River Cottage a country retreat in wooded gardens

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Wareham, England

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
‪7 min drive‬
Corfe Castle
‪7 min drive‬
The Tank Museum
‪9 min drive‬
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Our gorgeous cottage sits a stone's throw from the River Frome and is superbly located for the beaches of the Jurassic Coast - including the iconic Durdle Door. There are wonderful walking and cycling routes on the doorstep and our lovely wooded gardens are perfect for losing the kids. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, a living room with log burner and a newly fitted kitchen with all you would need. The master bedroom has an en suite and there is a further family bathroom, downstairs toilet, utility room and dining room as well.

The Space:
There is plenty of parking, central heating and all linens are provided for you. Well behaved dogs are welcome as long as they stay downstairs and off of the furniture - please keep an eye on them in the garden though as it is not secure and we are close to the road and railway line.

Guest Access:
Guests will have the whole property to themselves.

The Neighborhood:
We enjoy a wonderful setting just off the the A352 - and enjoy great access to Wareham, Poole and great beaches like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Great walking and cycle routes are straight out of the door adjacent to the River Frome.

Getting Around:
We are just located just off of the A352 between Wareham and Wool. Loads of great walks on the doorstep.

Other Things to Note:
Children - more than welcome - but please keep an eye on them in the garden ( a determined child could get through the hedges ) as it is not full secure and there is a road and railway line and a river near by.

Dog owners - the gardens are not fully secure and dogs can escape through the hedges so please keep an eye on them as we are close to the road and railway line . £25 pet fee - 2 dogs max

High speed WI Fi

Interaction with Guests:
I have instructed a management company to look after this listing for me. Roost will manage your enquiry and booking during your stay.

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

• No smoking • No parties or events • Check-in time is 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Wareham

Located in Wareham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Durdle Door and Durdle Door Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting.

Wareham, England

What's nearby

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Corfe Castle - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Durdle Door - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
Lulworth Cove - 18 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

Wareham Station - 3 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪The Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive
‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪The Seven Stars - ‬7 min drive
‪The Old Granary - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Cottage a country retreat in wooded gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Cottage a country retreat in wooded gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Cottage a country retreat in wooded gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Cottage a country retreat in wooded gardens located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Blue Pool and Tea House and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. Purbeck Shooting School and The Tank Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

4 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly enjoyed the cottage

We stayed from Weds to Sun. of half term week. Adult daughter's birthday at Monkey World (fabulous) and we had a lovely comfy time having lunches out (Swanage, Corfe Castle, Studland, Lulworth) and back to relax in the evenings. Well equipped, 3 loos and with all drawers full of things! Owner promptly answered our queries. Car required to make the most of the location.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter B.

12 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage

Cosy little cottage tucked away in beautiful rural setting. We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely part of the world. Small kitchen very well equipped and well appointed bathrooms. Beds are very comfortable and the lounge is quite spacious with antique furniture. Dining room is tiny and intimate and the cottage surrounded by a beautiful but wild garden. Fascinating books everywhere.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

25 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MR

Lovely cottage, very quiet location and peaceful

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anita B.

28 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short break

A lovely stay during the hot weather in this secluded cottage. ( apart from the trains!). A time capsule with updated kitchen and bathrooms . Clean and tidy rooms , plus the beds were very comfortable. Convenient for nearby Wareham and short journeys to Swanage and Studland beaches.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jayne g.

6 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Break

Took my mum who is 91 for a short holiday. The cottage was clean and quiet. Everything you need was available in the property. Location was perfect for days out and lots to see/do locally.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David T., London

11 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wareham stay

Great property would definitely go again shame about the burst pipe

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine P.

10 Sept, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Characterful country cottage in a great location

We enjoyed our stay in this cottage. It was full of character and a great location to explore the area, including some of the well known sights of Dorset e.g. Durdle Door, Swanage, Corfe Castle (and the garden centre down the road was great too!). The house's garden was great and the train and road not a problem. However, although it states children are more than welcome, facilities for young children were not available - no highchair/travel cot. We also had to do some cleaning on arrival, especially in the kitchen/utility. A small thing - the TV remote was broken on arrival but seemed to have not been resolved following previous occupancy and despite us raising it again, was not fixed. There were a few other little things that could have been improved. We raised these with the management company but sadly received no reply after our stay. Great location and house but aspects could be improved a little.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert charles s.

26 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Cottage

Lovely large cottage with a very traditional ,charming style almost like stepping back in time Gardens ,which are large, are mature and well kept The cottage is placed for trips to the beach Studland and Swanage the main ones but there are others The nearest town Wareham ,has nice country pubs and a nice selection of restaurants We had a very relaxing stay and hope to return

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

19 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holmbridge

Fascinating cottage in a central location in Dorset. A nice mix of old and new inside. With lots of personal touches inside as if the owner just moved out to let us stay. With three bedrooms it is a very practical place for a small family group. It's definitely on our list for a return visit to that part of the country.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

16 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

This was a lovely property. Snug and full of books to read, i felt i was in a library. If you like to read and enjoy the garden and being away from it all this is a great place to stay. You really felt the history. Being together and enjoying our time with each inside and outside the house. Clean, tidy and had all we needed. This was a nice base to branch out from, castles in one direction, Wareham town, The Blue Pool, and a nice Indian down the road. The fireplace was an experience and a fond memory I shall treasure.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023