Take in the magnificent views from this 200-year-old stone cottage in Worth Matravers, on the Isle of Purbeck. Wander down to the Jurassic Coast, with its far-reaching seascapes, or head into the lively seaside town of Swanage, 3.5 miles away, with its sandy beach. Up to nine guests can stay at this four-bedroom holiday home, which has a beautiful garden for children to play in.
Enter this enticing home to unwind in the airy lounge, which has French doors on to the garden. Light the wood burner on chilly nights; watch TV or wander into the smaller lounge to play a game. Prepare holiday meals in the galley-style kitchen, with its electric oven and hob, then serve up in the dining room. Find a microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer in the utility area. Discover one of your bedrooms, with a double bed, is also on the ground floor, together with a shower room, with WC and handbasin. Follow the narrow, cottage-style staircase upstairs to three more bedrooms: these include one with a king-size bed, sea views and an en-suite bathroom, with a shower over the bath and WC. Another has a double bed, with access from one side only, and the third features a double and a single bed. There is also a family bathroom, with WC and shower over the bath. Spill outside on sunny days to dine on the terrace or watch the children on the trampoline. Find parking for three cars.
Head into Swanage to choose from a selection of cafes and restaurants when you want to dine out. Catch a steam train from here to Corfe Castle, 6 miles away, to see the ruins, then head back for an ice cream on the Victorian pier. Alternatively, plan a day out to picturesque Lulworth Cove, 16 miles from your base.