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Speedwell Cottage

Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
Visit England Gold Award
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Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This beautiful stone cottage is perfectly situated in a charming Dorset village
  • Enjoy fantastic rural walks with spectacular coastal scenery, sandy beaches and picturesque villages 
  • This is a perfect home for a family holiday with plenty of toys and facilities for children
Property code: IC122

This fantastic cottage lies in the idyllic coastal village of Worth Matravers, nestling in the rolling Purbeck Hills. This is a fantastic area for walking, and a pleasant stroll will take you to the sea where you can enjoy the spectacular Jurassic coastline. The coastal path leads westwards to the charming bays of Chapmans Pool, Kimmeridge and Lulworth or eastwards to the seaside resort of Swanage. Swanage is famous for its glorious sandy beach which is ideal for swimming, paddling, boating, fishing and diving. There are plenty of traditional entertainments including pedaloes and Punch and Judy. The town has a steam railway which links with the village of Corfe Castle, famous for its mediaeval castle and thatched cottages.

On entering this lovely cottage, which dates back over 200 years and was skilfully extended and refurbished in 2009/10, you will find yourself in the welcoming and spacious lounge which has plenty of comfy seating and a TV/DVD. This room has a light and airy feel with large windows, and French doors opening onto a splendid terrace. The fireplace is built of Purbeck stone and has a traditional wood burner so that, in colder weather, you can relax in front of a real fire. A door opens into a separate smaller lounge, with seating, a choice of children's games, and an additional TV/DVD. You will also find a charming, light and spacious dining room with a lovely Purbeck stone floor. Heading into the galley-style kitchen, you will find it equipped with an electric oven and hob with extractor. An adjoining utility area houses the microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. Exploring the ground floor further you will find a pretty double bedroom with a French door opening onto another patio in the garden. Adjacent to this room is a shower room complete with a built-in shower and WC. A fairly narrow and steep staircase leads to the first floor, where you will find three further cosy bedrooms. There’s a spacious master bedroom with a king-size bed and spectacular views to the sea and downs. It also has an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. There is also a charming smaller room with a 4 ft 6ins bed with views across the garden. This room has been designated as a single room as it is only easy to access the bed from one side. There is also a lovely children’s room with a bunk bed and a single bed. This room has a variety of toys and books children may enjoy. There is also a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC.

Stepping outside you will find a wonderful large secluded garden which surrounds the cottage which is walled, gated and fenced, making it a splendid place for you to relax and for children to play games. The garden has large areas of lawn with attractive shrubberies and a raised patio so you can enjoy meals whilst taking full advantage of the panoramic views. There is a second patio area to the side of the cottage with additional garden furniture. There’s also a full-size trampoline, sandpit and a great choice of garden toys for children. Three cars may be parked in the drive.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 double bedroom, 1 master bedroom with king-size bed, 1 single room with a 4ft 6ins bed (designated as single as accessible from one side only), 1 children’s room with bunk bed and 1 single bed
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob with extractor, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • TV, DVD and wood burner in lounge
  • TV and DVD in second lounge
  • Dining room
  • Garden with patio areas, furniture, trampoline and sand pit
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • This property offers a smaller party discount - please call to enquire
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Central heating and electric included
  • Bed linen included
  • Please note: a fairly narrow and steep staircase leads to the first floor
  • Pub and tearooms within short walk away. Langton Matravers 2 miles. Swanage 4 miles
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. 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 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by William 22nd November 2024

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Enjoyed a long weekend despite the gales from storm Bert. Comfortable house with good size living room and great warming fire.

Reviewed by Janet 28th September 2024

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My three friends and I loved everything about our week here. Even the weather was glorious. Our only problem was that the week flew by too quickly. We will definitely recommend it to everyone.

Reviewed by Paul 20th September 2024

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We love this house its location is great. It really needs some updating furniture wise, also as said previously the main bedroom plus the ground floor bedroom does not have sufficient hanging space, wardrobe or rail in the main and zero in the ground floor. Nice to see that rooms had been redecorated.

Reviewed by Sue 13th September 2024

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This is a beautiful, well equipped cottage in a lovely location. The grandchildren loved the wrap around garden and the playground opposite, which had play equipment to keep them entertained and a generous space for ball games, including a goal. We appreciated the sea view both by day and by night and were intrigued to track some of the shipping weRead more saw. The journey into Swanage is very straightforward from this location and Corfe Castle is a very short drive away. Great for extended family. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 30th August 2024

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A beautifully presented, spacious and well-equipped cottage with wonderful sea views and an extensive garden. Well situated for beaches, the Arne peninsula, coastal and country walks, the small towns of Swanage and Wareham and the renowned Square and Compass pub. The cottage is furnished to a high standard and is quirky and welcoming. There is plenRead morety of parking. The stairs are narrow and steep but there is a stair rail to hold. A great place for families to enjoy a break together. Helpful owners Hide

Reviewed by Chris 23rd August 2024

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Lovely old house in a great location to explore Dorset. Brilliant walks and seaside vistas.

Reviewed by Margaret 16th August 2024

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A really lovely house and garden in a very pretty village. It is extremely well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Anne Merete 28th June 2024

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We were two families from Norway staying a week in the house. A perfect house to share! Well equipped and a wonderful garden. Lovely location.

Reviewed by Karen 7th June 2024

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Lovely house in a lovely setting especially for walkers

Reviewed by Michael 17th May 2024

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Brilliant location, lovely garden and comfortable home. The large sitting room is especially good for large groups.

Reviewed by George 12th April 2024

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Reviewed by Tom 5th January 2024

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A really gorgeous cottage, a dream home. It is very homely, full of character and original charm, it rambles in a lovely way but is very nicely appointed, beautifully decorated and much more spacious than we expected. There's a wonderful dining room with log burner fit for a feast and a huge living room that gives onto a lovely garden. And... the vRead moreiews are simply spectacular. The village is picture perfect (do not miss the pub under any circumstances), as is the fabulous coastal countryside. Hide

Reviewed by Shaun 6th December 2023

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Reviewed by William 1st December 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 10th November 2023

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A very comfortable and spacious property. Good quality bedding. Well equipped kitchen. Efficient heating and showers. Lovely views and plenty of garden space if visiting in summer or with children.

Reviewed by Debbie 29th September 2023

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Speedwell House is a in a beautiful location , very close to coastline . Walking distance to quirky pub ! A beautiful , cozy spacious equipped with all amenities . Would recommend and cant wait to revisit when there is a space .

Reviewed by Liz 22nd September 2023

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Lovely comfortable and well equipped cottage in an excellent location if you enjoy views of the sea and good walking options. If that isn't your thing then the cottage may be a bit remote for you as it's a bit of a drive to many of the Historic Houses (Corfe Castle excepted) and shops. Unlike some cottages that claim to house 9 people but only haveRead more chairs, plates etc for 4 this place really can manage that number in comfort. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 12th May 2023

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Great location if you love walking

Reviewed by Hilary 5th May 2023

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We loved Speedwell Cottage. It was very comfortable, fully equipped and spacious with a lovely garden. It is well placed for walking from the property and close to Swanage, Corfe and Wareham

Reviewed by Paul 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 24th February 2023

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Reviewed by Amy 17th February 2023

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Really happy stay here in Speedwell. The house is beautiful and spacious. Didnt want to leave.

Reviewed by jane 3rd February 2023

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A great location and well equipped, the trampoline was a great addition.

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