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Boar Mill Cottage

The front of Boar Mill Cottage, a stone holiday cottage that was once a bakery, Dorset
Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset | © National Trust/Mike Henton
A corner of the dining room and the front door of Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
An evening view of Corfe Castle from Vineyard Cottage, Dorset

Boar Mill Cottage

A former bakery, this intriguing and cosy cottage sits close to Corfe Castle with walking trails all around.

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A corner of the dining room and the front door of Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
An evening view of Corfe Castle from Vineyard Cottage, Dorset
The front of Boar Mill Cottage, a stone holiday cottage that was once a bakery, Dorset
An aerial view of Boar Mill Cottage, surrounded by trees, Dorset
The front of Boar Mill Cottage with outdoor dining furniture on a paved area, Dorset
The ruins of Corfe Castle at the top of the hill above Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The door knocker in the shape of a fox at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The dining room with woodburner at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The dining room with woodburner, original bread oven and stone floor at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
An original baker's paddle, hung on the ceiling in the dining room at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The open door of the original bread oven in the dining room of Boar Mill Cottage, lit up to show the interior stonework, Dorset
The kitchen at Boar Mill Cottage, with entrance to the utility room on the right, Dorset
The kitchen at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The kitchen leading into the dining room at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The sitting room at Boar Mill Cottage, with sofas, television, woodburner and window seat, Dorset
The sitting room at Boar Mill Cottage, with sofas, television, woodburner and window seat, Dorset
The bathroom, with shower over bath, on the ground floor of Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The second double bedroom at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The bed and nightstand in the second double bedroom at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The twin bedroom at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The first double bedroom at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The large room at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The back garden at Boar Mill Cottage with lawn, trees and outdoor dining furniture, Dorset
The dining furniture in the garden at Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The stream passing the back garden of Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
Part of the ruins of Corfe Castle, viewed through trees near Boar Mill Cottage, Dorset
The hilltop ruins of Corfe Castle, viewed from Corfe Common, Dorset
Corfe Castle railway station, dating from the late 19th century, Dorset
Signposts in the village at Corfe Castle, Dorset
Corfe Common, Dorset

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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A former bakery, this intriguing and cosy cottage sits close to Corfe Castle with walking trails all around.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    003051

    Boar Mill Cottage has it all: comfort, history, intrigue and a story to tell. As a former bakery, the three-bedroom stone cottage is teeming with quirky original features from the old bread oven in the dining room to remnants of the bakers’ implements still in the cottage. It sits in the shadows of the towering Corfe Castle in its eponymous village, with quaint shops and restaurants within walking distance.

    Climb to the top of the thousand-year-old Corfe Castle and take in the views across Purbeck. There are lots of events that take place here throughout the year, to help you delve into the castle’s fascinating history. You could join a guided walking tour, try your hand at archery or get involved with history re-enactment days.

    There are many walking trails that start at the castle too. Take the 10-mile ‘Purbeck Ridgeway’ trail, which will lead you out to the Dorset coastline. Studland Bay and its sandy beach are just a 10-minute drive from the cottage.

    Between April and October you can take a trip on the Swanage Railway, a heritage line with steam and diesel trains, which passes close to the cottage.

    There's another cottage by Corfe Castle and they can be booked together for a group stay - Vineyard Farm Cottage sleeps four and is dog-friendly.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Historic building, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Countryside, available
    • Trails, available
    • Walk to a pub, available

Things to see and do at Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle 

Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare

Nr Wareham, Dorset

Fully open today
The medieval ruins of Corfe Castle on a hill on a sunny day in Dorset

Family-friendly things to do at Corfe Castle 

Corfe Castle is the perfect place to enjoy a fun-filled family day out. There is always something new to explore and join in with a jam-packed programme of events.

Two children play with toy swords in front of Corfe Castle in Dorset

The history of Corfe Castle 

Corfe Castle has a colourful history spanning more than 1,000 years. Find out how the castle was built and destroyed, and about the people who lived here.

Aerial view of Corfe Castle overlooking the village in Dorset

Corfe Common history walk 

Dorset

Explore Corfe Common and look out for signs of early human activity at this interesting archaeological landscape near Corfe Castle, Dorset.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2.5 (km: 4)
View from field of Corfe Castle ruins on hilltop with village below

Exploring the area

Studland Bay 

Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland

near Swanage, Dorset

Fully open today
View between dunes to turquoise sea and white cliffs beyond

Brownsea Island 

Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting

Poole, Dorset

Fully open today
An aerial view of Brownsea Island, Dorset. Brownsea Island sits in the middle of Poole Harbour.

Clouds Hill 

The rural retreat of T. E. Lawrence

near Wareham, Dorset

Fully open today
The upstairs living room at Clouds Hill, Dorset, which has exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace and a brown leather sofa.

Kingston Lacy 

A lavish family home re-imagined as a Venetian Palace in the rural Dorset countryside.

Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Fully open today
A sea of ox-eye daisies in front of a mansion house

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