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1 Heathland Cottages

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
The exterior of 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The exterior of 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The exterior of 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The sitting room at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The kitchen at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The double bedroom at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
One of the twin bedrooms at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
One of the twin bedrooms at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Preferred changeover day Saturday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 2
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 003002
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About 1 Heathland Cottages

With views over the Purbeck Hills from the bedroom, this unusual cottage makes a quirky escape.

The first thing you’ll notice about 1 Heathland Cottages is its unusual design. The cladded building was once home to nurses working at a former isolation hospital nearby. Inside the three-bedroom cottage, you’ll find carefully restored rooms where its vernacular cladding remains. 

You’ll be treated to beautiful views over the Purbeck Hills from the double bedroom, views so enticing you’ll soon be outside in the fresh air enjoying them on foot. Stop at the Halfway Inn on the way there, for a classic pub lunch.

Further afield, Studland and Godlingston Heath is one of the largest uninterrupted areas of rare lowland heath in the UK. Here, it’s possible to find all six types of British reptiles. From here walk down to Studland beach and catch a glimpse of the chalk stacks that rise from the sea, Old Harry Rocks. 
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner not available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ available

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Kitchen, dining/sitting room with electric flicker flame fire and three bedrooms (2 twins and 1 double) and bathroom with shower over bath.  

Notes for guests

Access:  The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please those images in the main website page.

Heating: gas central heating included and electric flicker flame fire.
 
Parking: The parking area is on the drive in front of the cottage. There is sufficient room for two cars, with additional space available below the cottage.
 
Garden: There is a large rambling lawn area all round the cottage shared between all three cottages.
 
Utilities/Electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer is a combined washer/dryer.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

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Corfe Castle with the main gatehouse in the foreground

Corfe Castle

Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare
Dancing Ledge near Spyway

Spyway

Towering sea cliffs and grasslands rich in wild flowers
Dune heath at Studland Bay

Studland Bay

Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland
Aerial View Brownsea Island Dorset

Brownsea Island

Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting
Visitors in the garden in spring

Clouds Hill

The rural retreat of T. E. Lawrence
White Mill on the Kingston Lacy estate

White Mill

Corn mill with original wooden machinery in a peaceful riverside setting

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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