GARDEN RETREAT, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Swanage

Princess Beach House in Swanage, Dorset sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

Princess Beach House 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: Sabden is a lovely village resting at the foot of Pendle Hill, in the Forest of Pendle section of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village hosts a good selection of amenities for any self-catered stay including two convenience stores, a Post Office, a couple of shops and a pub, The Pendle Witch Hotel serving traditional Real Ales and wonderful live entertainment. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Sabden Park with plenty to entertain the little ones or enjoy a more scenic ramble at the Nick of Pendle for some of the most spectacular views of the surrounding scenery. Nearby you will also find Pendle Ski Club where you can try your hand at its dry slopes, with the Pendle Antique Centre housed in an old mill being a unique wonder to visit too. Venture further into the forest to discover the wonder of Pendle Hill, famed for its links to the witch trials of 1612, it offers a beautiful walking route enchanted with mystery, with the 43 mile Pendle Way and parts of the Bronte Way being accessed from here too. Explore the charming Ribble Valley to find the quaint market town of Clitheroe, offering fantastic shopping experiences and a historic day out at Clitheroe Castle Museum, it makes a lovely place to while away the hours, while Burnley is also just a scenic drive away where you can find plenty of opportunities for golfing with the Prairie Sports Village boasting a 16-bay floodlit driving range, academy and nine-hole mini golf course, while there are also a range of family-friendly attractions such as watersports including rowing and kayaking at Thompson Park, and windsurfing and sailing at Clowbridge Reservoir, a theatre, even more shopping and a plethora of eateries. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Forest of Bowland for even more natural wonder, or embark on a journey to discover Skipton, Blackburn and beyond.