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Afflington Manor Cottage

Corfe Castle, near Wareham, Dorset
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Family friendly
Internet access
Working farm
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Elegant cottage with three bedrooms with a spacious private garden
  • Stunning countryside views across the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset
  • Tennis court for playing with the family
  • Close to Corfe Castle, the Jurassic Coast, Swanage and the sandy peninsula of Studland
  • Public transport, general stores, public house and bakers within a short walk
  • Landscape gardens with lawn, patio area and garden furniture for dining alfresco
Property code: OC-IC001

Escape to the Isle of Purbeck with this elegant cottage overlooking stunning countryside. Approached via a private lane, this is a peaceful retreat from which to explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its wonderful walks, charming villages and spectacular coastline. After busy days, return to this charming Purbeck stone cottage for a cosy evening in front of the roaring wood burner, a picnic on the lawn or a game of tennis on the owner’s court.

Inside and out, this Purbeck stone property has everything you might expect from a quintessential English cottage. The lounge is cosy and inviting with a warming wood burner, delightful window seat and colourful oriental rug adorning the wooden floorboards below. Meanwhile, the kitchen is tastefully contemporary with shaker-style units and plenty of space for preparing delicious meals. A spacious and bright conservatory is a wonderful spot for enjoying a cup of coffee with a good book while overlooking the gardens beyond. With one downstairs and two upstairs, each of the three bedrooms has been elegantly decorated. Outside, a pretty patio gives way to a large lawn garden, from which a gate opens onto acres of fields full of cows, sheep and alpacas.

Surrounded by acres of farmland yet only 5 miles from the coast, this delightful property offers the best of both worlds. Set out on foot to follow local footpaths to nearby villages including Corfe Castle (2.5 miles) with its eponymous castle or Langton Matravers (2 miles) with its friendly pub. Or set out along the South West Coast Path to discover Seacombe Cliff, Eustace Beach and Houns Tout, taking in the magnificent views along the way. Just 5 miles away is the popular coastal resort of Swanage, home to sandy beaches and an array of attractions and eateries - perfect for family days out.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 double and 1 single (an additional single bed can be made up on request)
  • 1 bathroom
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Tennis court available by prior arrangement
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shops within walking distance
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Sleeps 5+1 (an additional single bed can be made up on request)
  • Please be aware that this is a traditional cottage with low doorways
  • The 600 acres of fields include two unfenced ponds
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Guido 22nd June 2026

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Fantastic, most kind and very helpful owners. Very well equipped kitchen, Cosy conservatory with superb view.. Good heating and wood stove. Including EV-charging posibility. Overall: hihgly recommended

Reviewed by Karen 18th May 2026

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Another wonderful stay in an idyllic location. A cosy, well equipped cottage with a beautiful garden surrounded by open countryside. A great starting point for the coast, walking and mainly off road cycling around the Arne area. This is a property that you will want to return to.

Reviewed by Paul 4th May 2026

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Our stay at the cottage was fantastic, location and scenery. Easy to visit nearby places (Corfe Wareham Swanage Blue pool Arne nature reserve Swanage steam railway and Studland). All in all we had a fantastic week and are hopeful of returning very soon and meeting up once more with our great hosts Beth and Andrew. The only negative for us is that wRead moree would suggest giving the Scott Arms Kingston a wide berth if you are thinking of eating their. Hide

Reviewed by Denis 6th April 2026

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We had a lovely holiday at Afflington Cottage with the family. The location allows for visits to interesting places in the surrounding area and the chance to see a farm in action adds significantly to the time spent there.

Reviewed by Claire 3rd January 2026

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It's a lovely cottage in a lovely place and has good walks straight from the house. The hosts are really helpful and nice people My only comment is I don't think it would be a good idea to squeeze five people in there. The downstairs sitting room is really small. We found three was quite enough, space-wise. Otherwise I thought it was a delightful pRead morelace, and wonderful for nature. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 15th November 2025

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Reviewed by Graham 18th October 2025

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Lovely rural location. Weymouth, Swanage all in an easy driving distance. Corfe Castle very near. In Corfe Castle thre are lovely tea rooms. A well stocked convenice store. A really nice National Trust shop. We had a meal at the Fox Inn which was excellent along with well served beers. The gift shop a few doors down from the Fox, well worth a visitRead more. A visit to the Castle is a must. There are a couple of Antique stye shops which are also worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Jeremy 12th October 2025

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A beautiful cottage set in a very quiet and picturesque location.

Reviewed by Karen 6th September 2025

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A wonderful cottage in an idyllic countryside setting. It is well placed to explore Purbeck and beyond by car, on foot and by bus. It is in a quiet location and ideal for spotting wildlife such as deer, rabbits, hares, bats and birdlife including woodpeckers. The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable and we would happily stay here again. ThRead moree conservatory is super Parking is adjacent to the property. The garden is well laid out and a comfortable garden room is ideal for cooler evenings. Hide

Reviewed by Marlies 26th July 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a great location. Very friendly and helpful hosts. We loved seeing the cows every day and visiting the chickens, great for children. Many thanks

Reviewed by Sharron 19th July 2025

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Had a very relaxing week in the cottage, surroundings beautiful and very close to amenities. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Bronwen 5th July 2025

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This is a quiet and really beautiful place. In a hot week. it was nice to return to for lunch. It was restful, a place for 'a green thought in a green shade'. The house was comfortable and the equipment was easy to use. It was lovely to be deep in the Dorset countryside near very attractive places.

Reviewed by Mike 21st June 2025

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This pretty cottage is in a lovely location. We eat overlooking the field and watching hares playing. Utterly peaceful. Even the farm cockerel seems to crow quietly! There is plenty to do in the area. Brilliant for walking with miles of accessible paths. Cottage is well equipped and comfortable and makes good use of space. The owners left a welcomeRead more pack - thank you! - and were very hospitable and helpful whilst respecting privacy. We'd recommend this cottage to anyone. Hope to be back. Hide

Reviewed by Audrey 3rd May 2025

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We've spent two lovely sunny weeks in this home-from-home, peaceful and comfortable cottage set in beautiful surroundings. Most days we walked directly from the cottage using footpaths to various locations. We would definitely like to visit again and will recommend it to friends and family.

Reviewed by Denis 5th April 2025

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The cottage is in a lovely spot and Sun every day added to a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Stella 15th February 2025

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A lovely secluded cottage well located for walks on the Purbeck Way and on the South West Coast Path and for visiting Corfe Castle and Swanage. Lovely view from the conservatory of the garden and fields. Log burner was good in the comfortable sitting room. The owners were very helpful. We had a most enjoyable stay there. .

Reviewed by Kathryn 23rd November 2024

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Reviewed by Alex 23rd August 2024

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We had a lovely week long stay at this charming cottage. It is well equipped and has beautiful countryside views of the adjoining cow fields. It also has a lovely garden to unwind in (or play hide and seek!). Andrew very kindly treated the children to a ride in his tractor, which was one of the highlights of their week! On the whole - a very comforRead moretable and relaxing stay. Our two young boys loved it and didn't want to leave. We're already thinking about staying again next year. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 6th July 2024

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This is a beautiful cottage, surrounded by beautiful countryside. It had everything we needed for our break - including comfy sofas, comfy beds and the beautiful conservatory where we spent a lot of our time. And of course it is located in a beautiful part of the world where you can choose to do lots or nothing! Wed recommend the scones from the baRead morekers in Corfe, Careys Secret Garden (booking required) and a stroll along the coast path at Kimmeridge (once up all the steps!). We will visit again Hide

Reviewed by Allan 29th June 2024

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Beautiful cottage in quiet and lovely surroundings but convenient for all amenities

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