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View towards the property
Unwind with a DVD after a day exploring
Plenty of room to relax in front of the open fire
Spacious kitchen/diner to enjoy a family feast
The dining table overlooking the garden through French doors
Spacious master bedroom
Have a lazy start in the morning
Bunk bedroom with French doors opening onto a delightful balcony for enjoying a morning cup of coffee with views of the castle
Family bathroom with bath and separate shower
Outside, a sunny patio area with garden furniture opens onto a fantastic lawn garden
Enjoy a good book in the sun
1 / 11  View towards the property
2 / 11  Unwind with a DVD after a day exploring
3 / 11  Plenty of room to relax in front of the open fire
4 / 11  Spacious kitchen/diner to enjoy a family feast
5 / 11  The dining table overlooking the garden through French doors
6 / 11  Spacious master bedroom
7 / 11  Have a lazy start in the morning
8 / 11  Bunk bedroom with French doors opening onto a delightful balcony for enjoying a morning cup of coffee with views of the castle
9 / 11  Family bathroom with bath and separate shower
10 / 11  Outside, a sunny patio area with garden furniture opens onto a fantastic lawn garden
11 / 11  Enjoy a good book in the sun

Plum Tree Cottage - Corfe Castle

Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Towels for hire
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Light and airy stone cottage in peaceful location on the Isle of Purbeck
  • Delightful lawned garden with apple trees and space for dining and games
  • Ideally situated for access to the centre of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle
Overview
Property code: IC096

Beautifully updated to offer bright and spacious family accommodation, this lovely cottage is a tranquil hideaway situated in a quiet lane in the picturesque village of Corfe Castle. The property is within quarter of a mile of a range of tearooms, cafes, restaurants, bakeries and pubs. Standing high on the hill, the castle itself is the magnificent historic focal point of the village and can be seen from the cottage. The wonderful sandy beach of Studland (8.5 miles) is an easy drive from the property, great for boating, paddling and swimming, while the more lively resort of Swanage (6 miles) can be reached via a heritage steam train service. Swanage is home to a lovely pier, Peveril Point, Ballard Down, Swanage Bay and Durlston Country Park. A wealth of nearby attractions include Lulworth Castle, Kingston Lacey, Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre and Durdle Door, all within 18 miles.

Stepping inside, this delightful stone cottage has been lovingly updated to provide light, cosy and airy accommodation with fresh, neutral decor throughout. At the end of a long day exploring the idyllic Isle of Purbeck area, sit back, relax and unwind in the spacious and airy lounge, which is furnished with plenty of comfortable seating, a Smart TV and a welcoming open fire in a stone surround, perfect for quiet evenings in watching a favourite film. The cheerful country-style kitchen/diner is a fantastic room with plenty of equipment so you can rustle up all your favourite meals, which you can enjoy together around the sociable dining table which overlooks the garden through the French doors. Heading upstairs, you will find two pretty bedrooms. The first is a charming light-filled room with low ceilings, skylights and a sumptuous double bed. The second is a delightful bunk bedroom with French doors opening out onto a sweet balcony which makes a relaxing spot for enjoying a morning cup of coffee with views towards the castle. The bedrooms share a stylish and invigorating shower room.

Outside, a sunny patio area with garden furniture opens onto a fantastic lawn garden. With apple trees and plenty of space for lawn games and activities, this is the perfect place to spend lazy sunny afternoons. p>

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 bunk bedroom (with balcony)
  • 1 bathroom – 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and washing machine
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV and DVD player in the lounge
  • Large enclosed garden with patio and furniture
  • Parking outside from October to May. Private parking for 2 cars nearby
  • Shop and pub within 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. 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 48 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rob 9th November 2024

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Great little cottage in the heart of the beautiful village. Large grassed garden with good fences.

Reviewed by Nicholas 19th October 2024

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The perfect location, with two parking spaces (in October), made Plum Tree Cottage a great place to stay. It is a short walk to the pubs and shops of Corfe Castle and the historic amenities. It was also a delight to find a cake waiting for us when we arrived!

Reviewed by Christopher 21st September 2024

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Comfy cottage in great central location for exploring the Isle of Purbeck. Excellent local shop, bakery and pubs. Good secure garden for dogs.

Reviewed by Michael 14th September 2024

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Nice cottage but could be improved with some TLC especially the kitchen and garden. The patio area and side of the cottage is very neglected with grass, weeds and moss growing between the crazy paving so unable to sit out. The cooker extractor fan makes an horrendous noise which we reported to the caretaker. Windows could do with a clean. Nice bathRead moreroom but dusty in places. Good location and parking space a bonus for the prices that the owners now charge. I would recommend if improved by owner. Hide

Reviewed by John 7th September 2024

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The Cottage has so much going for it. In a fantastic position in the heart of the village. 2 private car parking spaces. Very good heating system. Fully enclosed rear garden. Close to several pubs, excellent bakery and corner shop.

Reviewed by Corinna 31st August 2024

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This is the third time we have stayed at Plum Tree Cottage. The location is perfect and the cottage is always very clean, with everything you need for a great holiday.

Reviewed by Peter 1st June 2024

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We stayed here 11 years ago and enjoyed our stay then so rebooked Lovely old cottage perfect location however Poor quality furniture and fittings lack of bedroom furniture Excessive dog hairs. The property needs a total refit

Reviewed by Rod 18th May 2024

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A charming cottage in a very picturesque village well located for holidays in the Isle of Purbeck. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants to cater for your tastes and a convenient village store. The steam train to Swanage is a must, as is the Blue Pool for a walk and a leisurely coffee and cake. We had never visited the castle itself before, but Read morehad been to the village on previous occasions. Having been, we promised ourselves a stay. We particularly enjoyed our stay in Plum Tree Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 4th May 2024

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Perfect location in the heart of the village - ideal for exploring Isle of Purbeck and Jurassic Coast. Property was ok but some of the furnishings were a bit shabby. Lovely balcony in the 2nd bedroom but no seats to enjoy it. Large enclosed garden - ideal for our dogs - with a fabulous view of the castle. No BBQ though & kitchen could be better equRead moreipped if planning on cooking. Parking for 2 cars a bonus but no rear access meant carrying bags a fair way to get inside the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Bernadette 27th April 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Plum Tree cottage. Very comfy & cosy. Great location with Castle, steam railway, amenities & super dog walks on the doorstep. Thankyou, we intend to return another year!

Reviewed by Colin 20th April 2024

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Great views of the castle from the garden and balcony and a quiet part of the village. Long secure garden for dog's with easy access and plenty of walking opportunities without the need of the car. Finally you never tire of hearing the daily steam train coming into Corfe Castle station. Nostalgic stay, enjoy life at a slower pace.

Reviewed by Sarah 6th April 2024

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Plum Tree Cottage is very well positioned just a short walk to the village square and with an amazing view of the castle from its garden/balcony. The interior was comfortable but furniture did look a bit tired and worn. Ideal for hikers with its access to footpaths in all directions. Corfe is a real favourite of ours. Can highly recommend the Fox IRead morenn for Sunday lunch Hide

Reviewed by Suzanna 23rd March 2024

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Excellant cottage in a brilliant location to explore all the surrounding nature places. Lovely spacious warm cottage with view of corfe castle

Reviewed by Debbie 16th March 2024

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This was a beautiful cottage with fantastic garden and the views were amazing. Very quiet and peaceful location. Everything right on the doorstep. There was everything in the cottage that we needed. Warm and cosy. The only downside, although in no way a criticism, is that it looked a bit tired. But overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and wouldRead moren't hesitate to return. Hide

Reviewed by Gerald 9th March 2024

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Spacious and well equipped cottage in a very convenient but quiet part of Corfe Castle. A generous garden, fully enclosed if you have a dog. The log fire was most welcome during a damp March visit.

Reviewed by Adele 27th January 2024

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Reviewed by John 6th January 2024

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Great location, warm and comfortable cottage. We all enjoyed it including the dog. We have just re-booked for later this year.

Reviewed by Samantha 22nd December 2023

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Cosy warm Christmas Cottage in Characterful Corfe great walks all around. Thank you.

Reviewed by Miranda 9th December 2023

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Disappointment started with no Christmas decs when we arrived. The lounge is dark and unwelcoming and people walking past stare through the window. Stairs treacherous as mantelpiece juts out onto stairs. Kitchen ok, but only one very large heavy frying pan. Furniture is old and brown, table and chairs from the 50s and bedside tables consisted of anRead more old fabric piano-stool and old round table both covered with lacy cloths. No dishwasher despite a redundant area off of the kitchen. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 2nd December 2023

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Character cottage well situated for easy access to the village amenities & for accessing the wider area.

Reviewed by Kathleen 25th November 2023

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Reviewed by Tracey 11th November 2023

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Reviewed by T 28th October 2023

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Great cottage in a perfect location. Our 2nd visit in 4 months and will be back

Reviewed by Gaynor 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by John 16th September 2023

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We return to this cottage most years. It has the added bonus of 2 parking spaces nearby and a fully enclosed rear garden. Its in a beautiful village with all amenities very close by. Its our "happy place".

Reviewed by Harold 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by T 19th August 2023

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Comfortable and good secure garden for the dogs. Would like more storage in the bedrooms. Also a mirror in the master bedroom near a plug socket. As I had to style my hair as did my grandaughter from the opposite side of the bedroom. Great location, very peaceful. Good walks close by and excellent transport facilities to get to Swanage

Reviewed by Mark 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 15th July 2023

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Perfectly located in easy walking distance of the village centre and all attractions, and a great starting point for longer walks. Parking space greatly appreciated as the car remained there the vast majority of the week.

Reviewed by Rose 8th July 2023

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This cottage is lovely. Well equipped and very comfortable and well maintained. The garden is ideal a peaceful sunny space, with wonderful views of the castle and perfect for our dogs too. We have stayed many times now and always enjoy the cottage and village too.

Reviewed by Nicola 1st July 2023

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Plum Tree Cottage is a lovely quiet cottage in a super location. The local walks are wonderful and much appreciated by us, not to mention our dog! We hope to return for another visit in the near future.

Reviewed by David 17th June 2023

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Nice cottage in good position in lovely village. Dorset very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Steve 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jon 3rd June 2023

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Been to Plum Tree cottage a number of times as the location is spot on and the views of the castle are amazing from the back garden. The cottage isnt traditional as in nice brickwork features or wooden beams but its fine for us as location is everything. Also no wood is supplied in the summer months for the fire place which is a shame. Right on theRead more door step of Corfe Castle with lovely walks around the area. Short walking distance to the local shops, pubs and train station. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 13th May 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a beautiful village. Very dog friendly. Echo loved the garden and all the dog walks in the area. The kitchen is very well equipped.

Reviewed by Penelope 6th May 2023

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Reviewed by Suzie 29th April 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 22nd April 2023

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Reviewed by Dawn 15th April 2023

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A warm, welcoming cottage. Everything works, and the garden and back bedroom have wonderful views of Corfe and its castle. A real bonus is the parking space behind the cottage, and the many good walks straight from the cottage. We enjoyed our week here, as did Smudge.

Reviewed by Frances 2nd April 2023

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Lovely old cottage in a fantastic location

Reviewed by Sharon 11th March 2023

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Loved this cottage. In excellent location. Definitely recommend

Reviewed by Anne 4th March 2023

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Cottage was clean, welcoming, warm, comfortable and well equipped. Also particularly dog friendly with the side lobby where they could sleep and still have access to the kitchen for water, etc but not the rest of the house with lounge door shut, ie at night, and they were perfectly happy. Secure garden also a bonus and if the dogs are happy then soRead more are we! Good local food/drink; nice walks, lovely beaches, friendly locals, well-stocked village stores and plenty to do in the area. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 25th February 2023

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Second time we have been and I am sure that it will not be the last. Comfortable cottage in great location.

Reviewed by Tina 18th February 2023

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Reviewed by Polly 11th February 2023

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Absolutely perfect for a week away near the beach and there is so much to do in Corfe Castle. The house is ideal for dogs with a completely enclosed garden. This is our second visit and we will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Anthea 4th February 2023

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Reviewed by Hilary 28th January 2023

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Lovely spacious, warm cottage in great, quiet location, with parking. Cosy livingroom with open fire (some logs provided) smart TV. Large well equipped Kitchen/diner, leads to enclosed dog friendly garden, with views of corfe castle. 2 large bedrooms, king size comfy bed at front Bunk beds with small balcony at back Large bath & separate shower, loRead moreads of hot water. 8 min walk to village centre & pubs, all do food & dog friendly. Liked Bankes Arms & village store. Great base for coast & walking. Hide

Reviewed by Graham 22nd December 2022

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