Keen walkers and lovers of the great outdoors will adore this charming three-bedroom cottage, which sleeps up to six guests, 1 mile from Wareham in Dorset. Set on the edge of Wareham Forest, it is well-positioned for exploring the picturesque Isle of Purbeck, picking up a stretch of the South West Coast Path and discovering beauty spots, including Lulworth Cove. Spend the day at the beach or messing about on the river at Wareham, where you can hire boats. Return to the attractive home to light the wood burner or enjoy the south-facing garden. Take two happy hounds with you if you choose.
Set within a plot of half an acre and dating back to the 1800s, this former farmworker's cottage is accessed via an unmade track. Up a step, enter to find a hall leading to a utility room, with a shower and WC. Return from days out to unwind in the cosy lounge before a roaring wood burner and watch TV - on summer days, open the French doors to let in the fresh Dorset breeze. Wander through to the kitchen/diner, with its sophisticated country kitchen style, to cook and eat together. And as night falls, climb the stairs to your three bedrooms and family bathroom. Spill out into your generous garden to light the BBQ on warm evenings and play games with the children on the lawn - keep an eye on them as the garden is not enclosed and lookout for a variety of wildlife.
Make your way to the Saxon walled town of Wareham for meals out and to potter in independent shops. Visit the museum here to find out more about the area's fascinating history. Head to Lulworth Cove 12 miles away to marvel at the coastal beauty, visit the dramatic Fossil Forest, and walk 1 mile to the striking limestone arch of Durdle Door.