Holiday Cottage in Wareham, Dorset, England
Delightful, Thatched Cottage in the Isle of Purbeck
Pretty, Peaceful, Convenient Location, Close to Coast and Many Other Attractions
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Ducklings is a 17th century cottage that has been thoughtfully updated to provide modern accommodation. The cottage has a double-height beamed sitting room with log burner and lovely church views, large master bedroom and two further bedrooms, bathroom, dining nook and a kitchen which looks out over a mature walled garden. Wareham is on the River Frome, whose pretty Quay has a choice of restaurants and pubs. The nearby high street has a good selection of local shops, the UK's last surviving gas-lit cinema, plus a historical weekly market. Though the local amenities are so close, the cottage's peaceful location feels more like that of a small village. Nearby are fascinating areas to explore; Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Poole Harbour, great beaches at Studland, Swanage, Worbarrow Bay. There are wildlife reserves that provide great opportunities for bird watching and rambling; also horse riding, several golf courses, sports centre. Hourly trains to London (approx 2 hours to Waterloo).
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| Rental periods | Per week | 3 night short break |
| 2 August - 5 September 2008 | £780 | Not available |
| 5 - 19 September 2008 | £540 | £360 |
| 19 September - 24 October 2008 | £485 | £324 |
| 24 - 31 October 2008 | £590 | Not available |
| 31 October - 22 December 2008 | £450 | £300 |
| 22 December - 3 January 2009 | £750 | Not available |
| 3 January - 28 March 2009 | £450 | £300 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. We have a minimum 3 night short break. Please contact us about four or five night prices.
Changeover day
Saturday changeover day (but alternatives could be accommodated) 3pm arrive 10am departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom1 (upstairs) with double bed. Bedroom2 (ground floor) with small double bed. bedroom3 (ground floor) with two single beds. Travel cot on request. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath/electric shower over, wc, basin. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dish washer. |
| Living Rooms: | Double height living room with inglenook fireplace, TV with free view, DVD player, wireless broadband. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Property cleaned during changeover by owner, but guests are expected to leave property clean and tidy. Bedding, linens, towels and tea towels are supplied. |
Notes on accommodation
The property is equally suitable for families and adult sharers. A log burning stove and night storage heating keeps the cottage warm and cosy in winter.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- high chair
Outside
Outside is a safe, pretty walled garden with mature borders, apple and pear trees, two lawned areas. Outside table and chairs.
Coast/Beach
There are some world class beaches within twenty minutes drive (many also served by good local bus routes) including Studland, secluded Shell Bay, ferries to Sandbanks and Brownsea Island; Swanage for a taste of the old fashioned British seaside holiday complete with Punch and Judy. Kimmeridge; famous Lulworth Cove and Durdle Dor; the almost secret beaches at Worbarrow Bay and Arne. Slightly further afield are Osmington Mills, Weymouth (30mins by car), and Chesil beaches.
Golf
Wareham Golf Club within easy reach, plus spectacular golf course at Studland (founded by Enid Blyton!), with amazing views of Poole Harbour and Studland Bay. Approx 9 miles away.
Skiing
There is a Leisure Centre at Warmwell that has an artificial Ski Slope and at Hurn there is Dorset's premier ski slopes and snow sports superstore.
Travel
Hourly trains to London (Waterloo approx 2hours). Good network of local train and bus routes. A car would be an advantage for off-the-beaten-track adventures, but quite possible to have a 'car free' holiday, with or without bicycles, at Ducklings. The port at Poole (10 miles) has Ferries to Cherbourg and Saint Malo. International Airports at Bournemouth and Southampton, easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow.
Distances
Ducklings is 5 minutes walk from Wareham's shops, supermarket, tea rooms, pubs, restaurants, gas-lit cinema, and (we think) the best fish and chips in the land.
Further details
Purbeck has something to offer everyone, from sandy beaches, quality golf courses, fishing, horse riding, sailing, swimming, walking, cycling, diving, historic houses, museums and fossil hunting. There is lots to do locally around the cottage and nearby are many fascinating areas to explore by car or bike. There are numerous wildlife and nature reserves that provide wonderful opportunities for bird watching and rambling, horse riding and several local golf courses. Fantastic walks through fantastic scenery, we are surrounded by the beautiful Jurassic Coast. Many childrens activities locally for a wide range of ages and interests from adventure farms; Putlake Adventure Farm and Farmer Palmers to Pick Your Own; hiring boats on the local river; local playgrounds. The Swanage Steam Railway; Brownsea Island; Monkeyworld and the Bovingdon Tank Museum (both about ten minutes away by car); waterparks; castles, Purbeck Safaris, and Corfe Castle Model Village; bowling; surfing at Knimmeridge and the new Bournemouth 'Reef'. There are two yacht clubs locally and Poole Harbour with its many yacht clubs, fishing facilities, boat hire and windsurfing is also on your doorstep. Just a selection of whats on offer locally. We can send you links for many activities to help you plan your holiday or we have a comprehensive folder in the cottage to dip into at leisure.
Booking notes
A deposit of £100 is required when booking, with the balance to be paid in full at least 6 weeks prior to start date.
Guest comments
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location and Wareham has everything you need and provides an excellent point from which to explore Dorset.
What a wonderful time we had in this beautiful cottage in an idyllic village.
Beautiful cottage. Lovely area. Nice people. Thank you.
We had a lovely week. The cottage is lovely.
For booking and further information
Mark and Kitty Nunneley
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