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Groom's Cottage

The exterior of Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
The exterior of Groom’s Cottage, Dorset | © National Trust / Chris Lacey
The kitchen, dining and sitting room at Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
The kitchen, dining and sitting room at Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset

Groom's Cottage

In the shadow of Corfe Castle, this former groom’s cottage is a quirky retreat in a historic village.

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The kitchen, dining and sitting room at Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
The kitchen, dining and sitting room at Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
The exterior of Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
The open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Groom’s Cottage, Dorset
The kitchen, dining and sitting room at Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
The double bedroom at Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
The exterior of Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset
Corfe Castle, Dorset

© National Trust / Chris Lacey

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In the shadow of Corfe Castle, this former groom’s cottage is a quirky retreat in a historic village.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    2What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    003048

    Groom’s Cottage is a quirky little holiday cottage located in the historic village of Corfe Castle. Once the home of the groom to a now converted medieval merchant house, to which the holiday home is attached, the cottage sits in the shadow of the castle towering above. Inside, it’s a world away from its medieval beginnings with contemporary décor running throughout.

    Explore Corfe Castle, a relic of the English Civil War, before heading out into the village with its independent shops, traditional pubs, tearooms and fascinating museum. 

    Between April and October, don’t miss out on a trip on the Swanage Railway, which passes close to the cottage. The town of Swanage is a joy to visit all-year-round, even if you don’t arrive via steam train. For walks along the coast, loop onto the South West Coast Path and discover the golden sand dunes and chalk stacks of Studland Bay. 
     

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

Book together

There are three cottages in the area around Corfe Castle, which can be booked together for a group of up to 12 guests.

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The exterior of Groom's Cottage, Corfe Castle, Dorset

Groom's Cottage 

This former groom’s cottage is a quirky retreat in the historic village of Corfe Castle. Sleeps two.

Things to see and do at Corfe Castle

The medieval ruins of Corfe Castle on a hill on a sunny day in Dorset
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Place

Corfe Castle 

Thousand-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare

Wareham, Dorset

Fully open today
Family playing in Corfe Castle
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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.

Aerial view of Corfe Castle overlooking the village in Dorset
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The history of Corfe Castle 

Corfe Castle has a colourful history spanning more than 1,000 years. During that time, it has seen its fair share of battles and mysteries. Find out how the castle was built and destroyed, and about the people who lived here.

View from field of Corfe Castle ruins on hilltop with village below
Trail
Trail

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)

Exploring the area

View between dunes to turquoise sea and white cliffs beyond
Place
Place

Studland Bay 

Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland

near Swanage, Dorset

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

Brownsea Island 

Famous for red squirrels, wildlife and Scouting

Poole, Dorset

Fully open today
The view from inside the Book Room with the window at the end at Clouds Hill, Dorset
Place
Place

Clouds Hill 

The rural retreat of T. E. Lawrence

near Wareham, Dorset

Fully open today
A family enjoying a picnic in front of a mansion house
Place
Place

Kingston Lacy 

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

Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Fully open today

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