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Marblers - Acton

Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
Visit England rating: 3 starsVisit England Gold Award
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels for hire
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A lovely stone cottage set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Situated in a picturesque and tranquil rural location
  • Just a short drive from the delightful seaside resort of Swanage
  • Perfect for exploring coastal paths and the Jurassic Coast
  • This is a fantastic holiday base for glorious walks and bike rides
  • Ideal for visiting Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge, Studland and Winspit
Property code: IC081

Acton is a small rural hamlet of traditional stone cottages set amid the beautiful Purbeck Hills. Nearby is the charming village of Langton Matravers, and a short walk will take you to the famous Jurassic Coast and the dramatic bay called Dancing Ledge and then to St Aldhelm’s Head - a wonderful dramatic area of rocky coastline between Swanage and Chapmans Pool. This is part of the renowned Jurassic Coast and is known for its fossils and an amazing range of wildlife including puffins, gulls, seals and dolphins. The seaside resort of Swanage has a choice of restaurants, pubs and shops, and a wonderful sandy beach. A steam railway links the town with the historic village of Corfe Castle.

On entering this lovely detached stone cottage, which dates back to 1867, you will find a comfortable and welcoming lounge tastefully furnished with a mixture of old and new, a traditional wood burner and TV/DVD. You will also find an attractive kitchen/diner which has a cosy lounge area with seating, as well as a charming dining area and a wood burner (decorative use only). You will find the kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and a fridge freezer . A washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer are housed in a separate utility room. From the lounge, take the steep cottage stairs you up to the first floor. Here you will find two light and spacious double bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room complete with a shower and WC. There is also a bathroom complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. A door opens from the first-floor landing to reveal a staircase to the attic bedroom which provide an attractive and exciting den for children. The twin beds here are full size but, due to the low ceilings are most suitable for children.

Stepping outside you will find a lovely walled and gated garden at the rear of the cottage with a stone terrace, garden furniture and BBQ. There is also a paved area where you can relax and play games. The garden is on two levels with a small number of steps leading up from the back door. A further small walled garden is at the front of the cottage and there is a grassed area just beyond the quiet lane in front of the cottage where cars can be parked.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 1 twin (twin bedroom has a lower ceiling, making this better suited for children)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge with ice compartment
  • Washing machine and  tumble dryer in utility room
  • Coal/wood burner TV/DVD in lounge, wood burner in dining room is for decorative purposes only
  • Walled and gated garden with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Public house and village shop within 15 minutes walk
  • There is a Ring doorbell in operation at this property so the owner may be able to view guests entering and leaving the property
  • Please note - Electric cars cannot be charged from the property under any circumstances, the nearest EV charging points can be found nearby in Harmans Cross and Swanage

     

  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

 

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 8th November 2024

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Reviewed by Mary 18th October 2024

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A lovely cosy cottage which is perfectly located to access the Purbeck coastline. It lacks nothing by way of facilities and the beds are extremely comfortable! We'd love to come back.

Reviewed by Tass 20th September 2024

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Our second stay at Marblers and its only got better. The paved rear garden is really lovely and a big improvement, though the gardener turning up early one morning for an hour or so was a surprise. Had an issue with the en suite shower not draining (it hadnt been cleaned out) but quickly resolved, and Im always a bit disappointed when theres no welRead morecome pack. No Dorset biscuits. Otherwise all fab, warm and cosy, with super comfy beds, and our dog even found an exciting toy under a cupboard. Hide

Reviewed by Pip 13th September 2024

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Marblers is a delight - perfect for walking this beautiful part of Purbeck, relaxing in the bee filled garden or visiting the local beaches. The newly refurbished bathrooms are super smart and the beds amazingly comfortable. A really lovely property.

Reviewed by Gillian 9th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage. Fantastic location.

Reviewed by Mary 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 24th May 2024

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We enjoyed our stay at Marblers. 3 generations plus dog stayed for May half term. We liked the rural location yet found it easy to get around - Swanage, Lulworth cove, Corfe Castle and Studland Bay. Beds comfy, cottage warm & cosy and garden lovely to sit out in when sun appeared. Stairs are steep, but manageable. The low head room was more of a chRead moreallenge for our tall family. Worth noting no welcome pack, so bring everything with you - milk, salt/pepper, kitchen roll, tea bags etc Hide

Reviewed by Helen 26th April 2024

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Great location for walks and Swanage.

Reviewed by Susanne 15th March 2024

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Reviewed by Ali 22nd December 2023

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This was the perfect Christmas getaway. The holiday looks idealic from the outside and is just as amazing inside. There is ample room, with plenty of space to keep your items. The location is stunning and situated perfectly for walks to the coast and countryside. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Shaun 15th December 2023

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Reviewed by Nicky 3rd November 2023

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This was our second stay at Marblers Cottage as the first stay in Sept 2021 due to my father sadly passing away holiday was shortened. This time we had a fabulous stay in November. Cottage kitchen is well equipped, place is so cosy with 2 wood burners. Utility room was handy for dogs , loads of room for their dog beds ( cottage owner had left a dogRead more basket there too). Very comfy bed, great shower, heating very efficient. Great location with walks from door. Good info pack and welcome bottle wine Hide

Reviewed by James 13th October 2023

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We rented Marblers 4 years ago for a family holiday and loved it and it was the same this time. Its a cosy house ideally sited near the Priests way so you can walk straight from the house and there is s bus stop and the end of the road too! The new landscaped garden is a great addition too. We plan to go back again!

Reviewed by Pip 8th September 2023

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Marblers is in a fabulous position if you like walking and getting out in the Dorset countryside. The cottage is well equipped and the beds are comfy with really good quality bed linen, be aware that you need to book and pay extra to get towels. The garden is stunning and it is a lovely place to sit and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. We had aRead more lovely break! Hide

Reviewed by Rowena 11th August 2023

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Fantastic access to incredible walking and really generous living space downstairs. The outdoor terrace was so well executed and the planting scheme beautiful in the height of summer.

Reviewed by Simon 9th June 2023

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A great cottage. Excellent location and an ideal layout.

Reviewed by Nicola 19th May 2023

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Beautiful location , lovely walks from the doorstep. Spacious, pretty cottage. Not a problem for us but the elderly may find the stairs very steep. Every thing we needed , including wonderful weather. Had a small leak from sink , management company easily contacted & dealt with even after hours. Lots of lovely places in the area

Reviewed by Phil 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Heather 14th April 2023

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Marblers is in a fantastic location with beautiful and spectacular walks along the coast from the door. It is clean and warm and the beds are comfortable, the showers good with a spacious kitchen for getting together.

Reviewed by Helen 24th March 2023

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A very comfortable house in a great location for interesting walks and space to breathe.

Reviewed by Philip 10th February 2023

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