Indulge in the beauty and comfort of this exquisite 17th-century mill cottage in Unwell on the Isle of Purbeck. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom stone abode is just under 2 miles from the centre of Swanage and 1 mile from the beach. Nestled in picturesque Dorset countryside, it enjoys beautiful views and offers enticing accommodation across four levels, with a wealth of character, an open fire and a wood burner. There is also a charming cottage garden.
Step inside the gorgeous retreat to find carefully decorated accommodation with a reverse-level design to make the most of the scenic views. Leave your outerwear in the hall and take a few steps down to a king-size bedroom, with an en-suite shower room and French doors to the garden. A double bedroom and a twin are at ground-floor level, together with a family shower room. Climb the wooden stairs to the first floor to light the wood burner in the snug then lose yourselves in the views or find a film on the Smart TV. The lounge/kitchen/diner is on the floor above and also enjoys sweeping countryside vistas. This attractive space, which features a wooden floor and a vaulted ceiling, has an open fireplace set into a lovely, exposed, Purbeck stone wall. Cook in here, dine together and spend your evenings chatting or in front of a second Smart TV. While away summer days in the walled garden. Your laundry facilities are in an outhouse out here and there is a shower for rinsing off after trips to the beach.
Pack your towels and costumes and head just over 2 miles to the long sandy beach at Studland. This picturesque, dune-backed strip stretches 4 miles along the impressive bay. Head into Swanage and catch a steam train out to Corfe Castle, 5 miles away.