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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset

1 Heathland Cottages

The exterior of 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The exterior of 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The kitchen at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset

1 Heathland Cottages

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

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The sitting room at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The kitchen at 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The exterior of 1 Heathland Cottages, Wareham, Dorset
The double bedroom at 1 Heathland Cottages, Dorset
The twin bedroom at 1 Heathland Cottages, Dorset
The exterior of 1 Heathland Cottages, Dorset

© National Trust / Will Wilkinson

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

At a glance

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
003002
Acorn rating

About 1 Heathland Cottages

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.

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. 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

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

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

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 with its neighbour, 2 Heathland 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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