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Nightjar Cottage

Wareham, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A stylish, light and attractive holiday home situated in the heart of the Purbeck Hills
  • A perfect base for keen walkers, nature lovers and birdwatchers right on your doorstep, overlooking RSPB heathland, which you can access directly through the garden gate, you can relax in the large garden with its own games cabin
  • Within easy reach of Wareham, Swanage, Studland Bay, Poole and RSPB Arne Nature Reserve and Studland Bay
  • Games Cabin in the garden - comfortable area with games facilities.

 

Property code: DC118

Surrounded by the beautiful RSPB Stoborough Heath nature reserve, this attractive cottage enjoys a central location for a family looking to explore the Purbeck Hills, Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove.

This stunning cottage is situated in the village of Furzebrook, surrounded by an ancient RSPB heathland reserve. Wander out onto the footpath at the end of the garden which links to the Purbeck Way and you can witness some fantastic nature including various species of bird and plant. The local shop is 0.5 miles from the property and the village pub just a 1.5-mile drive away.

Entering the large light open-plan lounge/diner/kitchen, you will immediately see that this property has been designed and furnished with the family in mind. The different areas of the room are well-defined, with patio doors leading to the rear garden. The decor is a mix of contemporary and traditional and makes the property feel very homely. On the first floor there’s a king-size bedroom with a family bathroom and separate WC, and on the second floor, you will find a further super king-size bedroom (which can be made up as twin upon request) with stunning views of the surrounding heathland. There is a small front paved area outside the cottage and parking for 2 cars with steps leading down to the property, but the real gem is hidden at the back of the cottage. The stunning large rear garden has a suntrap patio with a BBQ for outside cooking, sun loungers on the lawn for soaking up the Dorset sun and a games room/summer house with table football, pool table and comfortable seating. Views from the garden are of the spectacular surrounding heathland. There is convenient storage for bikes/kayaks in the garden shed.

Further afield, you can visit the stunning Arne Nature Reserve (4 miles) and spend hours just wandering through the idyllic woodlands. There are plenty of marked trails to follow, spotting deer and wildlife along the way and opening out to the unspoilt beach at Arne Peninsular a diverse bird & wildlife haven. Also worth a visit are the iconic ruins of Corfe Castle (3 miles), built by William the Conqueror. In the historic village catch the steam train from Corfe Station to the seaside town of Swanage.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size room, 1 super king-size room which can be made up as a twin room on request
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Double oven, hob, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • 43" Smart TV, DVD, Bluetooth speaker in lounge and 32" Smart TV in bedroom on second floor
  • Games room with table football, pool table
  • Garden with patio, BBQ and outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pub 1 mile
  • Shop 0.5 miles
  • Beach 4 miles
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • On the RSPB reserve - Accessible from garden gate.
  • Bluepool local attraction within walking distance - Natural swimming hole where minerals change colour from green to blue, walking trails around the pool.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mora 6th June 2025

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This cottage is perfect for exploring the area. It is clean, comfortable and in an ideal situation. The back garden leads down to the heathland, many places of interest are close by as are various eating places. I can recommend highly.

Reviewed by Jessica 25th May 2025

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Nightjar Cottage was an absolutely fantastic place to stay for the 4 of us and our 2 dogs. Really clean, warm, comfortable, extremely well equipped and with a great welcoming pack on our arrival! Great location for visiting Studland, Lulworth and the fossil museum. We couldnt recommend more highly. Great secure garden, easy walks for dogs on the doRead moreorstep and the kids loved the games room! We loved it and will definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by David 9th May 2025

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Lovely clean comfortable cottage. Beautiful gardens, with great walks from the door. Friendly helpful owners too.

Reviewed by Stephen 2nd May 2025

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Amazing cottage , ultra clean, very comfortable throughout. Well kept ( it really is like the photos ! ) good quality bedding and towels .It was a real pleasure to stay in Nightjar Cottage , as it feels like someone home rather than a rental . The garden is excellent and well secured, the addition of instant access to the heath a bonus . Loved the Read moredifferent seating areas . The view from the top bedroom is amazing to see no other houses just the heath . Will definitely return .Thank you owners . Hide

Reviewed by John 28th March 2025

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Really comfortable modern and stylish cottage in a peaceful location . Everything you could need was provided. The owners texted to check everything was okay, and also left a lovely welcome pack.

Reviewed by Steve 21st March 2025

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We love the area and finding this gem makes our stay even better. The welcome pack is a treat as soon as you walk through the door. Looking forward to booking again soon.

Reviewed by Sian 7th March 2025

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This cottage is truly spectacular It is cosy, Well maintained and all the amenities you could ask for. The huge back garden is a delight and our dog loved it. There is the heath that you can walk on behind the house and on the other side of the road and if you are lucky you will see Wild Deer which are beautiful. This house is in a great position fRead moreor visitng Swanage, Poole and into Wareham itself, to name but a few. There is nothing the owners Mike & Abi won't do make your stay comfortable Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 21st February 2025

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Lovely cottage. Great location.

Reviewed by Liz 14th February 2025

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We enjoyed a lovely relaxing week at Nightjar. The beds & sofas are lovely and comfy. The games cabin is a great addition and we enjoyed the garden & access to the heath We highly recommend the cottage.

Reviewed by Lucy 17th January 2025

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We thoroughly recommend this lovely cottage. It is really well equipped, spotlessly clean and in a great location to visit so many great places in the surrounding area. Thank you for a great stay.

Reviewed by Stuart 27th December 2024

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A lovely comfortable and cosy cottage in a great part of Dorset/Purbeck. Lots to do in the area, even in low season. Owners very responsive to any questions. A fab garden for dogs too.

Reviewed by Nicki 8th November 2024

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We love staying at Nightjar, we always feel relaxed and we find it a really good base for exploring Dorset as our favourite places are all in easy reach from here and the cottage is cosy and comfortable to return to after a long day out. Our dogs love the long garden and the walks from the garden gate and we love seeing deer wander past in the afteRead morernoons..such a peaceful location and a real home from home escape. We will definitely return! Hide

Reviewed by Nadine 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 30th August 2024

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Nightjar cottage is a real gem, home from home. Everything you could possibly need and spotlessly clean. A great base to explore Dorset. The enclosed garden is great for dogs and the added advantage of the heathland on your doorstep. The welcome pack was second to none. Thank you. Thanks to Abi and Mike for a great holiday.

Reviewed by Karen 23rd August 2024

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Stunning and location superb.

Reviewed by Rebecca 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Kelly 9th August 2024

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We have had a wonderful stay and have nothing negative to say about Nightjar Cottage. Beautifully presented. Perfect location. Spotlessly clean. Huge secure garden. Everything has been thought about and we needed for nothing, we were even left a welcome pack. The owners checked in by text to make sure everything was ok and went above and beyond to Read morereturn something we had left behind. Would definitely return and highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 26th July 2024

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A lovely well-equipped and comfortable cottage. Ideally situated for visiting many parts of Dorset.

Reviewed by Fiona 14th June 2024

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The cottage its location and comfort cannot be faulted. The owners are extremely helpful if needed and offer a stylish and well equipped home from home.

Reviewed by Terry 7th June 2024

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Very well appointed cottage, cannot fault it at all. great to have access to the reserve.. Would be happy to come back any time

Reviewed by Robert 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Donna 24th May 2024

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Absolutely lovely cottage, highly recommend. Fabulous location for exploring Dorset. Wareham has lovely restaurants and is so close. The cottage has everything you need and more - amazing attention to detail such as dog towels, hose outside for muddy paws, brilliant chargers next to the beds for all devices, incredibly comfy beds and above all, supRead moreer clean. Hide

Reviewed by Martyn 17th May 2024

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This was our second stay at Nightjar, we really love the location and the cottage is lovely

Reviewed by Nicola 7th May 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 26th April 2024

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Reviewed by Judith 19th April 2024

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A lovely really comfortable cottage with everything one needs, including the dog. The location is excellent with many local attractions whatever your preferences, and many good places to eat, although we self catered most of the time. We didnt realise how beautiful this area is and how far that beauty stretches. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Mary 15th March 2024

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Our third visit to Nightjar and hope to come back again in the not too distant future. The location is absolutely perfect for accessing the coast and inland walking opportunities and is within easy reach of Wareham for all necessary facilities. The cottage itself is toasty warm in the winter months and contains virtually everything you could ever pRead moreossibly need for eating and entertainment. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 11th March 2024

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A lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage in an ideal spot for walking, bird watching and visiting local places of interest. We look forward to a return visit.

Reviewed by Simon 2nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Nicola 16th February 2024

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We had a lovely stay at Nightjar Cottage. The beds were incredibly comfortable and we had all the facilities we needed for a family of four, plus dog. Beautiful views and walks from the rear of the property and good sized garden, home to a great games cabin that the kids loved. Super location for visiting nearby towns and villages, and not far fromRead more the coast. The owners, Abi and Mike, got in touch to check we were enjoying ourselves. We would love to visit the cottage again. Hide

Reviewed by David 29th January 2024

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Reviewed by Sian 9th January 2024

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This truly is a wonderful home...not a house but a home and you feel like that from the moment you walk in. Its spacious, its modern and its warm and cosy, The back garden is amazing, and our dog loved it. You can venture further than the garden and onto the Heath where you may spot Deer roaming around, If you do not want to venture that far then tRead morehere is a games room with badminton set, croquet set, full sized pool table. You can visit Poole, Wareham and a number of other places from here Hide

Reviewed by Zuzana 23rd October 2023

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The cottage is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Garden is fantastic, our dog absolutely loved it! Perfect location, close to local sights and attractions. We would love to return next year. Thank you Abi and Mike for the lovely tasty welcome goodies.

Reviewed by Mary 13th October 2023

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This is a fantastic cottage in a fantastic location. The owners are very thoughtful and helpful should you need any advice/assistance. We look forward to going back as and when the opportunity arises.

Reviewed by David 6th October 2023

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The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything you would need for self catering. The location is excellent for walking and spotting wildlife on your doorstep or as a base for exploring further afield.

Reviewed by Cheryl 15th September 2023

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Lovely cottage, clean, comfortable, amazing garden.. we loved it, the dogs loved it! Great location for exploring a slice of beautiful Dorset. Thank you to the owners for allowing us to stay in your lovely cottage & for the tasty welcome pack. We hope to return one day.

Reviewed by Simon 4th September 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 25th August 2023

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The cottage was great and we really enjoyed our stay and were disappointed to leave. Well equipped, very comfortable furnishings and the games room was great fun. We loved walking from the garden onto the heath. Probably our favourite cottage we have stayed in around Purbeck, It's obvious that the owners have given a lot of thought to the cottage aRead morend the visitor experience. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 4th August 2023

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A beautiful cottage with all the comforts of home. Exceptionally clean and well equipped. The cottage was perfectly positioned to enjoy many local attractions. We enjoyed the games cabin and BBQs in the garden overlooking the reserve. A very lovely stay.

Reviewed by Sue 28th July 2023

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This cottage was beautifully renovated, dressed and equipped, the location is great and the garden is fantastic, being able to get on the Heathland from the garden when you have a dog is brilliant. Would highly recommend Nightjar Cottage.

Reviewed by Claire 21st July 2023

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What a beautifully renovated cottage in a beautiful area. The road is pretty quiet and the beds were comfy so we slept very well. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and everything looks new. The house had everything we needed, even towels for the dog! The back garden backs onto the heath and we would see the deer every evening at the bottom gate. The Read morechildren loved the games room and really made their holiday. The home owners are lovey too! Thank you for a fabulous stay x Hide

Reviewed by Jfc 16th June 2023

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Night jar is stunning little cottage in an ideal location beautifully kept & well presented & Abi & Mike could not be more welcoming & informative a definite ­­­­­ rating from us. Many thanks

Reviewed by Tracey 2nd June 2023

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