GARDEN RETREAT, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Swanage

Garden Retreat in Swanage, Dorset sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

Garden Retreat consists of a kitchen with fridge/freezer, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, breakfast bar seating, and radio, a dining room with dining seating, a sitting room, and a sitting room with Smart TV and gas fire. The bedrooms consist of two doubles and a second-floor twin. There is a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and heated towel rail, a cloakroom with basin and WC, and a cloakroom with basin and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture and roadside parking on a first-come-first-served basis. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Sorry, no smoking at this property. Guests can find a shop within 0.1 mile, a pub in 0.2 miles and a beach in 0.6 miles. Princess Beach House offers a splendid retreat, whatever time of year. Note: Check-in from 4 pm, check-out by 10 am.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, kettle. Smart TV, 2 x radios, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available. Roadside parking on a first-come-first-served basis. Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: The small, family-friendly seaside resort of Swanage is situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, on the celebrated Isle of Purbeck and is probably best known for its wonderful, gently shelving golden sands. The little town offers visitors plenty of shops, good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is also well known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place each July. The attractive, Victorian wooden pier offers a great place for a stroll or try fishing, and often used a departure point for divers, it’s a wonderful place to watch the world pass by. The historic Swanage Railway has its terminus in the town and regular nostalgic steam engine trips take tourists for a picturesque 6-mile journey, chugging through lovely countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle. Nearby Durlston Country Park offers a lovely day out with spectacular coastal walks, dolphin spotting and wildlife watching, together with comfortable viewing points and a well-stocked cafe for a treat after all the fresh air. Take the short drive to Studland, which has one of the finest beaches in the country, surrounded by heathland, together with the regular chain ferry, which crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour to Sandbanks. This truly is a delightful holiday destination at any time of the year.