Charming 3-Bed Cottage in Swanage

May Cottage is a versatile and charming, dog and family friendly, three bedroom cottage, benefitting from a sunny enclosed garden. Recently renovated to the highest spec, with brand new furniture and appliances and a modern kitchen, it is beautifully decorated with ample storage space, comfortable beds and great entertaining space downstairs and outside. With easy parking directly outside the property, May Cottage is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre, yet still close to local attractions.

The property is a 20 minute walk from the beach and town but benefits from excellent amenities nearby including a butcher, a local pub, fish and chip shop and Indian takeaway. The cottage provides a real home from home, with country style decor throughout and little touches to make your stay special.

The traditional shaker style kitchen is a perfect place to rustle up a meal, with feature Belfast sink, Belling Range cooker, flagstone flooring, island with barstool seating for four and solid wood worktops it has been made to feel a relaxing and enjoyable space.

Double doors open out from the kitchen / breakfast room to a sunroom, with seating for 6–8 giving your family more space to enjoy meals together, catch up on their own TV programmes or play games as a family. To the side of this, there is also a handy separate utility area.

Double patio doors open from the sunroom out to the decked garden area. Also on the ground floor is a cosy living room, complete with Smart TV and sound bar.

On the first floor you will find two bedrooms with equal flexibility depending on the nature and size of your party. The twin bedroom benefits from zip and link style beds that can be made up as a king size bed on request. Across the corridor is a bunk room, with triple trundle bed meaning the bedroom can sleep 3 children or teens comfortably. Both bedrooms have very generous wardrobe and drawer space.

Also on the first floor you will find the stunning family bathroom, complete with rustic wood panelling and a large walk in shower.

Climb the stairs to the second floor to the loft conversion where you will find a stunning, airy double bedroom with feature bed, occasional chair, Velux windows and plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. There is an adjacent W.C. and wash hand basin - offering an element of privacy to larger parties or families holidaying together.

The sunny enclosed garden to the rear is an inviting and relaxing space to unwind and enjoy a drink in the evenings, fully enclosed for children and four legged friends. Picnic table, large umbrella and comfy outdoor sofa style seating offer variety for meals at all times of day, perfect for al fresco dining! There is a barbecue for guest use too.

Swanage is a traditional seaside town its Victorian pier, sandy beaches and access to the coastal path - it makes a great base to explore the local area as well as other parts of Dorset. Close by you will find - Corfe Castle - maybe take the steam train from Swanage to Corfe Castle; a real Enid Blyton experience, The Blue Pool, Studland, The Tank Museum and Monkey World. With lots of walking to pick from and the beach to explore Swanage has something for everyone.

Living Room: Country styling, comfortable seating, Smart TV.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room: Newly refurbished, flagstone flooring, wooden counter tops. Dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, Echo dot, Belling gas range cooker with 5 burners and 2 ovens, kettle, toaster, microwave.

Sun / Dining Room: Bench style dining seating for 6 - 8, Smart TV, patio doors opening out to garden.

Utility Room: Fridge / Freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.

3 Bedrooms: 1) First floor, twin zip and link beds - beds can also be set up to make a king size bed (please confirm bed make up at time of booking) 2) First floor bunk bed room, bunk beds with underneath trundle bed (please confirm bed make up at time of booking) 3) Second floor master bedroom with adjacent separate W.C.

Family Bathroom on first floor: Walk in shower, wash hand basin, W.C.

Garden: Sunny courtyard garden on 2 levels (fully enclosed). Ample seating for both dining and relaxing. BBQ.

Line and Towels Provided: please bring your own beach towels.

Families: Travel cot, highchair, plastic cutlery, crockery and cups, and fold up baby bath provided for walk in shower. Stair gates, cupboard and drawer locks; Window restrictors.

Pets: 1 dog welcome; stair gates provided. Enclosed, secure garden at rear of property.

WiFi: Included.

Fuel: Gas central heating, gas range cooker.

Parking: One space directly outside the property with further on street parking in residential roads close by.


Linen and towels are all included to make your stay more enjoyable.


House Rules:
- Check-in time is 4pm and check-out is 10am.
- Smoking is not allowed.
- There are on-site parking facilities available at the property.
- Pets are not allowed at the property.