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Corfe Castle, Dorset

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

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

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
003048
Acorn rating

About Groom's Cottage

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. 
 

Features and facilities

  • 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
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Approx 35m from road. Parking approx 100m away up a slope. Outdoor seating on unenclosed paved area outside front door. Low doorways and beams. Limited storage space. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance to one room comprising kitchen/diner/lounge with a woodburner.

First floor layout

Small landing, bathroom with shower over the bath, 1 small double bedroom.

More information

Heating: Electric heating included. The fire will be laid for you on arrival with enough fuel to get you started. Additional logs can be purchased in advance through the contact centre. Logs are available at £9 per bag and this includes kindling.

Parking: There is 1 car parking space at Boarmill Cottage, approximately 100m away up a slope.

Garden: Outside the front door, there is a small, unenclosed paved area for the cottage with a table and two chairs.

Please note: This is a small one-up, one-down cottage and consequently there are low doorways and beams throughout. There is also limited storage space.

Freezer: There is no freezer at the cottage but there is an ice box in the fridge.

The central village location means that the cottage is about 35m from the road and there may be traffic noise.