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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 25 guest ratings

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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.

Reviewed by Fiona 30th December 2022

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Reviewed by Sanjana 9th December 2022

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Speedwell Cottage was an absolutely stunning cottage with the most surreal views of the sea! The cottage was huge with lots of space and it was very very well kept. Perfect stay for friends and I over the weekend, and the town is so lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by William 2nd December 2022

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Wonderful house in a wonderful village. It was a very cold weekend with bitter winds outside, but the log fire and the good heating made up all warm and cosy.

Reviewed by Mark 4th November 2022

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A lovely cottage in a great location. All clean. Plenty of firewood. Welcome wine and chocs a lovely touch. We are regulars and are booked in again for next time.

Reviewed by Paul 7th October 2022

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Great Village great house, great location. Some items in the house need an updating. Our home from home love the place.

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 26th August 2022

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Lovely spacious cottage, with great facilities in a beautiful location. Perfect for a family holiday.

Reviewed by Philippa 19th August 2022

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Charming characterful cottage in a lovely location for coastal activities, especially walking. Very comfortable beds and bathrooms. Rather quirky kitchen layout due to the age of the building but workable nonetheless. Excellent for a family holiday as plenty of kids' entertainment, well equipped with toys and opposite the playground.

Reviewed by Margie 24th June 2022

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The house is perfect and in a wonderful setting for cliff walks, cream teas by the pond and a lovely pub in the village. The lavender in the garden was spectacular and the house was extremely comfortable with lots of games/books/dvds for children. Great for families as there is a childrens playground opposite the house as well as a trampoline and sRead moreandpit in the garden. Hide

Reviewed by Rosemary 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by Paula 3rd June 2022

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A great location for a family get together, close to Swanage and Studland Bay and plenty of walks from the house. Ample parking for three cars with easy access. And no child could possibly be bored there with ample toys, games and books. Overall a place to look forward to returning to each evening.

Reviewed by Neil 29th April 2022

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A truly lovely cottage in a beautiful part of country. Spacious but cosy with many thoughtful details. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return one day. Even better than it looks in the photos.

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