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Beautiful cottage in a delightful location
Lovely lounge just full of character
Well-equipped kitchen
Open-plan kitchen/diner
Views towards to the garden
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom
Triple bedroom
Single bedroom
Shower room
Bathroom with separate shower
Birds eye view
Enjoy the woodland scenery!
Lots of greenery
1 / 16  Beautiful cottage in a delightful location
2 / 16  Lovely lounge just full of character
3 / 16  Well-equipped kitchen
4 / 16  Open-plan kitchen/diner
5 / 16  Views towards to the garden
6 / 16  Double bedroom
7 / 16  Double bedroom
8 / 16  Twin bedroom
9 / 16  Single bedroom
10 / 16  Triple bedroom
11 / 16  Single bedroom
12 / 16  Shower room
13 / 16  Bathroom with separate shower
14 / 16  Birds eye view
15 / 16  Enjoy the woodland scenery!
16 / 16  Lots of greenery

Arne Cottage

Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Attractive and light cottage with five bedrooms, sleeps ten
  • Situated just a couple of yards from the National Cycle Route 2, making it a perfect location for a cycling weekend
  • Sun roof floods the open plan kitchen and dining area with natural light
  • Bi-fold doors open onto large terrace and garden with garden furniture
  • Just a short drive from the Jurassic Coast for beautiful long walks
  • Surrounded by woodland, close to the RSPB nature reserve and local beaches
Property code: IC008

Surrounded by beautiful woodland and just steps from the Arne RSPB nature reserve is this picturesque holiday home for nature lovers. Sleeping ten, this pretty, gabled cottage boasts a spacious modern kitchen/diner opening onto the patio, a cosy lounge with exposed beams and a wonderful mature enclosed garden that’s perfect for dogs. With plenty to see and do in the local area, spend a morning reptile-spotting at the nature reserve, pop to Poole for a boat trip around the harbour or visit Wareham for a bite to eat or a browse of its independent shops.

 

Inside, this period cottage is brimming with original charm, with exposed beams, leaded windows and sloping ceilings. The stunning kitchen has been beautifully designed to offer plenty of space for cooking and entertaining, with its sociable island, large skylight and bi-folding doors allowing the outside in. When night falls, retreat to the lounge for a cosy night of films, TV or games with the family in front of the log burner  before retiring to one of the three bedrooms upstairs. Outside, a sunny patio for al fresco dining leads onto a large, fenced lawn surrounded by mature trees.

 

Surrounded by woodland and just metres from RSPB Arne, this property is perfect for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers alike. Set out on foot to follow one of the many footpaths towards the coast at Shipstal Point. Or jump in the car and drive 13 miles to Studland Bay where you will find 4 miles of sandy beaches, iconic rock features and lowland heath. A little closer to home, the village of Corfe Castle (5.5 miles) boasts a unique range of independent shops, pubs and restaurants together with the ancient ruins of Britain’s oldest castle.

  • 5 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom, 1 shower room and 1 separate WC
  • 2 microwaves, 2 electric ovens and hob, fridge/freezer with ice compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Log Burner (logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • 1 medium-sized dog welcome
  • Amenities a short drive away
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge and TV/DVD in double bedroom
  • A short drive from the Saxon town of Wareham and charming village of Corfe Castle
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. 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 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gillian 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Kim 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Sally 10th February 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, bit dated but good layout and comfortable and very competitively priced. Garden is not dog secure so take care

Reviewed by Diana 29th December 2023

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Excellent cosy cottage in a perfect location. So much to see and do within a short drive or walk. Arne is beautiful.

Reviewed by Tracy 22nd December 2023

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Lovely location and lovely welcoming cottage which feels like a home away from home and a beautiful kitchen layout for big families

Reviewed by Gemma 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 13th October 2023

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We hadnt realised that without a car the return walk to the RSPB reserve was a bit too far for two old people not in the best of health, but we should have checked more carefully. The new Hyde Heath Trail starting just past the end of the garden is great and you can always turn back halfway if its too far to the RSPB. Be aware that the RSPB cafe onRead morely takes payment by card. If you move the bird feeder to the tree outside the dining area you can enjoy watching the birds while you are eating. Hide

Reviewed by Rae 15th September 2023

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Great stay, had everything we needed for ten people and fab location.

Reviewed by Hannah 1st September 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely touches of flowers&chocolate. Perfect for big family get together. Amazing kitchen space with plenty of equipment which opened out onto outdoor area. Good living space for evenings. Good WiFi. Location v beautiful and peaceful. Nice to sit in garden and listen to birds. Mattresses were new. Some things are a littlRead moree tired- front bed frame creaky and house could do with a deep clean but I would definitely recommend and stay again despite this. Hide

Reviewed by James 25th August 2023

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Great location, lovely big kitchen and plenty of space for various guest/family configs. A little more tired in places than comes across in the pictures, but not so as to prevent a lovely holiday there.

Reviewed by Beverley 4th August 2023

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We had a great family holiday. The cottage was spacious, but could do with some small improvements. In a lovely area on the edge of Arne nature reserve.

Reviewed by Kevin 21st July 2023

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Great location, our family had a lovely time staying in Arne cottage, perfect layout for large groups, a gas bbq would be a great idea, outdoor area needs a little TLC to make it much more toddler friendly. We would book again

Reviewed by Nigel 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 23rd June 2023

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We had a lovely stay here with our grown up children and 2 little grandchildren .. the kitchen diner area is an excellent size as is the lounge . Beds were all comfy but a bit creaky . The area is wonderful and many attractions all within 25-30 mins of the cottage, some even closer . We very much enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by David W 26th May 2023

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We all had a great time at this cottage, we enjoyed the lovely garden and walking from the cottage onto the RSPB Heath nearby. The house was very comfortable and well equipped, it is in beautiful countryside but is a convenient base for visiting all of the Purbeck area, including the beaches. Highly recommended, particularly for children - our granRead moredchildren loved staying there! Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 5th May 2023

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Absolutely perfect, location couldnt be any better, whether youre after peace and quiet or access to more of Dorset. Rooms are great and well setup, kitchen is phenomenal and we spent most of our time there as the bifolds open up to the amazing garden! Well be back!

Reviewed by Sandra 28th April 2023

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Large, homely cottage with versatile accommodation in beautiful, quiet nature reserve, yet near Wareham, Corfe and Swanage. Great garden for children. Well equipped, large kitchen dining area made a good focal point for a large number of people, and made cooking together or separately easy. Nice wood burner in lounge for a snug evening in.

Reviewed by Michelle 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Steven 30th September 2022

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Arne Cottage is one of the best places we've stayed in years fabulous location and amble space. 100% recommended for anyone looking for some peace and quiet with all the amenities.

Reviewed by Maggie 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Christopher 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Graham 5th August 2022

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A spacious, well equipped cottage in a superb rural location. Plenty of room for our party of six adults and great outdoor space in the garden for children to play.

Reviewed by David 29th July 2022

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This is the second time my family and I have stayed in this property and there is likely to be a third. Great location near RSPB reserve and other places of interest .lovely garden enjoyed by our young children. Comfortable and relaxing.

Reviewed by John 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Ken 1st July 2022

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We had a great stay at Arne Cottage . Surrounded by lovely scenery plus a good choice of places to visit we were spoilt for choice . We particularly enjoyed seeing the Sculptures by the Lakes again and relaxing on Studland Bay beach where being disabled I was provided by the National Trust with a specially adapted wheelchair for travelling on sand Read more. The cottage came up to our expectations with it's comfortable lounge and especially the spacious kitchen with it's overhead speakers . Hide

Reviewed by Rita 3rd June 2022

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Highly recommend this cottage. Its perfect in every way. Location was very tranquil and the accommodation was beautifully maintained. Will most definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Lindsay 22nd April 2022

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Reviewed by Julia 15th April 2022

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Beautiful cottage great location

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Beautiful cottage in a delightful location
Lovely lounge just full of character
Well-equipped kitchen
Open-plan kitchen/diner
Views towards to the garden
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom
Triple bedroom
Single bedroom
Show 4 moreShower room

Location

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