Head to this impressive Dorset property for an exciting stay in Corfe Castle on the enchanting Isle of Purbeck. Perfect for a large group, this historic Grade II-listed, four-bedroom holiday home sleeps up to eight guests and offers a combination of original character and exceptional comfort. Well-placed for country walks, it is also a superb base for reaching beautiful beaches and pretty coves.
Open the door to this stone house and amble into the open-plan lounge, with its stone fireplace and floor, and beams. Light the wood burner and settle on the sofa in front of the 3D TV with Blu-ray. Head into the dining room, with its grand inglenook fireplace, or the second lounge, which has a TV and wood burner. Prepare meals in the kitchen, with its AGA-style oven, combi microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge and wine cooler; find an office and a ground-floor shower room, with WC. Discover three bedrooms on the first floor: one with a king-size bed, TV/Blu-ray, and bath, looks out towards the castle; there is also a second king-size bedroom, a double bedroom and a bathroom with a hand-held shower over the bath and WC. A twin bedroom is on the second floor, accessed by a steep, winding cottage-style staircase. Relax in the generous garden and absorb the castle views. Light the BBQ and play games on the lawn. Find a washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer inside a garden cottage. The property comes with two permits for a car park 200 metres away.
Browse in the shops and dine in the cafes of Corfe Castle. Visit the ruins then catch the steam train to Swanage, 6 miles away, to go to the beach and walk along the pier. Or drive 5.5 miles to Kimmeridge Bay, on the Jurassic Coast, to go rock pooling and snorkelling.