PURBECK VISTA, country holiday cottage, with a garden in Swanage

Purbeck Vista in Swanage, Dorset sleeps three guests in two bedrooms.

Purbeck Vista, a first-floor apartment, consists of a kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, and kettle, a dining area with seating for three guests, and a sitting area with Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a double with en-suite shower and single serviced by a bathroom with bath, basin, and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a non-enclosed garden with a picnic table and designated parking place for one car. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Purbeck Vista offers a splendid retreat, whatever time of year. Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/ freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, Blu-ray DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Designated parking place for 1 car. Non enclosed garden with picnic table. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop, pub and beach 0.3 miles. Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200

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.