, having spotted it on the Internet and then seeing it on one of our weekend cycles in the Purbecks. Work started in January 2010 and was finished in October the same year. It certainly became a labour of love but we are really pleased with the results. We hope you are too.
Why they chose this property
We love the Purbecks and walk or cycle with family and friends in the area most weekends. For us, we can reach areas of calm and unspoilt beauty quickly and easily, and still be home in time for tea!
We were keen to buy a property in Swanage because, not only are the coast and countryside right on the doorstep, but also Swanage has all the conveniences we require and more. We love to take what is literally a one minute stroll to Love Cake on the High Street for a cappuccino or to walk on to Gee Whites open-air seafood restaurant for prawns and 'fizz'. We have found Swanage to be a really friendly town with loads going on throughout the year. The Folk Festival is really fun, Purbeck Arts Week (PAW) is well worth a visit and New Year's Eve showcases some inspirational fancy dress outfits!
We were keen to buy a property in Swanage because, not only are the coast and countryside right on the doorstep, but also Swanage has all the conveniences we require and more. We love to take what is literally a one minute stroll to Love Cake on the High Street for a cappuccino or to walk on to Gee Whites open-air seafood restaurant for prawns and 'fizz'. We have found Swanage to be a really friendly town with loads going on throughout the year. The Folk Festival is really fun, Purbeck Arts Week (PAW) is well worth a visit and New Year's Eve showcases some inspirational fancy dress outfits!
What makes this property unique
The fact that we can spend a great few days at The Old Bakery without ever using the car is a huge advantage and makes for a truly relaxing break. We love walking and love the fact that we can walk directly from the cottage. We often walk to Corfe village/castle and catch the steam train back or vice versa. Alternatively, we like to walk to Durlston Country Park to enjoy the wonderful views and to try to spot orchids and even adders in the summer months. We love to head for the Square and Compass pub in Worth Matravers for one of their famous pasties, dropping down to Dancing Ledge and Chapman's Pool, time permitting.
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