Wareham, Dorset

Vineyard Farm Cottage

The garden and view at Vineyard Farm Cottage, Dorset

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Sitting just below Corfe Castle, this thatched cottage has a view of the thousand-year-old ruins from its terrace.

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
003003
Vineyard Farm Cottage is a pretty thatched cottage just below the ruins of Corfe Castle, a royal castle established by William the Conqueror and partially destroyed in the English Civil War. The cottage takes its name from the castle’s vineyard, which was located in fields nearby.

A stone terrace in the cottage's small garden looks up to the castle ruins, and there's a path by the stream which leads to the centre of Corfe as well as the castle entrance. You have free entry here and at all National Trust places during your stay. Take your time exploring the ruins, and there's a National Trust cafe, shop, second-hand bookshop and information centre where you can learn about the castle's past as well as the surrounding Purbeck Hills.

The cottage is an ideal base for a holiday exploring this pretty corner of Dorset. From the castle, you can walk the Purbeck Ridgeway towards Old Harry Rocks, where you'll look over Poole Harbour, Swanage and over the bay towards the Isle of Wight. Visit the beach and catch the bus back to Corfe, or the Swanage Railway when it's operating. A bit further south, you'll reach the Jurassic Coast. For walks here, loop onto the South West Coast Path.

There are two other cottages by Corfe Castle, Groom's Cottage (sleeps two) and Boar Mill Cottage (sleeps six). 1 Heathland Cottages (sleeps six) and 2 Heathland Cottages (sleeps eight) are about a 10-minute drive away.
Wi-Fi, available
Garden, available
EV charging, not 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
What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Heating: Electricity and programmed, wall mounted Rointe electric heating throughout the cottage are included in the holiday rental.

Parking: Parking is available next to the side of the cottage.

Garden: There is a small garden at the front of the cottage which looks up to Corfe Castle.

Access: The staircases are narrow and steep.

Utilities/Electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

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

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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Vineyard Farm Cottage

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Boar Mill Cottage

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Groom's Cottage

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

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