Gorgeous thatched cottage in Purbeck - ideal for family holidays | Cottage in Bere Regis
2 Bedroom Cottage in Bere Regis
Swallows Cottage is a stunning 18th century thatched cottage situated in Shitterton, on the outskirts of Bere Regis. This picturesque property has two bedrooms, one with a double, the other with two single beds. It can accommodate up to four people in comfort. The cottage has a large lounge with a woodburner in the fireplace, Smart TV, a large, fully modernised kitchen-diner that opens on to the garden and looks out over fields beyond, a modern bathroom and a cloakroom with second toilet and basin. There is no upstairs toilet.
The cottage has modern electric radiators throughout and heated towel rails in the bathroom and cloakroom. It is well maintained and offers accommodation of great quality and character in quiet and very beautiful rural surroundings. Please note that the staircase is steep and winding, so children and the elderly should take extra care. The cottage is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
The garden is large and fully enclosed, and features a sun room/play room where guests can keep bikes, prams etc. Shitterton is a quiet lane that does not carry through traffic. There is free parking directly outside the property.
Swallows Cottage is professionally managed to exacting standards by the housekeeping team at GP Bespoke Cleaning, who are on call throughout your stay to assist as necessary. Freshly laundered and ironed bed linen in Egyptian cotton is provided throughout along with bath towels and a supply of logs for the fire. Changeover days are Friday in high season, flexible at other times. Check in is 4pm, check-out 10am.
This is an ideal property for family holidays and will appeal to walkers, cyclists golfers and those keen on angling and diving. There are numerous attractions and beauty spots within easy reach of the cottage. The nearest towns are Wareham and Blandford Forum, which both have a good range of shops and amenities. The countryside is stunning and as a result is extremely popular with walkers and cyclists, not least for the spectacular Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. Coastal beauty spots such as Lulworth Cove, Studland, Durdle Door and Swanage are all close by, as are world famous tourist attractions such as the Cerne Abbas giant, Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, and the stunning ruins of Corfe Castle, from which visitors can take a steam train to Swanage and back. This is also the heart of Thomas Hardys Wessex, and offers the opportunity to visit the real places that provided the backdrop to his classic novels.
Excellent walking maps for the Dorset coast can be ordered from www.croydecycle.co.uk
For younger visitors there are numerous activities within easy reach. Bovingdon Tank Museum is less than five miles away, as is Monkey World. The Jurassic Coast has some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving sites in England with outstandingly clear water ensuring great visibility. There is a sports centre in Wareham with a public swimming pool and tennis courts.
Bere Regis is about five miles from Wareham, which has the nearest local supermarket, Sainsbury's, and about nine miles south of Blandford Forum, which has a large branch of Tesco (both will deliver to this address).
A fish and chip van visits the village on Friday evening (Surf & Turf, parked on Elder Road, 4.45pm-last orders 6.30pm, 07763 861133) and Saturday evening (Blue Whale, on the road outside the Royal Oak car park at the far end of the village, 4.30pm to 7pm, 07741 159502). Both take phone orders.
On Wednesday evening, the Basilico pizza van is at the same place as Blue Whale. Tel. 07403 566808. Menu at www.basilico.uk
The village shop is a short walk away in the centre of Bere Regis.
Gorgeous thatched cottage in Purbeck - ideal for family holidays is located in Bere Regis. Gorgeous thatched cottage in Purbeck - ideal for family holidays provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Gorgeous thatched cottage in Purbeck - ideal for family holidays has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bere Regis has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Bere Regis, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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